Ball gown style wedding dress is usually the first image coming into mind when you think about a "wedding dress". The “fairy tale” dress, with a fitted bodice, flairs at the waist with a full (huge) skirt.

Ideal for most body types but looks great on pears, since it hides the lower body. Also look good on brides with boyish body type. The dress will give you a curvier look. 

Not good for petite brides; you’ll get swallowed up by a dress this voluminous.