Fit Guide

Choose the right evening dress, wedding gown, or formal dress style for your body-type and desired look.

1. A-Line



Universally flattering, the A-line silhouette really is a girl's best friend. By gently flaring from the shoulders down, it skims curves rather than clinging to them, to create an elegant silhouette.

Is This Style for You? If you're petite A-Line adds the illusion of length; if you're tall it can add fullness, and if you've got curves you'd rather cover, the A-line does that too.

2.Ball Gown or "Pick Up"

The most traditional of all dress silhouettes, the ball gown adds curves by accentuating the waist and flowing gracefully into a full skirt. The skirt is great at hiding full hips and creating a gorgeous hourglass figure.

Is This Style for You? A perfect choice for formal or “fairy-tale” inspired events, the ball gown style makes a wonderfully classic wedding dress. Looks great on most body types.

 

3. Column or Sheath

Figure-hugging column dresses come in a variety of strapless and backless styles. This modern style has become popular among brides who want a chic or beach wedding.

Is This Style for You? An elegant choice for anyone with broad shoulders or slender, athletic builds, it can also elongate a petite figure. However, if there are certain areas you'd rather not accentuate, its clingy design might not be the style for you.
    
4. Mermaid

Also known as the trumpet or “fit and flare”, mermaid dresses are fitted at the top and flair dramatically around the knee.

Is This Style for You? Mermaid silhouettes accentuate the bust, waist and hips giving an hourglass figure, so it is perfect for showing off your curves. A perfect choice for a glamorous celebrity-inspired wedding.
    
5. Empire

This empire silhouette features a bodice with a high waistline directly below the bust. The look can be either soft or flowing or more structured and classic, depending on the fabric and cut used.

Is This Style for You? The empire silhouette draws attention up, enhancing the waist while softening the hips, making it a great look for most body types.
    
6. Princess

Created with a series of vertical panels of fabric, and no obvious waist, a princess silhouette is more dramatic in appearance than the A-line, but similarly flattering.

Is This Style For You? The seams on a dress with a princess silhouette follow the contours of the body to create shape while elongating the torso. An ideal choice for anyone with a petite figure and small-waist.
    
7. Mini

For the super sassy bride, the increasingly popular bridal mini ends well above the knees and is perfect for showing off a pair of sexy pins.

Is This Style For You? It is best suited for informal or outdoor weddings and is especially appropriate for summer beach weddings. Equally flattering for taller brides with long legs or shorter brides who want to appear taller on their special day.
    
8. Knee-length

Another great look for a casual bride, this gown’s hem ends just below the knee.

Is This Style For You? Many petite or curvy brides choose this style for both elegance and comfort. Best for cocktail wedding receptions or weddings during warmer months.
    
9. Tea-length

Tea-length dresses feature a hem that falls anywhere between the bottom of the knee and the bottom of the calf, creating an elegant yet casual style. Popular in the 1950s, this style is a good choice for those who want to add a vintage touch to their wedding ensemble.

Is This Style For You? Tea-length dresses are ideal for showing off your legs and drawing attention to a beautiful pair of shoes! A popular choice as a “second” dress to change into for your reception.
    
10. Ankle-length

The ankle-length gown is hemmed right at the ankles, thereby showing off your feet and shoes. The skirt can be either full or fitting.

Is This Style For You? Great for brides who want to present themselves as smart, stylish and modern. Because this skirt’s hem does not touch the ground, it is also highly sought after for outdoor weddings or for the bride who just doesn’t want guests stepping on her dress!
    
11. Floor-length

Just slightly longer than the ankle-length wedding dress, this style’s skirt is not meant to drag on the floor but rather float just inches above it. Some floor-length dresses come with detailing along the hem to accentuate the style.

Is This Style For You? Rather than having your shoes and feet covered by your gown, having them visible can often ‘balance out’ your wedding ensemble. Why not add another color to your wedding ensemble, for example red, and wear a pair of shoes in that color? Guests will be pleasantly surprised when they see a striking pair of shoes peeping out as you walk down the aisle!
    
12. Sweep Train

Sweep Train gowns are for brides who wish to incorporate the traditional train feature but do not want to be troubled by a long train. Trains on Sweep Train gowns barely touch the floor.

Is This Style For You? For brides who want a beautiful and elegant gown with a nod to tradition.
    
13. Court Train

Extending about 3 feet from the ankles, the Court Train is longer than the Sweep Train and can be worn at most ceremonies – formal, semi-formal or casual.

