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Tips for Dressing Your Bridesmaids
By Jolene Campbell
Your closest friends have agreed to stand by your
side as you walk down the aisle toward marital
bliss. Tread carefully, Ms. Bride, you’re entering
dangerous waters.
There’s a fine line between a happy bridesmaid and a
sour puss. Tell her that you envision her in a cloud
of Pepto-Bismol pink tulle and watch her face
pucker. You want your pals to speak to you after the
wedding, right?
The bridesmaid dress is an area of delicate
negotiation. Finding the gown that works for all
concerned parties takes some give-and-take from
everyone. Try these helpful gown-hunting tips that
are sure to keep everyone smiling.
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DO: Be considerate. While it’s an honor to be asked,
being a bridesmaid is also an obligation of
several hundred dollars. Talk to your friends
about a dress budget and stick to it.
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DON’T: Try to make your maids look hideous just so
you’ll stand out. You want your friends to look
stunning in their own way so you’ll have
gorgeous pictures and happy memories.
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DO: Put yourself in their shoes. While dress shopping,
ask yourself: Would I wear this? If the answer
is no, put the gown back.
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DON’T: Think all your bridesmaids have to be dressed
alike. These days, many brides will pick a color
that they would like the gowns to be in and let
each bridesmaid pick the style (usually from the
same designer) that she wishes to wear. This
way, each person is wearing a dress that
complements their shape and shows off their best
assets.
DO: Have a brainstorming session. Let your
bridesmaids voice what they will and won’t wear.
Look over some bridal magazines to see what styles
appeal to them. Then plan a shopping date. Take
everyone, if possible. If you have out-of-town
maids, make sure they are included by either
scanning in dress images you like or finding them on
the designer’s Web site and e-mailing them.
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