The mermaid style wedding dresses are usually designed with strapless and can include a variety of fabrics. What are used within the dress including satin, lace, silk and other popular fabrics. The mermaid dress can be ruche cinched at the waistline to give the appearance of a more defined waist, or even to give the appearance of a larger bustline.

There are many women that feel self conscious while wearing this trumpet style wedding dresses and therefore avoid the style. Although it can be unforgiving, there are a variety of body types that the mermaid dress can be suited for. The mermaid dress is best suited for those that have a curvaceous figure, or those that have an hourglass figure, as the dress can accentuate the curves which are created for the bride that is wearing the dress.