Bridal Wear

For the wedding planner wanna-be, the soon-to-be bride, or just anyone that loves weddings: test your knowledge of bridal-attire! Do you know the names of dresses, trains, and veils?

19 cards   |   Total Attempts: 184
  

Cards In This Set

Front Back
Question 1
This is the "Cinderella"-style gown with a big, poufy skirt. What's the name of this dress?
Answer 1
Ball gown.
Question 2
In the shape of an "A," this dress is slimmer at the bodice and widens from the bodice down. What's the name of this dress?
Answer 2
A-line.
Question 3
This dress has a high waist that is fitted just below the bust, from which the skirt flares. What's the name of this dress?
Answer 3
Empire.
Question 4
In this instance, the waist is several inches below the natural waistline and forms a U or a V shape. What's the name of this dress?
Answer 4
Basque.
Question 5
The strapless/sleeveless dress. What's the name of this dress?
Answer 5
Sheath.
Question 6
This train drapes from the waistline to six inches on the floor. What's the name of this train?
Answer 6
Sweep train.
Question 7
This train extends three feet from the waistline. What's the name of this train?
Answer 7
Court train.
Question 8
This train extends five feet from the waistline. What's the name of this train?
Answer 8
Chapel train.
Question 9
This train extends three yards from the waistline; more often associated with formal weddings. What's the name of this train?
Answer 9
Cathedral train.
Question 10
This train drapes from the shoulders.
Answer 10
Watteau train.
Question 11
This is a short veil worn over the face that often falls below the neck-line. What's the name of this veil?
Answer 11
Blusher veil.
Question 12
This veil falls to the tips of the fingers. What's the name of this veil?
Answer 12
Fingertip veil.
Question 13
The veil that sweeps the ground. What's the name of this veil?
Answer 13
Sweep veil.
Question 14
This veil is long and trails one or two feet from the gown. What's the name of this veil?
Answer 14
Chapel veil.
Question 15
This is a long veil that trails from one to three yards from the gown. What's the name of this veil?
Answer 15
Cathedral veil.