Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Wedding Wednesday: Bridesmaid Dresses

Happy Wedding Wednesday! :)

Almost every wedding movie features bridesmaids complaining about hideous bridesmaid dresses. But from wedding photos I've seen from different blogs and celebrity websites, I haven't really seen any 27 Dresses-type bridesmaid dresses. I'm pretty sure most brides, if not all, want their bridesmaids to look beautiful too, right?

Here are some bridesmaid dresses from Shopbop that I think every bridesmaid would looooove to wear (I know I do!):

Notte by Marchesa
Strapless Chiffon Gown with Pleated Bodice (also available in black)
$925

Notte by Marchesa
Strapless Column Dress with Organza Cascade
$1,100

Adam
Long Tiered Dress (also available in white)
$695

Notte by Marchesa
One Shoulder Column Gown with Flower (also available in white and black)
$935

Thread
Allessandra Gown (also available in light pink)
$480

Notte by Marchesa
Column Gown with Draped Silk Chiffon
$880

Notte by Marchesa
Strapless Dress with Organza Ruffle
$795

Notte by Marchesa
Strapless Crepe Dress with Organza Ruffle (also available in red and white)
$695

Notte by Marchesa
Silk Organza Ruffle Dress (also available in black and taupe)
$795

Shoshanna
Ruffle One Shoulder Dress
$276.50

Shoshanna
Sweetheart Strapless Dress
$206.50

Zimmermann
Ruched Bustier Dress
$206.50

Which of these bridesmaid dresses did you like the most?
Have you, or anyone you know, had to endure a bridesmaid dress that isn't exactly stylish?
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53 comments:

  1. SonjaAugust 3, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    That's so true! haha
    All the ones I've been seeing too are so pretty!
    That Notte by Marchesa is gooorgeous by the way...and what a great colour! :o)
    Thanks so much for popping by and commenting on my blog (despite the fact that I abandoned it for so long) :o)

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  2. RebeccaAugust 3, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I absolutely love the first and sixth one! I would want my bridesmaids to look beautiful on my wedding too :)

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  3. TRAVEL DESIGNERYAugust 3, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    These dresses are all so lovely! Took a minute to look around and u have a really nice site so I added you thru Google Connect..maybe we can follow each other? I just started my blog 4 months ago about travel & design and I would appreciate the support so much!.. I want to make it a place where people can come for escape and inspiration. Please come visit soon and hopefully you like it enough to follow along also :-) Glad to have found your site!

    Hugs from NYC
    TravelDesignery.com

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  4. Bad JoanAugust 3, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Such gorgeous fabric! The last black one is awesome and so versatile. The long grey one is too.

    GTBB,
    http://badjoan.com
    http://badjoan.blogspot.com

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  5. MimiAugust 3, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Sonja-- you're welcome! and it's okay, we all have to take small breaks from our blogs sometimes. :)

    Rebecca-- yes, same here! :)

    Lorena-- hi! thanks for stopping by and looking around my blog. and thanks for following, i will definitely visit and follow your blog too! :)

    Bad Joan-- yes, i love how versatile these are! :)

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  6. lisadrivesavanAugust 3, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    These are really stunning, i love the hot pink maxi dress although im not a great fan of pink. i always see awful bridesmaid dresses, its a nice change to see stylish ones for a change!x

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  7. ellieAugust 3, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    I actually like the grey one.

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  8. MimiAugust 3, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    lisa-- hahaha, i've actually never seen awful bridesmaid dresses. ;)

    ellie-- i like that one too. :)

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  9. devin leivaAugust 3, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    im pretty much in love with the notte by marchesa dresses
    theyre gorgeous
    xo
    DOLLMEUP

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  10. MimiAugust 3, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    devin-- they are gorgeous, aren't they? :)

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  11. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    How about, ALL!:D My faves are the 1st one and the 9th one! <3

    xoxo, Bree

    http://vivalabreee.blogspot.com/

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  12. MimiAugust 3, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Bree-- hahaha, i kinda pick all too. ;)

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  13. Venus Loves VirgoAugust 3, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    That first blue gown is cray beautiful! Now I need an invite to be a bridesmaid...XOXO

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  14. LeeLeeAugust 3, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    All of the dresses are so pretty, but my favorite has to be the lovely first one.

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  15. MimiAugust 3, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Venus In Virgo-- hahaha, me too! and i love that shade of blue. :)

    L-- great choice! :)

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  16. LucyAugust 3, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I love all of the long maxi dresses, they are personally my favourites for bridesmaid dresses! :)

    sharpest-lives@blogspot.com

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  17. MsRinzAugust 3, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    seriously id be wearing them for me hahahahah love them allll

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  18. SewPetiteGalAugust 3, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Marchesa makes THE prettiest dresses! My favorites being the magenta, teal, and cobalt :) My best friend wanted me to wear an emerald green strapless dress and I was horrified at the prospect. I didn't wind up being a bridesmaid as I gave birth a week before the wedding :P

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  19. MimiAugust 3, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    lucylu.-- :D

    Rinz-- hahahah, me too! ;P

    SewPetiteGal-- ohhh, saved by the baby! ;)

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  20. Femme VirtueAugust 3, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    wow, these are lovely! i cant choose a favorite!

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  21. Lindsay With An "A"August 3, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Ohhh I love that hot pink One shoulder Notte one!! Hot! Mine were cute... check out the blog posts I did on my wedding....

    http://lindsaylovesitall.blogspot.com/2010/12/wedding-part-1.html

    and

    http://lindsaylovesitall.blogspot.com/2010/12/wedding-part-2.html

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  22. MimiAugust 3, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    miss independent-- haha, it is kinda hard. ;)

    Lindsay-- thanks for the links! i will definitely check them out! :D

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  23. S.I.F.August 3, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    I LOVE the Thread dress! Gorgeous and classic!

