We asked marital experts for advice on how to find ideas and information on what’s popular among bridesmaid gowns in order to assist. From bursts of red to pattern play and also stylish black, you’re sure to find a way that you —and your attendants—will like.
Finding Ideas
“Timing, formality, and the style of the bridal look if all tell how the wedding party is styled”, says Erin Casey Wolf, franchisor of Bella Bridesmaids, a must- purchase bridal party destination with nearly 50 showrooms global.
Décor is another great place to find creativity. According to New York City-based bridal stylist, “The color of your bridesmaids’ dresses should play up the design of the wedding, so the bridesmaids become an intentional design element.” For instance, I have a customer getting married in a stunning decorated hall, so we’re incorporating the colors of the ceiling fresco into the wedding dress, which will have her bridesmaids dressed in shades of filthy blue, sage green, and gold.
See these stunning concepts that Casey Wolf and Hurwitz peg as trending and amazing enough to treasure and cherish for a lifetime.
Poppy Pinks
Shades of pink are in, and the poppier, the better. “Weddings have been looking for solid, true purples this time”, Casey Wolf says. They are “sodding up more fleshy, flush tones and purple-toned magentas in favor of powdery pastels and bright azales.”
A few accents to watch out for? Casey Wolf cites the color as one she especially enjoys when Jennifer Yoo recently added a shade called Azalea to her maid line. Also, check out Amsale’s fluid satin Fuchsia, LulaKate’s Pink Peony (the company also has an incredible hot pink floral), and Dessy Collection’s Think Pink. Cut the bridal party so that each person’s real voice is the same, or have each person’s green tint for an ombré result.
Texture
Although slip dresses are also common, Hurwitz notes that brides are seeing brides want to integrate more texture into their bridesmaids dresses, whether it’s through fabric or silhouette. Consider a dress with spiraling ruffles or a rhinestone change maxi dress. Have some ideas? This sequined is stellar—and Show Me Your Mumu’s even fits the sensory expenses. Dresses like this are even ll- wearable. In fact, adds Hurwitz, “a lot of my brides are looking for bridesmaids dresses that don’t necessarily look like bridesmaids dresses, but rather a chic evening dress”.
An Updated Consider on Satin
For weddings and girls who are still averse to satin, which has become extremely popular over the past few years, 2024 presents a revised version. “Satin is still very common, but wives are calling for easier- to- wearing models with more blow in the skirt”, Casey Wolf says. She uses bridesmaid dresses as excellent example.
Black Gowns
It’s true what they say: Traditional black will never go out of fashion. Black gowns are on our list of the most popular maid looks, whether it’s a current trend or a classic option.
Because there is little variation in the shade, dark gowns will almost always look coherent, no matter the design. This is especially true if you want your bridesmaids to choose their own gowns. It’s a leading choice for dark- tie weddings, and there’s a bonus: Bridesmaids can often re- wear a dark dress, which is a big plus as wedding attendant budgets seem to rise and rise.
Planned Forms
“Structure is actually trending, and that makes sense because we are seeing so many wonderful, standard create forms for the bride”, Casey Wolf says. For bridesmaids, structure can translate to oversize bows, molded skirts, and heavier fabrics that hold their form—whether for black- tie or even more casual attire. “We’re seeing column skirts have a moment, and wedding parties are looking for details that nod to old Hollywood and classic elegance,” said one bride. Check out Alfred Sung’s bow- back, Sachin & Babi’s, and LulaKate’s Shantung dress.
Rainbow or Ombre Wedding Parties
In earlier years, mismatched bridal parties meant that each bridesmaid wore a different floral design. This year, we’re seeing a pared- down version, with each bridesmaid wearing a different color—either for an ombre effect in the same color family or different colors altogether. “When done well, I love a mismatched bridal party”, Hurwitz says. The key, in my opinion, is having a very clear vision.
She makes some recommendations for brides. “Create a mood board with references to the images you’re drawn to, your preferred color scheme, and even some dresses you adore. You can easily create a Pinterest board, mock something up in Canva, or even make a Google Slides presentation,” she says. Make sure the colors are distributed well if you choose a rainbow of colors. When you have your vision, ask your bridesmaids to choose the color they prefer, one through three, or whatever number of colors, and then choose a different color for each girl so you don’t end up with five blue girls and only one green, according to Hurwitz.
Unique Patterns
“Pattern is still present even though we are veering away from the customary florals of the past. I love a bridal party with pattern,” Hurwitz says. The trick is to experiment with the scale of prints and, if possible, to find prints that incorporate all the colors in the palette to connect everything together. I’ve seen bridesmaids’ dresses with chic stripes and abstract prints.
Corset Styles
“A bridal fad has been introduced to the wedding party? Corsets.” Bridesmaids are starting to wear corsets for a more defined and sophisticated waist, according to Casey Wolf. Bridesmaids are also looking to get dressed up as the more formal weddings of the past few years have surpassed the more extravagant weddings of the past few years. This fashion- forward style is exactly that—and ideal for black- tie weddings. Casey Wolf recommends Alfred Sung’s fit- and- flare dress, a draped cowl corset by, or an understated.