Friday, May 13, 2011

Bridesmaid Dress Trends for 2011

By Mondo Humboldt


In the last few years, the struggling economy has influenced the trends in bridesmaid dresses. Even though the economy is looking a little brighter, the trends from the harder times are carrying over and evolving into what the trends will be for bridesmaids this spring!

The biggest trend in bridesmaid dresses has been knee-length dresses. Though many brides are still putting their bridesmaids in tea and floor length gowns, shorter lengths have become increasingly popular in recent years. Knee-length, cocktail-style dresses are much more likely to be worn again, so brides who want their bridal party to be able to reuse their dresses more easily have been moving toward shorter dresses. You can never guarantee wear ability for everyone, but by keeping reuse potential in the back of your mind, you'll be doing your bridesmaids a big favor.

Most of the bridesmaid dresses we will see in 2011 will be strapless. The strapless dress is another huge and rising trend in bridesmaid dresses and has been a long time trend we have seen for bridal gowns. The strapless style flatters the neck and shoulders, resulting in a very feminine and classic look. A strapless dress has to be properly fitted to it's owner, and quality strapless bra must be used in order to enjoy the maximum flattery for the figure that this style provides.

A more edgy trend that has rapidly grown in popularity lately is the one-shoulder look. Bridesmaid dresses that hang off of one shoulder provide a unique shape and gives the bridal party a fashion forward, bold look. The single strap is a sassy and urban look that can also be feminine and delicate.

Sequin embellishments, Lace Floral, and beads are all feminine touches that are back this season to give a soft feminine look. In 2011 we are going to see a more body conscious look. Ruching, bows, and sashes are a popular trend to use in order to emphasize a natural waist line for classy look.

Popular colors for spring 2011 are brights like apple green, fuchsia, coral, amethyst, emerald, orange, and yellow. New classics like gray, navy, and chocolate brown will make a return appearance as well.

The bridal party that is not uniformed or identical is another returning trend this season. Instead of each bridesmaid matching exactly with each other brides are letting them choose from a few styles and/or a color palette. This allows each bridesmaid to show a little more of their personality and will result in a higher chance the bridesmaid will love and reuse the dress.

No matter what cut, style, or color the brides pick this season, the biggest trend will be for the brides to provide their bridesmaids with something they will love forever. Giving your bridesmaids a dress they love will make for a more enjoyable wedding for them make the saying "always a bridesmaid, never a bride," a little less depressing.




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