FORMAL WEDDING BRIDESMAID DRESS WEAR

Some backless wedding dresses are casual, some are formal. And if you’re planning a formal wedding, the bridesmaid dresses should complement your gown. Start by taking a close look at your gown’s fabric, silhouette, and style, and use our pairings to help you determine a shopping strategy. Quirky Glamorpuss With similar streamlined skirts and elaborately folded asymmetrical necklines, this taffeta gown from Badgley Mischka and organza dress by Alvina Valenta tackle formalwear with a distinctive twist, steering your wedding style left of center without sacrificing sophistication. mermaid style wedding dresses This Amsale gown is a contemporary take on the classic ballgown silhouette and finds its modern match in this bridesmaid dress from the same collection. The draped bodice of the dusty lavender dress subtly echoes the diagonal swatch of satin flowing from the gown’s waist. Together, the pairing offers a timeless look with a contemporary feel. Boho-Chic Aiming for a style somewhere between uptown and downtown? Nail it with this flirty fringe Angel Sanchez gown, which evokes a bohemian-chic vibe when paired with this chiffon column by Joanna August. The floor-length ‘maids dress exudes the same sense of dressed-up cool and the billowy bodice has a similar flounce to Sanchez’s fluttery off-the-shoulder sleeves. Soft and Sexy Sure, lace is romantic—but the textile takes a sexy turn in Anne Bowen’s halter gown. More demure is Wtoo’s taffeta sweetheart dress, which features a similar halter neckline and warm mocha hue that matches the cream-colored satin beneath the lace overlay. one shoulder wedding dresses Two of our favorite trends from the Fall 2012 collections.