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    08/22/2017

    Modern Bridesmaid Dresses for All Budgets (That You’ll Actually Want to Wear Again!)

    Dear bride, you’re about to marry the love of your life, you’ve found your venue, chosen your dream dress and now you’re in the process of crossing off the many to-dos from your list. You’ve tackled many hurdles of the wedding planning process, but if you think the hard part is over, think again, girlfraand. Enter the hunt for modern bridesmaid dresses! (insert ominous music)

    Once you’ve popped the question to your besties, it’s time to outfit them. If you’ve ever been a bridesmaid yourself, you know that this party is TRICKY. So many dresses, so many price points, so many colors. It’s legit overwhelming. But don’t worry, we’re professionals and we got you, boo.

     

    Questions Before Shopping

    Before you start the dress hunt, answer these questions:

    * Determine a price point — Who is paying for the dresses—you or them?

    * Are your ladies many shapes and sizes or pretty consistently silhouetted?

    * Think color and pattern — What’s your wedding color palette? Do you envision everyone wearing the same color, a variety within a color family or all different colors? Do you want to add any patterns to the mix?

    With these answers, you’ll have a good idea of how to tackle the shopping component.

    Personally, I’m a BIG fan of giving your gals choices. If they’re paying their way, be considerate of their budgets. They’re not only buying this dress, but also your engagement gift, your shower gift, participating in a bachelorette party and a wedding gift. It’s a lot! Not everyone can afford a $400 dress on top of everything else. To provide the most flexibility, allow your gals to choose their own dress, but give them parameters with which to work: send them a swatch in a specific fabric and/or color family.

    When it’s time to go shopping, think about something they can wear beyond your wedding day. The last thing you want is your girls’ gowns in the bridesmaid dress graveyard, better known as the dark recesses of their closets.

    To sidestep the 27 Dresses moment for your girls, we’ve compiled a list of killer bridesmaid dress looks in a variety of budgets that they’ll actually want to wear again!

     

    BHLDN

    $300+

    No doubt you’ve seen Anthropologie’s wedding line, BHLDN, but did you know they also design killer bridesmaid gowns?

     

    Reformation

    $300+

    Reformation: Modern, edgy, the ultimate LA cool girl style.

     

    Tucker by Gabby Basora

    $200 – $300+

    Easy breezy, patterned perfection from Tucker by Gabby Basora.

    Summery patterned mismatched bridesmaid dresses for a summer wedding.

     

    Joanna August

    $200 – $300+

    For the effortless girly, romantic vibe look no further than Joanna August.

     

    Jenny Yoo

    $200 – $300+

    Romantic and soft with a touch of sophistication is the name of the game with Jenny Yoo.

     

    Shona Joy

    $200 – 300+

    Shona Joy is an Australian designer with the perfect modern meets classic feel. Just check out those amazing textured dress options!

     

    Brideside

    $200 – 300+

    Unique Brideside offers showroom, try at home, and online options. Even some designs from previously mentioned Jenny Yoo!

     

    Show Me Your MuMu

    $100 – 200+

    For bridesmaids with their fingers on the pulse we recommend Show Me Your MuMu.

     

    Vera Wang

    $100 – 200+

    Angelina Jolie Moment anyone? Can’t go wrong with a timeless Vera Wang.

     

    Azazie

    $100 – 200

    Every. Color. You. Can. Think. Of. See for yourself at Azazie.

     

    Tulle and Chantilly

    $100 – 200

    Romantic options and tulle skirt separates. All styles from Tulle and Chantilly are also available for custom size ordering.

     

    The Dessy Group

    $100 – 200+

    Some lower price dresses mixed in, lots of variety, and sizes from 0-30.The Dessy Group even offers some maternity options!

     

    Revolve

    $100 – 200+

    Revolve is a one stop for a variety of brands and price points all under one roof. Effortlessly chic and modern lines, re: silky slip dress.

     

    Plum Pretty Sugar

    $100 – 200+

    Whimsical and romantic featuring fun capsule prints in different styles (Bonus:Plum Pretty Sugar has a wide selection of robes that make great gifts for your girls).

    Modern bridesmaid dresses mismatched mixed prints Plum pretty sugar jose villa

     

    Revelry

    $100 – 200+

    Revelry is customizable with try before you buy options! These gals nailed the “separates” looks with sizes 0-32.

    ASOS

    Under $100 – 200+

    Fast fashion has it’s perks, ASOS is affordable without sacrificing style (or size options).

     

    Lulus

    Under $100 – 200+

    Um, hi sage wrap dress for $69 (!!) we love you! Find it at Lulus.

     

    Get the hottest designer looks without breaking the bank by opting to rent! This is a great idea if you are giving your girls a specific color to work with and allowing them to choose their own styles.

     

    Rent The Runway

    $100 – 300+

    Empower all your girls feeling like the fashionistas they are in these designer gowns. At Rent The Runway you can shop by designer, color, even filter styles by body type! We’re crushing on these two tone gowns by Jill Stuart.

     

    Vow To Be Chic

    $69 – 100

    Some of the bigger design labels all delivered by Vow To Be Chic under $100.

    Got any other amazing dress resources? Leave them for us in the comments!

     

    Photo Credits:

    Karlee K Photography // Dress For The Wedding // The Edges Wedding Photography // Natalie Deayala // Joielala // Joanna August // Studio Castillero // Rustic White Photography // Reformation // Jenny Yoo // Ryan Hebert // Kat Stanley Photography // Shona Joy // Woodland Fields Photography // Azazie // Tulle and Chantilly // Tuula // Boho Weddings // Pinterest // ASOS // Lulus // Lulus // Rent the Runway // Style Me Pretty // Vow to Be Chic

    A roundup of Modern Bridesmaid Dresses for all budgets
    A roundup of Modern Bridesmaid Dresses for all budgets
    A roundup of Modern Bridesmaid Dresses for all budgets

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