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I am wondering what people think about colored wedding dresses? The color would be red with white accents, I know in our culture we are use to either ivory or white but I don't really hear of people getting colored wedding dresses.
Here is an example
http://www.redhotbrides.com/redbrides/v/MaggieSottero/maggie-amara-royale2.jpg.html
http://www.redhotbrides.com/redbrides/v/MaggieSottero/maggie-lana.jpg.html
http://www.redhotbrides.com/redbrides/v/MaggieSottero/Maggie-Sottero-Wedding-Dress-Alice.jpg.html
Answer
Colored dresses are very common in other parts of the world. It was only since the mid-1800s that white was even considered since no one before Queen Victoria's time wore white to marry in. The royals wore silver. She introduced it as a symbol of wealth since no one else could afford such an impractical color that would never be worn again for any reason. Then later, it became fashionable to follow in her footsteps but they changed the meaning of white to mean purity when it had never symbolized that before at any time. If you wanted people to know you were pure and virginal, you wore blue. In many cultures, white is the symbol of death and mourning, not something to be worn by a bride. Which is why they wear red since it symbolizes love and passion. As far as brides who were not well-to-do during Queen Victoria's time and prior, they wore their best dress they already owned, which was usually a jewel-toned color (red, blue, green, etc). So colored dresses are not a recent trend, despite what many people want you to believe.
Even today, colored dresses are popular in England and Australia. If you go to a Renaissance faire, you will be hard pressed to find any bride there wearing white since white was not worn by commoners or royals back then.
That said, white and ivory aren't flattering on most people even though they are the mainstream options and if you don't like those, you have to get quite creative. Although most people would tell you that "it's all your imagination that white doesn't look good on you since it's flattering on everyone and you won't be properly and legally married if you don't wear it."
If someone wants to wear a colored dress, then they should do that. It's their wedding, their body, their choice. If someone doesn't like it, they don't have to attend the wedding and they can wear whatever they wish when it's their turn. No one's opinion but your own matters in this case.
Personally I don't own anything white, ivory or light colored simply because they are not flattering on me and I don't like how they look on me. They look great on other people but I'm not comfortable with them. So it doesn't make any sense for me to wear a white or ivory gown, especially when other people even agree that those colors don't work with my skintone.
Colored dresses are very common in other parts of the world. It was only since the mid-1800s that white was even considered since no one before Queen Victoria's time wore white to marry in. The royals wore silver. She introduced it as a symbol of wealth since no one else could afford such an impractical color that would never be worn again for any reason. Then later, it became fashionable to follow in her footsteps but they changed the meaning of white to mean purity when it had never symbolized that before at any time. If you wanted people to know you were pure and virginal, you wore blue. In many cultures, white is the symbol of death and mourning, not something to be worn by a bride. Which is why they wear red since it symbolizes love and passion. As far as brides who were not well-to-do during Queen Victoria's time and prior, they wore their best dress they already owned, which was usually a jewel-toned color (red, blue, green, etc). So colored dresses are not a recent trend, despite what many people want you to believe.
Even today, colored dresses are popular in England and Australia. If you go to a Renaissance faire, you will be hard pressed to find any bride there wearing white since white was not worn by commoners or royals back then.
That said, white and ivory aren't flattering on most people even though they are the mainstream options and if you don't like those, you have to get quite creative. Although most people would tell you that "it's all your imagination that white doesn't look good on you since it's flattering on everyone and you won't be properly and legally married if you don't wear it."
If someone wants to wear a colored dress, then they should do that. It's their wedding, their body, their choice. If someone doesn't like it, they don't have to attend the wedding and they can wear whatever they wish when it's their turn. No one's opinion but your own matters in this case.
Personally I don't own anything white, ivory or light colored simply because they are not flattering on me and I don't like how they look on me. They look great on other people but I'm not comfortable with them. So it doesn't make any sense for me to wear a white or ivory gown, especially when other people even agree that those colors don't work with my skintone.
Alternative wedding dress colors?
Q. So we are planning on having a pretty non-traditional wedding. I definitely want to have a shorter, non-fussy, easy to dance in dress that's not going to break the bank. I have nothing against white dresses on principle, but I'm not really sure it would be flattering on me. I have naturally very dark brown hair and very pale skin that doesn't tan at all. I tend to look really washed out when I wear white. I was considering opting for a cream colored dress, but even then I tend to look washed out.
Are there any other colors I could use for a dress that wouldn't be too un-wedding like? I don't want to go too crazy, even though the wedding won't be traditional I still have family to appease. Do you think a lighter gray might work? Green tones tend to be the most flattering on me, would a light seafoam maybe be ok? Any other ideas?
Thanks!!!
Yes! I have Irish heritage and definitely have the "blue" skin tone. I get splotchy when I'm cold too. Haha glad I'm not the only one :)
Are there any other colors I could use for a dress that wouldn't be too un-wedding like? I don't want to go too crazy, even though the wedding won't be traditional I still have family to appease. Do you think a lighter gray might work? Green tones tend to be the most flattering on me, would a light seafoam maybe be ok? Any other ideas?
Thanks!!!
Yes! I have Irish heritage and definitely have the "blue" skin tone. I get splotchy when I'm cold too. Haha glad I'm not the only one :)
Answer
Go into some stores & try different coloured dresses to see which will be most flattering on you.
I fully agree that white does not suit everybody & can further drain the colour from your skin. Some ivory shades do the same.
As a bridal dressmaker 1 of the most memorable wedding gowns i have made was a pale pink. The bride was very fair skinned & had naturally white hair. The colour made her glow.
Try a dress in the green & if you feel comfortable with that - then that is what you choose. what about a pale lilac also?
I would suggest however that you do not tell anyone family members of your plans - let them be surprised on the day.
Another bride , who's dress I made , did not want white either , while her mother was insisting that she should have it . I had gone shopping with them & she chose a champagne colour ( ivory with a hint of pink) . The mother later agreed that her daughter had made the right choice,
Look at all sorts of dresses - not just """ wedding dresses"" . The dress becomes your wedding dress because that is what you have chosen to wear for the occasion.
GOOD LUCK
Go into some stores & try different coloured dresses to see which will be most flattering on you.
I fully agree that white does not suit everybody & can further drain the colour from your skin. Some ivory shades do the same.
As a bridal dressmaker 1 of the most memorable wedding gowns i have made was a pale pink. The bride was very fair skinned & had naturally white hair. The colour made her glow.
Try a dress in the green & if you feel comfortable with that - then that is what you choose. what about a pale lilac also?
I would suggest however that you do not tell anyone family members of your plans - let them be surprised on the day.
Another bride , who's dress I made , did not want white either , while her mother was insisting that she should have it . I had gone shopping with them & she chose a champagne colour ( ivory with a hint of pink) . The mother later agreed that her daughter had made the right choice,
Look at all sorts of dresses - not just """ wedding dresses"" . The dress becomes your wedding dress because that is what you have chosen to wear for the occasion.
GOOD LUCK
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