Freshen up your wedding through bridesmaid dresses

Wedding in some way is very traditional, and predictable. You wear white. He wears a tux. You might assume there’s still some room for unique styling, and mistakenly focus all your attention on the bridesmaid dress. To freshen up the fashion on your big day, turn to your bridesmaids’ dresses. Channel these latest spring trends in their outfits and your girls will look fashion-forward while avoiding the pitfalls of the average heinous bridesmaid ensembles. Plus, they can wear these dresses again!

YELLOW

Bright and vibrant hues of yellow are a prominent trend on the spring runways. Don’t shy away from the color out of fear; in the right silhouette, it’s the perfect choice for eye-catching yet sophisticated bridesmaid dresses.

If you’re going bright, keep it short. You don’t want to select a full-length gown in bold yellow; that’s just too much. If you’re set on long dresses, pick a soft, pastel yellow.

Keep the outfit simple if the color is bold. If you select a beautiful yellow which’s attention-getting, you should minimize everything else. Select dress with a simple silhouette and few adornments (stay away from crystals and beads). Make sure jewelry and shoes are pared down as well.
WATERCOLOR PRNTS

Watercolor prints evoke the classic painting technique; the patterns look a bit muddled, a bit more muted, as if an aqua-doused brush of paint has just swiped across the surface. They can be very elegant but also modern and youthful. It’s a fresh idea to use prints in your bridesmaid dresses, particularly ones that of the moment in the fashion world.

Let the print speak for itself. As with yellow, selecting watercolor dresses is a unique and bold choice. Piling on jewelry, funky shoes, or even an elaborate bouquet adds too much to compete with the dress for attention. Let the dress win. Keep accessories and flowers simple.

Make your maid of honor stand out. If committing all your bridesmaids to trying looks is too much, dress your maid of honor in a yellow dress or watercolor print gown and keep the other ladies neutral. It will make her feel special and add a pop of interest to your altar line-up.