Bridesmaid dresses for any occasion

In nine out of ten cases it is the bridesmaids who are responsible for paying for their own bridesmaid dresses. If you are a bridesmaid at numerous weddings this year, this can begin to become an expensive honour. Unless you have tonnes of money this can lead to you turning down the offer of becoming your friend's bridesmaid, although this doesn't have to be the case.

Bridesmaid dresses have come along way in over the last couple of years. They aren't all girlie and flouncy and decidedly over the top. Now the average bridesmaid dress is elegant and sophisticated and many can be worn on more than one occasion.

The French work out how much to spend on a piece of clothing based on the number of wears they'll get out of it. So for a pair of jeans that you wear virtually everyday you could pay a couple of hundred pounds. However for a dress you'll only use once you don't want to pay more than £50. Buying a bridesmaid dress for £50 or less is pretty much impossible. But, if you can wear the dress more than once, you are willing to spend more on it.

So, here are three of the most flexible styles of Coast bridesmaid dresses that should tick numerous boxes.

The Symphony Dress comes in both long and short styles, however you'll get a great deal more use out of the shorter, knee-length style. This strapless dress is Ÿber sexy and sassy; it has a ruched bodice, asymmetric drape detailing and a flowing chiffon skirt. It comes in various shades but navy, violet and a deep, forest green are the most adaptable colours. Include accessories to change the look and feel of this stunning Coast bridesmaid dress.

The Bethan Dress is one of Coast's chicest looking bridesmaid dresses UK. It is a bandeau dress with lace detail on the bust and enclosed boning. It is a-line in design although it includes an empire-line belt to flatter your shape and highlight curves and it boasts a stylish layered chiffon skirt. The sumptuous mulberry colour is gorgeous as well.

Our last choice of Coast beautiful bridesmaid dresses is the Melody Twist Dress. This above the knee design boasts a stylish twist front to add detail and shape. It also emphasises the waist and bust but slides over the hips and thighs. It is incredibly flattering and elegant.