{"id":257596,"date":"2022-11-01T12:01:53","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T19:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/?p=257596"},"modified":"2022-12-14T12:05:15","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T20:05:15","slug":"bridesmaid-dress-styles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/weddings\/bridesmaid-dress-styles\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridesmaid Dresses 101: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Styles for Your ‘I Do’ Crew"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You\u2019re in the process of planning your <\/span>wedding<\/span><\/a>, and you\u2019ve already decided who you want to have as your bridesmaids, but now it\u2019s time for the hard part: choosing <\/span>bridesmaid dresses<\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Shop the Look:<\/strong> I’m All Yours Emerald Green Ruffled Maxi Dress<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bridesmaid dresses can be a controversial subject; no one wants to wear something uncomfortable, and there are a lot of ways things can go wrong. What if you choose the wrong material for the season? What if someone feels uncomfortable in the dress? How can you make it affordable for everyone without compromising look and quality? Where do you even <\/span>start?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Welcome to Bridesmaid Dress 101, the beginner\u2019s guide to choosing the perfect dresses for your bridesmaids on your wedding day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s Talk Fabric<\/h2>\n
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The fabric you choose for your bridesmaid dresses is almost more important than the actual look of the dresses since the fabric will dictate a lot about the dress. Some fabrics are heavier, warmer, and more rigid, while others are lighter, silky, and flowier. <\/span><\/p>\n

The fabric of your bridesmaids\u2019 dresses will have a lot of impact on the look of the wedding party as a whole and will impact how comfortable they are during the event.\u00a0<\/span>These are some of the most popular bridesmaid dress fabrics you\u2019ll come across, and recommendations for when to choose each:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Satin<\/h3>\n
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Satin is a glossy, smooth, super-densely woven fabric that looks and feels a little bit like fine silk. This beautiful fabric feels luxurious and romantic, but can also be light and flirty. Capable of being used in both structured and flowy dresses, satin is a versatile option, also available in a wide range of colors and patterns. While we love satin, just remember that it can get sticky or clingy in hot or humid weather.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose satin bridesmaid dresses if:<\/b><\/p>\n