The Lucknow Sentinel, 1986-02-26, Page 29Mothers of the bride can go gl
It used to be that you could always spot
the dresses for mothers of the bride in
any fine dress shop. All you had to do
was look for the dowdy, lacklustre
dresses tucked inconspicuously in some
corner.
How times have changedl Mothers.
have finally realized that no one can out-
shine the bride on her day, but if handled
with taste and panache, mothers of the
bride and groom as well as the
bridesmaids can look as glamorous as
they please.
Canadian women progressed from be-
ing conservative dressersto selecting a
bolder and more daring look for wed-
dings, with color, glitz and.glamor.
The mothers of the bride and groom
"are going bananas" these days with se -
gales,. beaching and rhinestones.:un•ieir
dresses, and headpieces.
There's also a return to the draped,.
elegant looks s. o popular during the..44s
and '50s. Part of the credit for this return
to elegance, goes to the .popular television
series Dynasty. Not only has it put
elegance back in fashion but it has shown
us that older women can be just as sexy
and glamorous as their younger counter-
parts.
Most bridesmaids are practical in their
selection insisting on a dress that can be
recycled for other special occasions, such
as Christmas and New Year's. Boatneck
necklines, three-quarter length sleeves or
leg-of-mutton sleevesand low dipped
backs are very popular designs with
bridesmaids these days.
Currently in vogue for both
bridesmaids and mothers in the wedding
party are opera 9r intermezzo length
hemlines. The intermezzo length falls
four to .five inches above the ankle and
suits today's weddings, which are less
formal. than they were before. Very few
Mothersand bridesmaids are .opting: for
floor length dresses anymore.
.:Silks and crepe de Chines are popular
fabrics for spring and summer weddings.
Taffeta isn't in as much demand for the
fall and winter as it used to be, Instead,
satin and a heavier weight -silk, known as
silk dippione, have taken its place. Silk
dippione is a beautiful, crisp fabric.
On the subject. of color, mothers and
'bridesmaids have, some gorgeou's shades
to choose from in their wedding attire.
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.Trendy colors for mothers include the
staple royal blues and dusty roses, as
well as lilacs, teal blue and peach -- a
popular .color for spring. -
For bridesmaids, emerald green, well
suited for winter weddings, is also filter-
ing into spring weddings, Peaches and
apricots, grays and taupe look lovely in
combinations together. The bridesmaid
might try ra dress in peach with a splash
of gray in the form of a belt.
Women of all ages still enjoy hats or
headpieces — such as flowers, sequins,
feather or rhinestones. Bats will still be
in as long as Princess Di keeps wearing.
them. '
There .is a noticeable trend toward
.shorter,, opera length dresses for the
mothers and bridesmaids.
Stress equaIifywith ah..Is'n her shower
Even in these modern times,. sexual in-
equality thrives when it comes to the,
wedding. Not true, you say?
Well; think about the bridal shower. To-
day the -average shower is a party .for the
bride with mothers, sisters,, aunts, grand-
mothers and girlfriends in attendance.
And the gifts? Things to help the new
wife take care of the house. .
Where does that .leave the bridegroom?
To•fend for himself, no doubt. No one
thinks to give hirci the implements he'll
need to carry out his share of the
household chores. •
While the bride spends.the first weeks
of her marria e -cheerfully Y g tr yin. out
cookbooks.and utensils, her husband is
scouring the' stores -for tools,
lawnmowers' and. rakes. Before he can
begin sharing the work, he has to find
and buy. .
What's the solution to this modern-day
.shower inequality?
The wedding shower for couples. •
Honoring the couple instead of just the
bride, this celebration not only helps the
groom get comfortable in his new home '
sooner, but also makes a lot of sense.
Shower invitations should alert guests
to this twiston tradition by simply
stating the event is in celebration of•,Sue `
and John. Instead of assigning each -guest
a category like kitchen or bath items
from which to :choose a gift, you night
advise them to buy with' the wife,:; thehus
band or both newlyweds in mind to .en-
sure that the groom gets his share of the
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One household' responsibility that's stilt
generally thought of 'as the man's "domain
• is tending, bar, so gifts to help "home
"stock up" would be wellappreciated. A;
wine rack is sure to :please .most grooms,
particularly if it comes 'complete with a
bottle of his favorite vintage. : An ice -
bucket or blender Will win. favor as a bar
basic, while avariety of liqueurs can add
a .note of sophistication..
.For the more humdrum side of
domesticity consider garden equipment
or .a,tool kit. Even an apartment dweller
needs a .hanu.er, pliers and screwdriver.,
and,
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a gourmet, you're safe with anything
from a pasta maker to a spice'rack.
If you're` not sure how the new couple
intends to divide housework, simply give
gifts they both will use. A collection•of
record alba – s'is a thoughtful _,choice,
particulary if you can .include the song
they've chosen for the ,first dance at their
wedding reception. A year's:cable televi-
sion subscription is an unusual gift, they
both can:`enjoy, even if 'she's an old movie
buff and he's,: a. devoted sports -fan .or vice
versa F
If guests are at all concerned 'about the
bride sharing her shower with the groom, •
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