Out with the tradition of dressing each of your bridesmaids in the same gown, and in with the latest take on bridal party fashion: mismatched gowns! This modern approach mixes different hemlines, silhouettes, and styles to create unique altar ensembles, and allows each bridesmaid to highlight their individuality and get the best fit for their tastes. However, there are some challenges associated with mismatched gowns, as there is a fine line between building a complementary bridal party and a clashing one. Here are some methods to mismatched bridesmaids dresses:
Same Color, Different Dresses
Style #1690 by Kanali K
For brides wanting to stick to the tradition of having their bridesmaids in the same color, but recognize that different dresses flatter different people, this is the perfect mismatched technique for you. You select the color, and your girls select their fit. This grants your bridal party the opportunity to feel comfortable and beautiful in their gown, and takes the stress of finding something that will suit everyone off your shoulders!
Same Dress, Different Colors
Style #1716 by Kanali K
If you’ve fallen in love with a certain bridesmaids dress silhouette but have been dreaming of the look of a mismatched bridal party, this option gives you the best of both worlds! Find a dress that is available in many colors, select a few complementary tones, and then have each of your girls pick a different one from the options you selected. This creates a gorgeous dimension of varying colors in your ensemble photos, and allows you to show off all the hues in your ceremony’s color scheme.
Other Notes
Style #1766 by Kanali K
If you’re looking for even more variety in your bridal party’s appearance, there’s no need to shy away from dressing each of your bridesmaids in gowns that are different in color, shape, and style, entirely. You can opt for patterned gowns that surround the same color schemes as one another, and then add identical jewelry, bouquets, or shoes to introduce cohesion to even the most daring of dress combinations.
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