How to Choose a Wedding Dress for an Older Bride

An older bride is just as concerned about choosing a beautiful dress as her younger counterpart. While the princess gown may not be the best choice if you're a more mature bride, there's no reason not to look and feel your best on the most special day of your life. You should have no trouble finding the wedding dress of your dreams with all the choices available today.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Wear a white dress, if that's your choice. But don't rule out ecru or ivory, which is frequently more flattering to any complexion and hair color. If this is your second wedding, select any color you enjoy wearing. It's even okay to choose virginal white. Most women avoid black for a wedding dress, but it is always a sophisticated color choice.
2. Keep it simple. It's both sexy and elegant. A long and flowing gown free of extra embellishment is always elegant.
3. Decide to wear the dress style that is most flattering to your figure. You may adore the mermaid shape, but you have to have a great body to wear it well.
4. Think about getting a wedding dress you can wear again. A dressy suit or cocktail dress may be just the ticket. This could be the opportunity to justify buying an expensive designer outfit.
5. Forgo the long train and elaborate headpiece if you're an older bride. You can be the belle of your ball without looking as though you're playing dress-up.
6. Remember this is your special day. If you don't want to, there's no need to follow wedding dress tradition. Even though you're an older bride, you still want to wear a dress that makes you feel great.