Let’s talk the truth about bridesmaid dresses. They’ve come a long way from bright pink and blue taffeta! But let’s be honest, has anyone ever worn their bridesmaid dress again? Well, the surprising truth is that many of the bridesmaid dresses today are quite stylish and trendy.
First of all, the styles of bridesmaid dresses have improved dramatically over the past few years. Today, we’re seeing a lot of A-line dresses which look great on all different body shapes and sizes.
The hottest styles right now are two-tone, two-piece floor length styles, mostly sleeveless. Also very popular are column style dresses, floor length, halter top or straps criss-crossing over the back and sleeveless.
Designers are also getting very creative when it comes to color and fabric. It’s not just pinks and blues anymore. Platinum is very in at the moment, as well as the paler colors, pale yellows, sand, and taupe. There is also a trend toward burgundy and hunter for Fall weddings too.
At one time, you’d never catch anyone wearing black at a wedding! Now, black is always in style and always a popular choice among both brides and their bridesmaids. In addition, many of the designers today are also using better quality fabrics like dupioni silk, silk chiffon and satin, velvet and crepe.
Accessories can really enhance the look of the bridesmaid gown. Gloves add an elegant touch to the bridesmaid attire and look really stunning with all the sleeveless styles.
Also very popular are Kenneth Cole Shoes. He updates bridal shoes every season, and are up-to-the-minute styles. They are stylish and affordable, and can most certainly be worn again either dyed or not.
Another huge trend is having a shawl accompany the dress, particularly the barer styles. Some people feel uncomfortable in such bare dresses during the ceremony, so the shawls are an elegant cover up.
Hair accessories are very fashionable too, especially with the more “retro” style dresses. Rhinestone barrettes and combs are lending a stylish touch to bridal parties.
And now for the shoes.. most of the experts will tell you to dye the shoes for a complete and finished look. If the shoes have too much contrast from the dress, people’s eyes can be automatically drawn downward and that’s not where you want people to focus. Especially with the pale, neutral colors that are so hot for summer.
If the colors are soft, and shoe dying becomes necessary as it is tough to match the colors otherwise. It also adds a uniformity to the bridal party. It is best to try and have all shoes done at the same time and the same place — otherwise your shoes run the risk of being a slightly different color.
Finally, back to our original question, is there really such thing as a bridesmaid dress that you wear again?
Yes! The column style gowns can most certainly be worn again, either shortened or not. Some of the styles are very retro and there is no reason to not wear them again!
They can be updated with different accessories to give the dress a different look. So, if you choose your bridesmaid gowns carefully, the dresses can be worn and enjoyed again …and your bridesmaids will thank you!
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