Selection of Dresses : Clothing for marriage couple and the first year and for Honeymoon

Clothing for marriage and the first year

The following suggestion will help the prospective bride or bridegroom to select clothing that meets all the qualifications,

               Choose the garments and accessories that reflect the personality. Bold designs, strong colour contrasts, rich fabrics are suitable for individuals with forceful personalities, whereas small details, delicate fabrics, and dainty colours are best for those with gentle personalities.

               Select clothing that is flattering to the figure. Figure irregularities must also be considered.

               The colours selected should enhance the colour of the skin.

               Coordinate colours to make each individual outfit pleasing as well as to integrate the whole wardrobe.

               Should choose only those designs and fabrics that represent moderation in current fashion.

               Keep in mind the different occasions for which an article of clothing will be needed.

               The clothes planned for the wedding should constitute the basic wardrobe for bride and bridegroom for the following year or more.

               The new clothes purchased must be selected to supplement the articles in the present wardrobes of the bride and groom so that a complete, well-balanced wardrobe will be on hand after the marriage ceremony.

The average young couple begins their married life in an apartment where storage space is at a premium, so that the wardrobe must be planned with this in view.

               Any clothing that requires a great deal of time and money for maintence will be unsuitable if the bride expects to work after the marriage, if laundry facilities are limited, or if there will be limited funds for clothing maintence.

               Any wedding clothing that will not be worn after the wedding must be stored and cared for or disposed off.

Clothing for Honeymoon

               The place, season, mode of travel and duration of the honeymoon will determine the type and amount of clothing needed.

               A week end in some large city, a few days in the mountains, a week at the seashore, or a leisurely motor trip of sight seeing is much more common these days than a long cruise, an extended tour, or a trip abroad.

               In planning the honeymoon, a couple should seriously question going to a place that requires special clothing for which they will have no use latter on.

               Clothing for a honeymoon in the mountains or at the seashore is usually casual.

               Semiformal clothes may be needed for afternoon or evening functions