When getting married, a woman, regardless of age and status, wants to look attractive. What wedding dress is suitable for a bride who is over 50?
How to dress a bride after 50
A woman who has turned 50 is smart, pragmatic, confident, elegant. It is no coincidence that she was asked to marry again. She treats the wedding and her own outfit responsibly, choosing an outfit so that no one doubts: “After 50, life is just beginning!”
She is not interested in tacky outfits with ruffles and frills. It is also worth abandoning multi-layered skirts and richly decorated corsets. Such wedding looks are more suitable for young maidens.
IMPORTANT! A bride over 50 needs an outfit that will highlight her mature, sophisticated beauty. At this age, a woman does not need elaborate frames.
Choosing a wedding dress
Styles
Give preference to the following styles that will be appropriate for the celebration.
- Sheath dress. Feel free to put it on if you managed to maintain a slim figure. Watch the length.The best option is to the middle of the knee with deviations of +/- 2 cm. Please note that the outfit must fit perfectly. Otherwise, you will feel discomfort, which will spoil the impression of the holiday.
- "Fish" Suitable for ladies tall and skinny. But you shouldn’t choose a cut that is too tight, it doesn’t look very flattering.
- Great option for any body type - long dress with a free flowing skirt. Experiment: a cut or train can add dignity to your look.
- High waist dress. Will allow you to hide figure flaws, but still It looks more appropriate if the celebration takes place with family.
ATTENTION! If you are signing at the registry office, you can choose a two-piece suit consisting of a jacket and trousers. But for a wedding, such an outfit is not very appropriate.
Textile
When choosing fabric pay attention to the time of year. Heavy, dense material is not suitable for summer, and in winter, thin and light fabric will be cool. Give preference to the following options:
- guipure;
- crepe de Chine;
- silk;
- lace;
- organza;
- atlas.
Allowed combination of fabrics. The main rule is that the fabric must be of the highest quality. This is the only way to achieve a beautiful silhouette and flawless image.
Color
Brides over fifty often refuse a snow-white dress and choose gray, coffee, beige, pastel shades. It would also be appropriate rich red, dark blue, gold. However, if you have dreamed of a white wedding dress all your life, feel free to choose it.
Bride's shoes after 50
If you are wondering what shoes to buy, we hasten to reassure you: Any formal shoes that are comfortable in will do. Of course, it must be neat and match the outfit.
IMPORTANT! Heel height depends on personal preference.But keep in mind that you will have to stand for several hours, so it should not be excessive.
Don't choose the color of your shoes to match your dress! On the contrary, play with contrast. For example, cornflower blue shoes will go well with a cream outfit. In addition, these shoes can be worn constantly afterwards.
Bride's accessories after 50
The following items are considered the most popular wedding accessories for brides over 50.
- Gloves. Preferred are plain, smooth items with small decorative elements that replicate the finish of the outfit.
- Handbag. It should be in perfect harmony with the gloves, and ideally also with the headdress.
- Cape. Required for cold weather of the year.
- hat. Neat, with small decorative elements. A great option is a veil, it creates a mysterious image. A pillbox hat will go well with a long dress.
REFERENCE! There are no restrictions on veils for middle-aged brides. If you really want to, then you can. But still, it is considered a sign of innocence, so most ladies of Balzac’s age refuse it.
Don't overload your wedding look. The simpler the outfit, the more advantageous and elegant it looks..
Be happy!
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