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Bridesmaid Dresses for Style Conscious Attendants

Topic: BeautyPublished January 12, 2011

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Long gone are the days when bridesmaids shrink from their dresses. Now, with such a wide selection of dress styles available, choosing bridesmaid dresses will feel exciting! But, with so many options to choose from, some brides may actually find themselves feeling overwhelmed. So, when browsing for bridesmaid dresses, use this guide to find the best dress styles, favorite fabrics and the most flattering lengths and cuts. By using this guide, you'll easily find the perfect looks for even your most style conscious attendants. The Best Short Bridesmaid Dresses Our top three picks for new, short length bridesmaid dresses: The Charmeuse Dress with Ruched Waist and Pockets: No matter her style, any bridesmaid will love the strapless charmeuse dress with ruched waist and pockets. This fun, modern dress has a classic silhouette and a sleek design that bridesmaids will want to wear again and again. The Crinkle Chiffon Dress with Ruffle Neckline: This dress perfectly meshes elegant femininity and casual comfort. Your bridesmaids will love the feel of the flowing crinkle chiffon fabric. Up top, this dress features a lovely front ruffle flattering the bust, which adds a unique and eye-catching touch. The One-Shoulder Taffeta Dress: Every bridesmaid will love this pick. This one-shoulder silhouette is a top pick amongst even the most style conscious women, as it's trendy and versatile. The taffeta material serves as a special touch with its smooth and silky texture that always adds an extra glow. The Best Long Bridesmaid Dresses Our top three picks for new, long length bridesmaid dresses: Strapless Chiffon A-Line Dress with Draped Skirt: Your most style conscious attendants will fall head over heels for this uniquely pleated, strapless chiffon bridesmaid dress. This style has a sleek silhouette and draped skirt, flattering simply any body type, and it also features a charmeuse band at the waist that lends an hourglass look to all body types. One-Shoulder Chiffon Dress with Floral Detail: From top to bottom, this bridesmaid dress, available in dozens of colors, will certainly ease your most style conscious attendants. A one-shoulder strap comes finely detailed with elegant flowers and the bodice features an asymmetrical neckline and ruching to create a silhouette that lends to a slimming look. This dress then sweeps out in a chiffon skirt, creating a soft and romantic look. Chiffon Dress with Beaded Neckline and Straps: Flowing chiffon is a classic fabric for bridesmaid dresses and often comes in many colors. Your bridesmaids will love the empire waist adorned with a charmeuse band and tank bodice, which comes with intricate beading along the neckline and straps. No matter how style conscious your attendants, everyone will love this classic style. The Best Bridesmaid Dress Separates When considering hot new trends, look no further than the short and sweet satin strapless top with short skirt. This top comes with modern pleats along the sweetheart neckline and the bottom smoothes out into an A-line, which is widely popular for flattering any shape. With many colors available, you can get as creative as you'd like by mixing and matching tops, shirts, dresses and accents. A perfect example of trendiness and comfort, be sure to consider the ruched chiffon top with long skirt, which offers you and your bridesmaids the most versatility. First, separate outfits allows for many color options including mixing and matching, plus many bridesmaids choose to wear the back-zipped, strapless top over and over long after the wedding. The Best Junior Bridesmaids Dresses If you’ve chosen to have a junior bridesmaid (generally older than your flower girl, but too young for bridesmaid status), remember that your junior bridesmaid may actually prove your most style conscious attendant, so considering involving her in your selection of her dress. Either way, you can't find more adorable junior bridesmaid dresses than the satin and chiffon ball gown with flower detail and the short satin dress with spaghetti straps and smocked back. Every girl loves to feel like a princess for a day, so consider the satin and chiffon ball gown. This dress has elegant spaghetti straps with delicate flower detail along the neckline. The bodice features a ruched waist, which flows into the soft and shimmering floor-length satin skirt. As an added bonus, this junior bridesmaid dress comes in over 40 colors to choose from! For a fun, youthful look, many brides choose a comfortable, short satin dress for their junior bridesmaids. For a unique look she's sure to love, consider a dress with classic spaghetti straps and a modern smocked back. For versatility, you can choose a colored sash for this junior bridesmaid dress to match the rest of your bridal party. Choosing bridesmaid dresses should be fun! With these selections in hand, even your most style conscious attendants will feel confident and comfortable for your big day.

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Matt Snead is a freelance writer who writes about weddings and specific products such as bridesmaid dresses.

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