Tips for Picking Out Bridesmaid Gowns
- Consider the theme of your wedding. Will it be a traditional ceremony? Modern? Vintage? Will it be on the beach? On a farm? What about the style of your dress? If you're walking down the aisle wearing a short, vintage wedding dress, your bridesmaid may look silly wearing a long formal gown. Other factors to consider include the time of day the wedding will take place as well as the season.
- Think about the color. No one says your bridesmaids need to be matchy-matchy with each other or the overall color scheme of your wedding. Consider picking out a dress in a flattering tone, like eggplant, Indian teal, hunter green, navy or mellow rose.
- Choose different neckline styles. Let's face it. Our friends have different body and bust sizes. What might look flattering on Small-Chested Sally may not look so great on Big-Boobed Betty. Picking different necklines not only help flatter your girls but also make them feel comfortable and less self-conscious too.
- Be Mindful of Costs. So, you've got your eye on that custom Vera Wang bridesmaid gown. While you think it's perfectly okay to fork over $500 for a dress that may only be worn once, your bridesmaids may not feel the same way. Most bridesmaids are comfortable spending around $200 for a dress. If you must have that custom Vera Wang bridesmaid dress, then consider paying the difference.
