Hemlines and trains
Length has traditionally symbolized the formlity of the event; these days women can elect for any length of train, to suit any combination of their venue, occasion or personality.
Remember to consider the type of shoes you will wear!
High/Low
Floor
Floor
A dramatic look; the hemline is graduated from front to back
Typically falls 1/2" to 2" from floor
We recommend 1" for formal gowns; It will look floor length in photos, but be short enough to not trip over.
Extends approximately 1 1/2 yards from waistline
Short train; extends 8-10" on the floor
Chapel
Sweep
Semi-Cathedral
Extends approximately 2 yards from waistline
Cathedral
Monarch
Extends approximately 2 1/2 yards from waistline
Extends approximately 3 yards from waistline