[KTR510]

My fiance and I are in our late 50's and plan on being married next month. This will be a second marriage for both of us. We are having a small (<50 people) and simple afternoon ceremony at our church with a champagne reception back at our house. I have found a great ivory-colored dress that is designed to replicate a 1912 "tea dress" with simple embroidery. I am feeling a little conflicted about wearing the ivory color now and am seriously thinking of using a tea dye to make the dress a little darker in color. However if it doesn't come out right I will have ruined the dress! Although I look considerably younger than my years I want to dress "age appropriately". Any thoughts?

[Etiquette Now]

Dear Second Time Bride,

There is nothing inappropriate with the color of your dress. If you like the ivory, wear it. It is fine.

Best wishes,