Mermaid silhouette

Mermaid silhouette shows body-skimming fit to the knee or mid-calf then a pronounced skirt flare.

Trumpet silhouette begins flare closer to the hip or mid-thigh. Sheath silhouette stays narrow without knee flare.

Silhouette fashion usage names fitted-to-flare outline on gowns.[1] Wedding dress articles list mermaid among bridal shapes on silk.[2] Dress articles contrast mermaid and column evening cousins.[3] Museum evening dress photography documents fitted flare reference.[4]

Mermaid reads dramatic on bridal and red carpet.[2] Mermaid differs from trumpet earlier flare.[1] Contrast with column straight line.[3]

Today mermaid silhouette appears on bridal gowns, evening dress, and prom in crepe and silk.[1][2] Knee flare needs stride ease.[4] When fit runs to knee then flares—mermaid silhouette applies.[2]

Bridal gowns, evening dress, prom, and red-carpet formal.[2]

Mermaid balances with fitted bodice and dramatic train on bridal.[2] Ivory crepe mermaid reads wedding sleek.[4]

Trumpet flares higher on thigh. Sheath stays narrow. Column is straight vertical.[1]

Mermaid silhouette reads bridal, body-conscious, and knee-flare dramatic. Crepe mermaid reads red-carpet sleek.

Mermaid vs trumpet? Trumpet flares higher; mermaid fits to knee.[1]

Mermaid vs sheath? Sheath has no knee flare.[2]

Mermaid modern? Yes on bridal and evening gown.[2]