Bridesmaid Troubles?

Help! My bridesmaids are all different shapes and sizes!

Hey brides! Just wanted to give my advice on an issue that I see all the time: bridesmaids' dresses. Choosing a dress for all of your girls to wear is tough! Your girls are probably all different sizes with different skin tones and hair color. There are a few things you can do to help your girls feel confident in their dresses and feel like they have a bit of a choice! (Even though you are the bride and ultimately, it's your decision).

So, things that can be tough:

Strapless
If you have a larger girl, or perhaps a girl with a large bust, she may not feel comfortable in strapless. Another thing I see is when a bride has a junior bridesmaid who is not quite old enough to show cleavage.
So...Add straps! You can add straps to all of the dresses or just for the girls who want them. Your seamstress (or sometimes even the dress company) can easily add straps to any strapless dress. And don't worry- even if some girls have straps and some don't, your maids will still look coordinated.

Color
Not all of your girls are going to look good in the same color. Some colors (such as Navy, Black, Plum) can work for almost any girl. But, colors like blush, shades of green, and turquoise aren't going to look great on everyone.
So...either stick to a color everyone can wear, or choose a few colors that go together!

Different Bodies, Different Styles
Obviously all of your maids aren't going to look great in every style. So, something you can do is decide on a color and a length, or even just a color, and allow your girls to choose whichever style they feel looks best on their body. This can help girls who are uncomfortable in certain styles to feel more confident and in control. And, the display of different styles in your bridal party can be very unique and amazing!

Words of Advice
If you have a large girl in your bridal party, be aware that plus sized bridesmaids' dresses (anywhere from a size 18-20 and up) cost extra due to the use of extra fabric. If your girl is comfortable with her size, she should be ok with this. But, you may want to warn her ahead of time so that she is not embarrassed. Be as accommodating as you can to your maids- they are there to help you, but want to feel comfortable too!

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