When selecting a bridesmaid dress
for your wedding, there are many things to consider – the age and
height of the bridesmaid, wedding colors, dress length, dress style, and
so forth. The first step is to know what styles of bridesmaid dresses
are available.
Buying bridesmaid dresses can be one of the most fun parts of planning your wedding. It can also be one of the most stressful. When the colour theme for the wedding has been decided, it does not have to spell disaster for the bridesmaids. Everyone can wear a shade or tone of most colours, and the dresses do not have to be identical as long as they remain within the colour palette. Look for jewel or pastel shades which complement the bridesmaid’s natural skin and hair colour. Tie it all together with matching shoes and wedding flowers and the theme will look elegantly natural. Traditionally, the bride will pick out the color, and the girls will decide and agree on the style. The only exception being that the necklines of the bridesmaid’s dresses should be similar to the neckline of the bridal gown.
There also have some tips for bridesmaid shapes.
1.Darker colours tend to make people look slimmer. Pale colours including white can make women look large. In general, if the bridesmaids are going to be wearing a pale colour, keep the shape very simple, preferably straight.
2.Although flower-girl children look adorable in long princess dresses, short adults can be swamped by long full skirts. Short girls are best in shorter dresses without too much detail or fussy design.
3.Taller bridesmaids can wear short or long dresses. For very slender women, a fuller skirt or sleeve detail will create a better balance.
4. Choose soft flowing fabric rather than the stiffer satins or traditional taffetas.
Still don’t have a style, fit or color? Your couturier can give advice as to all of these things to ensure that both you and your bridesmaids will love what they will be wearing. You can also ask the bridal shop assistant for input. These people have seen almost all types of fashion during weddings and they will know which will work for your bridesmaids, and which won’t. Avoid guessing games as this is usually the reason why bridesmaids’ dresses have long earned the reputation of being hideous – and you don’t want that reputation for your wedding.
Buying bridesmaid dresses can be one of the most fun parts of planning your wedding. It can also be one of the most stressful. When the colour theme for the wedding has been decided, it does not have to spell disaster for the bridesmaids. Everyone can wear a shade or tone of most colours, and the dresses do not have to be identical as long as they remain within the colour palette. Look for jewel or pastel shades which complement the bridesmaid’s natural skin and hair colour. Tie it all together with matching shoes and wedding flowers and the theme will look elegantly natural. Traditionally, the bride will pick out the color, and the girls will decide and agree on the style. The only exception being that the necklines of the bridesmaid’s dresses should be similar to the neckline of the bridal gown.
There also have some tips for bridesmaid shapes.
1.Darker colours tend to make people look slimmer. Pale colours including white can make women look large. In general, if the bridesmaids are going to be wearing a pale colour, keep the shape very simple, preferably straight.
2.Although flower-girl children look adorable in long princess dresses, short adults can be swamped by long full skirts. Short girls are best in shorter dresses without too much detail or fussy design.
3.Taller bridesmaids can wear short or long dresses. For very slender women, a fuller skirt or sleeve detail will create a better balance.
4. Choose soft flowing fabric rather than the stiffer satins or traditional taffetas.
Still don’t have a style, fit or color? Your couturier can give advice as to all of these things to ensure that both you and your bridesmaids will love what they will be wearing. You can also ask the bridal shop assistant for input. These people have seen almost all types of fashion during weddings and they will know which will work for your bridesmaids, and which won’t. Avoid guessing games as this is usually the reason why bridesmaids’ dresses have long earned the reputation of being hideous – and you don’t want that reputation for your wedding.





