Bodice Dresses

All gowns and formal dresses are structured with different parts that create the overall silhouette, the neckline, the train, the hem length, style of cut, the sleeves and the bodice, so when choosing a gown or ensemble, you need to know the different types of bodices dresses are constructed with, in order to know if they will suit your taste, personality and body type. Taking a look you will find that empire bodice dresses, halter bodice dresses and all the other types each have their own enchanting appeal or sensual design elements. Choosing the style that best suits your needs will ensure your choice of gown is perfect.

Halter Bodice Dresses

Choosing a halter bodice dress will provide a gown that is sensual, backless, and glamorous. With its sleeveless design that wraps around the neck in either thin straps or bold halter neck-pieces, halter bodice dresses are quite popular for evening gowns, summer dresses and wedding gowns for all levels of formality. If you have been blessed with a lovely set of shoulders, delicate collar bones, and lovely arms then halter bodice dresses will allow you to show off those assets. The level of skin you expose will of course depend on the depth of the neckline set into the bodice.
Jovani has used the halter bodice dresses to enhance the beauty of their striking line of Jovani Prom dresses. With circular collars and drooping bands of fabulous beadwork appliqués that attach the halter bodice to the skirts, the halter bodice dress choices for Prom are stunning in detail and flattering fit.

Empire Bodice Dresses

For short women the empire bodice dresses can add length to their form and enhance the graceful feminine movement. The empire bodice sits high beneath the bust, and the skirts of either an A-line or sheath style fall fluidly from this high waist line. Always providing a sleek and stylish appearance, empire bodices will create a look that is perfect for hiding thicker waist lines or short waist that can be difficult to fit.
The gorgeous empire dresses by LaBelle provide stunning gowns that create beautiful silhouettes that can grace the halls of any high end venue. With fashion forward designs that create timeless looks, you are sure to find a gown for any event.

Surplice Bodice Dress

For a look that will flatter any woman the surplice bodice dresses create stunning silhouettes for hourglass figures. The bodice cross wraps the midriff either on the front or back of the gown and cinches the waist and accentuates the bust line and hips. Much like the Midriff bodice which cinches close around the waist and midriff in a smooth contour, the curves are snugly molded.
Panoply gowns are featured with these bodice types in lovely prints and bold patterns that are gorgeous for any formal event. Surplice and Midriff bodice dresses create a look that is sublimely sensual and sexy.

Princess Line Bodice

For those with shorter statures, this wonderful style of bodice dresses is perfectly chic and elegant. Created by the two vertical seams on either side of the midriff that run from the neckline to the hemline, this look is slenderizing and gives the illusion of elongating the shorter woman. This type of bodice is beautifully showcased in the Dere Kiang Collection of wedding gowns.

Tank Bodice

Tank bodice dresses are flattering on any number of designs with their sleeveless large armholes. Perfect on any woman and flatters every shape.  Nina Canacci uses tank bodices to accentuate the vintage look of her party dresses and casual formal knee length styles.

Corset Bodice

One of the hottest looks this season is the corset bodice dresses with fabulous flaring mini hemlines. This style of bodice is form fitting, with boning, lace up backs or hook and eye closures that are sexy and flattering. Creating the illusion of a larger bust line while accentuating the slimness of your waist and accentuating the fullness of your hips, corset bodices can be extremely sexy.
Jovani uses the corset bodice beautifully in their Collection to highlight the youthful allure of young Prom goers or the mature grace and sensuality of mature women.

Dere Kiang and others use the corset bodice to create beautiful wedding gowns that flatter your figure and increase the appeal of any gowns design.
Corset bodice dresses can be extremely daring, yet there are designs that simply use them to increase the appeal of elegant gowns. Mermaid designs on corset bodice dresses can be extremely regal and sophisticated, allowing any woman to appear glamorous in any setting.