QJZW RAOFY MAO….. (Please refer to your newspaper for complete puzzle.)
TODAY’S CLUE: R = C
ANSWER: WHAT COULD YOU CALL HAIR THAT’S COIFFURED FOR THE DAY OF A MARRIAGE CEREMONY? WEDDING TRESSES.
Wedding Dress
Bridal Attire • Tradition, Fashion & Celebration
What Is a Wedding Dress?
A wedding dress is a garment worn by a bride during a wedding ceremony. Its color, design, and style can reflect personal taste as well as the customs, religion, fashion, and traditions associated with the wedding.
Before White Became Traditional
For much of history, brides did not necessarily wear white. Many simply wore their finest clothing, and wedding garments appeared in a variety of colors and materials depending on wealth, local customs, and what was fashionable at the time.
Queen Victoria & the White Dress
Queen Victoria famously wore a white wedding gown when she married Prince Albert in 1840. White wedding clothing existed before her marriage, but the widely publicized royal wedding helped make the white bridal gown increasingly fashionable during the 19th century.
More Than One Shade
Modern bridal gowns come in many shades, including bright white, ivory, cream, champagne, blush, and other colors. Fabrics such as satin, silk, lace, chiffon, and tulle can give each gown a very different appearance and texture.
Styles & Silhouettes
Wedding dresses range from elaborate ball gowns to simple fitted designs. Familiar silhouettes include A line, mermaid, sheath, and empire styles, while details such as trains, sleeves, embroidery, beading, and lace allow brides to personalize the look.
Wedding Dresses Around the World
White is not the traditional bridal color everywhere. Wedding clothing around the world includes many colors, fabrics, and ceremonial styles, with red, gold, and other vivid colors playing important roles in some cultures. Bridal attire remains a highly visible expression of both tradition and personal choice.
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