19 Nov Wedding Dress Fabrics Guide
All about wedding and bridesmaid dress fabrics
Fabric is the foundation of a dress and brings a design to life. As you start your wedding or bridesmaid dress search, keep fabric facts in mind; they’ll lead you toward your dream dress! Keep reading our wedding dress fabrics guide for everything you need to know about tulle, lace, and so much more!
Lace
Lace is a sheer, delicate, open-weave fabric with a pattern, often floral or scalloped. Types of lace include Chantilly, corded, guipure, and crochet.
- Weight: Light to medium
- Soft or Structured: Soft
- Vibe: Romantic, vintage, classic
- Best for: Weddings year-round
Chiffon
Chiffon is a flowing, sheer fabric with a plain weave.
- Weight: Light
- Soft or Structured: Soft
- Vibe: Ethereal, carefree, classic
- Best for: Spring and summer weddings
Organza
Organza is a gauzy fabric as sheer as chiffon but much stiffer.
- Weight: Light to medium
- Soft or Structured: Structured
- Vibe: Polished, elegant, formal
- Best for: Weddings year-round
Tulle
Tulle, aka netting, is a sheer yet relatively stiff fabric often layered as a skirt.
- Weight: Light
- Soft or Structured: Either, depending on how many layers are used
- Vibe: Classic, timeless, girly
- Best for: Weddings year-round
Georgette
Georgette is a medium-weight flowy fabric with a matte finish.
- Weight: Medium
- Soft or Structured: Soft
- Vibe: Sophisticated, modern, elegant
- Best for: Weddings year-round
Mikado
Mikado is a textured fabric with a slight sheen.
- Weight: Heavy
- Soft or Structured: Structured
- Vibe: Polished, refined, modern
- Best for: Fall and winter weddings
Mesh
Mesh is an airy, loosely knit open-weave fabric with a bit of stretch.
- Weight: Light
- Soft or Structured: Soft
- Vibe: Effortless, carefree, playful
- Best for: Spring and summer weddings, or year-round for bridesmaids
Crepe
Crepe is a crisp, eggshell-textured fabric that drapes nicely.
- Weight: Medium
- Soft or Structured: Structured
- Vibe: Sleek, polished, timeless
- Best for: Fall, winter, and spring weddings
Velvet
Velvet is a soft, luxurious fabric defined by its plush texture.
- Weight: Medium
- Soft or Structured: Soft
- Vibe: Rich, luxe, sophisticated
- Best for: Fall and winter weddings
Sequin
Sequins are decorative discs applied to fabric for sparkle and texture.
- Weight: Medium
- Soft or Structured: Structured
- Vibe: Glamorous, fun, style-savvy
- Best for: Weddings year-round
Now that you know more about fabric thanks to this wedding dress fabrics guide, we can’t wait to help you explore all the crepe, satin, chiffon, and more in person! Book an appointment so we can help you bring your wedding dress and bridal party dreams to life!
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