I understand why brides let their lady friends do the "mismatched" thing. It's hard to find a universally flattering dress when bridesmaids come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Still, I think it's nice when mismatched 'maids have something in common, otherwise your bridesmaids can look like a band of merry wedding guests who just happened to follow you down the aisle. Here are three ways to do "mismatched" that won't look "totally random."
SAME STYLE + DIFFERENT COLORS
Lela Rose Style LR159 in Pretty in Pink, Rose, and Tutti Frutti, $290 from Weddington Way.
SAME DESIGNER + SAME FABRIC + SAME COLOR + DIFFERENT STYLES
After Six Style 6620, $224; Style 6660, $210; Style 6664, $220 all in Shamrock from Weddington Way.
SAME DESIGNER + SAME COLOR FAMILY + DIFFERENT FABRICS + SIMILAR STYLES
J. Crew Elyse Dress in Dusty Shale Silk Taffeta, $250; Matilda Dress in Mercury Gray Liquid Jersey, $250; Heidi Dress in Dusty Shale Silk Chiffon, $250.
I know some kind brides just try to give a color and let their bridesmaids pick everything else, but this never looks quite right, to me. Here are five assorted dress that are all called "navy" by the designer, for example.
J. Crew Origami Bow Dress in Stretch Wool, $228. Alfred Angelo Style 7243S, $170. Wtoo Style 499 in Navy, $204. Nine West Dresses One-Shoulder Cotton Eyelet Dress in Navy from Amazon, $104.25. Dolce Vita Valentia Lace Dress in Navy from Shopbop, $275.
They just don't go, right?
Do you prefer matchy-matchy or mismatched 'maids? Which of the looks above is your favorite? Are you particularly keen on any of the dresses?