What woman doesn’t need a little black (or cream, or gray) dress? Earn the title of Bride of the Year by choosing frocks your maids will really rock again. Pick a neutral number, then punctuate with accessories in your wedding colors.
Gray chiffon one-shoulder pleated floor-length gown with beaded trim, about $275, Bari Jay, barijay.com; pink Swarovski crystal earrings, about $168, Roberta Chiarella, robertachiarella.com; silk clutch with crystal detail, about $235, Franchi, perfectdetails.com. Almond chiffon knee-length dress with a draped bodice and a bias-cut skirt (ribbon sash not shown), about $212, Wtoo Maids, watters.com; yellow charmeuse headband, about $40, L. Erickson USA, franceluxe.com; yellow Swarovski crystal earrings, about $228, Roberta Chiarella, robertachiarella.com; beaded silk clutch, about $220, Moyna, moynabags.com.
Brown + Orange
One-shoulder jersey gown with a gathered waist, about $300, Amsale, amsale.com; earrings, about $80, and ring, about $68; both Rachel Leigh, rachelleigh.com; crystal and coral branch cuff, about $550, Kenneth Jay Lane, 877-953-5264; orange poppy bouquet, about $250, Belle Fleur, NYC, , bellefleurny.com.
Brown + Cobalt
Crinkled chiffon knee-length dress featuring braided charmeuse trim and a crisscross back, about $135, David’s Bridal, davidsbridal.com; linen scarf, about $86, Love Quotes, singer22.com; Swarovski crystal pendant, about $138, Roberta Chiarella, robertachiarella.com; bangles, about $20, Amrita Singh, shopamritasingh.com.
Brown + Citrus
Dress, about $135, David’s Bridal, davidsbridal.com; Swarovski crystal earrings, about $98, Roberta Chiarella, robertachiarella.com; clutch, about $595, Lambertson Truex; gold sandals, about $225, J. Crew, jcrew.com.
Brown + Lilac
Dress, about $252, Jenny Yoo Collection, jennyyoo.com; cashmere sweater, about $148, J. Crew, jcrew.com; earrings, about $148, Olia Toporovsky, oliadesigns.com; ring, about $68, Rachel Leigh, rachelleigh.com; suede pumps, about $595, Christian Louboutin, 714-754-9200.
Brown + Gold
Empire shantung dress with a knee-length flounce hemline, about $252, Jenny Yoo Collection, jennyyoo.com; belt, about $150, the Jack Rabbit Collection, thejackrabbitcollection.com; Swarovski crystal pendant, about $98, and Swarovski crystal bracelet, about $228; both, Roberta Chiarella, robertachiarella.com.
Black + Fuchsia
Iridescent taffeta halter dress featuring a floral soutache design on the hem, about $149, David’s Bridal, davidsbridal.com; daisy pendant, about $35, Amrita Singh, shopamritasingh.com; satin slingbacks, about $325, Stuart Weitzman, zappos.com; bouquet of anemones, sweetpeas, and Yves piaget roses, about $275, Belle Fleur, NYC, bellefleurny.com.
Black + Cobalt
One-shoulder silk-charmeuse dress with crossover ruched bodice, about $270, Melissa Sweet, melissasweet.com; glass pearl and blue stone earrings, about $88, Olia Toporovsky, oliadesigns.com; beaded clutch, about $105, Moyna, moynabags.com; peep-toe slides with bow detail, about $795, Christian Louboutin, 714-754-9200.
Black + LemonDress, about $270, Melissa Sweet, melissasweet.com; satin rosebud hairpin, about $19.50, J. Crew, jcrew.com; Swarovski crystal cuff, about $128, Roberta Chiarella, robertachiarella.com.
Black + Pink
Gown, about $225, Belsoie by Jasmine, jasminebridal.com; crystal and satin headwrap, about $228, Jennifer Behr, jenniferbehr.com; multistrand pearl necklace, about $75, R.J. Graziano, 212-685-1248.
