The most flattering silhouette for most body types. See what kind of gown suits your body shape. The A-line gown (known also as princess-style gown) features vertical seams flowing from the shoulders or under the bustline down to a flared skirt.

Here are some samples of how an A-line gown looks like. The vertical seams is the main feature of this type of gown. The seams aren’t obvious in most of the photos but according to Brides.com where I got the photos, these are A-line gowns.