Transform Your Wedding Dress: Stylish Ways to Refresh Your Look with Just One Dress♡
2018.01.29 published
Popular Color Change Performances at the Wedding Reception ♡
The color change and re-entry at the wedding reception is a highly popular performance among both the newlyweds and guests*
Since it’s a once-in-a-lifetime wedding, you want everyone to see you in various bridal looks, right? ♡ Guests are also excited to see what new appearances the couple will showcase next.
However, doing a color change does require quite a bit of money…
Purchasing or renting another dress or kimono will cost at least 100,000 yen.
Additionally, when you add the cost of a color change bouquet and hair accessories, as well as the hair and makeup fees for the color change, the total expense can pile up significantly.
Many brides-to-be may dream of a color change but have to sadly give it up due to budget constraints…
But, don’t worry!
In fact, there are ways to do a color change without needing to prepare another new dress! Surprisingly, there are quite a few options.
This time, we introduce six ways to do a color change while wearing the same wedding dress ♡
Method 1: Choose a 2-way Wedding Dress
The first method we introduce is quite simple.
Just choose a wedding dress that can be worn in two different ways ♡
A 2-way dress allows you to transform your look, such as changing from a dress with sleeves to a strapless version, or switching from a collared top to a bustier style, making it feel like a completely different wedding dress♩
Moreover, changing your hairstyle and accessories can make it look entirely different from the same dress* Many brides wear two wedding dresses these days, so guests won’t find it unnatural◎
This bride chose a 2-way wedding dress with a removable bolero. She wore it as a bustier dress for the ceremony and then switched to a bolero with lace sleeves for her color change ♡
Styling with accessories is key! For the ceremony, she kept it simple with a sparkling jeweled sash belt, but for the color change, she opted for a vibrant green sash ribbon and flower crown for a more festive look ♡
It's a wonderful transformation that doesn’t seem like the same dress at all*
Even if it’s not a 2-way dress, if you have a bustier-style wedding dress, you can purchase a separate bolero and achieve a similar color change! ♡
Method 2: Add an Overskirt
Do you know what an "overskirt" is?
An overskirt is a colored skirt worn over a wedding dress* Simply by putting on an overskirt, your wedding dress transforms into a two-tone colored dress ♡♡
Wearing an overskirt paired with a bolero can change your overall impression completely! Guests definitely won't recognize it as the same dress ♡
The bride looks transforming from a pure and elegant appearance in a classical wedding dress to a cute bride in a pale pink colored dress* The groom also made a slight change with a color shirt and vest for a mini color change♡
Method 3: Wear an Over Dress
The over dress is an evolved version of the overskirt*
An overskirt changes the lower part of the dress, while an over dress can also alter the appearance of the bustier part.
Wearing an over dress adorned with flowers can make it look like a delicate blue colored dress ♡
Method 4: Throw on a Jacket or Shirt
The next idea we want to introduce can also be applied to second-party outfits♩
By throwing on a casual denim jacket or shirt, your elegant look can instantly become a friendly and casual vibe*
If he also changes his color shirt and vest, the couple can present themselves as completely different newlyweds ♡
Anything can be worn over the dress, such as a tangy shirt or checkered shirt ♡ Pairing with accessories like hats and sunglasses can achieve an even greater image change.
Wearing a denim bustier can be a good option too! ♡
Method 5: Get Creative with Accessories
Even without incorporating an overskirt or shirt, you can change the atmosphere with clever use of accessories while wearing the same wedding dress.
For example, wearing a flower crown, a sash ribbon with flowers, rosette, or a jeweled wristlet can add a lovely touch! ♡
Method 6: Attach Flower Corsages
Finally, here’s a very innovative idea!
Give each female guest a flower corsage and ask them to pin it onto your wedding dress with safety pins!
This is an uncommon idea of “having a color change done to you” instead of “doing a color change.”
Guests participate in completing the bride's dress, providing a one-of-a-kind experience that they would surely cherish ♡
It's Okay with Just One Dress ♡ Enjoy Your Color Change*
We introduced six ways to do a color change while wearing just one wedding dress ♡
Although purchasing an overskirt or headpiece can incur some costs, it would still be less burdening than preparing another colored dress*
Brides who were considering giving up on their color change, try giving it a go♩