Rich cocoa meets pale purple in a striking match that updates attendants' finery
Brown becomes her with this charming cocktail frock. The organza dress pairs a racer-cut halter top with a full A-line skirt and sash; about $350, Badgley Mischka Bridesmaids, badgleymischkabridesmaids.com. Gold sandals, Via Spiga, viaspiga.com.
This minimalist take on the black tuxedo (note the single button and skinny lapels) strikes an alternative (but still classic) note. Tuxedo, Perry Ellis, perryellis.com. White shirt, and lilac and white woven tie, Robert Talbott, roberttalbott.com.
For blooms guaranteed to pop against a mocha palette, pick a graphic gathering of anemones, sweet peas, and passion vine tendrils; about $300, Belle Fleur, NYC, bellefleurny.com. Necklace, about $438, Roberta Chiarella, robertachiarella.com.
Your girls will be grateful for a hip bag worth holding on to long after the party’s over. The envelope clutch makes a comeback in metallic leather with a removable crystal brooch; about $200, Aksuona, aksuona.com.
An enchanting dress for a little princess, this charming confection has a satin bodice, a multilayered tulle skirt, and a chocolate sash that coordinates with the big girls’ dresses; about $155, Sweet Beginnings, jordanfashions.com.
Soft ombré shading stars on this long and light georgette column featuring a shirred Empire bodice; about $200, After Six Bridesmaid, dessy.com. Bangle, about $128, Roberta Chiarella, robertachiarella.com.