Understanding A-Line Wedding Dresses The Origin of the A-Line The A-line dress, named after the shape of the letter A, depicts a smooth, gradually widening silhouette
Perfect for sophisticated looks
It can suit casual days, office outfits, evening events, and bridal wear depending on fabric, length, neckline, and details
De la Haye and Tucker write: From 1996 to the end of the decade, the bohemian look became the overriding trend within womenswear at all market levels, incorporating the adapted ethnic embroideries of Belgian designer Dries Van Noten, the bold colour sense of young British designer Matthew Williamson and the irreverent mixtures of fabrics from Milanese design houses such as Marni and Fendi. (Laver 288) With the new casual, bohemian styles came low-slung jeans and crop-tops, which would be the hallmark of the coming decade
Ideal for lounging or sleeping, with all-day comfort