The Non-Bridesmaid, Bridesmaid

As a rule, I tend to loathe traditional bridesmaid attire. It can be cheaply made and cost an arm & leg. Let’s be honest, a lot of it is unflattering (although it has gotten a lot better!)….. I also tend to gravitate to pattern… I guess I think about it like decorating a room…. you wouldn’t paint the walls blue, have blue carpet and a blue sofa…. there’s no visual interest there, just flat, boring color. There’s NO reason why you can’t do the same with your wardrobe…. add pattern, add interest.

I remember when I was a bride, many of the weddings I saw in magazines that I loved included bridesmaids in a pattern. I have always loved these two weddings;

Red

Gray

*I actually think both these dresses were from Anthropologie

Below are a few dresses that could be easily accessible to your gals if they are spread far and wide. Consider the visual interest you’ll add to your ceremony (and your photos!) if your girls are in pattern! (note, I included the J Crew & Ann Taylor, just because I love the sleeves!)