Versatile Looks With Orange Bridesmaid Dress And Accessories
By: Ask Bill
Submitted: 2010-05-06 18:41:59 | Word Count: 696
Youthful, fun and bubbly; that's what the color orange says for people who love it. Avid orange lovers use orange with other colors to create unique one-of-a-kind wedding themes. The cheerful warm color is portrayed in every aspect of the wedding; from invitations to flowers and decorations to dresses worn by the bridesmaids. Having your girls to style in an orange bridesmaid dress can either be easy to pull off or could be a disastrous affair. It depends on how well you picked the shade, the style and the accessories to go with the orange bridesmaid dress.
Be practical and creative when you use orange on your girls. Well, we understand your love for the color, but you don't have to splurge on punchy strong orange hues everywhere. Play around with the shades and tones. If you need to soften it up, use accessories in beige or natural colors for harmony. If you need definition, balance it off with black. Read on as we share some of the best ways to use orange in styling your bridesmaids.
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If you're thinking about a tropical wedding at the pool side or at the beach, then use orange with blue or aqua ' as a symbol of the color of the sun and its rays, and the color of the surrounding water. You could use striking orange on your maids, but since the party is out in the sun; go for a slightly lighter shade. Style them in carrot bridesmaid dresses like this beautiful V-Neck Stretch Cotton Dress from Red Valentino in tangerine. This stunning sleeveless cocktail dress has folded ruffles that descend from an oversized bow at the side. Pair it with silver earrings and strappy heels. It'll be stunning to see them walking down the aisle with cream colored bouquets.
For a modern and sophisticated wedding, try splashing orange into black and white. What you'll have is a wedding that will look expensive, as if you've spent a fortune on the preparations. The carrot orange shade works just fine but you can also try a lighter shade, like coral. Your girls will shine in coral bridesmaid dresses like this Coral Shantung Dress from Ralph Lauren. The lustrous shantung silk dress comes with a body fitting contour fit and flared skirt. The chic square neckline adds a glowing feminine touch to the overall look, making it a simply perfect dress for your modern and chic wedding.
Orange also looks great for garden weddings. Set among fresh blooming blossoms in the spring; get inspired from the colorful flowers of the season. Think of pairing orange with a lot of pinks, yellows and greens. You can choose bright orange colors or settle for softer hues like peach. Peach bridesmaid dresses will make your girls appear warm and tender against the colorful bright floral background. For instance, have your maids wear the Dessy Group's Strapless Organdy Bridesmaid Dresses from After Six. This strapless dress features an empire bodice and column skirt with an accented sash waistband ' fresh and beautiful; just like the surrounding nature.
If pale and bright orange doesn't work for you; try amber. Amber is a brownish orange color with similar resemblance to burnt orange. Accent it with mustard and mossy green colors and you'll have a beautiful color palette perfect for a romantic indoor wedding or an outdoor wedding during the fall. Your maids can wear amber bridesmaid dresses like the Dessy Group's Scoop Neck Bridesmaid Gown from After Six in clementine. This full length gown has a fitted bodice and gentle flared skirt. With an empire waist and wide straps, this dress will make your girls look slimmer. Who can say no to stunningly beautiful and happy bridesmaids?
You can go a step further by combining all four orange shades on your bridesmaids. Choose a dress style and let your girls choose which color best suit them. For instance, try Liz Fields' Short Tailed Bridesmaid Dresses in peach, pink coral, burgundy and sand.
Well, there you have it; ways to make orange work on your bridesmaids. Creativity, imagination and loads of helping hands; your wedding will be an event everyone will remember.