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  24. MimiAugust 3, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    S.I.F.-- i agree, it's gorgeous and a classic! :)

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  25. DeidreAugust 3, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I like the notte by marchesa one. I think my biggest problem with bridesmaid dresses is their expensive and you often can't wear them again. But that one is fun! and flirty! And could totally be worn again.

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  26. MimiAugust 3, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Deidre-- yeah, that's what a lot of bridesmaids say. but these can be totally worn for other occasions. :D

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  27. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Wow, some of these are positively gorgeous! Can I be in your wedding!?

    You buy the dress, I'll show up! ;p

    The Internet Garbage

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  28. LeeloAugust 3, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    I like all these dresses. Very vey beautiful :)

    http://eisaamitte.blogspot.com

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  29. MimiAugust 4, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    theinternetgarbage-- aww, haha, yes sure... but it won't be anytime soon. ;)

    Miss L-- :D

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  30. AnitaAugust 4, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Lovely dresses!
    http://xtheperfectmess.blogspot.com

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  31. the nyanzi reportAugust 4, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    beautiful dresses but the first couple of them have eye-watering prices.

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  32. SiaAugust 4, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Such a cool post! xoxo

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  33. erika soroccoAugust 4, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Ooh, I LOVE the Notte by Marchesa Strapless Dress with Organza Ruffle - gorg! :)

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  34. annieAugust 4, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    All the marchesa dresses are gorgeous! Great finds:)

    also thank you for your kind comment, you have a fantastic blog here- i'm glad I found it!

    keep up the great work :)

    annie
    WEMAKEPLANS

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  35. {erisha}August 4, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    i love looking at dresses, of any kind! just for the fun of it. also partly because I've had the dream to be a fashion designer when i was younger, but it never will come true.

    i wouldn't mind being seen in Notte by Marchesa :)

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  36. Curves Ahead lifestyle blogger August 4, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    these are perfect dresses would love to be in that wedding =) great post once again

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  37. JessicaAugust 4, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    I am crazy for all of these dresses. They are so beautiful.

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  38. Oh to Be a MuseAugust 4, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    i totally agree with you. i think bridesmaid dresses are so much nicer these days. i know my bridesmaids were well dressed. and this post is wonderful--j'adore marchesa!

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  39. Ai Ellico BajaAugust 4, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I like the Notte by Marchesa.

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  40. MilaAugust 4, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I love these! The short ones are really cute--I don't know why people have so much trouble finding the "perfect" bridesmaid dress, because these are all gorgeous! I could see one of the short ones working for homecoming even.

    xoxo,
    meme-stylenewbie.blogspot.com

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  41. KatieAugust 4, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    These are all so beautiful! I love the thread one!

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  42. MimiAugust 4, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Anita-- :D

    nyanzi-- haha yeah, unfortunately those are pretty expensive. :/

    Sia-- thanks! :)

    Erika-- isn't it soo pretty?! ;)

    annie-- you're welcome and thank you! :)

    erisha-- i love looking at dresses too! and who know, maybe someday you'll be a famous designer. anything is possible. :)

    Curves ahead makeup-- aww, thanks! glad you think so! :)

    Sunny&Star-- :D

    Cheryl-- aah, i am sure your bridesmaids had beautiful dresses! :)

    Dizzy-- they have fabulous designs! :)

    Mila-- i knoow! honestly, there are so many beautiful dresses out there. :)

    Katie-- that one is so understated and beautiful. :)

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  43. TheresaAugust 5, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Wonderful dresses especially the short ones! The most of all I like the Sweetheart Strapless Dress. Alfred Angelo's bridesmaid dresses are also very beautiful and much affordable. For my bridesmaids I bought Alfred Angelo Bridesmaid Dresses Style 7173. This ones suited perfectly with my wedding dress and with the wedding theme.

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  44. Caramel CoutureAugust 5, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    wow after the first blue one which was amazing i thought it couldnt get better but it did all the dressess were great! great taste!

    caramelcouture.blogspot.com

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  45. Caramel CoutureAugust 5, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    wow after the first blue one which was amazing i thought it couldnt get better but it did all the dressess were great! great taste!

    caramelcouture.blogspot.com

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  46. MimiAugust 5, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Theresa-- that's cool, i'll check it out! :)

    Caramel Couture-- aww, thank you! i'm glad you liked the ones i picked out! :)

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  47. CarrieAugust 6, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    I really like #4 and #5. It's very bridesmaid-esque. :D

    :)
    Carrie
    http://readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/

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  48. PeijiAugust 6, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I like both of the shoshanna dresses :)
    simple but elegant with some colour!
    I would like to make sure they love the dress
    and can wear it out to parties/special occasions
    as well or even make it into a daily wardrobe piece :)

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  49. MimiAugust 6, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Carrie-- :D

    Peiji-- me too! i will definitely make it a point to pick out beautiful bridesmaid dresses. :)

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  50. LieslAugust 7, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Thank you so much for this post! I have been hunting for bridesmaid dresses for my lovely ladies next year at my wedding and I think I found one from The Dressy Group that I like, but it can be hard to find them in just the right flattering color...you posted some lovely choices!

    Liesl :)

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  51. MimiAugust 7, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Liesl-- aww, you're welcome! i'm so glad this post helped you! :D

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  52. a!k0August 8, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    I love when you do this kinda posts! :D Love the dresses... ^^,

    x0x0

    lifelittlesurprises.blogspot.com

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  53. MimiAugust 8, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    a!k0-- i'll be making more of these then! :)

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