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i would check out nordstrom and macys. they have great return and exchange policies so you won't have to worry about getting stuck with a dress in the wrong size.
target.com has some cute dresses that are super cheap. They have measurement guides for you to use to ensure that you get the right size. Plus if you choose an A line dress its easier to get the right fit so long as you go on the bust measurements
My MOH (only bridesmaid) got hers from Ann Taylor and LOVED it. I think the sizes were a bit off street size (I can't remember if they were bigger or smaller) but it was a great dress, really good quality, and she got a great deal (I think about $50-70, as it went on sale). She even got another in a different colour to wear for something else!
We got our bridesmaid dresses from J.Crew. I selected the espresso color and let the 'maids choose whatever style they wanted as long as it was espresso. My wedding isn't until May, but so far I've gotten a great response from the girls. They were all very happy with the price (< $200), have said they are great quality, and will be able to wear them again.
My roommate will be a bridesmaid in an upcoming wedding in March. She bought her dress from JCrew. She said that she was glad because
a) It's a cute little black dress
b) It flatters her figure
c) Not all the bridesmaids will have the same dress, but they'll all have the same color and overall style.
I would encourage your BMs to try on a dress from whatever store you plan to order them through. I worked at Ann Taylor and the sizes run small. For some reason, the more expensive the clothes, the smaller the sizes run!
We got ours from Mexx. They were awesome! They were black with a gray/silverish accent.
We got some brown Calvin Klein dresses from Nordstrom during their 40% off sale; they cost less than $100 apiece. Definitely keep an eye on the department stores, as they're going to be having tons of sales into the new year, I think.
I'm hoping to do the same thing -- in large part because I don't think the dresses that come from the bridesmaid places have enough pizazz to fit with the wedding. And they always look like bridesmaid dresses! I've liked jenny yoo the best but am hoping to find something for less than $200. Jcrew does have some nice things but I think there are a touch too simple, which I think they would be you for your theme, too. Today I'm actually headed out to check out a few recommendations (Calypso, Reiss, and a funky boutique). I have plenty of time, like you, so I'm not too worried yet. Plus it's fun to keep an eye out for cool new dresses!
Good luck!
I got my bridesmaid dresses from Anthropologie and it's currently still available - (Tawny Garden Dress). I love the vintage look and detailing of it so much more than a typical "bridesmaid" dress. My bridesmaids didn't have any problems with sizing.
I got mine at White House Black Market for around $70 a piece. I don't know if they have anything that will fit with your theme, but I highly recommend working with them. They were super accomodating with exchanges for sizes and run pretty true to street size (maybe a little big even). My girls love them and they are completely wearable for other events, unlike "real" bridesmaid dresses.
I love White House Black Market as well as J Crew.
My sis (matron of honor) will pick them out. It's gonna be the LBD. Something they can wear again and look great in.
I know what it feels like to experience the "27 dresses" phenomena and I can say that if I had to buy another brightly colored satin or taffeta frock I'd hurl.
For your wedding theme I think Anthro might be your best best, but also check out places like Nordstrom since their return policy is so awesome and they have so many dresses. From Anthro:
Would you prefer the dress to be a print or solid? If so color ideas?...That would help us find stuff. Also, a price you would like to stay around?
These from Nordstrom could be pretty for a garden wedding:
One Shoulder Silk (it would be pretty flowing in the wind & those shoes are killer!)...HERE, HERE, and HERE are similar ones, but longer
These from Nordstrom could be pretty for a garden wedding:
One Shoulder Silk (it would be pretty flowing in the wind & those shoes are killer!)...HERE, HERE, and HERE are similar ones, but longer
White house black market!!! The sizes are similar to street size, and they have a lot of flattering dresses. They have a good return policy, and right now a lot of their dresses are on sale! I got my bridesmaid dresses from there around this time last year.. :)
oh these are great!
Bunbino: I love love your Anthro dress! Is it cotton? I can't tell.
Totally forgot about Mexx too. Santababs, I liked Jenny Yoo too (and Thread) but it was still a little dull.
Under $200 - whatever would be comparable to a standard bridal dress. Also, in my dreams I would buy Betsey Johnson dresses. I'm considering a flower pattern if I just fall in love wiith it. Otherwise, something that fits into the color scheme: teal, moss green, vanilla, greybrown.
I can't wait to look at all of these suggestions- thanks!
I 2nd Macy's! I have gotten 2 bridesmaids dresses there for other weddings I've been in, and the one that didn't fit perfectly they altered for me. Great service everytime I've been in.</font>
Ours are from Macy's and I'm really excited about them. Each girl only ended up having to pay $70 dollars.
I actually had to call other stores, one in New Jersey, to find the dress in other sizes but they were so helpful!
It's such a brilliant idea to do something like this, to take the $ burden off of the girls and give them something they can easily resell or maybe even wear again :)
I tried this but unfortunatly it back-fired. I found about 5 different really cute Nicole Miller dresses at Nordstrom and told the girls they could pick any of the 5 that they liked best. But one challenge we had with going with a department store is that they did not have the range of sizes that we needed for my bridesmaids- esp since the Nicole Miller dresses ran small and I have a really diverse bunch with varying heights, sizes, and ages.
The BEST decision I have made was give one neutral bridesmaid with great fashion sense the power to work with all the bridesmaids and make the final decision. All I told them was chocolate brown dresses, kneee legnth, and wear their hair down, I will be surprised on wedding day :)
I know I really hated the whole David's Bridal experience for wedding dress shopping. They were pushy and just not very helpful. BUT, when I was fed up with bridesmaid dress shopping my MOH and I went back to DB. They could have cared less that we needed dresses. It was great. The consultant checked in on us every once in a while and we basically had free reign of the place. She finally picked this one and we were set. It was a great dress for a holiday wedding and everyone absolutely loved it. One already wore it for her office Christmas party. We wore gold but I think it comes in brown and maybe a plum? Could be magical. Good luck.
http://www.davidsbridal.com/social_dresses_detail.jsp?stid=2985&prodgroup=213
Hey! Me again. Just back from a little shopping adventure, and I think you should look at the Calypso wrap dress!! It comes in SUCH beautiful colors. I orginally thought to check them out because of this picture on the knot...I'm going to try and attach it. Anyway, the dresses are really beautiful in person and they have this gorgeous teal color on sale right now (actually 50% off of $129). Or you could do a few different colors.
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Is anyone buying their bridesmaid dresses somewhere other than from a bridal, department store or label with a wedding line (ie JCrew, Ann Tayor)? If so, did you have any issues with buying the right sizes?
I'm scouring Anthropologie, Zara but I need ideas and inspiration! The wedding is in October and the theme is a magical garden party.