The days of 6 young women dressed identically, with matching
shoes, matching hairdos, gloves, earrings and flowers preceding the bride down
the aisle are disappearing. Today's
bridesmaids have the luxury of picking out their own best look (that might
actually be worn again) in various lengths, color families, fabrics and
styles. As one bride put it, "It's
too difficult to take a group of girls and put them all in the same color and
style. Everyone has her own personal
style. An eclectic mix looks more
special." (Lauren Conrad of Paper
Crown Bridesmaids).
Here are some elegant options to consider.
- · Pick two complimentary shades (peach and taupe, gold and bronze etc.) and let the bridesmaids pick the color scheme and gown style they wish. You can specify length (knee or floor if you wish) and neckline (strapless or not) but the color choice is up to the bridesmaid.
- · Are sparkles your thing? Outfit your maids in gowns with bling - sequins, beads, studs can work for maids as long as the shine is uniform.
- · Maybe your bridesmaids will all wear street length dresses but the maid of honor is in floor length but all in the same color family.
- · If you want them to look "together" select several different styles that you like in a color you want, but let your maids each pick the dress they want from your selection.
- · Choose separates. A number of bridesmaid manufacturers have created lines that offer skirts of varying length with 3-6 options for tops. You pick the color and let your maids pick their style combos.
- · Pick a color and let maids choose the fabric and style.
- · Don't forget prints. Once a color group has been chosen, consider putting the maids in prints and the MOH in solid color - or reverse it MOH in print and maids in solids.
Individual
tastes and preferences can be considered when choosing attendant gowns. Just look for a uniting factor - color,
length, fabric or silhouette - so the result isn't haphazard.
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