Depending on the season, consider the following (some are applicable to bridesmaids dresses, too):

Autumn:

• Medium-weight fabrics such as taffeta, raw silk, silk shantung, silk-faced satin, silk gazar.
• Lighter-weight trains.
• Shawls.
• Three-quarter length sleeves.
• Scoop necklines.

Winter:

• Heavy fabrics such as satin, velvet, brocade, heavy damask, heavy taffeta, heavy lace.
• Heavy beadwork.
• Long sleeves.
• Higher necklines.
• Bridal coat.

Spring:

• Fabrics such as silk tulle, organza, charmeuse.
• Tea-length skirts.
• Cap sleeves or off-the-shoulder neckline.
• Short gloves.

Summer:

• Cool fabrics such as linen, polished cotton, lighter-weight satin, dotted Swiss, tulle, chiffon, organza.
• Spaghetti strap, strapless, halter or backless styles.
• Short, medium-length, or ankle-length skirts.

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