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Bridesmaid Dresses that Don’t Suck (all under $200)

Jul 8 at 2:22 pm

I love that modern brides think outside of the box when it comes to their bridesmaids. I love that the trend is changing from shiny, satin, matchy-matchy dresses to mismatched, cotton, flowy dresses. I love when brides let their bridesmaids choose their own cut or style. I love when bridesmaids don’t match exactly. As a woman who has been a bridesmaid a few times, I can say that nothing is more stressful than the cash you have to happily shell out on behalf of a dress you may or may not like and will most likely never wear again (sorry brides, it’s true). So, I’m going to go ahead and go out on a limb and say that I think there should be a wedding rule that (in my oh-so-humble opinion) unless you and your friends summer in the Hamptons, you shouldn’t expect your girls to pay over $200 for their dress. And, I think brides should try to find a dress (or dresses) that come from a real store, that sells real clothes, in real fabrics, that real people wear out in public (instead of from a random bridal boutique or bridesmaid dresses catalog). Doing so will greatly increase the chances that your girls will actually enjoy the dresses and hopefully add them to their normal wardrobe. When your girls feel pretty and confident, they will have so much more fun on your special day and your photos will reflect that. Luckily for today’s lovely brides, some of the most beloved women’s boutiques sell affordable dresses that easily translate into wedding party attire. And, to make your life that much easier, I scoured my favorite shops’ online stores to find you the most lovely, most flattering, most wear-again-able dresses under $200. You’re welcome. ;)

$75 and under