Today brides are treating their bridesmaids to dresses that are trendy, fashionable, and fabulous enough to be worn again in the future.
I guess the first issue has to do with the dress length. While there is nothing wrong with a floor length dress that is no longer your only choice. Today many bridesmaid dresses are cocktail or knee length. But ditch the mini dress - most gals don’t look good in them. And the other big change is color. You feel free to choose any color that looks looks attractive on your bridesmaids and supports your wedding theme. You know, even black is just fine for an evening, fall or winter wedding.
Aside from the length of the dress, consider its cut. Good choices include, strapless or a low back style. Think more traditinal cuts on a more modern length and you cannot go wrong.
Your next choice addresses what fabric you want. Often fabrics for today’s bridesmaid dresses typically are forgiving and flow well. Popular choices include chiffon, silk, and polyester blends. You may even use classics like a super light wool or linen.