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Pairing Bridesmaid Dresses with Bright Accessories

Published on September 15, 2009
Please your gals by choosing neutral-toned bridesmaid dresses and colorful accessories.
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This content originally appeared in BRIDES Magazine. Prices and other information in this story were accurate at press time, but are subject to change. Please confirm details with individual designers and vendors.

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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; pink Swarovski crystal earrings, about $168, Roberta Chiarella; silk clutch with crystal detail, about $235, Franchi. Almond chiffon knee-length dress with a draped bodice and a bias-cut skirt (ribbon sash not shown), about $212, Wtoo Maids; yellow charmeuse headband, about $40, L. Erickson USA, franceluxe.com; yellow Swarovski crystal earrings, about $228, Roberta Chiarella; beaded silk clutch, about $220, Moyna.

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Brown + Orange

One-shoulder jersey gown with a gathered waist, about $300, Amsale; earrings, about $80, and ring, about $68; both Rachel Leigh; crystal and coral branch cuff, about $550, Kenneth Jay Lane, 877-953-5264; orange poppy bouquet, about $250, Belle Fleur, NYC.

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Brown + Cobalt

Crinkled chiffon knee-length dress featuring braided charmeuse trim and a crisscross back, about $135, David's Bridal; linen scarf, about $86, Love Quotes, singer22.com; Swarovski crystal pendant, about $138, Roberta Chiarella; bangles, about $20, Amrita Singh.

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Brown + Citrus

Dress, about $135, David's Bridal; Swarovski crystal earrings, about $98, Roberta Chiarella; clutch, about $595, Lambertson Truex; gold sandals, about $225, J. Crew.

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Brown + Lilac

Dress, about $252, Jenny Yoo Collection; cashmere sweater, about $148, J. Crew; earrings, about $148, Olia Toporovsky; ring, about $68, Rachel Leigh; suede pumps, about $595, Christian Louboutin, 714-754-9200.

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Brown + Gold

Empire shantung dress with a knee-length flounce hemline, about $252, Jenny Yoo Collection; belt, about $150, the Jack Rabbit Collection; Swarovski crystal pendant, about $98, and Swarovski crystal bracelet, about $228; both, Roberta Chiarella.

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Black + Fuchsia

Iridescent taffeta halter dress featuring a floral soutache design on the hem, about $149, David's Bridal; daisy pendant, about $35, Amrita Singh; satin slingbacks, about $325, Stuart Weitzman, zappos.com; bouquet of anemones, sweetpeas, and Yves piaget roses, about $275, Belle Fleur, NYC.

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Black + Cobalt

One-shoulder silk-charmeuse dress with crossover ruched bodice, about $270, Melissa Sweet; glass pearl and blue stone earrings, about $88, Olia Toporovsky; beaded clutch, about $105, Moyna; peep-toe slides with bow detail, about $795, Christian Louboutin, 714-754-9200.

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Black + Lemon

Dress, about $270, Melissa Sweet; satin rosebud hairpin, about $19.50, J. Crew; Swarovski crystal cuff, about $128, Roberta Chiarella.

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Black + Pink

Gown, about $225, Belsoie by Jasmine; crystal and satin headwrap, about $228, Jennifer Behr; multistrand pearl necklace, about $75, R.J. Graziano, 212-685-1248.

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Black + Silver

Chiffon gown featuring a shirred waist and a low back, about $225, Belsoie by Jasmine; silver knot belt, about $285, Temperley London, 212-219-2929; Swarovski crystal filigree pendant, about $158, Roberta Chiarella; bangles, about $20, Amrita Singh; platinum slides with bow, about $69, Salon Shoes, jasminebridal.com.

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Cream + Blush

Cashmere chiffon one-shoulder dress with a crystal-trimmed waist, about $270, Alvina Valenta Maids; crystal earrings, about $200, Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun; crystal bracelet, about $348, Roberta Chiarella; 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.

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Cream + Coral

Chiffon gown with a draped Empire curved bodice and a trumpet skirt, about $215, Jordan Fashions; linen scarf, about $86, Love Quotes, singer22.com; earrings, about $30, Amrita Singh; bangles, about $54, Accentuality by Marissa Giannini.

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Cream + Aqua

Iridescent taffeta strapless knee-length dress (black sash not shown), about $190, After Six; cotton cardigan, about $59.50, J. Crew; headband, about $42, L. Erickson USA, franceluxe.com.

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Cream + Green

Dress, about $215, Jordan Fashions; crystal knot headwrap, about $325, Jennifer Behr; Swarovski crystal pendant, about $148, Roberta Chiarella; ring, about $165, Kenneth Jay Lane, 877-953-5264; hand-beaded metallic clutch, about $105, Moyna.

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Cream + Black

Dress, about $190, After Six; black leather belt with crystal detail (worn over sash), about $160, the Jack Rabbit Collection; beaded and sequined bag, about $200, Franchi, perfectdetails.com; satin shoes, about $150, Betsey Johnson, select Betsey Johnson stores.

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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; flower earrings with crystal centers, about $135, Kenneth Jay Lane, 877-953-5264; bouquet of daffodils and Italian mimosa, about $150, Belle Fleur, NYC.

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Gray + Turquoise

Satin floor-length Empire gown with an ivory satin sash, about $160, Alfred Angelo; hoop earrings, about $30, Amrita Singh; 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.

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Gray + Plum

Gown, about $160, Alfred Angelo; "sunflower" earrings, about $50, Amrita Singh; silk-satin clutch, about $140, Vanessa, 212-216-0060.

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Gray + Silver

Dress, about $200, Vineyard Collection; 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; Swarovski crystal bag, about $325, Franchi, perfectdetails.com.

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Gray + Red

Taffeta dress with tulle hem, about $200, Vineyard Collection; enamel earrings, about $50, Amrita Singh; satin slingbacks, about $410, Stuart Weitzman, zappos.com.

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