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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

  • Becca
    Super August 2019
    Becca ·
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    Modern. They will be in the same color, but they each chose their own style off azazie
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  • K
    Expert February 2020
    Kristina ·
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    Modern - they can all chose different styles, as long as they are long and the same color

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  • Ana
    Dedicated October 2019
    Ana ·
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    Modern as we are not having bridesmaids!

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  • Adara
    Devoted October 2019
    Adara ·
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    Modern. Only have one MOH/BM so that's different. I gave her parameters but I am letting her pick her own dress style.

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  • Katie
    Dedicated April 2021
    Katie ·
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    I am not sure yet but if I had to guess I would say traditional.
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  • Samantha
    Dedicated October 2022
    Samantha ·
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    Traditional while I like the idea of the more modern bridesmaids I’m really particular on how things look and now matching dresses would bug me
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  • Kathleen
    Savvy April 2021
    Kathleen ·
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    We are still not quite sure what our wedding party will be dressed in. I have two bride’s guys & a maid of honour on my side and my fiancé has three groom’s gals on his, we were thinking about having everyone wear suits, but we haven’t made up our minds yet.
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  • Ashley
    Dedicated June 2019
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    We were traditional in the sense that they were all the same color, but I gave my girls a choice between 3-5 different styles from Azazie so they ended up being 3 different styles! They genuinely loved the dresses and it made me so happy.Bridesmaids Dresses: Modern or Traditional? 1


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  • Natalia
    Expert October 2020
    Natalia ·
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    Definitely modern. I like it to be the same color palette, but the style doesn't really matter to me, whatever they feel most comfortable in.

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  • Brianna
    Devoted April 2025
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    I wanted to go more traditional but the more I thought and researched about it, I think it'll be better in the long run if I let the lady's have some choices
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  • G
    Dedicated July 2022
    Genevieve ·
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    Planning to have them all pick a dress they like in the same color on Azazie
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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    Modern.
    I wanted all of mine to be in something diff because they're diff
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  • Elizabeth
    Expert September 2019
    Elizabeth ·
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    Modern. My bridesmaids are wearing long navy dresses in whichever style flatters them. Their hairstyle, makeup, shoes, and jewelry is all up to them. FH groomsmen are wearing navy suits as well, and FH is wearing a 3-piece navy suit with a vest that complements the detail of my dress.

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  • Stephanie
    Savvy September 2020
    Stephanie ·
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    Modern. They get to choose what dress they want to buy. I have a set color for them to wear. I'm sure the color would vary, especially if bought from different locations. I didn't want to lock anyone into a set style or price. Everyone in my party are different sizes. I wanted them to find a dress they love, look good in, and feel comfortable in. I also wanted to give them the control over how much to spend on the dress.

    I've yet to decide how I want to do shoes. lol. I'm not sure if I want to have them all wear the same style or just color.

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  • Helena
    Dedicated October 2021
    Helena ·
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    I'm thinking we may go with modern. I'm looking at 3 BM's so I may not want to do different colors but working on the idea of different styles of same color. Definitely want to let them pick their style!
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  • Erin
    VIP September 2023
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    I only have 1 bridesmaid and 1 maid of honor, so they'll be wearing different dresses and a different color (one will be in Olive, the other in Burgundy)

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  • K
    Savvy October 2019
    Karen ·
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    Modern i actually let my girls pick out their own dress.
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  • Chelsie
    Devoted May 2020
    Chelsie ·
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    All my bridesmaids match with the same dress but not the same color. MOH is in green while the bridesmaids are in blush.

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  • Christina
    Savvy October 2020
    Christina ·
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    I let them pick whatever they want in shades of blue and they all chose the same dress on Azazie. Haven’t ordered them yet, but I guess it’s flattering for all shapes.
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  • Jessica
    Expert February 2020
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    A mix? They chose to wear the same dress but they are all in different colors. I am letting them have freedom with hair, shoes, and jewelry.

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