"For a more dramatic look, many brides will lean towards the mermaid silhouette, which amplifies curves with an elongated bodice and creates an hourglass effect by flaring out mid-thigh or at the ...

In August 1961, Margaret Ann McCarty slipped into a white dress and walked down the aisle. The gown she wore to marry Lamar Kauffman had a nipped waist, full skirt and long lace sleeves. Her dress was ...