Is This Style For You? Extremely elegant, the Court Train style is appropriate for those who plan to have only one train carrier or a train light enough for their flower girl to hold.
    
14. Chapel Train

The Chapel Train is the most popular of all train lengths. It flows approximately three to five feet behind the gown. A bride wearing the Chapel Train style makes a bold statement saying “I feel beautiful and special! This is MY day!”

Is This Style For You? A stunning choice for all figure types, the Chapel Train sets the brides as the centerpiece of a formal wedding.
    
15. Cathedral Train

Cathedral Train dresses features a cascading train for formal weddings. It extends from six to eight feet behind the gown. Also known as a Monarch Train.”

Is This Style For You? This style is the perfect formal wedding gown and will surely attract the attention of guests at church or your reception.
    
16. Watteau Train

A single panel of fabric attached to the top of your dress at the shoulders or upper back and flowing down to the floor is the defining characteristic of a Watteau Train gown. Veils can vary in length.

Is This Style For You? As the train begins at the bride’s upper back, this style allows the bride to look elegant from behind. Also appropriate for ladies who would like to hold their own trains.
    
17. Asymmetrical

Asymmetrical gowns have different tailoring features on one side of the gown compared to the other. A popular asymmetrical design is to have a gown’s hem shorter at the front than the back. This style allows the bride to look different from various angles.

Is This Style For You? Suitable for brides who want to combine the casual look of a shorter dress combined with the elegance of a longer hem at the back.

 Style Guide for The Apple Shaped Figure

If you're a full figured woman, we have some tips and style selections to bring out your best features.

Suggested Necklines: Deep V-neck, Strapless and Sweetheart will accentuate your bust and curves.
Suggested Skirts: Empire, A-line, and Ball Gown will give you a slimmer looking waistline.

Style Guide For The Hourglass Figure

You have a well-defined waist, and your shapely top and bottom are about equal in size. The goal here is to accentuate your waist, while trying not to add size to your hips and shoulders.

Suggested Necklines: Scoop, V-neck, One-Shoulder, Strapless or Halter.
Suggested Skirts: Sheath, A-Line, Ball Gown, Dropped Waistline, Mermaid, or Fit & Flare.

Style Guide for Inverted Triangle Figure

V-Shaped women will want to avoid a high neckline, turtleneck, big collar and stiff or bulky fabrics.

Suggested Necklines: One shoulder or Strapless.
Suggested Skirts: A-line, Mermaid, Fit & Flare, Ball Gown, or Sheath.

Style Guide For The Pear Shaped Figure

The lower half of your figure appears fuller, so it's important to create more balance. Add some style upstairs; choose wide necklines, puffy sleeves and tops that hug the shoulders. Tops with wide-set straps will also help to visually widen your shoulders and chest area.

Suggested Necklines: V-neck, Big Shoulder, or Halter.
Suggested skirts: A-line, Ball Gown, or Empire.

Style Guide For The Rectangle Shaped Figure

Your body is well balanced but could use a little something to bring out the curves. Creating the appearance of a curvier waist and bottom will enhance your femininity nicely.

Suggested Neckline: Scoop, V-neck, Strapless or One Shoulder.
Suggested Skirt: A-line, Sheath, Mermaid, or Ball Gown.

Style Guide For The Small Busted Figure

Create the illusion of a fuller bust line with a rouched or embellished bodice, or play up your youthful figure with some eye-catching style.

Suggested Neckline: Halter, One shoulder, or Sweetheart.
Suggested Skirts: A-line, or Ball Gown.

Style Guide For The Large Busted Figure

If you're a busty woman, finding a bust shape that works well with your dress is important. While much of this is down to wearing the right bra, certain necklines will accentuate your feminine qualities better than others.

Suggested Neckline: V-neck, Princess Off The Shoulder, or Square.
Suggested Skirts: Ball Gown or A-line.

 

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.4 / 5 from 285 reviews.

