The top, or bodice, is the upper part of the Bride's outfit that covers the bust and waist area - the bottom of the bodice/top forms the waist line from which the skirt will fall.
There are a number of popular bodices and tops that are used in Wedding dresses and each can be individually tailored by adding a preferred neckline, straps/sleeves and skirt. The main options are outlined in this article.
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Bodices
A bodice is the usual accompaniment to a ballgown or A-line skirt.
Exceptionally fitted, the traditional bodice often features 'boning' (support which runs from the bottom of the bodice to the bust to create a near perfect body shape, hold you in all the right places and support even the most ample of bosoms).
A bodice sits on the hips just below the waist and then forms a point approximately 4 inches below the navel. It is this waist line which makes it one of the most traditional looks for Bridal gowns. |
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There is an alternative to the bodice outlined above.
Featuring a waistline that is rounded from hip to hip, this option sees all points of the line sit on the waist rather than protruding from it in a point. |
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There is a third bodice option as well.
Rather than coming to a point or sitting on the waist, this final option features a dropped-waist.
In a dropped-waist bodice, the bottom of the bodice sits 3 inches lower than normal on the hips. The waistline is normally rounded, though it can occasionally form a point. |
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