also: おいろなおし
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
changing one's outfit (bride or groom during a wedding reception)
Refers to the traditional costume change during a wedding reception, where the bride or groom changes into a different outfit. Almost always used with the honorific prefix お.
See also: お色直し
披露宴の途中で、新郎新婦がお色直しをした。
During the reception, the bride and groom changed their outfits.
お色直しの時間ですので、少々お待ちください。
It's time for the costume change, so please wait a moment.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
redyeing (clothes, fabric, etc.)
General term for dyeing something again, typically clothes or fabric. Less common than the wedding sense in everyday conversation.
この着物は色があせたので、色直しに出そうと思う。
This kimono has faded, so I'm thinking of having it redyed.