The Perfect White Dress
Wedding gowns come in over 200 variations of the colour white, from the purest to the creamiest. With such an array, there’s a white that’ll compliment every bride, regardless of skin tone.
For over 300 years, white has been the colour for wedding gowns in the Western world. Historically, white was connected with wealth as it was only the upper crust that could keep their clothes so fresh through daily activities and laundering. These days, white is associated more with happiness and pureness.
Of course white isn’t the only colour for wedding dresses. Other colours, like pink, lilac and yellow may be preferred by the bride. But there’s no question about it; white remains the most popular colour for wedding dresses in North America, and it’s a style that is seen across the planet.
Choosing a white wedding dress? Make sure to pick the correct white for you. Fair and medium skin tones look decent in antique white and ivory. Blush pink and gold tones match darker skin, as well as pure white. Olive complexions are best fitted in ivory, white and off white. It’s effortless to find the white for you – just ask for a colour swatchbook in the fabric of your desired wedding dress. Take it home so you can compare the whites against your skin and find the best for you. It takes about 6 six to eight months for a new wedding dress to be made, and even longer if you’ve got a lot of customized requests. Add a month for alterations and to add the bustle. That means you need make ordering your dress one of the first things on your To Do list.
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