It’s the New Year and whether you’ve recently said yes (congrats!) or are finally buckling down on planning the wedding, 2018 calls for making moves. You already know there is a plethora of to-dos to check off on the list, from booking a DJ to brainstorming the menu, and one of the most challenging decisions to make is on bridesmaid dresses. We're here to help by breaking down the latest bridesmaid dress trends.
It’s undoubtedly an honor to be a part of a bridal party, but your longtime beloved confidantes deserve to equally look and feel gorgeous and confident as you do on the big day. So, where do you start? How do you narrow it down and choose an option your girls will actually love and wear post-wedding? After securing your wedding dress, color scheme and vibe of the ceremony, we suggest browsing the latest bridesmaid dress trends for a stylish, fresh result that will never read dated or overdone.
This year’s trending designs are chicer than ever, swapping traditional silhouettes for those more elevated and fashion-forward. Think standout details and unexpected fabrications from elegant shoulder-baring stunners to glitzy sequin gowns that won’t upstage the bride.
Take a peek at the 7 bridesmaid dress trends of 2018 and shop our favorite picks your squad will adore.
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