tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553172421381359137.post8136582072514198291..comments2024-03-29T04:36:13.530+01:00Comments on petit main sauvage: MatchingLaurianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602295642057814667noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553172421381359137.post-81644522677807223862012-05-20T09:41:31.730+02:002012-05-20T09:41:31.730+02:00It's OK to wear black to a European wedding, n...It's OK to wear black to a European wedding, not a US one, that's why you're getting that diversity of answers :-). I'd wonder about the plain black cotton though, as possibly not formal enough, depending on the general wedding style. <br />I also wonder about the necessity of matching. Matching is more obvious when it's a real color, not just black, so to me that'd imply going with the shirt color instead (or making him a shirt to match a colored dress). But there's the problem of the shirt not being a color you look good in, and from pictures we've seen :-) it seems unlikely you would both look good in the same color. And this particular blue grey wouldn't be easy to find.<br />How about looking at matching another way? Think of kimono linings, and afterimage colors. This grey/blue looks to me like one of those Japanese noncolors, how about you be the positive of it, ie a vivid orange? Then you'd both look good in your own way and yet you'd look good together, in a more interesting way than being the same.M-Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553172421381359137.post-7384818008957521042012-05-20T02:38:56.697+02:002012-05-20T02:38:56.697+02:00One of our wedding guests wore a fitted black mate...One of our wedding guests wore a fitted black matellasse off-the-shoulder sheath dress. She told a really funny story about how, when she got the invite, she asked her husband what she should wear. <br /><br />He replied that he wanted to see her in her black dress again.<br /><br />She said that one wears black to funerals, not weddings.<br /><br />He quipped back, "Not THAT dress." and raised his eyebrows suggestively.<br /><br />I didn't mind the black dress one bit. If anyone else was offended, they never told either the wearer or the bride (me). 20+ years later, I still remember the dress and the couple fondly. And my husband and I are still married!<br /><br />Go ahead and wear the dress. Then tell your story at the wedding reception.badmomgoodmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569728075698885020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553172421381359137.post-13358878982754195112012-05-19T13:04:23.830+02:002012-05-19T13:04:23.830+02:00I don't know much about black at a wedding - y...I don't know much about black at a wedding - you'd have to really know the party and type of event. It might be Ok sometimes, and not Ok at other times. Matching, on the other hand, seems a bit silly to me, especially if it is so difficult to directly match your partner's outfit. Wear something pretty and something you'd enjoy wearing, in a color that flatters you, and don't worry too much about matching his black or grey.<br /><br />GaussAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553172421381359137.post-39515108477997605342012-05-19T11:09:36.024+02:002012-05-19T11:09:36.024+02:00I'd say that unless it bothers the bride it...I'd say that unless it bothers the bride it's OK to wear black these days. I certainly saw a few guests in black at the last wedding I went to, and it didn't seem out of place, nor did anyone comment. As for matching...I don't try to match my partner beyond avoiding really obvious colour clashes. The dress you made looks lovely and I think you're on to something with the pale ribbon idea. Maybe look for a different, heavier, ribbon?Catherine Dazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14286784668307559391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553172421381359137.post-5779774882738738842012-05-19T10:36:35.335+02:002012-05-19T10:36:35.335+02:00Go for a silvery grey silk.Go for a silvery grey silk.kapinnyhttp://www.thecraftorialist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553172421381359137.post-67601360408967094882012-05-19T00:03:37.021+02:002012-05-19T00:03:37.021+02:00When in doubt, ask the bride. Hearts - SeamstressE...When in doubt, ask the bride. Hearts - SeamstressErinSeamstress Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17468363734999412359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553172421381359137.post-21706582657050902382012-05-18T23:40:49.029+02:002012-05-18T23:40:49.029+02:00Hi, I've also been a lurker on your blog for q...Hi, I've also been a lurker on your blog for quite some time. I enjoy it a lot, especially since I also do not use commercial patterns (I don't always draft from scratch, I often take a mostly well-fitting rtw garment as a starting point). Anyways, I think you should try to go for a color. It'S hard to tell from a photo on the computer, but it seems to me that a saturated blue (or turquoise) would go well with E's ensemble (I'm thinking in the line of that blue knit dress you posted about on April 14th, for example). I think you should aim to go with, rather than to match.Emilienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553172421381359137.post-84950801592840807662012-05-18T22:27:28.549+02:002012-05-18T22:27:28.549+02:00When I made wedding dresses, a lot of people asked...When I made wedding dresses, a lot of people asked me this question! There seems to be a divided opinion - as evidenced in your first two responses. Personally I think it was inappropriate in past eras, but not today when black is such a basis of a modern wardrobe (it wasn't in the past). <br />I agree with Hillary that the style is dressy and with some coloured accessories it will look appropriate for today. However if you still have doubts you are better to err on the side of tradition...my thoughts are to whip up something in colour - because you can! There are a lot of colours that will tone well with your partner's outfit.Sheryllhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17460472835794108787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553172421381359137.post-88988388655759766752012-05-18T20:46:38.854+02:002012-05-18T20:46:38.854+02:00I've been a lurker on your blog via GoogleRead...I've been a lurker on your blog via GoogleReader for the longest. Yes, it's bad manners to wear black to a wedding! The same goes for white. Since E's shirt is silver, you are working with a neutral palette -- this gives you a broad range to complement his look (it is not a requirement to match). As a general rule, the only main thing is to make sure that your outfit matches the formality or casualness level of his outfit.Alexandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7553172421381359137.post-68028668544293659582012-05-18T20:43:07.846+02:002012-05-18T20:43:07.846+02:00I think black at a wedding is okay in many circums...I think black at a wedding is okay in many circumstances. For example, it is more appropriate at an evening, indoor wedding than at a mid-day garden wedding. It's more appropriate if you wear black regularly than if it's a color you're never seen in. It's more appropriate if you lighten it with a different color shoes, cardigan, or accessories (I think you're on to something with the contrasting sash...a big brooch at the waist would be lovely too). I don't think normal cotton is too casual for a summer wedding...the style you've chosen is dressy enough that it elevates the fabric. Can't wait to see it finished!hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18022210696704550291noreply@blogger.com