In general, bridesmaid dresses are, well, tacky. They tend to be purchased in strange shades of blue, orange, pink, and green. They tend to be long, cocktail style gowns. And, they tend to be a style that flatters one or two of the bridesmaids, leaving the rest of the flock looking far from their best. The result? Most bridesmaid dresses are never worn again.
Not a big deal, considering many a dress is bought for a specific occasion and never worn twice. Well, the problem with bridesmaids dresses is that like everything bridal, they cost a small fortune. We're not talking about a $75 prom dress that will happily hang in the closet until you realize that you'll never fit into it again and then, reluctantly, hand it over to charity. Bridesmaids dresses cost upwards of $225!
Considering that many of my bridesmaids are just starting their lives (finishing school, pursuing new careers, get married themselves), I wanted bridesmaid dresses that:
a) could indeed be worn again, and
b) were relatively inexpensive.
So, I decided on black. I mean, what is more wearable than a LBD? And, I decided they need not be purchased from a bridal boutique. And, I decided they did not have to match.
I know, I know, I'm committing major bridal sins over here...black and mismatched. But, I am most certainly not the first bride to make such outrageous style choices.
Here's some of my inspiration:
Not a big deal, considering many a dress is bought for a specific occasion and never worn twice. Well, the problem with bridesmaids dresses is that like everything bridal, they cost a small fortune. We're not talking about a $75 prom dress that will happily hang in the closet until you realize that you'll never fit into it again and then, reluctantly, hand it over to charity. Bridesmaids dresses cost upwards of $225!
Considering that many of my bridesmaids are just starting their lives (finishing school, pursuing new careers, get married themselves), I wanted bridesmaid dresses that:
a) could indeed be worn again, and
b) were relatively inexpensive.
So, I decided on black. I mean, what is more wearable than a LBD? And, I decided they need not be purchased from a bridal boutique. And, I decided they did not have to match.
I know, I know, I'm committing major bridal sins over here...black and mismatched. But, I am most certainly not the first bride to make such outrageous style choices.
Here's some of my inspiration:
Image via Trever Hoehne
Image via Weddingbee
Though I will put some limitations on the style of the dress (it must be black, tea length and not made of jersey or polyester), I think they'll enjoy that they'll be able to choose a dress that reflects their own personal style.
What do you think? Is mismatched ok, or is matchy-poo the way to go?
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