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Choosing A White Vs. An Ivory Wedding Dress

White wedding dresses are rife with symbolism: purity, virginity, what have you. Clearly today these symbols are less relevant in our society. Nevertheless, the white dress persists! Why? Is it that brides tend to glow in white? Is it that guests assume the bride will wear white therefore no other woman will wear it, rendering the bride a visible beacon amongst her guests? Maybe it's because many weddings tend to be in the summer and white looks so nice outdoors in the sunlight.

Whatever the reason, the vast majority of wedding dresses are still in shades of white and ivory. Some more intrepid brides have chosen other colors, such as a gold wedding dress or pink and black dress even pink!

Is White black lace dresses Your Color?

Despite white being the default choice in many brides' minds, not everyone can pull it off. White compliments very dark skin tones and the lightest skin tones best. Olive-skinned women should steer towards a richer color. If you have a tendency to tan in golden tones white will also look great on you. Brides with yellow undertones to their skin will look better in a diamond white rather than a gleaming white.

Considering Ivory

How do you know an ivory wedding dress is the right color for you? Can it be more than a "middle of the road" between pure white and champagne tones? Absolutely. To answer the first question, think of how pearls look against your skin. Have you always liked the effect? Don't think of the style of pearls, which might be too conservative for you: rather, think of the tone itself. Chances are you'll be saying a resounding "yes" if you have olive or creamy skin. Also in the resounding "yes" category: dark-skinned women, especially those with rich brown tones. In this case you may want to consider a rich ivory color, or a gold wedding dress. Creamy skin also looks nice in ivory, especially a paler shade of ivory.

If you modest evening gowns have very fair skin you'll probably want to avoid ivory in favor of white. This way your dress will be lighter than your skin tone, which is the goal.

There are many shades of ivory with varying levels of color, and varying levels of yellow. If you're shopping for a dress in person, the best way to judge the color is against your skin, and preferably in daylight. If this is not possible in the store, ask for a fabric sample that you can take home. Shopping online? Take the time to request a fabric sample. It's well worth the minor cost if you're serious about the wedding dress in question. Not only for the color, but to judge the texture, shine and overall fabric quality.

Whatever your choice, make sure you don't compromise your fabric for the color you want. The fabric of your dress is incredibly important and needs to "stand on it's own". Don't be afraid to ask for a fabric sample to be really sure. This goes for a white dress too. Happy shopping!

Homecoming Dresses Heating Up For 2010

As the seemingly relentless summer heat of 2010 begins to wane, boys and girls all over the country adjust to the idea of waking up early again for school. Supplying the kids with school gear can cost an arm and a leg. One point you will not want to miss is that of the homecoming dress.

The start of the school season will be signified by a big dance in September or October known to many as homecoming. Customarily held in September or October, homecoming usually pertains to a dance similar to prom. Cocktail dresses seem to be in more demand for the dance, however some girls will prefer long dresses.

Selecting your homecoming dress earlier will help ease the burden of getting back into the routine of high school. If your homecoming dress needs to be special ordered or altered, you will want adequate time before the dance to accomodate. Searching on the net for a dress can keep you on budget and on time. The assortment of styles online will make finding the perfect dress easier. Try to be as precise as you can when taking your bust, waist, and hip measurements as you buy on the net. When you take your measurements have another person help you. Learn the store's shipping and return policies before placing an order.

There will be no shortage of new styles coming from formal dress designers this fall. The styles of Tony Bowls, who has been featured on MTV, CBS, and ABC, should be some of the more popular this fall. With the Tony Bowls brand continuing its trend upwards, look to see many of these dresses at your homecoming dance this fall. Brands you will also want to shop include Dave and Johnny, Sherri Hill, Jovani, Scala, La Femme, Faviana, and Terani.

Pick whatever style strikes you, just make sure your homecoming dress stands out from the crowd. So do not hesitate, get out and buy the homecoming dress you have been dreaming of.