Wedding Dresses
Fashion Advice: Is it Okay to Wear Black to a Wedding?
Dear Budget Fashionista,
I have a wedding to attend in late June and I found a black dress with small white polka dots that I love. Is it a fashion don’t to wear black to a wedding?
Answer: While wearing black to a wedding shouldn’t necessarily be your first color choice, it’s not as much of a fashion “faux pas” anymore, especially for formal evening weddings.. My advice is to where the black polka dotted dress (polka dots are very “in”, right now) but pair it with a red/yellow/white belt and a similar color shoe to brighten the outfit up a bit. If you want something new, try this Silk Polka Dot Dress, for $99.00 at Spiegel.com
After the Wedding: Five Quick Uses for Your Wedding Dress
1. Make a Quilt. If you have a family member or friend who is into quilting, you can have them turn your wedding dress into a quilt. This is a great option for those who don’t have children or only have sons (it makes a great gift to them when they’re getting married)
2. Dye it. Depending on the fabric, you may be able to have your dress professionally dyed, so you can wear it again as an evening gown.
3. Shorten it. Have the dress shorten and wear it as a cocktail dress
4. Sell it. Hopefully, you will only get married once, so if you’re not the sentimental type, sell your wedding dress on eBay or craigslist. Often, you can recoup up to 75% of the price of the dress.
5. Save it. You may have a family member who would be interested in using the dress.
Do you have other great tips for reusing a wedding dress? Post them below…
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