The silhouette is the first real decision. Before the lace, the neckline or the back, the shape decides how the gown moves, how it photographs, and whether you are still comfortable in it at eleven at night.
For boho brides it usually narrows to two: A-line or sheath. Here is how they actually differ.
Every gown at Lace & Love is cut to your measurements in Israel and shipped by DHL or UPS Express, with duties and taxes prepaid where they are shown at checkout.
The A-line
Fitted through the bodice, flaring from the waist down into the shape of the letter. It suits more bodies than any other silhouette in bridal, because it takes in at the narrowest part of the torso and then moves away from everything below it.
- Movement. Excellent. The skirt sways when you walk and lifts in a breeze, which is most of what makes outdoor wedding photographs work.
- Comfort. High. Your legs have room, all day.
- Best for. Almost any figure, and particularly pear shapes, petite frames, and anyone who wants to move without thinking about it.
The sheath
Follows the line of the body from shoulder to hem with minimal flare. The most modern and the most minimal of the boho shapes, and the usual choice for destination weddings and elopements.
- Movement. More restricted than an A-line. A high slit changes that completely, and it is one of the things you can add.
- Comfort. Good, when it is cut to your measurements. A sheath off the rack is the least forgiving thing in bridal; a sheath cut to you is fine.
- Best for. Hourglass figures, tall brides, and anyone after a clean modern line.
Side by side
- Shape. A-line flares from the waist. Sheath skims top to bottom.
- Movement. A-line flows on its own. Sheath needs a slit to do the same.
- Venue. A-line for gardens, fields and ballrooms. Sheath for beaches, elopements and destinations.
- Flatters. A-line, nearly everyone. Sheath, hourglass and tall frames.
- Feel. A-line reads romantic. Sheath reads restrained.
If flowing romance is what you want, look at the lace and chiffon gowns. If it is the clean line, start with the signature gowns or the beach and destination collection.
How to decide
Forget body type for a moment and ask three practical questions.
- Will you be walking on grass, sand or uneven ground? An A-line forgives all three.
- Do you want drama and movement, or a quiet line?
- Are you dancing all night? If yes, either shape works, but a sheath wants a slit.
The soft A-line, if you cannot choose
Several of our most-ordered gowns sit between the two: a fitted bodice with a gently flared skirt that never reaches full A-line volume. You get the movement and the waist definition without the bulk.
Because everything is cut to order, you can fine-tune the flare, the slit and the hem through our made-to-measure service.
Questions
How do shipping and customs work?
DHL or UPS Express, worldwide. Duties and taxes are prepaid where they are shown at checkout, so the total on screen is the total you pay. A few destinations still apply local charges — ask and we will confirm yours.
How do measurements work for a fitted sheath?
A sheath lives or dies on precision, which is exactly why made to measure matters more here than anywhere else. Our measurement guide shows how to take the five numbers, and Shany reviews them before cutting so the gown skims rather than pulls.
Can I add a slit, or change the flare?
Yes to both. Add a slit to a sheath, soften or increase an A-line's flare, adjust the hem. Ask before you order.
How long does it take?
Five to six weeks to sew, then three to seven business days by express courier.
