This is a layered style, where an outer skirt lies over an underskirt with the top skirt not meeting in the seam at the front.  The partial gap allows for the underskirt to be easily seen and affords you the opportunity to decorate one or the other, or use colour to your advantage. 

This is for the bride who wants to add interest in a simple way as the style works for narrow skirts as well as those with great volume yet can still be kept relatively unfussy to suit.

Box style can be fashioned as a featured component on its own, with other styles of pleat around it or all around the gown. Sharp, pressed folds of fabric are inverted to form a box shape pleat. 

These deep, corresponding folds flowing down the skirt can be very flattering for brides who want to minimise their hip and thigh areas.

Knife pleats are inverted on one side only.  Accordions are smaller, close together and also facing the same direction. Soft pleats (featured) flow elegantly. Pleats in general, whether knife, accordion or other style, create a look of streamlined elegance which is very slimming. 

Accordion pleats keep their shape well throughout the ceremony and afford you the floor length look without the stiff formality of a structured skirt which makes it excellent for a semi-formal or more casual wedding, including the destination bride.

One or more wide ruffles, which can be placed extensively over the skirt or just one or two tiers around the hem of a skirt. It works equally as well with a full or narrow skirt

This is a very nostalgic style reminiscent of Edwardian chic and thirties glamour but works equally as well today for the bride who wishes to exemplify her girly, feminine side in a subtle way.

Broad panels of fabric which can be plain or decorated, of the same or finer fabric, which spectacularly flows behind the skirt, in train-like fashion.

Fine, narrow strings of the same or contrasting colour, which can be tied into a bow or simply left  to trail downwards at the back of the skirt. 

This style is suitable for any skirt and any ceremony. It is usually favoured by the bride who just wants the simple approach to her presentation but still wants to show a little personality and gentle flair.

Very flattering to a small waistline, this skirt bulges out like a bubble and is sharply gathered in at the hem to form a puffed out expansion, reminiscent of an inflated balloon.

There are many variations to this style, from soft diagonal catches to floppy folds but generally the approach involves  picking up the full skirt all over in an alternate fashion and catching them at a position with usually an ornament (pearl, crystal, diamante etc.) to secure and decorate the pickup point.

This is a very ornate and dramatic style, suitable for a formal to ultra formal ceremony and a bride who wants to make a striking appearance.

See "Pull Up Pleats" above.

With this less eleborate approach to the above, you can accommodate for a narrower gown and a simpler ceremony, or still work it for a full skirt.

This style is characterised by bunched detail below the waistline at the back of the skirt.  Fabric can be gathered and secured to form the bustle, or it can be created by groups of flowers, ruffles, bows etc.

Reminiscent of Victorian elegance, this style works better on a fuller skirt and admirably support a train.  Contrary to popular belief, while the look does create fullness, it does not make your rear look larger; it is in fact very flattering to the majority of figures and a graceful addition to this type of chic approach.

An opulent, fun and flirty skirt with plenty of texture. This style is rich and frothy but yet doesn't need great volume to look impressive.

This is a very festive approach, which also has a touch of costume elegance due to the spanish style influence. Very suitable for the playful, vivacious bride from a semi-formal to formal wedding ceremony.

A spectacular panel feature of an additional insert on the back of the skirt, below the hip area, which gradually spreads and extends, to form a lovely train which is very similar to a fish’s tail.

Gentle and soft this is another type of overskirt but this one falls in a rounded fashion and can overlap, like the petals of a flower.

Folds of fabric gathered and swagged to strategic points on the skirt adding fullness and depth.  Very classic and feminine this style is suitable for almost all skirt widths and lengths in varying degrees and is great for semiformal to ultra formal weddings. 

This style suits a bride who enjoys timeless elegance, ranging from one simple swathe to multiple drapes, either arranged or flowing and elegant, depending on the volume of your skirt, creativity and personal taste.

Similar to draping fashion, this look incorporates gathering the fabric edge, which swags from point to point at the hem of the skirt.  This is a very slimming fashion by adding fullness to the bottom of the skirt. 

Obviously the wider the skirt, the more volume for you to appreciate this beauty,it can still work well on a skirt of moderate volume but is best left out for narrow styles.

A singular feature where the focus is on a fabulous gathered detail, on the body of the skirt, which catches the eye.  This element is often decorated, where the point meets, with extra adornment in the form of flowers, crystals, ribbons etc.

This style suits a fuller skirt where the ruches, pleats and gathers can be fully appreciated by the volume of the presentation.

This is any flat or gathered detail which is cut on the diagonal of the fabric (ideally at a 45 degree angle) to create a slanting, even, gentle curve.  With this style the fabric hangs diffefently than on a straight cut, with the threads running slantwise across the fabric to create a smooth flow  which sits level and well.

This is a general cut style which is easily adaptable to almost all types of gown skirt and presentation. a simple, chic way to decorate a skirt.

A brilliant array detail which sits usually on the side of the gown skirt to add visual interest in the form of a fan-like burst, which streams down beautifully. this approach works well on almost any width of skirt, only serving to add more beauty whether it be narrow or full

This is suitable for a semi-formal and upwards gown and suits a bride who wants to add ceremonial display to her gown.

An overlapping shorter skirt which can consist of one or more layers.  Very flattering for creating and accentuating a waistline, this style can be smooth or gathered but always exudes class and sophistication in a nostalgic mode.

The beauty of this skirt detail is that it is extremely flattering to both a narrow skirt and one of full volume, which makes it suitable to be styled into almost any gown even short skirt fashions.  The straighter and narrower the skirt, the more reminiscent of 40’s glamour it portrays.  This is suitable for a very ladylike bride who embraces her feminine side in a cute but captivating way

Made popular by the 20’s flappers, this style features layers of varying fabric measurements, which sit smoothly to form one skirt.  It is very forgiving on almost all figures and works well with all lengths of gown and skirt volume.

Spectacular, dramatic and very glamorous, this style features a rich infusion of colour in the form a contrasting panel which can be placed anywhere on the skirt or formed into a magnificent train.

This approach is highly suitable for formal and very formal ceremonies and a glamour bride who wishes to exude star quality.  Naturally you would need volume in the skirt to fully appreciate the look, particularly if it is incorporated into a train.  However there are many ways to add colour into a simple gown ... contact us for more information.

A splendidly ornate form of skirt decor which adds a luxuriant touch to your presentation, allowing you to subtly introduce colour into your outfit which can be picked up in other accessories.  

This would suit a bride who is very passionate about the intensity of her presentation, wanting to infuse a lavish look and feel.  This is suitable for a formal to ultra formal presentation but if kept simple, could still look in place and be considered for a simpler ceremony and narrower skirt.

A rich, layered, cascading back detail which can extend into an exquisite train. More suitable for a skirt with great volume, this style exudes grace and ceremony.

This is for the majestic bride who wants to make an impact with her presentation. suitable for formal to ultra formal type of ceremonies.