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I am very wary of non-re-wearable, uncomfortable bridesmaids’ dresses. I wouldn’t want to wear them, and I don’t want my bridal party to wear them! So far, I know their dresses will be floor-length. I’m not sure what they’ll be like in terms of color, style, or fabric, but I do hope their dresses will be:
Here’s some floor-length inspiration to get me and my ladies started:
Soft, feminine, flowy dresses. They’re perfect! I even love the color, though it may not work with all skin tones. These dresses are by Laundry for Bloomingdale’s, but I can’t find them on the Bloomies’ website anymore.
I always say no to green clothing, but these earthy green dresses may be the only exception! The wedding dress is so romantic, and the b-maid dresses echo the romance a bit more softly. Rachel Bilson co-designed these bridesmaids dresses with Brian Reyes. I love the softness and the long sashes in the back.
My bridesmaids are a bright and beautiful bunch. They’re also a not-very-tall bunch, ranging from about 5′ to 5′3″, which made me wonder if long dresses were such a good idea. However, Rachel Bilson is only 5′1″ (so says my Google search) and proves that even tiny girls can work floor-length styles!
Okay, so the color green won some points with me today. I’m impressed by how feminine and sweet it can look. Of course, I’d still love to see these green dresses in muted shades of pink!
What are your priorities when looking for dresses for your b-party? Were you drawn to a certain length or color during your search?
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Beautiful dresses!! I have a small bridal party-my sis and my soon-to-be daughters (I hate the word “step” and they live with us, so they’re mine). The girls will be 16 when we wed (twins). I need dresses that will make my sister look and feel fierce and be age-appropriate for the kiddos. I will likely have different styles. I have yet to find a true BM dress that I like.
I want long dresses that can truly be worn again. I think I might have each gal in a different color. So many decisions…
I love those dresses! I’m also looking for something re-wearable. I think we’re going to go the black cocktail dress route, but I’m not sure if I’m going to give my gals more direction than that.
I love those dresses! I would wear anyone of them!
Re-wearable was a top priority for me as well!
I’m not going to have all of the ladies in our wedding party match. We have three bridesmaids and one groomswoman. I’m going to have my bridesmaids just pick a knee-length dress in purple that they like. I’d prefer darker colors. My fiance would prefer lighter colors. No matter what, two of us will love it - the woman who chose the dress and either my fiance or me. So, purple dress and silver shoes. For the groomswoman, I’m giving her a choice - either a grey dress (to match the menfolk’s suits) with blue shoes, or a blue dress with silver shoes. Our colors are shades of grey, blue, and purple.
I love those green dresses! I considered doing “shades of green” but ultimately decided on “shades of pink.” I love the flowiness of these!
i love those green dresses! so pretty! i had my color picked before anything else, and surprisingly it’s been pretty difficult to find fabulous yellow dresses!
short girls can definitely rock long dresses! I love those green shades!
No bridesmaids for me! Now I am just having my sis stand up for me….and I told her she can wear WHATEVER she wants. 
gorgeoussssssssss. I had the same criteria! Except Navy blue and floor length. We all (and I say WE because I ordered one too, to wear to a black tie event at work!) ended up with a floor length, navy blue (shocker…) Jim Hjelm gown that everyone looked INCREDIBLE in. PM me if you want links to my photos! guests were complimenting the dresses all day, and when we were taking photos strangers were like “WOW those dresses are great!” most of my ladies were short as well
We’re having an outdoor wedding in summer so I went with short. I told my sisters short and green, and then stepped away. I kept stressing about it too much!
Ummm….one of those bridesmaids is totally Rachel Bilson…love her
Wow! I love your inspiration dresses. I think they’re the perfect color.
I’m going with a long dress for my sister/MOH. Mom emailed me (after I sent her photos of sis in short green dresses), “You need to find a long dress. Your sister has fat knees.”
Thanks mom. I can only imagine what she says about me.
all I get told is “just don’t put me in something that makes me look ugly.” Gee, thanks bridesmaids … but I have similar criteria - though I’m pretty sure I’ll going short with the dresses (kneelength and above just not booty-showing) though my MOH can totally do floor length if she so chooses. I want them to look nice together but not too matchy-matchy and I want people to think my bridesmaids look AMAZING and THe BEST EVER despite that they range in height from 4′10″ to 5′10″. Eeep. Sometimes I feel like I’m way in over my head.
Beautiful dresses! This makes me want to have long dresses for my ladies. *swoon*
lovely dresses!!! I actually wanted them to pick whatever they want, but I ended up buying tons of purple fabric so now they can pick just the shapes and length they want
@Miss Poodle: I’m tempted to do the same! The dresses we like have the simplest patterns and would be tons cheaper to make ourselves.
Your inspiration pics are beautiful! I love this look, even though I think my friends would be like “reallly?”
I LOVE Rachel’s dress!!! And those dresses are awesome, I wanted to go with a more rewearable material, but I’m hoping that with a cute cardigan, they will be able to wear them again
oh I love that second picture!! {schemes to have different shades of dresses!}
it’s like you read my mind (except the green). The proprities you listed are all on my list. I have a wide variety of shapes. At this point I wish the answer would fall in my lap, but until then I will keep looking.
pretty but i honestly don’t see floor-length dresses as ‘rewearable’ nor very dance-friendly though.
maybe have a chat with your ladies first?
Adorable. Love these! And it’s true–Rachel Bilson is an itty bitty thing. Grew up with mutual friends in LA. Fact. Checked. Your wedding will be gorgeous.
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Age and Occupation: 26, Teacher
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Senior Online Consultant
Engagement Date: February 14, 2009
Wedding Date: April 2010
Venue: Signature Events
About Me: I have a soft spot for all things sweet and romantic. Desserts, love songs, sappy movies? Yes, yes, and ohh yes. My fiance and I enjoy singing to our dogs, creating crazy ice cream sundaes, and generally being lovey dovey cuddle bunnies. We also do socially acceptable things like dancing, throwing Frisbees, playing high stakes board games, and taking unreasonably fun road-trips. We're planning a Korean/Serbian wedding with plenty of playful, personal touches!
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