Wedding Dresses by Style This section focuses on the five basic wedding dress styles: A-line/Princess wedding dresses, Empire wedding dresses, Mermaid/Fishtail wedding gowns, Ball Gown, and Column wedding dresses. The purpose of outlining each of these silhouettes is to provide you with the necessary information you need to find the dress that is best suited for you. Each of these sections details the different necklines, sleeve lengths, dress lengths, and fabric choices that are best suited for each style.