White, borrowed and something blue are the three traditions that brides have been following for decades. Let’s go back in history for a quick lesson on the purity and reasoning of a white wedding dress. Ladies, while the dress is white, we all want to show our new husband’s our tradition continues on our stems after we dare to have the energy to switch in to our all white lingerie outfits after the wedding party.
Queen Victoria married Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg in 1840 at the ripe age of 20. Queen Victoria wanted to show that she was ready to show her dedication from the beginning by changing the bridal fashion industry as we know it today. The queen stepped out of the carriage at St. James Palace wearing a white spun silk and satin dress with a wreath of orange blossoms instead of a crown or tiara. Her white dress was iconic due to her commitment to Prince Albert and expressing her purity, innocence and good sense. Unlike wedding dresses today, the queen would wear her dress out to several different occasions over the years. White also photographed well with the black and white or sepia toned photos.
Packaging – typical, sizes – true to fit, but quality, boy did these not hold up the job as I expected. These stockings were the last round of sunrise beach shoots in the morning, so the conditions that I was in (sun, sand, no heels, water and tracking up and down the beach) were all in consideration for what these stockings were up against. The first thing I check is how sticky the upper thigh support will be. These were almost non-existent. Even while trying to pose and get the right angle, they kept flipping down on my leg and not sticking to a smooth, tight grip. I inspect the stockings for any runs or pilling, which these did have a few pills on the calf part of your leg. As you can see, the color is white, but the fabric is very thin and I would not try to wear these more than 2 times. I see these as a quick slip on, not to wear on your wedding night, due to you wanting lower your last outfit change of the evening!
“Custom has decided, from the earliest ages, that white is the most fitting hue, whatever may be the material. It is an emblem of the purity and innocence of girlhood and the unsullied heart she now yields to the chosen one.”
~ Journalist citing Queen Victoria’s white wedding dress
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