How to Find the
Perfect Bridesmaids Dress
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Alfred Angelo
and
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Choosing the perfect bridesmaids dress: A few simple guidelines...
Choose a gown that is stylish and flattering. Do not turn your best friends into fashion victims!
Quick Tip: Considering a short gown for your bridesmaids? If so, your pictures will look more uniform if they wear the same or similiar style shoes. Many shoe designers make the same shoe in varying heel heigths. So finding one style shoe that everyone can live with is pretty easy.
Do not overdo with embellishments. Simple elegant designs work for everyone. Complete the look by adding
jewelry
and
shoes.
Do not try to find a bridesmaid gown that matches your bridal gown. Look for a style that compliments your gown and evokes the feel that you are going for.
Search for a style that flatters the different sizes and shapes of your bridesmaids. A-line skirts and empire waists tend to look good on all body types.
Sometimes there is not just one perfect bridesmaids dress. Consider choosing a specific designer and color and let each maid pick a style that will suit her. You can also incorporate other preferences such as gown length and fabric type.
Quick Tip: Alfred Angelo makes this very simple with hundreds of choices all made in the same 55 color choices. Check out the "Real Weddings" page of their website for some great examples.
When deciding on color, consider your bridesmaids complexions and hair color. Brighter colors are generally more flattering for all skin tones. Pastels look nice against fair complexions, but may be too distracting against a darker complexion.
Be considerate of your bridesmaids present financial situations. The price range for bridesmaids dresses vary from region to region and designer to designer. Get an idea of their limits and do your best to stay within them. If you fall in love with a gown that is over their budgets, consider paying the difference yourself.
Ask your bridesmaids to go shopping with you, but do not bring them all at once if you have more than four. Too much input makes it difficult to form and express your own opinion. The internet is an excellent tool for sharing photos and web pages of gowns that you like. Email your maids your ideas and listen to their feedback.
If you're considering strapless dresses or bridesmaid gowns that don't accommodate a regular bra, ask your bridal party if they would be comfortable in such a style before you decide.
Quick Tip: The right undergarments can help any style dress fit perfect. Consider long-line strapless bras or or push up gel cups. Spanx and other body shapers really customize the fit of a dress as well.
Work with the bridal shop so that you understand standard delivery times and what it may cost if they have to pay for rush delivery. Then make deadlines for your bridesmaids so that all orders are placed in a timely manner.
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