Whether you've envisioned your
wedding dress for many years, changed your mind several times along the way, or are still unsure, selecting the perfect gown will probably seem a daunting task. To help demystify the process, Martha and
weddings dresses editor Darcy Miller visit Michelle Roth Bridal Salon in New York City to compare four basic
wedding dresses styles: the full-skirted
wedding gown dress, popularized by Queen Victoria; the A-line, which takes the same style its name suggests, with a narrow bodice and a wide skirt; the princess, defined by clean lines and a widening skirt; the sheath, whose darts and seams create a simple, streamlined silhouette; and the Empire, a highwaisted style that dates to the early-nineteenth century.