The Girlie Show bridesmaid shoot

If you want to see some really awesome styling, you have to take a look at Brides magazine’s The Girlie Show shoot. Mixing up retro styling with bright, funky shades on mini, mid and long dresses then paired up with gorgeous fascinators, this shoot will give you some really good ideas for creating an uber stylish bridesmaid look.

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Discounted Vera Wang bridesmaid styles at Blue Fly

In the jam-packed world of wedding designers, Vera Wang is about as close to royalty as they come in recent years. While she’s made some stunners for celebrities all over Hollywood, her designs are very much accessible for us ordinary folk too.

Blue Fly is currently selling some of her stunning bridesmaid gowns, all with 40% off their recommended retail price tag. With floorlength gowns in a variety of cuts and colours, and some shorter options too, there should be some designer luxury for everyone. Find out more from the website.

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Asymmetrical bridesmaid styles from Principles

Asymmetrical dresses might not be to everyone’s tastes, but if you’re looking for something a little more edgy, that’s still appropriate, these styles from Principles are ideal.

Both in rich hues of purple, they evoke a slightly Grecian style to deliver class and a little bit of flirtiness too. Perfect for Christmas weddings thanks to their rich colours, these dresses will equally wear all year round thanks to an edginess that’s not over the top, but still youthful. They cost £85 and £95 from the Principles website.

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Plus size bridesmaid’s dress from Evans

While many great bridal companies cater for plus size bridal looks, sassy bridesmaid’s dresses are somewhat harder to come by. If you’re looking for a fuller figured, stylish look then Evans is always a great shop to try.

Taking a classic, stylish look that will suit any figure, they’ve done what they always do best and made a great looking piece that flatters and fits well. In a deep burgundy colour, this is a great choice for Autumn/Winter that truly does make big beautiful. Get it online from Evans for £50.

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Elegant maxi dress for bridesmaids from Lauren Conrad

For sophisticated style, maxi length skirts give a great silhouette that’s perfect for Autumn/Winter bridesmaids. This Lauren Conrad dress is even more ideal for the season thanks to its rich plum shade.

The plunging neckline allows this dress to have an edge of youthful sex appeal, without being over the top or inappropriate even for a church wedding. It’s available online from Shopbop for $229.

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Simply stylish Autumn/Winter bridesmaids from Monsoon

Choosing your bridesmaid style can be a little bit of a nightmare for both the bride and her girls too. Sticking with classic styles ensures you won’t look back and cringe at the photos, and ensures everyone can look at their best no matter their body shape.

Black might still be a controversial choice, but this Catrina dress from Monsoon brightens the colour palette with a pale gold belt detail that lifts the whole dress. I love the shape and cut that’s chic and figure flattering. It’s available now online or in the shops for £75.

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Hermione merlot bridesmaid dress

It’s not too purple and it’s not too brown, so this dress is a gorgeous shade for Autumn weddings. The full length gown, shown right, is an elegant style for more formal weddings but it comes in at £110 making it affordable too. You can find it at BHS here where they also stock junior bridesmaid and flowergirls in the same colourway.

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Ready to wear bridesmaid’s dress from Oli

After Camilla’s vast array of High Street Bridesmaid options, you’ll hardly need convincing that there’s tons of choice outside the bridal shop. Whether you’re on a budget, or just searching for something out of the ordinary, occasionwear of every sort can easily double up.

This gorgeous Twist Back Dress from Oli is a winning choice for bridesmaids, with a striking neckline that’s unusual and still classic. It’s available now from Oli online for £90.

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