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Bridesmaid Dresses
Things to Consider When Choosing Bridesmaid Dresses
Gone are the days of prom dress style bridesmaid dresses
with big puffy sleeves and yards of satin. Todays
bridesmaid can have dresses that have style and can
easily be used for other functions including a night out
on the town. New designs include halter dresses,
reversible silk dresses, draped neckline dresses, skirt
sets and more. The colors of these bridesmaid dresses
come in every hue imaginable. Brides can easily
coordinate their bridesmaid dresses with their flowers
and decorations on their special day.
Fabrics that are being used for bridesmaid dresses have
changed from the stiff crinolines and satin to silk
chiffon and silk shantung. These fabrics drape well and
move easily with the person who is wearing them. They
are also very comfortable and are versatile enough for
winter weddings or a celebration in the Deep South
during the month of August. Popular fabrics include
satin faced organza, silk, chiffon, nylon tulle, lame,
silk shantung and silk douppioni. These fabrics can be
dyed in a variety of colors to match any color the bride
wants.
A hemline for the bridesmaid dress depends on the
formality of the occasion as well as what time the
wedding is taking place. A wedding taking place in the
afternoon on a summers day can have a higher hemline,
usually just below the knee. You may opt for a more
formal look for an evening wedding with calf length
dresses or a formal gown that grazes the tops of your
bridesmaids shoes. You can also choose fancy hemlines
such as the handkerchief hem or flounced hem.
Halter dresses and sleeveless dresses are very popular
for summer weddings but if the evenings are cool you can
opt for a dress with a shrug or even choose a suit dress
with three-quarter sleeves. Popular summer necklines and
strapped tops are the sweetheart neckline, halter-top,
spaghetti strap, bandeau top or strapless dress. The
bodices of these dresses are just as varied with
variations such as surplice bodice, ruched waist, empire
waist or a sash to show off the waists of your
bridesmaids.
If a bride would like a more formal celebration there
are many beautiful bridesmaid dresses to choose from in
muted hues for a very elegant statement. These dresses
come in a variety of necklines as well including v-neck,
boat neck, halter, u-neck and strapless. Bodices that
feature a lot of beadwork are very fashionable though
they are considerably more expensive than dresses that
have no beadwork.
If you want a little bling on your bridesmaids dresses
consider purchasing rhinestone clips or pins that can be
fastened at the v in a neckline or at the side of the
waistline. Bows fastened at the waistline are very
popular as are waistlines that have ruching. If fittings
are problematic for your bridesmaids consider purchasing
two-piece outfits, ensuring a perfect fit for every one
of your bridesmaids.
A final consideration for choosing bridesmaids dresses
should be the bridesmaids themselves. Though it is your
wedding you should realize the body limitations of the
people in your wedding. If everyone is fit due to
spending hours in the gym you will have a wider variety
of styles to choose from. If everyone has a very
different body type consider choosing the dresses in the
same color but different styles by the same
manufacturer.
Not every woman can show off her upper arms nor does
everyone look stunning with a strapless dress. Take your
bridesmaids shopping with you for this part of your
celebration and you will have a group of women that are
happy and comfortable on the day of your wedding.
About the Author
Charlotte E. Gerber is a full-time freelance
writer and a new contributor to
http://bridesmaid-dresses-n-flower-girl-dresses.com.
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