White vs Ivory vs Buttercream: The Age-Old Bridal Debate
Whether you’re eloping barefoot on a European hillside or curating a three-day wedding wardrobe that rivals a fashion week lineup, choosing what to wear as a bride is anything but simple.
And while silhouettes, fabrics and hemlines tend to steal the spotlight, there’s a quieter, yet equally important, decision happening beneath it all: colour.
In an age where information is instant (and trend cycles move faster than our collective opinion on Uggs), you’ve likely come across the idea of colour matching. Undertones. Warm versus cool. Ivory versus white. But when everything is, technically, white — where does that leave us?
Here’s the thing: white isn’t really a colour at all. It’s a spectrum. And within that spectrum are subtle shifts that can either illuminate your skin tone or wash it out entirely.
The Case for White
Our White is not a stark, optic white. Think refined, soft, almost-white — the kind that feels modern rather than clinical. It’s designed to suit cool and neutral-toned gowns, working seamlessly with dresses that lean crisp, clean or slightly icy in hue.
Because all Vedere pieces are sheer, our White doesn’t sit on top of your gown. It blends with it. The result is a harmonious layering effect that enhances the dress beneath rather than competing with it.
Some perfect dress matches for our White items:
Enter: Buttercream
Not every bride wants — or suits — a cooler white. Some gowns have depth. Warmth. A richness that calls for something softer.
That’s where Buttercream comes in.
Originally intended to be a classic ivory, a small production fumble gave us something unexpectedly beautiful. Buttercream has a gentle yellow undertone, creating a warmer, more romantic effect that pairs perfectly with creamier dresses and golden fabrics.
It’s flattering, luminous and ideal for brides whose gowns sit somewhere between white and beige — or for those who simply want a softer, warmer take on bridal white.
What About Ivory?
Ivory sits beautifully between our White and Buttercream. It carries a delicate beige-pink base, making it softer than White but cooler and more neutral than Buttercream.
We designed Ivory specifically to pair with the Rat & Boa Lorela Dress — a gown whose subtle warmth calls for something equally nuanced. The result is a tone that feels balanced, romantic and effortlessly bridal.
Like all Vedere pieces, Ivory is sheer, meaning it gently adapts to the colour beneath it rather than sitting heavily on top. Think of it less as a colour layer and more as a soft filter that enhances the gown you’ve chosen.
The Takeaway
When choosing between White and Buttercream, it’s less about rules and more about resonance. Look at your gown. Look at your skin tone. And remember: because our pieces are sheer, they’re designed to adapt, not dominate.
Two shades. Two moods. One effortless way to finish your bridal look.