This year has presented brides with a huge selection of dresses in shades of red - from delicate coral to dark wine, ripe cherry, burgundy. A chic red wedding dress is not a new trend, although it goes against the classic snow-white outfit. The color was relevant in Europe until the Victorian era, and in the East it is a symbol of health, wealth, prosperity. Today, such an outfit is positioned as the choice of determined, passionate women who know their worth, confidently walking towards their goal. Red implies a lot of variations in the design solution: coloring of the material, use of decorative elements, cut. There is a whole list of rules regarding the use of a dress of this shade at a wedding.
Color Features
Red is a life-affirming color that our ancestors revered for its bright, dynamic energy. Life, health, activity, passion, aggressiveness, sexuality – all this is contained in a red wedding dress. In countries where traditionally the bride changes several outfits during the celebration, this color is worn after outfits symbolizing death for her family. For example, for Japanese women it is a white kimono, after which the bride is dressed in red, as a reborn married woman. According to Russian traditions, the young wife put on a red sarafan on the second day. The aggressive energy of red was used to protect against the evil eye in case a child was already developing in the womb.
Today, the desire to choose this color for a wedding dress is common among girls:
- Individual women who are used to standing out and being the center of attention;
- Confident, with high self-esteem;
- With good skin.
The last criterion is incredibly important: red does not forgive imperfections on the skin, it will highlight any flaw.
For more modest girls who are not used to excessive attention, it is recommended to choose a dress with red trim. The color will be less active and will no longer suppress the owner of the outfit. In addition, you will have to give up bright makeup so as not to turn into a vulgar doll.
You should not wear a red dress to your friend's wedding unless it is stipulated by the dress code concept. Bridesmaids or guests should not outshine the bride; it is considered bad form to look brighter and more attractive than the bride. If the color is a conscious choice of the newlyweds' concept, identical dresses can be sewn for the bridesmaid and other girls at the wedding, which will be in harmony with the bride's outfit.
According to some traditions, it is believed that you cannot wear a red dress to a wedding, since the color carries aggressive energy and can provoke quarrels between spouses, but on the second day it will already be appropriate. In a series of superstitions, the evil eye is next to the prospect of quarrels and scandals, it is bad if the bride got the dress from strangers or was sewn by an incorrectly chosen dressmaker. However, a girl with a red ribbon on her belt was considered protected from illness, damage and the evil eye. The modern sign of a red dress for a wedding promises a lot of positive, provided that the young people responsibly approached the choice of outfits and the organization of the celebration is handled by professionals.
Shade options
At first it may seem that the shades of red wedding dresses are practically indistinguishable. In fact, there are a huge number of them, and the perception of shades is greatly influenced by the texture of the fabric. For example, satin, velvet, and sateen have the property of refracting light. Matte fabrics make it more saturated, devoid of glare.
Summer is the wedding season when the bride is offered a lot of dress options made in the dominant scarlet color. In winter and in the off-season, red will not be used so often. Photos of wedding dresses with red elements prove that even in a diluted form, the color does not lose its strength and attractiveness:
- For gentle young ladies, a gentle coral shade may be optimal. It is less intense, not aggressive. It will be chosen by modest girls who want to enlist the support of an energetic color.
- Scarlet is a real challenge, including to yourself. A shade that does not forgive flaws on the skin and in makeup.
- Crimson, carmine, sangria, massacre are a few more shades of medium saturation.
- There is also raspberry, falun red, and dark burgundy.
- Next come options with a hint of blue – burgundy, cherry, wine.
If you are not naturally bright-looking, you should consider using intense shades - they can make the bride look faceless. It is believed that red suits dark-skinned, dark-haired girls more naturally. Also, this shade will become an ally of a bright blonde, will add a sparkle to a fair-haired beauty. If you are buying a red dress for a wedding as a guest, give preference to matte fabrics. They will make you bright, but will not glare, catching the eye. You can add sparkle with the help of accessories, a clutch, a belt, gloves.
Popular models
When choosing a dress in a provocative shade, brides often remain faithful to traditional models. So one of the most popular options remains a floor-length dress. Short retro-style options are also gaining popularity now, they are chosen by girls who are confident in the beauty of their legs and are ready to show them off. Short models often combine a bodice and a fluffy short skirt.
Of the long options, the following are in demand:
- On a bodice with a full ball gown skirt;
- Empire style dress with a high waistline or Greek style;
- Mermaid - a narrow top with a skirt that flares out from the knee;
- Bodice with an asymmetrical hem or train.
If the dress is white or beige, it can be trimmed with red lace, embroidery, trimmed with fluffy feathers or garlands of flowers. The bodice can be different in tone, and the hem will be a rich red color. Such combined options allow you to balance the image of a passionate and gentle bride. An invariable element of the cut will be a beautiful cutout along the neckline and back. The bride bares her shoulders and arms to seem more fragile, and the open back gives the image additional seductiveness.
Full skirts and draperies help to hide the flaws of the hips and legs. If the bride is overweight, she is recommended to give preference to a loose Greek chiton, rather than trying to tighten the waist with a corset. Red will not hide a wide waist, on the contrary, it will emphasize it.
Brides should choose a dress in accordance with the conditions of the celebration:
- A celebration in a banquet hall allows for full skirts and trains;
- If you are planning a wedding outside the city, you should consider an ankle-length skirt and comfortable shoes.
- When ordering a biker motorcade, it is better to take care of a dress with a slit so that it is comfortable to mount the “iron horse”.
Thematic weddings stand apart – country, hipsters, rock festival, Sicilian mafia and American "Prohibition". Here the dress will be selected and sewn in accordance with the scenario, and it is important that the bride's outfit is supported by the groom's wardrobe and the bridesmaids' outfits.
Selection of accessories and shoes
Even the most luxurious dress without makeup and accessories will fade and will not be able to give a complete look. For a wedding, it is better to make a neutral manicure for a red dress. The same applies to makeup - no scarlet lips and flashy shades on the face, everything should be natural and high-quality - an ideal complexion is a must. There are also a number of other mandatory rules:
- Girding the bride with a scarlet ribbon has always been considered a good practice. Today, such a "talisman" in the form of a belt looks good on a contrasting bodice of white or beige shade. Red ribbons can be in the hair or woven into the groom's bouquet and boutonniere.
- Playing on the contrast, you can decorate the bride's dress with buds of snow-white roses or orange blossoms, which were originally woven into the bride's wreath.
- If the girl has gloves, they should certainly match the dress decor. The outfit can also be complemented with a cape or shawl.
- Don't forget about earrings and necklaces - they should match the dress and complement it. Let's remember that pearls were also a talisman for the bride.
- A small clutch will help you keep essential little things at hand.
- Shoes are a separate article of choice. Here stylists disagree: some argue that shoes should not be red. In their opinion, preference should be given to white, beige or silver shades of shoes, which must certainly be high-heeled. Others allow shoes of a red shade, provided that the dress is combined and the hem with the bodice include a contrasting or neutral color other than red.
Accessories selected for the bride and groom are often paired. For bridesmaids' dresses, you can also keep this trend and select similar decorations - hats, boutonnieres, brooches, belts, handbags.
Those who are going to a wedding as a guest are advised to choose a dress and accessories in such a way that they can then wear the outfit in other situations. Elegant accessories will make the guest's dress more expressive, but will not overshadow the hero of the occasion. Give preference to neat jewelry made of precious metals that will emphasize your individuality. This recommendation also applies to shoes: you can afford classic black shoes or neat sandals, which you can then wear in everyday life and on special occasions.
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