Q&A's: Fashion
Q: I'm in my 30s and getting married for the third time, but this will be my first church wedding. Is it okay for me to wear a veil?
A: Traditionally, a veil signifies virginity and is usually reserved for first-time brides. A more appropriate choice would be a tiara. However, if you don't mind flaunting convention-and you want to honor the formality of your church-then go ahead and wear a veil. Just don't go longer than a style that brushes your shoulders.
Q: We're having our wedding in Hawaii, and I'm planning to wear a simple, strapless dress. How do I accessorize?
A: You can opt for a little local color and go with the obvious choices: a floral lei and head wreath, called a haku. If you want a more sophisticated look, try crystal drop earrings and an arm of shell bracelets, or think Pacific panache and choose Japanese hair sticks.
Q: I assume that since my wedding dress is white, I should buy a white bra to wear underneath, right?
A: Actually, your best bet is to wear a flesh toned foundation. It disappears underneath everything, especially white, the closer the foundation is to your own skin color, the less it will show through. If you have a dark skin tone, seamless bras in toast or bitter chocolate would be best. At the end of the day, it's your wedding gown that should make a statement, not your bra.
Q: One of my bridesmaids is due to have a baby three months before my wedding. How should I shop for her?
A: The same way you do for your other bridesmaids. Just order her dress a size or two bigger than her normal, prepregnancy size (your salon can guide you). Schedule a fitting for her a month before the wedding; this way, the seamstress can make the appropriate alterations.
Q: My fiancé is 5'11" and weighs 280 lbs. What type of tuxedo would be most flattering on him?
A: I suggest a single-breasted, two-button tuxedo with a notch collar. The lines of the coat are simple and clean, and will give your fiancé a more svelte silhouette without drawing attention across his front. When it comes to color, dark equals dashing. "Stick to basic black, charcoal, or navy they are the most slimming shades.
Q: I've found my dream dress in a magazine, but my local salon doesn't carry it. Any ideas on how I can track it down?
A: First, check the magazine's fine print-if it's an advertisement, there may be a listing of where it's available. If not, call the manufacturer or go online to locate the store nearest you where the gown is sold. Don't rip the page out of the magazine-at some point you may need to give the issue information to the manufacturer.
Q: I've found the most gorgeous wedding dress ever and it's the one I want to get. The trouble is, it's red. I haven't been married before, is it OK for me to wear red?
A: It is a little-known fact that white wedding dresses only became fashionable when Queen Victoria wore one to her wedding. Before that, brides would simply wear their best dress for the ceremony. The ancient Greeks wore yellow to marry in honor of Hymen, goddess of marriage and red is actually the color often worn in China - it means good luck. So go for it! People will really remember the dress, which is a great thing. One thing though: it might be a good idea to warn your groom that his wife to be won't be appearing in radiant white!
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