Trumpet, mermaid, fit-and-flare: However you say it, we've gathered our favorites, all right here.
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If you've ever watched an episode of Say Yes to the Dress, you've probably heard of a mermaid wedding gown. The silhouette is popular on the show—and among the general masses—for its dramatic shape. It's obvious why brides who want to make a statement down the aisle gravitate toward the design. The figure-hugging bodice paired with the flaring skirt are the perfect blend of sleek and sassy.
Mermaid dresses and trumpet gowns both belong to the fit-and-flare category, for obvious reasons. The first is characterized by its sharp skirt angle (typically starting at the knee), while the second has a more gradual widening (typically starting at the thigh). Some brides prefer trumpets for a little extra mobility, but trust us, you can make both work!
Despite their common silhouette, mermaid (or trumpet, or fit-and-flare) wedding dresses are actually quite diverse, too. Designers constantly play with fabrics, proportions, embellishments, and more to keep their garments looking fresh and interesting. Whether you're set on a single type of neckline, material, or even color, there's a mermaid gown out there for you. Need proof? Look no further than these glamorous examples from some of the biggest and best labels in the industry.
We're especially excited about this embellished Romona Keveza number from the brand's Spring 2020 collection, but it's just one of many incredible styles on the market. Click through to see other favorites from the most recent bridal seasons and prepare to turn heads as you float through your big day.
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Savannah Miller
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Wedding dress from Fall 2021
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Amsale
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Wedding dress from Fall 2021
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Sareh Nouri
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Wedding dress from Fall 2021
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Elie Saab
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Wedding dress from Fall 2021
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Anne Barge
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Wedding dress is from Fall 2021
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Lihi Hod
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Wedding dress from Fall 2021
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Romona Keveza
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Wedding dress from Fall 2021
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Mira Zwillinger
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Wedding dress from Fall 2021
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Ines Di Santo
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Wedding dress from Fall 2021
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Steven Birnbaum
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Wedding dress from Spring 2021
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Carolina Herrera
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Wedding dress from Spring 2020
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Ines Di Santo
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Wedding dress from Spring 2020
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Mira Zwillinger
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Wedding dress from Spring 2020
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Watters
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Wedding dress from Spring 2020
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David's Bridal
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Wedding dress from Spring 2020
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Steven Birnbaum
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Wedding dress from Spring 2020
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Wtoo by Watters
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Wedding dress from Spring 2020
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Monique Lhuillier
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Wedding dress from Fall 2019
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Gala by Galia Lahav
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Wedding dress from Fall 2019
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Watters
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Wedding dress from Fall 2019
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Azul by Liancarlo
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Wedding dress from Fall 2019
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Legends Romona Keveza
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Wedding dress from Fall 2019
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Savannah Miller
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Wedding dress from Fall 2019
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Allison Webb
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Wedding dress from Fall 2019
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Mark Zunino
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Wedding dress from Fall 2019
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Monique Lhuillier
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Wedding dress from Fall 2019
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Isabelle Armstrong
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Wedding dress from Fall 2019
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Yumi Katsura
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Wedding dress from Fall 2019
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Ines Di Santo
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Wedding dress from Fall 2019
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Berta
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Wedding dress from Fall 2019
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Liancarlo
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Wedding dress from Fall 2019
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Steven Birnbaum
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Wedding dress from Fall 2019
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Pronovias
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Wedding dress from Spring 2019
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Amsale
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Wedding dress from Spring 2019
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Watters
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Wedding dress from Spring 2019
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Berta
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Wedding dress from Spring 2019
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Victoria Kyriakides
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Wedding dress from Spring 2019
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Elie Saab
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Wedding dress from Spring 2019
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THEIA
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Wedding dress from Spring 2019
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Galia Lahav Couture
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Wedding dress from Spring 2019
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Monique Lhuillier
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Wedding dress from Spring 2019
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Ines Di Santo
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Wedding dress from Spring 2019
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Legends Romona Keveza
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Wedding dress from Spring 2019
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Justin Alexander
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Wedding dress from Spring 2019
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Rebecca Ingram
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Wedding dress from Fall 2018
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Casablanca
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Wedding dress from Fall 2018
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Eve of Milady
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Wedding dress from Fall 2018
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Isabelle Armstrong
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Wedding dress from Fall 2018
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Matthew Christopher Couture
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Wedding dress from Fall 2018
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Pnina Tornai
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Wedding dress from Fall 2018
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Azul by Liancarlo
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Wedding dress from Fall 2018
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Sareh Nouri
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Wedding dress from Fall 2018
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Eve of Milady
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Wedding dress from Fall 2018
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Morilee by Madeline Gardner
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Wedding dress from Fall 2018
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Maggie Sottero
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Wedding dress from Fall 2018
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