Safe color choices: Classic black (always appropriate) Navy and midnight blue Deep jewel tones (emerald, sapphire, burgundy) Rich earth tones (chocolate, forest green, plum) Metallics (gold, bronze, champagne) Sophisticated pastels in formal fabrics Colors to approach carefully: White, ivory, or cream (too close to bridal) Extremely bright neons Colors that match the bridal party exactly Pattern guidelines: Subtle prints in formal fabrics work well Avoid loud, casual patterns Keep graphics or novelty prints for other occasions Sophisticated florals or geometric designs can be elegant When selecting colors for semi formal wedding guest dresses, consider the season and venue alongside your personal preferences
This lasted until 1933, so it was a constant for the whole 1920s era
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Here are some mix-ins and flavor swaps Ive made over the years: Add bay salad shrimp for a shrimp macaroni salad Make it Mediterranean-style with smoked mozzarella and prosciutto Add cubed ham for a macaroni ham salad Toss in to cup finely chopped olives Swap the pickles for vinegar or lemon juice Add chopped roasted red peppers for a subtly smoky flavor Add finely chopped carrots for crunch Replace the mayo with Miracle Whip for a sweeter, tangier dressing (my Grandmas potato salad recipe also uses Miracle Whip, so use whichever you grew up eating) If you make this recipe, please let me know
For example, a US Medium might be a European size 48 or 50
