All About Wedding Fabrics
As you start your wedding or bridesmaid dress search, keep these fabric facts in mind.
Lace
Lace is a sheer, delicate, open-weave fabric with a pattern, often floral or scalloped. Types of lace include Chantilly, corded, guipure, and crochet.
- Weight: Light to medium
- Soft or Structured: Soft
- Vibe: Romantic, vintage, classic
- Best for: Weddings year-round
Chiffon
Chiffon is a flowing, sheer fabric with a plain weave.
- Weight: Light
- Soft or Structured: Soft
- Vibe: Ethereal, carefree, classic
- Best for: Spring and summer weddings
Organza
Organza is a gauzy fabric as sheer as chiffon but much stiffer.
- Weight: Light to medium
- Soft or Structured: Structured
- Vibe: Polished, elegant, formal
- Best for: Weddings year-round
Tulle
Tulle, aka netting, is a sheer yet relatively stiff fabric often layered as a skirt.
- Weight: Light
- Soft or Structured: Either, depending on how many layers are used
- Vibe: Classic, timeless, girly
- Best for: Weddings year-round
Satin
Satin is a weave of fabric with a lustrous surface. Types of satin include drapey charmeuse and stiffer duchesse.
- Weight: Medium to heavy
- Soft or Structured: Usually structured, but depends on weight
- Vibe: Classic, romantic, elegant
- Best for: Fall and winter weddings
Mikado
Mikado is a textured fabric with a slight sheet.
- Weight: Heavy
- Soft or Structured: Structured
- Vibe: Polished, refined, modern
- Best for: Fall and winter weddings
Mesh
Mesh is an airy, loosely knit open-weave fabric with a bit of stretch.
- Weight: Light
- Soft or Structured: Soft
- Vibe: Effortless, carefree, playful
- Best for: Spring and summer weddings, or year-round for bridesmaids
Sequin
Sequins are decorative discs applied to fabric for sparkle and texture.
- Weight: Medium
- Soft or Structured: Structured
- Vibe: Glamorous, fun, style savvy
- Best for: Weddings year-round
Crepe
Crepe is a crisp, eggshell-textured fabric that drapes nicely.
- Weight: Medium
- Soft or Structured: Structured
- Vibe: Sleek, polished, timeless
- Best for: Fall, winter, and spring weddings
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