You may have noticed that every bridesmaid dress advice site you see features a group of women who are almost identical in coloring, build, and age. If you don’t have such a uniform group of bridesmaids, you’re going to need some more specialized advice. With that in mind, we have assembled these key tips for choosing bridesmaids dresses for any bridal party under the sun:
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1. The Dresses Don’t Have to Be Identical
When you’re looking for bridesmaids dresses, the most important thing to remember is this: you don’t have to pick one dress that works for every bridesmaid. For a cohesive look, try selecting the same color fabric and having it styled into flattering dresses for each girl, or pick one dress style that is flattering and choose different colors to suit every skin tone.
2. Pick Your Scheme First
Instead of worrying about choosing colors that will fit every bridesmaid, try to pick a palette for your wedding as a whole first. Then, consider which colors will fit into your scheme, match with your dress and decorations, and also look good on your girls.
3. Find the Right Shop
Some bridal shops let you select color, fabric, and cut separately, letting you mix and match elements to create a set of bridesmaids dresses that will look good together and suit each bridesmaid in her own way. Take an afternoon to shop styles and colors with your bridesmaids, and let them show you the colors and cuts that they love the most before you bring it all together.
4. Select for Every Age
Keep in mind that some dresses are just not appropriate for every age. If you are planning on dressing your thirteen-year-old cousin in the same dress as your favorite college roommate, consider what will be too revealing or too innocent, and try to find a middle ground.
5. Let Your Girls Be Comfortable
While it’s important that you’re happy with how your bridesmaids look, it’s equally important that they feel good in the dresses that they’re wearing. If your bridesmaids have certain fashion sensibilities or are self-conscious about certain areas of their bodies, try to work around their needs so they don’t feel uncomfortable.
6. Tie It Together with Accessories
If you’re having a hard time finding a set of dresses that you love for the entire bridal party, consider getting neutral-colored bridesmaids dresses and accessorizing with sashes, bags, shoes, or jewelry that matches from one girl to the next. This will give you coordination that is easier to manage and will look great on any bridesmaid you might have.
7. Use the Internet
Don’t forget the strongest resource at your disposal – the internet. You can shop online for better prices, a wider selection, and more customization than you can see in most stores, and feel free to browse calmly and slowly without being pressured into a purchase by an eager salesperson.
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