Tips to Coordinate Wedding Dresses and Bridesmaid Dresses

There is nothing worse than walking down the aisle; all eyes are on you, wearing a dress that does not make you look your best. Being asked to be a bridesmaid is an honor, but the process of choosing a bridesmaid dress can be precarious. In many cases, bridesmaids must listen to the bride make big promises about how the dresses will fit perfectly and flatter their specific body type. And, of course the bridesmaids will be able to wear their dresses again!
Fortunately, times have changed. There are beautiful and elegant dresses available for bridesmaids. Now, it's just up to the bride to follow the latest trend: coordinating her dress with the bridesmaid dresses. Here are some tips to help with this challenge.
Modern bridesmaid dresses are available in a wide variety of lengths, styles, colors and fabrics. Note to the style-challenged bride: your bridesmaids do not need to wear the exact same dress.

A Bridesmaid By Bridesmaid Basis


Choose dresses for your bridesmaids that are specific to their body types. The ideal bridesmaid dress conceals flaws and emphasizes assets. Bridesmaids with pear-shaped bodies look striking in ball-gown style dresses. These gowns, however, are not the most flattering for full-figured bridesmaids, as they can over-exaggerate their size. Consider dresses with sleek silhouettes for your petite maids.
Try a column style for these ladies; otherwise, they might appear "lost" in the dress. Another option for petites: empire waist dresses; great for those with small bust lines. Your curvy gals look great in mermaid-style gowns that hug the body and spill into a pretty flare from the knee down.
Color Them Beautiful

For all the less-than-enthusiastic bridesmaids out there, new colors for bridesmaid dress collections boast a wide range of fantastic color choices. Good news: pastels are out, as are the old standards. Say goodbye to the mauve, and hello to the...orange? Yep. Deep colors like dark navy, grape and rich, sunset orange are hot right now. Chocolate is a big favor, as well.
Trend alert: combos and color runs. Many dressmakers offer different bridesmaid dress styles in the same color. Just pick your color and let your bridesmaids do the rest. Each gets to pick her own style. It's less hassle for you and more fun for them; a win-win situation (and potentially re-wearable, because it's something they actually like). Color runs simply involve each bridesmaid wearing the same dress in a different color; great for the whimsical wedding party.



Regardless of what color you choose, make sure you find your wedding dress first. You must select your color, and then base your bridesmaids' dresses around it, not the other way around. It's all about you this time around. After you've chosen your gown, you'll know for a fact whether your bridesmaids' dresses complement yours. Also, consider your theme first, if you want one.