Customer photo review of MACloth Women 3/4 Sleeve Lace Wedding Tea Length Mother of Bride Dresses Midi

The dress was absolutely stunning in person, and I was so excited to get it after waiting 66 days to wear it at my wedding. I am in the U.S. and I bought a size 4 which fit me in another dress from China. This dress was sheer torture, I could not get the sleeves on, I cut the lining out of the sleeves and I still couldn't get my arms in the sleeves. It took two people to zip it and the zipper broke. I took it to a seamstress and she replaced the zipper, I cut the sleeves off, but the armpit openings were still tight. I chose to wear my other size 4 dress to be safe. It was a huge disappointment not to wear this dress. To say this dress runs small is an understatement. The sleeves are made for someone with pencil thin arms and no pectoral musc les. It is advertised as a mother if the bride dress, but most mature women have arms. This was all so sad because it is a beautiful dress and design.

Leslie G. 2/5 Verified

MACloth Women 3/4 Sleeve Lace Wedding Tea Length Mother of Bride Dresses Midi

Customer photo review of Fabric Swatch

Received the fabric samples for my Mother dress. Anticipate ordering my dress by May. Ust deciding on the correct color. Stay tuned.

Nancy M. 5/5 Verified

Fabric Swatch

Customer photo review of MACloth Illusion Long Sleeves Lace Tulle Prom Dress Navy Formal Evening Gown

Love this gown - well made and suits so well. However: it was first made in the wrong colour by MA Cloth - they remade the gown but I paid expedited delivery to ensure it arrived on time, despite the delay not being my fault. The custom fit gown with measurements for length from waist to floor was way longer than requested. I had to find someone able to take it up (5 layers of tulle and under slip) in three days, which cost me an extra $200. So far no response to my email requesting some consideration for these additional costs.

Maureen W. 5/5 Verified

MACloth Illusion Long Sleeves Lace Tulle Prom Dress Navy Formal Evening Gown

Customer photo review of MACloth Mother of Bride Dresses Half Sleeves Midi Off Shoulder Semi Formal

Rose from Macloth sent me an email giving me detailed instructions on how to measure properly and gave me a time limit on when she needed this information by. She also wanted me to verify the color as well. Rose explained that the shipping process takes the longest in a custom order. I am very happy with my Mother-of-the-Bride dress and would recommend purchasing from Macloth if you have given yourself time to shop early. Thanks Rose!

Iris S. 5/5 Verified

MACloth Mother of Bride Dresses Half Sleeves Midi Off Shoulder Semi Formal

Customer photo review of Shipping and Other Service

Amazing service and great clothing! Very recommended the dress was perfect I loved it and the way it fit on me, was the best dress I ever owned. You won’t be disappointed and go with custom sizing makes it fit like a glove!

Julianna H. 5/5 Verified

Shipping and Other Service

Customer photo review of MACloth Cap Sleeves Lace Long Evening Gown Silver Mother of the Brides Dress

Love the dress. Very surprised how well it fit. I do still have to have a seamstress adjust length and fix the front. I like some cleavage and this covers up too much. So, I will lower the cut across the top and I want to add a hook on the side to hold up train. The material is lovely and it is very well made, Lu was fantastic contacting me gif measurements and again making sure measurements are right. Terri’s customer service. Great attention to detail. Just love this company! Great job!

Anna S. 5/5 Verified

MACloth Cap Sleeves Lace Long Evening Gown Silver Mother of the Brides Dress

Customer photo review of MACloth Spaghetti Straps V Neck High Low Cocktail Party Dress Dark Green Formal Gown

This dress took about less than a month arrive on expedited shipping. It is a lot thicker than a dress you would buy from Lulu's or one of those brands and the quality is great. The fitment was perfect so do make sure to measure exactly as the guide tells you, and you will not have any issues. Rose was extremely polite and reached out to me about making sure everything was correct and that the dress would arrive on time. I will be sure to check back if I need another dress but I'm glad this bridesmaid dress will not be a one-time use style!

Liz N. 5/5 Verified

MACloth Spaghetti Straps V Neck High Low Cocktail Party Dress Dark Green Formal Gown

Customer photo review of MACloth Women Long Sleeve Mermaid Lace Evening Formal Gown Mother of Bride Dress

The dress looks amazing, the height and body of the dress is perfect. And the work on the lace is so detailed, tho it is easy to catch on anything and frail, so need to handle with caution. One star was deduced because the sleeves are shorter than what I ordered. The sleeves hole runs a big and the shoulders are sagging a bit, making the top not fitting into my frame, but that could be because of the measurements I gave so I'm not gonna place any blames

Rana A. 4/5 Verified

MACloth Women Long Sleeve Mermaid Lace Evening Formal Gown Mother of Bride Dress

Customer photo review of MACloth Mermaid Off the Shoulder Lace Jersey Prom Dress Sexy Formal Gown

I received the dress in about one month. I am a size 10 petite and so I ordered a size 10. The website gave you the option of submitting specific measurements and I ignored this. I also received a couple of emails requesting the measurements and I also ignored these, as I wanted to see what a size 10 truly was. I was the guinea pig for the bridal party. I'm happy to report the dress fit very nicely. I do however plan to use garment/skin tape to keep the dress up at the top of the breast line to the arm pit so it will lay better there. Great buy!

