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What is the BEST bridesmaid dress you've ever seen?

posted 2 years ago in Bridesmaids

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Miss Velveteen 20 March 2010 New Zealand

Or even better, got to wear?

Is anyone still rocking a BMs dress, or are they destined for the back of the wardrobe no matter what?

I've decided to get mine made, but I want them to be as awesome and re-useable as possible. So, knee-length A-line skirt, possibly a separate (but matching) top? Maybe with a neckline to suit each girl.

What do you think? Ideas? Past successes/inspirations?

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Miss BooBoo November 5, 2010 Pittsburgh, PA, DW in Punta Cuna

A friend of mine got married at a B&B in Cape May in May of 08, and I wore the JCrew dress Lorelei in Evergreen. Comfortable, photographed beautifuly, and I've been able to wear it to 2 other weddings. Love that dress.

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Miss BooBoo November 5, 2010 Pittsburgh, PA, DW in Punta Cuna

Let's try that again....

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Miss BooBoo November 5, 2010 Pittsburgh, PA, DW in Punta Cuna

Oh well- Sorry!!

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Here's the lorelei dress in question, just in white :)

it's currently on sale at jcrew, hehe...

http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/dresses/solidstextures/PRDOVR~10679/10679.jsp

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flamingred June 19, 2010

Alvina Valenta 9379. here is a pic of the model and me in pink!

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krissycake November 21, 2009 orlando,fl

@flamingred - WOW! That is so pretty, what a glam look, you look way better than the model!

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flamingred June 19, 2010

Awwww Thank you Krissy-I wanted to make sure everyone knew I didn't wear red eyeshadow or leaves in my hair. LOL!

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krissycake November 21, 2009 orlando,fl

@flamingred - LOL! although that might have enhanced the look...j/k!!

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honeybun June 5, 2010 VA

This is the one I am currently obsessed with. May or may not end up going with it. It's either this one, or everyone picks their own LBD.

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ejs4y8 June 20, 2009

@flamingred, gorgeous dress! wow you look fabulous!

About half my bridesmaids loved their bridesmaid dress and were like, "i can't wait to wear it to a party!"obviously with some kind of a belt, not the bridesmaidy sash we gave them.

And if not...well, they didn't pay for them so whatever! I know it wasn't everyone's style (or color preference) but nobody complained and really appreciated the work that went into making them.

It was modeled after a blue jersey banana republic dress i have that is tank-style with a wrap that everyone loves on me.

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pmerr August 14, 2010 Rochester, NY

@flamingred-that dress is so pretty!!!

@ejs-i like those dresses! It's nice that they can wear it again & it doesn't look bridesmaid-y

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flamingred June 19, 2010

ejs I LOVE those!

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FutureMrsDuff 8/28/2009 Bloomington, MN

flamingred - that is one awesome dress!!! You look absolutely gorgeous!!

ejs - those are great, and no matter what they say, they can definitely wear them again.

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sjones724 07/03/10 Frederick MD

These are from raylia

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krissycake November 21, 2009 orlando,fl

@ejys - those are totally adorable! perfect color =D

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ZadryG October 20, 2010 Miami,FL

These are the ones I want for my girls-They're from MORI LEE AFFAIRS.We are planning a beach destination wedding and these look so airy & romantic to me.

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Miss Root 07/04/10 Seattle

Anything from Jcrew! I love that they don't look "bridesmaidy". I'm making my girls all pick a dress in silk taffeta in the light sage color. I don't care which style they pick as long as they match fabric/color wise.

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The best ones I have seen for sale are at sazoo which can be found at www.sazoo.co.uk

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bestbuddies June 6, 2010 Chicago, Illinois

ZadryG- these dresses are fabulous! i love them.

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Mermaid1082 September 4, 2010 St Louis, MO

I am in love with mine right now. They are from Alfred Angelo.

I've been a maid 4 times and will never wear any of the dresses again. The only one I would maybe consider is one coming up, since it's JCrew. But at the same time, it's chiffon, which is a very BM material to me.