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Lynnie
WeddingWire Administrator October 2016

Bridesmaids Dresses: Modern or Traditional?

Lynnie, on April 23, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Posted in Wedding Attire 145

Bridesmaids dresses are one area that's seen some major change recently! Couples have been moving away from the uniform look of an army of bridesmaids in the exact same dress (not to mention hairstyle, shoes, and jewelry!), and have been embracing a more flexible approach of dresses in varying...

Bridesmaids dresses are one area that's seen some major change recently! Couples have been moving away from the uniform look of an army of bridesmaids in the exact same dress (not to mention hairstyle, shoes, and jewelry!), and have been embracing a more flexible approach of dresses in varying colors, materials, and styles! In last year's weddings - 63% of the bridesmaids wore different dresses!

Did you go in a more modern or traditional direction with your bridesmaids' attire?


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145 Comments

  • Iris
    Expert May 2019
    Iris ·
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    Modern- The color was set, but each one of them could select the style that best suited her body and they felt better on. I thought no one style would be flattering for all and didn’t want them to wear something they weren’t comfortable in.
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  • edecker
    Super December 2024
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    Modern! I loooovveee the look of different styles and colors on the girls! It shows how unique they are as people instead of the brides "army" of girls haha!

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  • Jasmine
    Master August 2021
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    Neither. We're eloping and our venue only allows 10 people so we no longer have a wedding party. It'll just be our immediate family.

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  • CourtneyBrittain
    Master August 2019
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    FH and I will have my bridesmaids in wine/maroon/burgundy but not in identical dresses. I think it allows each girl to feel confident and beautiful, because not everyone looks good in the same dress IMHO.
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  • J
    Devoted October 2019
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    Modern we have not selected outfits for the wedding party as they won't be underwater with us and it will be a casual attire beach reception
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  • Riley
    Expert September 2020
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    Traditional

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  • Vanessasaurus
    VIP June 2019
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    More modern! They are all wearing floor length and the same color but every lady chose a different dress!
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  • Charity
    Devoted December 2021
    Charity ·
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    My bridesmaids will all be in exact matching dresses long red and satin, matching heels, groomsmen will all be match my fiance, my dad and his dad in tuxedos
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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
    Sinéad ·
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    You look beautiful Ashley and so do all of your girls!! Did they just wear their own style of shoes?

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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
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    WOW, I completely agree! This is so beautiful!! I love that everyone is wearing a headpieceSmiley love Are you wearing many accessories on your wedding day?

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  • Emily
    Expert May 2019
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    Modern, my only requirement was the same color and length but they all have different dresses, shoes, jewelry, hair and makeup.
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  • Ashley
    VIP December 2018
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    Thank you!!! I didnt want them to have to go out and buy new shoes so I said the closest thing they have to black pumps would be preferred 😊
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  • Sinéad
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    They looked really great! Using Rent the Runway was such a great idea for BM dresses! I was actually just talking about them today and how it's great for wedding outfits! Crazy coincidence! Had you used them before?

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  • Ashley
    VIP December 2018
    Ashley ·
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    Nope, but one of my bridesmaids had and loved her experience so I decided to give it a whirl and I'm so glad I did!!
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  • SraDeCarrillo
    Super August 2019
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    I’m not sure yet. I still have to finalize the details on accessories. I also like the headpieces. I particularly like that they are just greens and no flowers.

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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
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    You still have plenty of time to finalize your accessories! I love the simpleness of the headpieces also, it's so delicateSmiley love

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  • Expert August 2020
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    Modern. None of my friends would all look good in the same dress and I don't want them to be uncomfortable in their attire.

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  • Hannah
    Dedicated July 2019
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    I am going more modern. I have 4 bridesmaids. They each were kind of assigned/picked a different color within what I wanted and they are getting to pick their own style as long as it’s knee-length. I think getting to have them pick a dress that flatters their color and body shape is a definite for me.
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  • Jessica
    Master September 2020
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    Modern, my best friend and cousin are co-MOHs and have very different body types so I want them both to be comfortable and have flattering dresses.

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  • Tonia
    Expert October 2019
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    Traditional/Modern. BM's are all wearing the same color, but different styles.

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