Trends for 2011 Bridesmaid Dresses
For the past few years, bridesmaid dress trends have been influenced heavily by the economic downturn and its aftermath. Though the economy is looking sunnier, a lot of the trends from previous seasons have held over and evolved into what bridesmaids will be wearing this spring!
The knee-length bridesmaid dress has been one of the biggest trends recently. A lot of brides are still choosing to put their bridesmaids in floor length gowns, but the shorter gowns have definitely increased in popularity. Cocktail dresses and knee-length dresses can be worn again after the wedding, so this makes them a great option for brides who want their bridesmaids to be able to reuse their dresses. There is no guarantee that every bridesmaid will reuse their bridesmaid dress but brides who do give them the option are doing their bridesmaids a big favor.
Most of the bridesmaid dresses we will see in 2011 will be strapless. The strapless dress is another huge and rising trend in bridesmaid dresses and has been a long time trend we have seen for bridal gowns. The strapless style flatters the neck and shoulders, resulting in a very feminine and classic look. A strapless dress has to be properly fitted to it's owner, and quality strapless bra must be used in order to enjoy the maximum flattery for the figure that this style provides.
Another trend that is quickly increasing in popularity is the one-shouldered dress. This unique shape gives a fashion forward look to a bridal party. The bridesmaids dress that hangs off of one shoulder provides an edgy, bold look and can still be delicate and feminine.
Feminine touches like lace, floral, bead, and sequin embellishment are back in a big way, as are soft chiffons. Many bridesmaid dresses for Spring 2011 are somewhat more body conscious than in recent years, using sashes, bows, and ruching in order to emphasize the natural waist for a classic and feminine look.
The colors we are going to see in 2011 will be bright, like fuchsia, apple green, amethyst, yellow, and orange. Classic colors will also be making an appearance as well, colors like gray, navy, and chocolate brown.
Last but not least, the growing trend of a color coordinated bridal party instead of a completely uniformed or exactly matching bridal party will be back this season. More brides are letting their bridesmaids personalize their style and are stepping away from the concept that each bridesmaid needs to look identical. Brides give them a color palette to choose from and/or a few styles to choose from, giving each bridesmaid a chance to pick something they will really love.
Regardless of the style, color, and cut of your bridesmaids dresses, in Spring 2011 the biggest trend is to make the saying "always a bridesmaid, never a bride" be a little less depressing by providing your bridesmaids with beautiful and wearable dresses that they will love forever.
The knee-length bridesmaid dress has been one of the biggest trends recently. A lot of brides are still choosing to put their bridesmaids in floor length gowns, but the shorter gowns have definitely increased in popularity. Cocktail dresses and knee-length dresses can be worn again after the wedding, so this makes them a great option for brides who want their bridesmaids to be able to reuse their dresses. There is no guarantee that every bridesmaid will reuse their bridesmaid dress but brides who do give them the option are doing their bridesmaids a big favor.
Most of the bridesmaid dresses we will see in 2011 will be strapless. The strapless dress is another huge and rising trend in bridesmaid dresses and has been a long time trend we have seen for bridal gowns. The strapless style flatters the neck and shoulders, resulting in a very feminine and classic look. A strapless dress has to be properly fitted to it's owner, and quality strapless bra must be used in order to enjoy the maximum flattery for the figure that this style provides.
Another trend that is quickly increasing in popularity is the one-shouldered dress. This unique shape gives a fashion forward look to a bridal party. The bridesmaids dress that hangs off of one shoulder provides an edgy, bold look and can still be delicate and feminine.
Feminine touches like lace, floral, bead, and sequin embellishment are back in a big way, as are soft chiffons. Many bridesmaid dresses for Spring 2011 are somewhat more body conscious than in recent years, using sashes, bows, and ruching in order to emphasize the natural waist for a classic and feminine look.
The colors we are going to see in 2011 will be bright, like fuchsia, apple green, amethyst, yellow, and orange. Classic colors will also be making an appearance as well, colors like gray, navy, and chocolate brown.
Last but not least, the growing trend of a color coordinated bridal party instead of a completely uniformed or exactly matching bridal party will be back this season. More brides are letting their bridesmaids personalize their style and are stepping away from the concept that each bridesmaid needs to look identical. Brides give them a color palette to choose from and/or a few styles to choose from, giving each bridesmaid a chance to pick something they will really love.
Regardless of the style, color, and cut of your bridesmaids dresses, in Spring 2011 the biggest trend is to make the saying "always a bridesmaid, never a bride" be a little less depressing by providing your bridesmaids with beautiful and wearable dresses that they will love forever.
About the Author:
Jordan Fashions is a designer of affordable and beautiful for bridesmaid dresses, mothers-of-the-bride, flowers girls, and the rest of the bridal party, as well as formal and semi-formal wear for proms, quinceaeras, homecomings, and more. Jordan dresses come in sizes 0-34 and in over 75 different colors.