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15 Of The Best Fishtail Wedding Dresses If You're All About Dreamy Silhouettes

From ivory to bright white, these are the best fishtail wedding dresses to wear on your big day.

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Fishtail wedding dresses - which fit closely to the body, before they flare out around before the knee- can be among the more flattering of silhouettes. Column-like shapes to elongate the body, but with just enough volume in the skirt to add the requisite levels of big day 'drama', it's easy to see why the style is so popular.

From tulle-panelled lace and trumpet hems, to crepe and fluted cotton blends, there are plenty of different cuts and fabrics to choose between, for a wedding dress that is both stand-out, but classic at the same time.

Lois Adeoshun, former ELLE fashion assistant, says of the style: 'Fishtail wedding dresses are a great style for complementing your curves and snatching that waist! They hug your body in all the right places giving you the showstopper moment that brides dreams of.'

While vintage wedding dresses and power suits are also fail-safe choices for nuptials, a fishtail shape is a great alternative for those wanting to add a modern twist to their bridal look.

Here are the best fishtail wedding dresses:

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Ghost London Draped satin gown

Draped satin gown
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A stunning satin-crepe number, this open back draped gown features ties on the back and a ruffles hem. We love the mid-weight fabric that leaves it looking effortlessly cool yet chic.

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JENNY YOO Elliot square-neck crepe gown

Elliot square-neck crepe gown

Yoo is renowned for her slimline designs, so we're not surprised we're taken aback by this scoop neck design. The dress features shoulder straps and soft cups inside to provide support. With a flared fishtail hem, it flatters all shapes.

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Rebecca Vallance Love bow-embellished crepe gown

Love bow-embellished crepe gown

Vallance is one of our go-names when we're on the search for a wedding dress that's going to pack a punch. And we think we've found the dress, with this stunning crepe dress. It has a flattering darted bust, a train hem, a hook and zip fastening and is fully lined. It's a 10/10 for us.

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Pronovias Anki dress

Anki dress
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Pronovias has a beautiful silhouette with a asymmetric neckline, open back and full fishtail skirt. Better yet, the wedding dress company offers free alterations.

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Grace Loves Lace Nathalia

Nathalia

The Nathalia is elegance at its finest. Crafted using lace panels, an off-the-shoulder neckline and button-up detailing, the fishtail silhouette comes just above the knee and cascades into a beautiful train. If you're having a summer wedding, it's a must-try.

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Safiyaa Fluted button-embellished crepe gown

Fluted button-embellished crepe gown

Safiyaa is one of our favourite brands when it comes to dresses, and we adore this crepe gown with its fishtail finish and button embellishment at the front. It's fully lined and has a front split, and would love oh so chic at a spring wedding.

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Rebecca Vallance Aegean off-the-shoulder ruffled crepe gown

Aegean off-the-shoulder ruffled crepe gown

Another stunning design from Vallance, this ruffled crepe off-the-shoulder design features grosgain ribbon and a beautiful lace-up back. It'll suit all shapes and sizes thanks to its internal boning. style yours with drop pearl earrings and a pair of chunky gold platforms.

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Eliza satin-crepe gown

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Alex Perry - £2,100

A simple design, the 'Eliza' dress looks elegant and effortless. It's made from a pretty weighty crere fabric and flares out below the thigh into a beautiful train.

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ML Monique LHuillier Pleated embellished jacquard maxi dress

Pleated embellished jacquard maxi dress

This wedding dress has everything you could wish for and more. It's jacquard and features beads, pleated trims and a fluted hem, with a rather high yet super flattering fishtail detail from the mid-thigh.

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Pronovias Essential 2250

Essential 2250
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A stunning crepe party dress, this evasée gown features a sweetheart neckline and a fishtail skirt. There's also an optional capette which can be worn over the top and whipped off for dancing.

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Grace Loves Lace Chelo dress

Chelo dress

Grace Loves Lace are experts when it comes bridalwear. Chelo is made from lace and features beautiful geometric details that curve along a bride's figure perfectly. It has a dipped waist, curved skirt panels and a slight fishtail flare.

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Whistles Maria Halter wedding dress

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Whistles - £399.00

This halter neck design is made from a gorgeous lace which hugs the figure superbly, cinching at the waist before flaring out just above the knee.

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Reformation Lorrane Dress

Lorrane Dress

A slimline, strapless maxi dress with a fishtail finish? Where do we sign? This dress, courtesy of ELLE favourite Reformation, features a centre back zipper, fitted bodice and waist and is sustainably made in Hong Kong. You can check out the dress' sustainability credentials here.

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Grace Loves Lace Peaches Pearl

Peaches Pearl

Made from luminescent pearl lace and 100% recycled materials, the Peaches Pearl has a mermaid silhouette which a scalloped edge. we love the off-the-shoulder design and slight train.

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