So you’ve gone online and magazine shopping, starting to prep for your big shopping day. You are going to get THE GOWN. But as you continue your research for the perfect dress you start to see terms you weren’t expecting. Off-white, bright white, diamond, eggshell - what the heck is going on? Relax - we’re here to help. See, wedding gowns come a variety of different ‘whites’, some of them not even white at all. We are here to direct you in picking the best shade for your skin tone.
stark white - this is the brightest and crispest white and looks fabulous on dark skin.
silk, diamond or natural white -Â a shade off of stark white but it looks pretty much identical in photos. Most people look good in this colour.
ivory - you have a couple of choices here: ivory is also referred to as eggshell or candlelight. Some ivory dresses have yellow undertones and some are just a toned-down white. Check with the salon on which category your gown falls into.
Champagne - also called rum, this is a white with pink undertones that look nearly white in photos.
Which one is best for you? Know your skin tone and you will know exactly what colour of dress to choose.
fair - yellow/ivories but stay clear of stark whites as this will usually wash you out
medium (with pink undertones) - look for creamier colours
medium (with yellow undertones) - go for diamond white or champagne
dark - lucky bride! Most shades with complement your skin tone, however; stay away from yellow and ivory.
If you’ve found your dream dress but the colour doesn’t look right, ask your bridal salon consultant if it is available in another shade. Bridal shops carry samples but not usually one of each shade in the same dress.
