Bridesmaid Dresses guides

As far as being a bridesmaid, your role is to support the bride. Dresses for bridesmaids style has come a long way in the last few years. Gone are the days of everyone wearing the same dress. Today, brides are mixing it up by having 'maids rock dresses with different styles, fabrics, and colors that make it way more interesting and fun. Please refer to this modest proposal: Keep the length of the dresses the same: We've all seen those photos on Pinterest where the wedding party is wearing a variety of dress styles. The difference between the ones that look good and the ones that don't? The hem length. When you have mixed hems, it is very hard to create a cohesive look; so stick to one length. Shades of color: Different colored dresses are very popular right now. But it can be difficult to select ones that look good together since you're limited to the colors the designer offers. Also, the small swatches on a card often look very different when they are made up in a gown. The easiest way to visualize how they will look together is to check out the full-size samples in daylight, and switch out different options until you are happy with the combo. And consider pre-selecting the color each bridesmaid will wear — can prevent a lot of inter-wedding party conflict. Don't let them do it alone: A lot of brides love the idea of giving their bridesmaids a color and the freedom to shop for their own gown. Unless it's black this method can really backfire. Think about it: If you tell your six girls to find a long navy dress, you are going to end up with six different shades of navy that may not blend well. You are also going to have different fabrics that won't photograph in the same way. Luckily, there are so many gorgeous gowns out there right now that will leave the whole bridal party looking beautiful, feeling great, and complementing the beautiful bride to perfection. Sure to leave the whole wedding party happy.