How to Dress All Your Bridesmaids to Look Their Best

You want your wedding to be fabulous. Fantastic, even! But there are so many headaches to deal with, so many problems to resolve. One of the biggies is bridesmaid dresses. On the one hand, these are your best friends, sisters and cousins, each one unique and special in her own way. On the other hand, they have to somehow all look the consummate bridesmaid because how the bridal party looks is second in importance only to your own dress.

Many brides become concerned about dresses for bridesmaids who are more full-figured. It's really very simple, just select a dress that has more emphasis up top. What you're looking for is a bodice, lace, embroidery or even beads. The skirt portion should be unadorned and de-emphasized. In particular, look for heavier fabrics and/or soft pleats.

Whatever you do, don't go for the plunging neckline or anything dramatic along that vein. Also, don't panic and go the opposite direction either. A scoop, square or V neckline will show off her figure best. Be sure to stay away from clingy fabrics or designs that are overly-done and noticeably add thickness to the dress.

For particularly thin bridesmaids you can take almost an opposite route. Take advantage of full skirts to fill out her figure and use gathers to over-emphasize the curves of her figure. In this case beaded, embroidered or other fabrics that have texture and added thickness are going to be your ally. And don't fall into the trap of thinking that all the girls need to match. They don't. Many brides have only pairs of girls that match, or even each girl in an entirely different dress and color!

So take a deep breath and breathe easy. Once you've got the bridesmaid dresses down you'll have a million other things to worry about. Good luck and may your wedding be everything you've ever dreamed of!

Alex consults for a wedding supply outlet specializing in wedding favors and other quality, cheap wedding stuff

How to Find Perfect Bridesmaids' Dresses

Looking for the right dresses for your Bridesmaids? Here are a few helpful tips on how to find the perfect ones!! When you go looking for the ideal dresses for your bridesmaids, you will realize just how challenging the task is. Choosing a bridesmaid’s dress is a matter of delicate negotiation, and finding a particular dress style and color for your bridesmaids can be challenging and difficult when various opinions are involved. Before you set out to accomplish this difficult, though pleasurable task, take a minute to read this article. You may find the following tips helpful in finding those dresses.

First and foremost, have a mental picture of your whole wedding day. Think of how many bridesmaids you want, and how you would like to see them dressed. Their appearance should not only complement your personality but enhance your stature in such a manner that you stand out among them (without appearing conspicuous). Then, think of each bridesmaid individually and visualize what would suit them and flatter their looks.

Put yourself in their shoes. While shopping for your bridesmaid dresses consider whether or not you would wear the dress before buying them. Make sure the dress will look good on all those who will be wearing them. You want the dress style to compliment each bridesmaid, and the perfect one should highlight both her strengths and conceal her weaknesses.

Your bridesmaids are individuals in their own right. Don’t make the mistake of making them look alike. In other words, don’t think all your bridesmaids have to be dressed exactly the same. It is common today to pick a color that you want your bridesmaids to be in. Don't worry so much about the style of all the dresses being the same. This way each bridesmaid can wear a dress that complements her shape and shows off her figure. And, put together, it will be a harmonious picture.

You must understand that though being asked to be a bridesmaid is an honor, it can also be very expensive. So, be considerate and communicate with your friends about a dress budget they can afford or whether or not you plan to pay for their dresses. Sometimes there is someone who can make the dresses instead of buying them, which could save the bridesmaids a lot of money.

Always focus on the whole picture. Don’t try to make your bridesmaids look ridiculous so you’ll stand out. You want your friends to look stunning in their own way and compliment you so you’ll have gorgeous pictures and lasting memories.

It’s a good idea to have a brainstorming session with your bridesmaids. Give them a chance to express their opinion about what they will and won’t wear. It can be very advantageous to look over bridal magazines to see what styles appeal to you and them. Once a style and color of dress have been decided, plan a shopping date. If possible, take everyone who will be wearing the dresses.

If you have out-of-town maids, be sure to include them as well. You can send them pictures of the dresses or direct them to a website that has the dresses you like and get their feedback. They can look for the dresses themselves or have you pick up a dress in their size for them.

Finally, make sure that your bridesmaids try out the dresses before they wear them on your wedding day.

Shirley Tan is the owner and operator of MyBridesmaidsGifts.com, an online shopping site, that sells bridesmaids gift ideas and also has a beautiful selection of elegant and contemporary bridesmaids jewelry and delicately feminine bridesmaids hand bags that will complement your bridesmaids’ dresses--they’ll look gorgeous on your wedding day!