Bridesmaid Dress Colors
Did you know that nobody has their bridesmaids wear matching dresses these days? You don’t want to be surrounded by identically dressed bridal bodyguards; you want to be with bridesmaids. There are two reasons why brides are dropping the identical look on bridesmaids these days: one is aesthetics, the other is practicality. Not all girls look good in strapless dresses or A-line skirts. Your bridesmaids dresses have to match, but only so that they complement your wedding colors; otherwise, they should be tailor-made to your bridesmaid’s body type so she can wear the dress for other occasions.
Mixing and matching with dress styles is easy and simple; all you need is to choose a color, the dress length, and it’s done. Not all girls want to be covered up or feel comfortable baring their shoulders, cleavage, or legs; by choosing different dress styles, your bridesmaids’ individual tastes can be easily accommodated. The trick to achieving a unified look among your bridesmaids despite the different dress styles is to have two matching dresses for every two different ones.
For a more interesting look, choose different shades for the one color you picked out for your wedding. This is a lot easier said than done, though! If you don’t choose carefully your bridesmaids might end up looking like they couldn’t agree on a matching shade for their dresses. The key to pulling off separate shades is that they should complement each other and stand out at the same time. Choose shades that have a unifying theme like warm colors (neutral tones or deep reds) or cool shades (pastels).
When you offer color or style options to your bridesmaids, remember that they need to coordinate with you and each other – otherwise, everyone will look horribly mismatched. Make a date to go shopping or consult your couturier together and have each girl choose her shade or dress style. If this isn’t possible, bring a digital camera when you see your couturier, show them their options through e-mail, and have them pick out a choice soon.
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