Your adult bridesmaids deserve nothing but the best and our pick of glamorous party dresses for everything from formal ball to beach wedding will win their hearts
Bridesmaids can always be a tall order to dress for the occasion, but gone are the days when they had to be clothed in the same gown, or even the same length. One key consideration is the number of bridesmaids – if you have a small army of them and have chosen a strong shade for their gowns the effect may be so overwhelming that it overshadows you, the bride, especially in group photographs. A good alternative can be to combine colours or lengths, or even mix patterns and plains.
Bear in mind, too, that not all your bridesmaids may want to wear the same shade, especially if it doesn’t suit their skin tone or their personal style. But this season there are plenty of great options, whether you are looking for formal long dresses or more relaxed styles to take your coterie from service to after-party. Here’s our pick of gowns we think will meet with everyone’s approval.
1. Kelsey Rose – Fine frills
These on-trend pink gowns with plunge neck and frill detail are from the Kelsey Rose collection. kelseyrose.co.uk
2. Clara Chatto – Silk dressing
Newly launched Clara Chatto offers fabulous pure silk tea length wrap dresses made to order in an array of gorgeous colours – from bold to muted – so perfect for picky bridesmaids. clarachatto.com
3. Frock and Frill – Short and sweet
This cute Chloe short gown with transparent overlay from Frock and Frill is a great alternative bridesmaid gown at a beach wedding. frockandfrill.com
4. Jenny Packham – Grey glamour
The new Jenny Packham for Dessy bridesmaid range includes this elegant grey gown with tie waist and jewel detail at the neckline. uk.dessy.com
5. Hayley Paige – After dark
Perfect for a wedding ball, this simple wine gown by Hayley Paige is easy to accessorise with a wrap or shrug. Stockists include Les Trois Soeurs. lestroissoeurs.co.uk
6. Jenny Yoo – Floral haze
In a soft floral, this slimline style by Jenny Yoo offers a contemporary take on the bridesmaid gown and is perfect for a summer wedding. Easy to accessorise, it’s also a good choice if you want to dress your crew in a mix of patterns and plain colours. jennyyoo.com
7. Ghost – Soft style
These simple floorlength silk gowns from Ghost come in a palette of soft and wearable shades. The gowns are dyed to order, so lots of options if you want to mix and match colours for your bridesmaids. ghost.co.uk
8. Dessy – Purple reign
In one of this season’s hottest shades, this chic Dessy gown has a flattering halter neck and front split. uk.dessy.com
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