In any case, I thought I'd post some relatively simple, yet elegant dresses for the Bridal Party (i.e. my favorite party). I realize that these dresses themselves might be out of our respective price ranges, but they are a good "jumping off point" so to speak. Most of these dresses come in about a dozen colors, although we're probably going for color first, then whichever silhouette flatters the bridesmaid best.
First is the silk pleated galette dress ($365 at JCrew Wedding). a little 20s, a little 40s, in a subtle and innocuous color.
detail shot. beautiful!
Up next is a classic LBD with a little flair, but could work for many themes, flattering for myriad shapes & sizes ($180 at BR Monogram Collection).
Next up is probably the best as far as color availability, range of fit, price, and the "being able to wear it again" factor. it's a silk chiffon strapless with slight pleating detail ($180 at JCrew Wedding).
And last, but not least, I couldn't resist this Art Deco-style Flower Girl dress ($88 at JCrew Wedding). Would that I could shrink myself down to this size, Amber, I would wear this & scatter petals down the isle!
l♥ve, anna
I may have already found my dress. It's a lovely pale pink number that Amber and I found on our Tour de Thrift Store. It's a knee length dress with flowers embroidered in pale pink and silver. It needs to be cleaned but is otherwise in perfect condition and was a steal at $14.99.
ReplyDeleteIt does have one problem. It's covered in glued on holographic polka dots. Very prom-y. I've been doing some research to see if they can be removed.
I think the dress has merit and would look good with a cream shrug and maybe some simple earrings. I'll just have to see what happens with the stickers.
P.S. I forgot to mention that I adore that first dress!
ReplyDeleteThe first and the third are very pretty. I actually like the gaudiness of PitGirls thrift shop dress. I wanted a whole burlesque feel, and when I think burlesque I think of lace and sparkles and velvet and feathers and pearls all overlapping one another. Yes, I encourage you to take it a little over the top. That means wearing a big, flashy necklace AND the giant earrings ON TOP of that screaming sequined dress.
ReplyDeleteMy dress screams? Oi. If you LOVE the sparkles I will learn to love them too.
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