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Ever wonder how bridesmaid dress manufacturers coordinate their latest offerings so that they are in sync with each other? A quick check of three top bridesmaid dress manufacturers/distributors has led me to conclude that many bridal parties in 2010 will be wearing one of the following top colors:
1. Some variation of pink. Shades range from a soft, delicate petal pink to a pretty rose, to wildly hot fuchsia. No wonder this is a popular choice. Pink shades are feminine and flattering to most complexions.
2. Blues. I loved the various blues that I saw, royal blues, deep ocean blues. soft blues. Another very pretty, girly choice for a bridal party.
3. Purples. Rich and warm looking, the shades I saw seemed very flattering and would coordinate with a wide range of flowers (always an important consideration!)
4. Silver. I wouldn't have guessed this one, but I really liked the look of it. This is a color that may be a very good choice for a sophisticated bridal party, for a very formal evening wedding, perhaps.
5. Black. This is a choice that is gaining in popularity over the years. Once thought of as inappropriate for a bridal party as it was just too gloomy-looking, black is being seen on more and more bridal parties.
Does it have something to do with the wearability factor? Bridesmaids might actually wear these dresses again. Black certainly does look sophisticated and slenderizing, so if you can get past the gloom factor, you may wish to consider it for your bridal party.
The real news for bridesmaids dresses is that short dresses are definitely in. This is a departure from the standard long gown that has traditionally been worn by bridal parties. The dresses I saw were mostly sweet and pretty.
Check out bridesmaid dresses on the following websites: dessy.com, davidsbridal.com , alfredangelo.com. After viewing the colors and styles, your only problem will be trying to choose among them. Clara Havens.
Best Bridesmaid Dresses in Green
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Match Your Wedding Colors with Various Shades of Green
According to the Bridal Wishlist, green bridesmaid dresses are at the top of the list for brides searching for just the right dresses for their weddings. From sage to hunter to lime, shades of green are readily available when ordering your bridesmaids' dresses online.
In an article "Top 7 Bridesmaid Tips" on theknot.com, it was reported that tea-length styles are becoming the more popular choice for bridesmaids. Besides being fun, feminine and flirty, this length allows the dresses to be worn again and again for special occasions.
Alfred Sung has designed a beautiful and affordable tea-length strapless tiered organdy dress in moss or kiwi green in his Alfred Sung Bridesmaid Dress Style. The beauty of this dress lies in its elegant simplicity. Optional spaghetti straps are included . Sizes available at Beautifully Elegant are 0-16 for $97.35 and 18-28 for $122.35. Delivery from Beautifully Elegant takes 8-12 weeks, but a rush cut is available for $50 extra.
Bari Jay Bridesmaid Style 751 is a sophisticated halter dress with a self tie pick up skirt with matching shawl in Charmuese. The dress comes in forest, emerald, sage, and hunter shades of green and sizes 2-16 are priced at Beautifully Elegant at $127.50; Misses Sizes 18-20, add $20; Women's sizes 16W - 28W, add $35. An additional five inches in length may be added to the dress for $18. Beautifully Elegant reports that standard shipping on this dress is 10-14 weeks, but a rush shipping of either 4 or 6 weeks is available for additional charges.
Beautifully Elegant also offers the After Six Bridesmaid Dresses Style which is a tea-length strapless Nu-Georgette empire waist dress with shirred sash. The dress features vertical shirring at the bodice, waist, in the front and back. At the back waist, there is bow detailing. You can order this dress in sizes 0-16 for $107.80 and sizes 18-28 for an additional $25. Green shades available include meadow, celadon, mint, kiwi, moss, clover and hunter. This strapless dress comes with optional spaghetti straps and will take 8-12 weeks for shipping.
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Satin Yoryu Strapless A-line Dress with Sash. is made of soft satin, creates a long, graceful silhouette, and is a full-length gown. The strapless A-line boasts a flattering ruched bodice with a tie-back sash at its empire waist. The dress is fully lined with a back zipper. Dry clean only. Available in Clover in sizes 2-26 online only from David's Bridal. Customers who ordered this dress all reported that the dress was true to the size charts provided, shipped quickly and a true value for the money. They reported feeling elegant, yet comfortable. This will be a dress that can be worn for special occasions long after the wedding is over.
You can get a Strapless Shirred Taffeta Dress by Mori Lee for $132.00 at edressme. The dress features a strapless square neckline with an accent of a rhinestone pendant in the bodice. The cinched shirred waist accents the waist and the knee length bubble skirt adds chic glamor. The dress comes in sizes 2 through 18 and is special ordered. It will take about 12 weeks for delivery.
If you are looking for a lime green dress, check out CocoMyles Custom Formal Wear. Featuring design-your-own custom couture, celebrity inspired dresses, or even maternity wear, CocoMyles offers every dress in lime green and your choice of fabric from satin, georgette, or charmeuse. Whether you want your dress to be sleeveless or long sleeved; straight skirt, A-line, or a pick-up skirt, you can mix and match to get the right combination for everyone. If you prefer to pick one of the celebrity inspired dresses, there are many different styles to choose from.
I particularly like the Golden Felicity. It is a traditional shaped gown with an empire waist with just the right amount of extra to make it unforgettable. This gown comes only in georgette fabric in the lime green and can have either gold or silver metallic straps. This dress, like most of the others on the website comes, in size 0-24 and costs between $148 and $160. Please allow about 6 weeks for delivery of your custom-made dress.
An article in the New York Times, "Catching the Bouquet, in a Dress You Bought Online" by Elizabeth Olson, reports that the growing trend is to shopping online for bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses. One of the advantages is the ease of communication that the internet affords wedding parties that are separated by distance.
Through emails or Y/IM, a decision can be made by the whole party quickly. Options by online e-tailers for custom made dresses allow the bride to ensure that the wedding party's dresses will all match by reserving the same lot of material. By paying careful attention to the size charts provided, any alterations necessary may be made easily by a local business.
The bride will always take center stage at her wedding. But, today's choices of bridesmaid dresses make sure that no one feels like they are getting stuck with a dress that they hate. With so many options, there is a dress for every shape, size, and preference. Carole Larkin.
