These darker colours were more suited to afternoon wear, when most weddings were held, and also allowed the garment to be more wearable after the wedding, which was one of the main reasons for choosing a coloured gown (and, of course, there are always exceptions to most trends: Te Papa holds an electric blue afternoon wedding dress from the 1890s) Whether it was half-mourning, or simply general fashion, the style, maker, and materials suggest the bride who chose this dress wanted an elegant, well made item, that would look good on her wedding day, and for many events after that, without every demanding to be the centre of attention
Black dresses have a charm that will lure everyone to you
The bow accent brings a sweet, polished touch that elevates the overall design
Kylie Minogue at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala At the 2024 Pre-Grammy Gala, Kylie Minogue did such a fun, futuristic spin on the LBD trend with this silver-accented David Koma dress