Have you fallen in love with an ivory lace dress after you thought you had found the perfect, white wedding dress of your dreams? Do you seem to like less the idea of wearing white now that you tried it on and there’s another dress that’s got you questioning everything you had always imagined?
We all know choosing a wedding gown is no small task. It’s not as simple as pinning some inspirations online and then choosing from them, there’s so much more that goes into it! You have to choose materials, textures, shapes and… color! The battle of ivory vs white dresses begins!
Differences between ivory lace dresses and white wedding dresses
The difference between ivory lace dresses and white wedding gowns can be tricky given their subtle differences. As a matter of fact, many brides seem to think that ivory and white are just different names for the same color! It’s important to understand the key qualities of both colors to help you make the best decision.
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So, what’s the difference between ivory and white?
You may be wondering, is ivory white? The answer is: not exactly, but technically, yes. It can actually be difficult to differentiate ivory and white color with the naked eye. Ivory is a creamier shade of white with warmer undertones; it’s become a modern classic. Also, ivory shades suit a wider range of skin tones. White is a brighter, purer shade. It’s been considered the color of innocence and purity. The difference between these two colors can be so small, that you won’t even have to worry about one looking drastically different from the other. Actually, both colors photograph almost the same.
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Pick a color that suits your skin tone
While both white and ivory dresses can look absolutely astonishing on any skin tone, it’s always good to pick a color that will compliment your skin tone.
If you are fair, or pale with pink tones on your skin, you might consider getting that ivory lace dress that stole your heart, as it will compliment your complexion best. Ivory dresses will make your skin glow!
Brides with darker skin tones or complexions that have yellow or olive undertones look amazing in brighter white wedding robe because they draw attention to the brightness of their skin color. But this ivory lace dress would still look stunning on them, as it draws out olive undertones.
Your skin will look great in any color of wedding dresses you choose. It’s all about finding the dress that you want and that will make you feel the most beautiful bride on Earth! To make sure the color compliments your natural beauty, ask your stylist about this, you can look up together some pictures of brides with your same skin tone.
So, if you have your heart set on an ivory lace dress, feel empowered to wear it, because it is what you want. After all, this dress and this day should be all about you’ve dreamed of!
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Find different options of ivory lace gowns at Verdin Bridal’s bridal boutiques in NYC.
