Styles - A-line bridesmaid dresses which look great on all different body shapes and sizes are very popular. The hottest styles right now are two-tone, two-piece floor length styles, mostly sleeveless. Also very popular are column style dresses, floor length, halter bridesmaid dresses . Another big trend is having a shawl accompany the dress, particularly the barer styles,such as spaghetti straps bridesmaid dresses.
Colors - Platinum is very in style at the moment, as well as the white bridesmaid dresses, orange bridesmaid dresses. There is also a trend toward burgundy and hunter for Fall weddings too. Black is always in style and always a popular choice among both brides and their bridesmaids. In addition, many of the designers today are also using better quality fabrics to make it , like dupioni silk, velvet , crepe and silk chiffon bridesmaid dress.
Combinations - Another trend is to choose a manufacturer that offers different styles in the same fabric and color and letting each bridesmaid chose the style they look best in. You could apply some simple rules - no dress above the knee, or no strapless dress (or whatever look you want for your wedding). Another popular and pretty trend, especially for spring and summer weddings, is a “color run”. That means that each bridesmaid wears a different color of the same dress.
Although today there is less tradition around colors, styles and seasons, it is always wise to use common sense. For example, it would not be wise to choose a tea Length or short bridesmaid dresses and strapless bridesmaid dress during the winter, while a heavy material during the summer in an outdoor ceremony.
