Simple Bridesmaid Dresses the Trends and Styles to Look Out For
By: Ask Bill
Submitted: 2010-04-24 14:34:03 | Word Count: 709
The time has come to shop for dresses for your bridesmaids. You've considered the wedding theme and asked each girl what they like and what looks good on them. But before you put your money into anything, let's find out the trend for bridesmaid dresses this year. Whether the wedding is casual, semi casual or formal; less is always more. The trend now is to style your girls in simple bridesmaid dresses. What is meant by simple bridesmaid dresses are not dull unflattering gowns; but dresses that have clean, simple lines and delicate details. Forget about elaborative styles, heavy layers and fancy embellishments.
A lot of bridesmaid dresses now are inspired by designs that mirror the latest red carpet trends and fashion runaways. Avid fashion followers would notice how dresses today are getting shorter, brighter and lighter. So, if you're the type who loves current trends, then this is how to style your maids. The aim is always keep it simple with looks that are effortless but chic and stylish. But, how simple is simple? Read on to find out just how.
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There are a lot of dress styles in bridal fashion, one more flattering than the other. So how do you pick the one that will suit all your bridesmaids in one go? It's easy. Don't choose at all! The wedding trend now is to have bridesmaids wear different styles of dresses; choosing pieces that suit their complexions and body types. However, you need to set a rule like every dress must be in a certain color and material and allow them to choose the style of the neckline and sleeves. Choose from the same designer to ease the process. The Dessy Group, for instance, offers an extensive collection of stunning bridesmaid dresses. Have your girls pick their choices of different pieces from The Dessy Group bridesmaid dresses line. Since it's the same manufacturer, then you won't need to worry about making sure that the color and material are the same. Other online brands you could also try are Liz Fields, Ann Taylor, Alexia, Nicole Miller and Allure.
If you're not comfortable with mixing styles, then stick to the simple A-line bridesmaid dresses. Since introduced by Christian Dior in 1955, the A-line dresses remain a favorite especially among brides and bridesmaids. Practical and simple; they look great on most body types. Fitted around the hips and flare gently to the hem, it has a sleek and streamlined look that will make women appear slimmer. This would definitely settle the problem of having bridesmaids with different body shapes.
Another style to consider is the length of bridesmaid dresses. We've told you how bridesmaid dresses nowadays are getting shorter and flirtier. Hemlines are rising; making short bridesmaid dresses a long-lasting trend in bridesmaid dress fashion. The style fits well for casual and semi formal wedding settings as it stirs up more fun and simplicity in the air. And it works really well for beach weddings or weddings held during the hot summer and spring seasons. These short dresses are also more versatile since you can wear them after the wedding ' to a birthday party or a night out on a date. Simple floor length dresses are still in, but limited; usually kept for formal parties in the evenings.
As far as color is concerned, you can push the envelope as far as your imagination will let you. While pastel and soft colors work just fine, most modern brides look for brighter and bolder colors to sizzle up the party. Remember Carrie's bridesmaid dresses in Sex & the City? Who would have thought that blue, black and red could stunningly match and complement each other? Well, you don't have to be this extreme, but you can go a step down by choosing vibrant color bridesmaid dresses with different tones. Hues of hot pink, orange, cobalt blue or canary green are in now ' simple, fun and girly with a flirty flair. Just make sure that it doesn't clash with the wedding theme.
These are the trends to look out for this year. Even so, trend or no trend, your wedding should always reflect your taste and personality. So, happy planning and good luck!
