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Tips on How To Choose Bridesmaid Dresses

Choosing the perfect bridesmaid dresses for your girls can be a tough decision – but it can also be a ton of fun! While everyone will have their own opinion, it’s your big day so you have the ultimate say. There’s a fine line of pleasing all of your ‘maids and staying true to your vision, so finding that balance is key! To help avoid any stress and keep you in bridal bliss, I’ve come up with the 11 tips that will help you decide on the perfect styles that you and your ‘maids will (truly) love.

Consider the style of your bridal gown. You truly are the star of the show, but you definitely want to make sure your look coordinates with your girls. If you’re wearing a busy dress with lots of lace, details, and/or beading, keep the bridal party dresses on the more simple side. We’ve definitely seen lace bridesmaid dresses with a lace bridal gown, but you’ll want to make sure the fabrics coordinate. Asking for swatches to compare before deciding will be a huge help!

As for necklines, this depends on how similar you want yours to be to your gal pals. If you have a high neckline and want to keep it simple, a strapless bridesmaid neckline is always a classic.

Recommendation: Print off some pictures of your dress along with bridesmaid dresses you’re interested in and see what you think!

Be mindful of dress color and skin tones. I bet you can name three colors off the top of your head that don’t go particularly well with your skin. Keep in mind that trending colors such as blush and champagne do not look good on everyone so considering how each of your ‘maids is going to look and feel in the dress is actually really important. Spray tans are always an easy fix for this!

Hair color is also something to take into consideration as well. I talked with a bride this past weekend who really wanted to do red dresses, but one of her ‘maids is a red-head so instead she chose purple so the color wouldn’t wash her out. How considerate, right?

Be considerate of dress styles and body types. Remember: One dress does not fit all. Keep in mind, an a-line bridesmaid dress style is universally flattering, so if you have ladies of all different shapes, this may be the best type of skirt to choose. Another great (and trendy!) option for bridesmaids of all different shapes is a mismatched look. By letting your girls select their own dress style, you can ensure that they feel confident and comfortable.

Recommendation: Give them a few guidelines to follow or certain styles to pick from when going with the mix-and-match look. This way, the dresses will still coordinate with one another as well as with you instead of being all over the board. For more ideas on how to properly execute the look, check out our guide on how different necklines flatter different body types.

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