If you are as old as I am you might be surprised (and not in a good way) when you fondly look atyour wedding album and remember what you dressed your bridesmaids in. You know, bridesmaid dresses do not have to be overdone, over themed, and garish? Today brides are treating their bridesmaids to dresses that are trendy, fashionable, and fun to wear.
I guess the first issue has to do with the dress length. While some brides still prefer that is no longer your only option. Today many bridesmaid dresses are cocktail or knee length. But ditch the mini dress – most gals don’t look good in them. Another element that has changed is color. You can now select any color that looks looks attractive on your bridesmaids and supports your wedding theme. In fact, even black is just fine for an evening, fall or winter wedding.
Aside from the length of the dress, consider its cut. Best choices include, strapless or a low back style. Think classic cuts on a shorter length and you cannot go wrong.
Next consider what fabric you want. Often fabrics for today’s bridesmaid dresses typically are forgiving and flow well. Popular choices include satin, silk, and taffeta. You may even use classics like a super light wool or linen.
Of course, most gals like to finish off a beautiful garment with the right jewelry. To keep the bridesmaids looking stylish, you will need to choose wisely. When you are shopping for bridesmaid jewelry items, your keep in mind what works with the dress and fits with the woman wearing it. You do not need each bridesmaid wearing the same jewelry but it should have a consistent theme. jewelry items you give to each bridesmaid should be items that they will want to wear again, such as long crystal earrings and pendants. For final touches, think about strappy sandals, beaded or fabric clutches, and a short jacket for cooler weather.
The bridesmaid dresses that you choose should compliment your wedding theme. Less formal dresses are perfect for weddings held outdoors or beach weddings. They would not suit cathedral weddings. Always remember that the dresses you choose should also suit your bridesmaids – all of them. If your friends are younger in age you can choose just about any style and it will look good. On the other hand, if your attendants are a bit older, they might end up looking and feeling ridiculous in a choice that is a bit too far out there.
In the end, the matron of honor dresses that you choose are a reflection of your personal style and taste. If you gravitate towards what is trendy, then your bridesmaid dresses follow suit. The ideal bridesmaid dresses will be an important element of your wedding and important for you and your bridesmaids.
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