New Look for Bridesmaids

Centuries ago, bridesmaids worse dresses that were similar in style, fashion and color as the bride. With a belief that evil spirits (or at least forbidding family members) may kidnap the bride to keep her from marrying the groom, wearing dresses that were basically the same prevented the evil spirits from recognizing the bride.

Somewhere along the way, bridesmaid dresses went to the other side of the spectrum, where brides wore white gowns and bridesmaids wore dresses in a rainbow of colors. At times, bridesmaid dresses were downright hideous with ruffles, hoop skirts and the like. It was almost as if the bride were punishing her friends or trying to make them look really bad in an effort to make the bride look really great.

Modern times have created sophisticated styles and colors for bridesmaid dresses. Brides have even come around to letting their bridesmaids choose their own dress so that each girl chooses a dress they like and one that flatters individual figures, shapes and sizes. Many bridesmaid dresses today are even multi-purpose and stylish enough to wear again to other events.