Ball gown wedding dresses come in various styles. They can be strapless, one shoulder bared or have sleeves with a neckline. Different ball gown silhouette satisfies different needs of the bride-to-be. A ball gown is a good bet if you would like to hide full hips and create a gorgeous hourglass figure. The bottom of the dress can be ruffled, lacy, slightly angled or made of tulle, or it can fall straight to the ground. Dresses come in various lengths, from tea length to floor length, and can unite many materials such as taffeta or satin. Some gowns are elaborately embellished with pearls or crystals, while others are much simpler.