1) Most women who choose formal weddings opt for designer dresses that can take 4-9 months to create due to alterations and perfecting the design. Off-the-rack dresses are more common for quick weddings. 2) When choosing colors, medium skin tones often look best in white, beige and bronze shades while darker skin tones suit golden and copper colors. Short tops that expose the waist and mismatched pink/black colors should generally be avoided. 3) Dark colors like black, gray and navy blue can give a slimming effect for women's fashion by creating an illusion of compactness. These colors also work well for men's fashion.