In the process of wedding preparations, it is important not only to choose a beautiful outfit for the bride, but also for her bridesmaids. After all, they are considered one of the most important guests, their clothes must meet all the requirements. To choose an elegant and at the same time fashionable dress for the bridesmaid is not an easy task. Now many designers present to the young ladies the most diverse options for styles and models of such dresses. Consider the most trendy ideas that are practiced in modern wedding fashion in the article.
Joint discussion
In order for the future owners to like the dress of the bridesmaid, it is necessary to discuss in advance the format of the celebration, its main color scheme and theme. Of course, that outfit is selected for a thematic wedding. For example, if a holiday is planned in the style of “dudes”, then dresses should “come” from that era. If the wedding is classical, and the bride will be dressed in a delicate, lace dress, then outfits for girlfriends should be selected feminine, in a romantic style. All this is necessarily discussed in advance in order to think over all the necessary accessories, little things and nuances. We should not forget about bouquets for girlfriends, who always “keep up” with the general image.
Outfit variations
Usually, the choice is made in the direction of one color palette, so that the bridesmaid dress is a kind of solemn background for the bride. If the guests will be dressed in different shades, then in the photographs this will already look less spectacular. Fashion lawmakers offer many options for how to combine girlfriends with clothes in one group and at the same time highlight each of them to emphasize individuality.
Twin dresses
According to the European tradition, all wedding dresses for bridesmaids are sewn in exactly the same way - the same color, style and fabric. This is considered the most expensive option and not always successful. What are its disadvantages? On the one hand, thanks to such outfits, spectacular videos and photos are obtained. But on the other - each girl has her own characteristics of the figure, and this or that style may not suit her. Therefore, in order to realize this variation of clothes, it is necessary to carefully select a shade that would be liked by all the girlfriends and suitable for the appearance. A great solution would be the similarity of the shades of the dresses of girls with some kind of accessory in the bride’s outfit. For example, a bright orange bride’s bouquet and orange bridesmaids dresses create a harmonious composition.
It is better to sew dresses to order, and not to purchase finished products, so that a professional seamstress clearly took measurements from all the ladies to create ideal images. Such fabrics as silk, chiffon, organza, glossy satin, taffeta, etc. look most advantageous.
Colorfulness
Modern designers offer a new "formula" for the images of girlfriends at a wedding celebration - the same silhouettes in different colors. It looks interesting due to various shades, but the overall picture remains thanks to the repeated cut. Here, the plus is that every girl can choose a dress for her bridesmaids of a color that will adorn her and will match the tone of her skin, hair, eye color. To combine the girls into a single whole, you can use the same belts, bouquets, hair ornaments, some colorful ribbons, etc.
Tailoring difference
Another variation for creating images of invited girls is wedding dresses for bridesmaids of the same color, but different cut. Of course, it will not do without the preliminary purchase of a large amount of fabric and sewing outfits in the studio. Styles can be varied to emphasize the dignity of the figure of each young lady and her preferences. In this case, clearly everything looks holistically due to the common color palette. The same corsets, gloves or short fur coats, if the wedding is celebrated in the winter, will help to collect all the images together.
The styles of bridesmaids dresses can be the following: all fitted, but one girl, for example, has open shoulders, and the other has wide straps or a V-neck. Also, many people like a wide shoulder strap.
Creating an ombre effect
This effect creates a very unusual and sophisticated picture. Here the main highlight is the use of outfits of various shades of the same color. Hues should vary from light to dark tones and give the overall background an iridescent effect. For example, you can take tones from bright fuchsia to light powder, from pale coral to saturated salmon, from sky blue to “dense” blue, etc. At the same time, it’s nice to leave the same styles or sew different, but the same length.
Same print
If the celebration will be held in an informal setting or the general design and theme of the wedding allows, you can create images of girlfriends not monophonic, but using beautiful prints. Typically, these are floral and plant motifs, sometimes geometric, abstraction, polka dots, cell, etc. In this option, there is the opportunity to express your imagination. More similar outfits are suitable for events in the summer, as well as for themed weddings, for example, in the style of the 70s.
Transforming Outfits
One of the most fashionable trends of this season is transformer dresses for bridesmaids. This universal option is very convenient, girls can change the same dress with simple movements. So, on the dress there may be removable straps that can be lowered from the shoulders, crossed on the back, left alone. Also, the belt is sometimes especially emphasized in the outfit, which is tied behind, in front, making a beautiful bow, on the side, you can completely remove it from the outfit. Sleeves can also be transformed: long ones easily turn into three quarters with the help of a fastener, come unfastened or roll up higher.
What are the difference from other transformer dresses for bridesmaids? Its low cost due to a wide selection of colors, fabrics. As for the latter, usually these clothes are sewn from elastic and wrinkled materials that do not create discomfort during the holiday and do not need a special fit.
Skirts and blouses instead of dresses
At a less formal celebration, bridesmaids in identical dresses are not always. If this is an outdoor event and does not imply strict traditions, then dresses can easily be replaced with elegant blouses and skirts. In this case, either the same color remains, or the same wardrobe detail (skirt, blouse, corset). This version of the clothes of girlfriends at a wedding is less common, but it looks quite attractive.
Repeating accessories
If it was decided to diversify the colors of bridesmaids dresses and refuse to buy one fabric for everyone, then it would be optimal to combine the images of girls with the help of common elements: jewelry, jewelry, gloves, bouquets of flowers, bracelets and even hairstyles. If the date of the celebration fell on the winter month, then you can put on all the ladies a fur jacket, bolero, stole. In the case of a theme holiday, items in a particular style are ideal. So, for a rock'n'roll wedding, you should choose the same leather jackets for everyone.
It is worth mentioning unusual additions: colorful umbrellas, elegant hats, wreaths on the head of fresh flowers, clutches, etc. It is not bad to combine beads, sequins, sparkles, different in structure, into a single “team”, which will bring shine and solemnity. With the help of all these accessories you can achieve a unified style of girlfriends, the main thing is not to overdo it and not overshadow the outfit of the bride. The correct selection of shoes, which can be of the same color or model, will help to complete a single picture.
Difficulty choosing
Each bride faced many difficulties when choosing a festive attire for her girlfriends. Among the main problems it should be noted the different tastes of the ladies, body types, appearance. So, if one girl is ideally suited for the blue dress of the bridesmaid, then the other it will not suit. Therefore, the choice of color will need a very long time to work. The most common shades for creating outfits for girlfriends at a wedding are peach, coral, pink, blue, powdery, menthol. This season, lilac, turquoise, purple, blue and marsala have also been added here.
Another challenge is the limited budget of the wedding. If the bride does not have enough funds to buy a lot of beautiful and natural materials, to pay for the atelier, you can use this opportunity as a rental of bridesmaids dresses. This is very beneficial, since the dress will not always be worn after the celebration. Often after the end of the festival, it simply hangs in the closet as a reminder of a good time.
Among other things, girlfriends' dresses should correspond to the general design and theme of the wedding, and not act as a separate bright spot. It’s not about the fact that clothes should merge with the walls of the restaurant or floral arrangements. But if the wedding color is pink, then blue or green dresses will look slightly inappropriate. To achieve harmony, it is necessary to think through all the nuances in advance, discuss everything with the girlfriends and plan the preparation time correctly.