describing a colorful dress

[alpacinou]

Hello.

I'm trying to describe a colorful traditional costume. Can I say "festival of colors"? Is it too much?

The traditional garment of this region is very delicate and it is a festival of colors.

Are there other ways that I can say a dress is colorful in a way that you enjoy it?

 

[Tarheel]

I like the phrase festival of colors. It's original. And evocative.

Why is the outfit delicate? The material?

 

[alpacinou]

I like the phrase festival of colors. It's original. And evocative.

Why is the outfit delicate? The material?

I actually meant to use "intricate". So, is this completely okay?

The traditional garment of this region is very intricate and it is a festival of colors.

 

[tedmc]

Yes, intricate is okay, or elaborate.

 

[alpacinou]

Yes, intricate is okay, or elaborate.

Yes. I was okay with intricate. I was trying to find an interesting way to suggest the dress is really colorful.

festival of colors
symphony of colors

Something like that.

 

[Tarheel]

Perhaps:

The dress has an intricate design. It's a festival of colors--a delight to the eye.

 

[tree123]

I'm neither a native speaker nor a teacher.

Is this the word you are looking for?

resplendent
attractive and impressive through being richly colorful or sumptuous.

The traditional festival clothing is very resplendent.

 

[Tarheel]

I suppose that's okay. But I think "festival of color" is more, um, colorful.

 

[alpacinou]

I suppose that's okay. But I think "festival of color" is more, um, colorful.

:-D