Bridesmaid Dress Trends 2011

Here are some of the looks I’ve seen regarding bridesmaid dresses for this year:


Length


A predominance of shorter styles are being seen this year, so there have been more cocktail length dresses or the slightly longer tea-length look ; versus the longer dresses of the past.


Colours


Bold colours are popular now, such as: marigold yellow, violet, magenta, deep blues, grass green and emerald green. These vibrant colours are also balanced out with muted, soft colours in pale ice-blue, dusty violet, taupe, nude and charcoal


Fabric


Bridesmaid dresses this year mostly feature the usual silk, satin, lace, chiffon, crinkle chiffon and taffeta.


Style Details


Many dresses are being seen with:


• Pockets – creating a more casual feel, despite perhaps a floor-length or formal design


• Asymmetrical draping on the bodice ( this can give the illusion of a smaller waist!)


• Belts, sashes or fabric “cummerbunds” (pleated sashes)


• Architectural fabric details (intricate folds, cascades and pleats) combined with romantic elements such as lace and embroidery


• Draping that appears quite Grecian-inspired


• Bows and fabric petal and flower details


• Ruffled detailing


• Pleating


Necklines


• Cold shoulders


• More rounded sweetheart necklines


• Halter styles using pleated chiffon


• Strapless


• Ruffled necklines


• Bateau necklines (think Jackie Kennedy!)