Lourdes V. 5/5 Verified

MACloth Mermaid Off the Shoulder Lace Jersey Prom Dress Sexy Formal Gown

Customer photo review of MACloth Two Piece Lace Pink Cocktail Dress Short Sleeves Midi Formal Gown

I am amazed at the quality and service provided when ordering this dress. The whole process took around 4 weeks, from point of ordering, and it was seamless, Rose helped me submit my measurements correctly and promised the dress would be delivered by a certain date (which it was). The dress itself is very well made, much better quality than high street stuff. I absolute loved it and will be ordering again.

Catarina C. 5/5 Verified

MACloth Two Piece Lace Pink Cocktail Dress Short Sleeves Midi Formal Gown

Customer photo review of Fabric Swatch

Colour swatches came very quick and were very helpful! Thanks!

Jena D. 5/5 Verified

Fabric Swatch

Customer photo review of MACloth Women Long Cowl Neck Wedding Party Bridesmaid Dress Formal Gown

This dress is amazing! Rose, the customer service staff, was very kind and always so quick to respond any question about measuring, sizing and the material. I wanted it ankle length for my courthouse wedding, and it came out so well. The material is great too, It doesn’t wrinkle in a package. I especially like how the built in bra holds. Thanks for the custom made, it is perfectly comfortable to fit under the bust without stress. The style of the A line dress is simple but elegant, my fiancé loves it and I got a lot of compliments from my friends. I highly recommend this dress and company to anyone looking for a perfect dress, you can really trust their service and the quality much worth than the price!

Mitsuyo M. 5/5 Verified

MACloth Women Long Cowl Neck Wedding Party Bridesmaid Dress Formal Gown

Customer photo review of Shipping and Other Service

Dress was a little long. Not a major deal to have it altered. My daughter did not like having a train on the dress anyway. Would get in the way when dancing. Would much rather have it too long than too short.

Michelle F. 5/5 Verified

Shipping and Other Service

Customer photo review of Shipping and Other Service

I am very happy with my dress. Rose was very, helpful, we email each other few times, she was always very nice making sure that all the measurements were right for what I wanted and at the end I received the dress that I wanted with the right measurements, color, style. I am very please and will be happy to recommend this company.

Karla L. 5/5 Verified

Shipping and Other Service

Customer photo review of MACloth Cap Sleeves Long Sequin Evening Gown Dark Navy Bridesmaid Dress

I ordered 2 bridesmaid dresses and 1 dress for the reception for the bride. The dresses fit well and were beautiful. However, I had a problem with the drape portion in the back of my dress. The drape was not defined and was a little defective on my left side. I verbalized my concern and Macloth recommended that they send a piece of shawl for my dress and the other bridesmaid's dress by rush delivery. I received the material the day prior to my flight to the wedding, so I didn't have time to have a seamtress fix my dress. When I arrived for the wedding I saw that the other bridesmaid dress was fine. The drape on her dress was fine and needed no alteration, it was just my dress that was defective. In conclusion, I would have given 5 stars for my review had there not been a defect in my dress. I appreciated the communication that I received from Macloth in attempt to fix the problem; however, they did not provide an adequate solution. Overall, the dresses were nice, we received many compliments, and I'm glad the event is over.

Patrice M. 4/5 Verified

MACloth Cap Sleeves Long Sequin Evening Gown Dark Navy Bridesmaid Dress

Customer photo review of MACloth Straps V Neck Long Prom Dress with Slit Dark Navy Formal Gown

I was super nervous purchasing through this company, but whenever I emailed with questioned they responded right away! I did not put my own measurements I just went with the regular US size 8 and it fit perfect however, it was still long for me so I had to get it tailored once it arrived. I loved it, received so many compliments the day of. Couldn’t be happier with my purchase!!

Guadalupe C. 5/5 Verified

MACloth Straps V Neck Long Prom Dress with Slit Dark Navy Formal Gown