Worried about picking the perfect bridesmaid dresses? Choose beautiful styles for your day – and keep your best girls happy at the same time – with these top tips from wedding specialists Ebony Rose…
Flatter their figures
Don’t dress your friends in something unflattering, you have to live with the wedding photographs as much as they do! Choosing their dresses should be a carefully considered process. Don’t rush it, and don’t try to find their outfits on the same day as you choose your own. Think about each individual girl and what’s going to make her feel confident.
Keep it simple
Simple and elegant usually works well for everyone. Remember, if you have bridesmaids of different shapes and sizes, A-line skirts and empire waists look good on all body shapes. You could always choose a colour or a fabric and then let each bridesmaid pick their own style?
Choose on-trend colours
Pastels are hot for 2014/15 weddings, although brighter shades are generally more flattering for all complexions and hair colours. Blush is one of the most popular wedding colours for spring/summer 2014 as it works so well with vintage-inspired celebrations, but make sure it suits all your girls’ complexions before parting with any cash.
Can they wear it again?
Versatility is a key thing to keep in mind when searching for your bridesmaids’ dresses. Most bridesmaids are looking for outfits that can be worn again after the big day – especially if you’re asking them to foot the bill for the gowns. If you do insist on a particular style, try to choose a dark colour like black or navy that they can easily wear again on another occasion.
Ask their opinions
Ask your bridesmaids to do some research into the types of style that they would like to wear and get together with them before you go dress shopping, so that you have some idea of exactly what you would all like to see. If you are considering strapless dresses or gowns that don’t require bras, ensure your bridesmaids are all comfortable with this style.
Get them ordered early
Once you have chosen your wedding gown and decided on a colour theme for your wedding, it’s time to start thinking about the bridesmaids dresses and getting them ordered straight away. Your girls will be visible and on show all day, so don’t put off choosing their dresses until the last minute!
To see more gorgeous dress ideas for your girls, click here. Not sure what they should be doing on the day? We’ve got a handy list of duties in our Bridesmaid section.
Source: http://www.weddingideasmag.com/6-essential-dress-shopping-tips-that-will-keep-your-bridesmaids-happy/
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