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Gone are the days of bad bridesmaids dresses with fluffy embellishments and too-sweet color palettes. Modern-day brides are eager to steer away from the realm of bad pastels toward fashion-forward and flattering styles that don’t offend. Luckily, there’s a world of choice available, and it’s absolutely possible to find your bridesmaids dresses that will complement both their personalities and your own wedding vision. After all, everyone should feel as good as they look (not to mention, the group photos will turn out far chicer).
Vogue’s Favorite Bridesmaid Dresses:
Whether your bridal party is a close cohort or a larger gaggle of all your favorite people, finding the best bridesmaid dresses to punctuate this momentous occasion shouldn’t be a chore. As a bride, it’s always best practice to be mindful of varying budgets and body types, and if you have specific expectations, it’s up to you to communicate them. Begin with a color palette and decide whether you want to uniformly dress your bridesmaids in coordinating designs or have each wear an individual style. (The latter can be an especially nice choice to ensure they’ll wear their bridesmaid dress again for years to come—perhaps even finding new life as a wedding guest outfit.)
Ahead, discover of our favorite designs from brands like Simkhai, Bernadette, Staud, Reformation, and more to kickstart your search for the best bridesmaid dresses—nary a frou-frou puff sleeve in sight.
Floral Bridesmaid Dresses
A romantic floral pattern is timeless for spring and summer nuptials. Go for ditsy florals in pale hues for a subdued approach, or choose a bolder, livelier, hand-drawn print. If you’re opting for a mixed variety, keep an eye on diversifying the scale of each print in order to balance your bouquet of bridesmaids.