Black + Silver
Chiffon gown featuring a shirred waist and a low back, about $225, Belsoie by Jasmine, jasminebridal.com; silver knot belt, about $285, Temperley London, 212-219-2929; Swarovski crystal filigree pendant, about $158, Roberta Chiarella, robertachiarella.com; bangles, about $20, Amrita Singh, shopamritasingh.com; platinum slides with bow, about $69, Salon Shoes, jasminebridal.com.
Cream + Blush
Cashmere chiffon one-shoulder dress with a crystal-trimmed waist, about $270, Alvina Valenta Maids, alvinavalenta.com; crystal earrings, about $200, Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun, ben-amun.com; crystal bracelet, about $348, Roberta Chiarella, robertachiarella.com; crepe satin sandals with petal detail, about $995, Christian Louboutin, 714-754-9200; bouquet of Japanese sweet peas and nerines, about $275, Belle Fleur, NYC, bellefleurny.com.
Cream + Coral
Chiffon gown with a draped Empire curved bodice and a trumpet skirt, about $215, Jordan Fashions, jordanfashions.com; linen scarf, about $86, Love Quotes, singer22.com; earrings, about $30, Amrita Singh, shopamritasingh.com; bangles, about $54, Accentuality by Marissa Giannini, accentuality.com.
Cream + Aqua
Iridescent taffeta strapless knee-length dress (black sash not shown), about $190, After Six, dessy.com; cotton cardigan, about $59.50, J. Crew, jcrew.com; headband, about $42, L. Erickson USA, franceluxe.com.
Cream + Green
Dress, about $215, Jordan Fashions, jordanfashions.com; crystal knot headwrap, about $325, Jennifer Behr, jenniferbehr.com; Swarovski crystal pendant, about $148, Roberta Chiarella, robertachiarella.com; ring, about $165, Kenneth Jay Lane, 877-953-5264; hand-beaded metallic clutch, about $105, Moyna, moynabags.com.
Cream + Black
Dress, about $190, After Six, dessy.com; black leather belt with crystal detail (worn over sash), about $160, the Jack Rabbit Collection, thejackrabbitcollection.com; beaded and sequined bag, about $200, Franchi, perfectdetails.com; satin shoes, about $150, Betsey Johnson, select Betsey Johnson stores.
Gray + Yellow
Shimmer taffeta dress with a ruched sweetheart neckline and a black satin sash (not shown; we changed to a yellow ribbon), about $198, Love by Enzoani, lovebyenzoani.com; flower earrings with crystal centers, about $135, Kenneth Jay Lane, 877-953-5264; bouquet of daffodils and Italian mimosa, about $150, Belle Fleur, NYC, bellefleurny.com.
Gray + Turquoise
Satin floor-length Empire gown with an ivory satin sash, about $160, Alfred Angelo, alfredanglo.com; hoop earrings, about $30, Amrita Singh, shopamritasingh.com; long turquoise necklace (shown tripled), about $65, R.J. Graziano, 212-685-1248; large bead turquoise necklace, about $132, and bracelet, about $36; both, Danielle Stevens Jewelry, damiellestevens.com.
Gray + Plum
Gown, about $160, Alfred Angelo, alfredanglo.com; “sunflower” earrings, about $50, Amrita Singh, shopamritasingh.com; silk-satin clutch, about $140, Vanessa, 212-216-0060.
Gray + Silver
Dress, about $200, Vineyard Collection, vineyardcollection.com; crystal and pearl earrings, about $95, R.J. Graziano, 212-685-1248; triple-strand crystal necklace, about $198, and pear-shaped crystal necklace, about $140; both, Roberta Chiarella, robertachiarella.com; Swarovski crystal bag, about $325, Franchi, perfectdetails.com.
Gray + Red
Taffeta dress with tulle hem, about $200, Vineyard Collection, vineyardcollection.com; enamel earrings, about $50, Amrita Singh, shopamritasingh.com; satin slingbacks, about $410, Stuart Weitzman, zappos.com.
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