A Guide To Choosing Your Own Bridesmaid Dress
• Choose a dress that matches the wedding theme while reflecting your personal style.
• Mix and match trends let bridesmaids show individuality with coordinated looks.
• Pick a silhouette that makes you feel comfortable and complements the bridal party.
So, you have been given a very special task — finding your own bridesmaid dress for the wedding. Whether you’re standing beside your best friend, sister, or cousin, choosing the perfect dress can feel both exciting and a little overwhelming. Before beginning your bridesmaid dress shopping, take a moment to consider a few key details. Start by asking: what is the wedding colour palette and overall theme? The bride may share her wedding mood board or inspiration images to help guide your selection. You’ll also want to check if there’s a set dress code; is the wedding black tie, cocktail, or garden party? Finally, think about what dress silhouette makes you feel the most confident and comfortable. Once you’ve defined these points, you’ll be ready to start your search.
Being tasked the role of bridesmaid is not one to take lightly, it is a fabulous honour to be asked to be apart of the bridal party, and it usually means that the bride – whether she is a friend, a cousin or a sister – trusts and thinks highly of you. As a bridesmaid you are not only standing by her side on the big day, you are the sounding board for her ideas, a support system for any ups and downs (or jitters!) and her friend through it all. When you’re asked to choose your own bridesmaid dress, it’s a chance to express your individuality while still complementing the bride’s vision. Plus, if there are other bridesmaids, finding your dresses together can be a fun and memorable bonding moment before the big day.
The Duotone Trend
Black and white bridesmaid dresses are redefining modern wedding style with timeless sophistication and a contemporary edge. The duotone bridesmaid dress trend offers a chic look, making it perfect for both formal and modern wedding dress codes. If the bride has asked the bridal party to wear a duotone black and white look, then you deliver. A duotone colour palette means that all bridesmaids should be dressed in the same two colours, but there can still be multiple variations of this. The first option is complete matching – all bridesmaids in the same duotone style of dress. Another option is that the bridesmaids are to wear the exact same shades but different silhouettes, shapes or fabric textures. The bridal party could be in a collection of scuba, crepe and jersey dresses, creating a cohesive yet unique look.
Mix & Match Shades
Mix and match bridesmaid dresses are a fun and modern way to give each bridal party member a unique look while still keeping the overall style cohesive. This trend allows bridesmaids to wear different shades, textures, or prints, creating a personalized yet coordinated appearance. If the bride has requested a mix and match bridal party, it’s important to collaborate with the other bridesmaids to ensure harmony in colours and styles. Some popular colour palettes that are being asked of bridesmaids are pastels, bright pops and bold colours. If your bride is also wanting to include prints or florals then it is important to take key colours from the printed styles for inspiration for the colour blocked style dresses.
Shapes & Silhouettes
One of the main reasons why brides ask their bridesmaids to source their own bridesmaid dress for the wedding is because the bride wants you to look and feel comfortable for the big day, and who better then to choose a dress for you to wear than yourself? Once you know which colour the bride wants you to wear then it is up to you (unless the bride states otherwise) which silhouette you choose. Whether a halter neck, a one shoulder or a sleeved dress suits you best, choose a style which expresses your true personality. Dresses featuring floral prints or embellishments add texture while seamlessly pairing with the bridesmaids’ bouquets for a cohesive, picture-perfect bridal party look.
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Updated on 22/10/2025
