{"id":13412,"date":"2019-08-03T22:40:27","date_gmt":"2019-08-03T19:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mywedding.co.ug\/?p=13412"},"modified":"2019-08-03T22:44:12","modified_gmt":"2019-08-03T19:44:12","slug":"choose-your-traditional-attire-wisely-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mywedding.co.ug\/?p=13412","title":{"rendered":"Choose your traditional attire wisely"},"content":{"rendered":"

BY CHRISTINE KATENDE<\/strong><\/p>\n

It was a fabulous day in my life, four years ago when I introduced my fianc\u00e9 to my parents. Because this happens once in a life time, I insisted on getting the best clothes (gomesis), even though I wanted the function to be simple.
\nI had watched and attended several introduction ceremonies and I wanted mine to be unique because of what I would choose to wear.<\/p>\n

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Angella Kirunda and her maid of honour dance at her introduction ceremony. Their cream and red outfits perfectly matched their skin complexion.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When it comes to choosing what to wear, Claire Alinda, a business woman says you should select wisely.
\nAlinda who deals in traditional bridal attires at Her Collection shop, says that one should always have a clue of what is trending in terms of fashion and colour before hitting the shops.
\n\u201cIt\u2019s imperative to have a colour in mind as you look out for what to wear on your day,\u201d notes Alinda.<\/p>\n

Colour of the attire and skin complexion<\/strong>
\nWhen choosing your gomesi or mushanana for example, Alinda emphasises that you settle for a colour(s) that will match your skin complexion. \u201cIt\u2019s not good for a dark-skinned bride to wear heavy or dark coloured attires because they kill her beauty,\u201d she notes. Instead, she advises, go for lighter colours that will fully draw out your beauty. For example, red is a nice colour but looks better on a light-skinned person. A light shade of peach is calm and looks good on a dark-skinned person.<\/p>\n

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Identify the right material<\/strong>
\nThis will help the seller know how to match or choose what is right. In case the material is out of fashion, Allen Mbabazi another bridal attire dealer at Divine Mercy shop, Zai plaza in Kampala says, it gives room for the seller to know which trending material she can match it with.
\nIf you\u2019re small bodied, Mbabazi advises, never to go for heavy material as it will actually look heavy on you. Go for something lighter instead.<\/p>\n

Time<\/strong>
\nLight colours are more visible during day time, compared to dark colours. Red, royal blue, gold, peach, grey, or sky blue can do for the first clothes you wear when the sun is still out. At night, Mbabazi says, opt for a white gomesi with coloured stones. Match it with a dark coloured designed sash (ekitambala) along with dark-coloured shoes, for example, a blue gomesi with silver stones and a red, purple, black or green coloured sash can do.<\/p>\n

Matching<\/strong>
\nWhen matching, don\u2019t overdo it. Match the sash with the necklace and the shoes. If you have a bright coloured gomesi, go for a dark coloured necklace and shoes.<\/p>\n

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Fashion<\/strong>
\nRemember that for the traditional ceremony, you need to look modest and decent. Many brides fancy having body hugging or strip tops (for mushanana), but this doesn\u2019t look nice however beautiful the bride might be. You\u2019re not supposed to show cleavage on this day. You do not want to create a bad image of yourself to your in-laws on this day.
\nIf you are wearing something with many stones on it, then choose simple jewellery and vice versa.<\/p>\n

Consider age<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s your day yes, but age does matter. Mbabazi reveals that when you\u2019re older, it is better to pick a fashion that is best for that age group. Avoid choosing girly pieces, it will make you look funny. \u201cGet something that will bring out who you really are,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

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Status<\/strong>
\nIf most of your guests are high profile, then go for something simple yet classy. Avoid wearing heavy-stoned clothes, too much make-up and too much jewellery. If however your function has more people from the village, then work with what you know will impress them such as lots of nice-looking jewellery and brightly coloured clothes.<\/p>\n

Body size<\/strong>
\nIf you\u2019re a fleshy bride, go for a gomesi with small patterns but of heavy material. Smaller brides look good with big patterns and slightly heavy material. The same consideration should be made when choosing which saris or mishanana to wear according to Mbabazi.<\/p>\n

Shoes<\/strong>
\nConsider the height of your husband-to-be. If you\u2019re taller than him, go for a shorter or medium-length heels or wedges or nice flat bridal shoes so that you are closer to him in height.<\/p>\n

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Mariam (C) matched her necklace with her sash. COURTESY PHOTO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Keep an eye on the tailor<\/strong>
\nMake sure he or she takes right measurements to avoid having a sagging dress. Always consider their advice as it will save the embarrassment on your day. Be flexible in case you\u2019re advised to choose something different.<\/p>\n

UTILITY<\/strong>
\nTake home<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Have all your clothes among other vital things packed together to avoid panic and disorganisation.
\n\u2022 Surround yourself with good people especially the matron for valuable advice.
\n\u2022 Identify a shop where to get all that you need instead of making several movements, this will save you the mistakes that tend to come with that.
\n\u2022 Know how many bridesmaids you need depending on size of the function (big or small) and plan accordingly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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