Bridesmaid Dress Trends for 2011

By Mondo Humboldt


The struggling economy these last few years has shaped the trends in the look and style of a bridesmaid dress. Even though the economy is looking up, some of those trends from the previous seasons are going to evolve into what the bridesmaid dresses will look like this spring!

One of the biggest trends recently has been the knee-length bridesmaid dress. Even though there are many brides who still love the floor length gowns for their bridal party, shorter lengths have increased in popularity. The increase in popularity is due to the fact that knee-length or cocktail-style dresses are more likely to be worn again. This re-usability makes them a great economical option for bridesmaids. Brides who choose these reusable styles for their bridesmaids are doing them a huge favor.

The strapless dress also still holds its own, for bridal gowns and for bridesmaid dresses. Many, if not most, of the dresses for spring 2011 are strapless, an elegant style that emphasizes the neck and shoulders in a classically feminine way. A strapless bridesmaid dress that has been properly fitted to its wearer is one of the most flattering styles around. Just be sure to invest in a quality strapless bra!

Another trend that is quickly increasing in popularity is the one-shouldered dress. This unique shape gives a fashion forward look to a bridal party. The bridesmaids dress that hangs off of one shoulder provides an edgy, bold look and can still be delicate and feminine.

Feminine touches like lace, floral, bead, and sequin embellishment are back in a big way, as are soft chiffons. Many bridesmaid dresses for Spring 2011 are somewhat more body conscious than in recent years, using sashes, bows, and ruching in order to emphasize the natural waist for a classic and feminine look.

Popular colors for spring 2011 are brights like apple green, fuchsia, coral, amethyst, emerald, orange, and yellow. New classics like gray, navy, and chocolate brown will make a return appearance as well.

The bridal party that is not uniformed or identical is another returning trend this season. Instead of each bridesmaid matching exactly with each other brides are letting them choose from a few styles and/or a color palette. This allows each bridesmaid to show a little more of their personality and will result in a higher chance the bridesmaid will love and reuse the dress.

The biggest trend of all in 2011 is for brides to help their bridesmaids enjoy their cut, style, and color of the dress a little more then in years past. Choosing beautiful, wearable, and reusable dresses for the bridal party will give them the opportunity to own a dress they will love forever.




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