3/4 Length sleeve: The sleeve ends just below the elbow.

Accordion Pleats: Small pleats folded closely.

A-Line style:  A very flattering style for many figure types.  Looks like the letter "A".

Headpiece:  Can be a barrette, comb, flower(s) or bow that the veil attaches to.

Ball Gown Style:  Has a fitted bodice with a very full bell shaped skirt.

Ballerina Length Skirt:  A very full skirt that ends at the lower calf.

Ballet or Waltz Veil: Length of veil that falls between the knee and ankle.

Bandeau: A band worn across the forehead.  Typical of the 1920's bride.  Veil caps were secured with half circles of orange blossoms clusters at the ears.

Basque Waist:  The waist comes down to a point or "V" in the center. (There is also an INVERTED Basque, where the "V" points up).

Bateau Neckline:  Wide, high neck that goes straight across both the front and back and meets at the shoulders.

Bertha Collar:  A wide round collar that covers both shoulders.

Blouson Bodice:  Like a peasant blouse -- Full from bodice to waist, then cinched at or below the the waist.  Seen in 1940's bridal gowns.

Blusher Veil: Sometimes detachable.  Shorter layer of veil that covers the face and is lifted back during the ceremony.

Brush or Sweep Train:  Barely brushes the floor or ground while walking.  These are great for outside ceremonies and were more common in the 1950's era.

Bustle:  Gathered up train that is either buttoned or attached otherwise to keep the train from dragging behind.  Makes it easier for dancing and walking if the train is not detachable.

Butterfly:  The bow at the small of the back.  Sometimes the bustle attaches under it.

Cap Sleeve:  A short sleeve that barely covers the shoulder area.

Caplet Sleeve:  Flares out several inches below the elbow area.

Cathedral Length or Monarch Train:  A train that is 6 - 8 feet long behind the gown.  A very formal style.

Cathedral or Royal Veil Length: Very formal, worn with a gown that is also Cathedral/Monarch length.

Chapel Train:  A train that is 3 - 4 feet long behind the gown.  

Chapel Veil Length: Veil that extends to the floor and can have many layers.

Coronet Headpiece:  A crown worn with or without a veil attached.

Corselet:  A waistband that is wide and boned to cinch in the waist.

Corset:  Undergarment which is a tightly fitted boned bodice, that laces up or snaps to cinch in and give more of a "hour glass" effect.

Court Train:  1 yard long from the waist and is just a little longer than the brush train length.

Drop waist:  Is 3-5 inches below the natural waistline.

Flounce:  A wide ruffle around the bottom of the skirt.

Flyaway Veil:  Multi-layered , that just brushes the shoulders at the longest point.

Fountain Veil:  Veil is gathered up at the crown of the head and flows over the shoulders.

Intermission or Hi-Lo type skirt:  Shorter hem in the front than the back. Seen more in 1920's era styles.

Jewel Neckline:  High, rounded neck on gown.

Mantilla Veil:  Circular shaped piece of lace or tulle with lace edges that is draped over a comb.

Mitts:  Shorter gloves (end a little below the middle of the forearm ) that come to a "V" on the back of the hand.  Often found with 1950's era  gowns that have cap sleeves.

Pannier Waist:  Skirt of gown in draped at the hips.

Peplum:  Shorter skirt detail attached at the end of a fitted bodice.

Peter Pan Collar:  Called many other names; Buster Brown, Eton, or Dutch Collar.  A high flat collar with rounded corners on each end.

Portrait Neckline:  A shawl effect with the fabric of the gown that wraps around the shoulders.

Queen Anne Neckline:  Is higher in the back and sides and curves to a center point resembling a heart in its shape.

Queen Elizabeth Neckline:  Is higher in the back  and ends in a "v" shape at the bust.

Sabrina Neckline: Higher than the Bateau Neckline,  which is a wide, high neck that goes straight across both the front and back and meets at the shoulders. 

Snood:  Knitted net that secures longer hair at the back of the head.

Sweetheart Neckline:  Heart shaped.  Can be strapless, filled with sheer material or bare.  A standard in 1940's era gown styles.

Watteau or Capelet Train:  Train attaches at shoulders instead of at the lower back