bridesmaid dresses

JULY05 Posted: Nov 05, 2003 11:14 AM

bridesmaid dresses

i have a question...i have 5 bridesmaids ranging from 4 foot 11 and 80 lbs to 5 foot 11 and 160 lbs...2 are dark skinned the others are light skinned...they all look different in dresses...they agreed on coral since its a summer wedding BUT would it be odd if they all wore two piece dresses same skirt but different SIMPLE tops? My soon to be sister in law seems to think it odd but shes a toothpick and looks good in nearly anything...need some opinions...thanks

BMD'sPeanut Posted: Nov 05, 2003 11:17 AM

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don't even get me started on dress shopping and in-laws.

cknyc Posted: Nov 05, 2003 11:19 AM

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I had a similar issue with my BM's - all heights, shapes, sizes, weights, so what I did was pick a desginer, and then took my SIL, and FUture SIL and we tried on about 20 different dresses and narrowed it down to 3, and I let each BM pick which dress looked best on them. They are all the same color and material of course.

Now all my BM's will have a dress they look and feel comfortable in.

Hope this helps!!!

halloweenbride04 Posted: Nov 05, 2003 11:21 AM

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I'm in my brother's BP and his FI picked the Alfred Angelo separates. We're all wearing the A-line skirt and we got to pick different tops. I don't think it's odd.

Chloegirl Posted: Nov 05, 2003 11:26 AM

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I think its a great idea to do the different tops with the A line skirt....if its all the same color and fabric it will still look great!

I am in a wedding in two weeks...there are 6 of us and we all have different dresses from the same designer, same color and fabric.

jfabbride Posted: Nov 05, 2003 11:47 AM

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I thought about doing the same thing, but all my BM's look like models...HA!!! Anyway, I think that would be gorgeous and make each girl feel comfortable in what she's wearing.

JULY05 Posted: Nov 05, 2003 11:53 AM

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OUCH jfabride...I never said anything about my BM not looking good...the 5'11 one is a model...they are all beatiful in thier own way...you dont need to be 5'9 and 120 to be gorgoues ... .... but i'm glad that other people are doing the same thing... thank you all for your input you made me feel better..i appreciate it...it def does help...goodluck to all of you thanks again

JULY05 Posted: Nov 05, 2003 11:55 AM

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tell me about it CIMNOK (sorry if i spelt your username wrong) but BM's can be brutal...my one BM though shes the best...she just nods her head and says what ever YOU want its YOUR day...I love her...

112903 Posted: Nov 05, 2003 11:58 AM

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I have all different body shapes in my wedding and I picked a dress that looks good on everyone

KarenB Posted: Nov 05, 2003 12:05 PM

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I wanted to let my sister pick out her dress. I am having a MOH and no BM. I am not sure we agree 100% on a dress. So, I have decided I will pay for it and then I am ok w/making the final decision. I am going to see about making the strapless into a halter so she will be comfortable. I am one of the few brides who think the bride should buy the dress if she wants 100% control. JMO.

Karen