But when the assemblies began to grow large and when extravagance began to creep in, Plato restricted them to ten guests on each side. A loose flowing dress is, in all ages, considered to be necessary for solemn and state occasions. In court, churches, universities, similar loose flowing dresses like gowns and robes, play an important part. The folds of such dresses carry the idea of mystery, modesty, respect, and rank. So, women generally put on such loose flowing dresses.
White color is the symbol of purity, innocence, and faithfulness.
The marriage ribbon knots among the ancient Romans were white. The red pigment plays an important part, as a symbol, on marriage and such other occasions in India. Formerly, they used to sacrifice animals on such occasions, with the belief that the sacrifice averted evil from the marrying couple. To emphasize that belief, they applied the blood of the sacrificed animal upon the forehead of the couple. So, when the custom of animal sacrifice ceased to exist, the red pigment seems to have been substituted as a symbol.