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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

  • Michelle
    Just Said Yes May 2020
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    I’m doing modern black any style
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  • Kaylalynn
    Savvy August 2019
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    A little of both. All the ladies are in the same color but all have a different dress.. they all will have their hair up. But shoes don't matter since they all have long dresses.. all the men match besides the groom and ring bearer will look the same!
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  • Jennifer
    Super October 2020
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    Traditional. I'm planning on all of them being in the same color.
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  • Maggie
    Super April 2020
    Maggie ·
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    Modern: same color, same length, different everything else if they want and also letting them pick out how they want their hair and make up
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  • Paula
    Super September 2019
    Paula ·
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    I love the traditional look so my MOH will be in long dress with with long lace sleeves to match my dress.
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  • Heather
    Devoted December 2019
    Heather ·
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    Both, they’ll all have the same color but I had them choose between two different styles of infinity dresses so they will all look uniquely different Smiley smile
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  • Mandi
    Master October 2020
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    Same dress. Different colors.
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  • Allycia
    Dedicated March 2020
    Allycia ·
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    Traditional bridesmaids and maid of honor will be wearing the same dress and same color
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  • Cecy Rg
    Dedicated October 2019
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    I am planning of the mix and matched in silver kind styles
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  • Julie
    Devoted October 2020
    Julie ·
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    Modern! My MOH will be in blue sequins, and my flower girl will be in a junior bridesmaid dress in blue taffeta.
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  • Mimi
    Savvy June 2021
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    More traditional
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  • M
    Beginner November 2020
    Melissa ·
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    Traditional... All my bridesmaids will be wearing the same color with the exception of my MOH. They will be able to choose hair and makeup though.
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  • Alyssa
    Dedicated September 2019
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    Traditional. all the girls are wearing the same color and the same dress. it just worked out that way. i was open to either way.

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  • Dedicated September 2024
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    I'm a perfectionist. All my girls have to be in the EXACT same dress, with similar hairstyles. Their jewelry can be whatever they want, however as a gift (along with all their other presents) I'm giving them each a set of matching earrings to wear on the day of the wedding.
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  • Brittany
    Dedicated August 2020
    Brittany ·
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    I don’t have any bridesmaids, but modern.
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  • Amanda
    Dedicated August 2021
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    Deciding between all the same color or two different color dresses. All from the same company but bridesmaids will be able to choose different necklines!

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  • Emily
    Expert May 2019
    Emily ·
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    We are doing different dress styles but all the same color!
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  • Karla
    Just Said Yes November 2019
    Karla ·
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    I want have a traditional wedding party. Instead, we’ve asked all the females in our immediate family to simply wear the same color, style of their choice. The little girls, which are several 😱will wear the same dress; champagne tulle bottom, sparkly top with a navy blue ribbonSmiley smile The men in our immediate family will wear navy blue suits, boys will too.
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  • Macy
    Expert September 2019
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    All my bridesmaids are wearing the same dress. However their hair and makeup can be what they want and shoes. My moh is a man. So he’ll be in a suit that matches the bridesmaids but his bow tie and such will tie in the burgundy color
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  • Heather
    Dedicated July 2020
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    Traditional. I want my bridesmaids to wear the same dress, but am going to make sure it’s comfortable and flattering for everyone. Also floor length.
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