It isn’t unusual to find brides who wait till they are in their forties to tie the knot. However, our opinion is that forty is the new twenty, and many women look their best at this age. So, if you are a bride in your 40s, plan your wedding just like you would when you were in your twenties or thirties.
This article is dedicated to those of you beautiful women who are worried about the appropriate wedding attire when you plan your wedding in your forties. So, here goes.
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Go with your figure and personal style instead of your age
If anything should determine your wedding dress’s style, it must be your body shape. Follow the general guidelines of finding a silhouette that will bring out your best features while hiding the less attractive features. Here is an easy guide:
- Hourglass shapes can carry off almost any dress
- Apple and pear-shaped women would look good in ball gowns
- A-line dresses look good on virtually any structure
- Fit and flare gowns look best on hourglass figures
- If you are petite, choose dresses that emphasize your upper body and make you look taller
- If you are plus-sized, avoid sheath and empire-waist gowns
Choose a colour that you like for your wedding gown
This article in The Guardian suggests that brides in their 40s usually do not prefer white wedding gowns and equate typical wedding gowns to elaborate costumes. If this is the case for you, don’t feel obliged to wear white. Instead, choose an elegant dress in a colour that complements your skin tone. Your wedding is all about you. So, go with what you like, whether you prefer a coloured wedding dress or an elaborately embellished one.
Don’t worry about rules and how to fit in.
There are no rights and wrongs in wedding fashion or rules that say you have to go with a classic choice if you are in your forties. What looks good on one woman may not be the right choice for another. So, go with your instinct. If you are a bride who looks twenty, don’t hesitate to wear a dress designed for a twenty-year-old. On the other hand, if your choices are mature and you prefer simple, elegant dresses, go for it.
Pay attention to alterations.
Don’t just settle for what you find off-the-rack. Set aside a part of your dress budget to alter your dress well. Wearing a well-fitted dress will itself make you look and feel fabulous. So, engage the services of a professional seamstress and make sure your dress fits you. If you aren’t comfortable with low-cut necklines or strapless wedding gowns, remember that you can always customize a dress you like. Just keep an open mind and let your bridal consultant help you find one that will make you a beautiful bride on your big day.
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I didn’t really think it would matter what age you were when getting married, however, you do make some very relevant points.
I get a kick out of this title, LOL. Who cares how old you are, right? You are getting married and are going to choose the right dress for you, regardless.
Good tips, thank you for sharing.
When it comes to thins like this, you are really providing some very good information for the rest of us to learn from!
I like that first tip. Go with your body and personality not your age. That is very helpful.
Great tips – especially the first one. It is a great time to be a bride again. I can’t wait.
Thank you for agreeing. I feel the same way about the tips that I find here.