Are You Mad for Plaid? Or a Sucker for Stripes? Check Out These Patterned Bridesmaid Dresses
The best wedding news yet: brides are finally breaking out of that solid-color prison! For years, brides succumbed to frumpy, mono-chromatic frocks simply because it's tradition. But recently, bridesmaids have been spotted wearing stripes, polka dots, florals, and plaids. Not only are patterns pretty, dresses your bridesmaids can wear after the wedding make the best bridesmaid gifts. Read on for our pick of the best patterned bridesmaid dresses.
Sucker for Stripes?
If you're sick of solid colors, give your bridesmaids a playful look with striped gowns. With simple stripes and candy colors, this whimsical dress won't take any attention away from the bride, yet it's super chic and original. If you choose patterns, keep the accessories tasteful. A small bouquet, white parasol, or bridesmaid jewelry is more than enough for this gown. Striped bridesmaid dress from Debenhams.
Mad for Plaid?
No doubt, plaid is a risky choice for bridesmaid dresses. It's a busy pattern that's best in small doses. Use sparingly. A full plaid dress can be a bit outrageous for a wedding, but when it's done right, plaid is rad. Stay far away from red-and-black buffalo plaid unless you want your girls to look like hunters. This pink plaid dress from Miracle Dress is perfect for a spring garden wedding.
And these rad plaid dresses are a chic choice for fall weddings. Warning: if your girls wore school uniforms everyday they might not be pleased with plaid. Sweeten the deal with extra-special bridesmaid gifts and a thank you card. We found this fantastic photo on Perfect Bound.
Crazy for Florals?
Flowers aren't reserved for the bridal bouquet and centerpieces anymore. Charming floral designs are cropping up all over bridesmaid dresses. Look to your wallpaper for inspiration - it worked well for this bride. If you like the burst of yellow against black and white, consider these yellow handheld fans for bridesmaid gifts.
Your bridesmaids will flip over these floral dresses from Anthropologie. After the wedding, they can wear these chic dresses again and again. There's no better bridesmaid gifts than choosing gowns your girls can wear after the Big Day. Shop WeddingStand for all the bridesmaid gifts and accessories you'll need for your girls to look pretty in these patterns.
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