2017 Bridesmaids Trends

Are your bridesmaids on trend for 2017? 

One of the reasons that we love working with bridal parties is that we get to hear all kinds of ideas about how brides want their bridesmaids to look. Even better, we also love sharing our own ideas with brides to enhance their wedding's overall style. 

Here are 3 of our favorite looks for 2017 that only our chicest bridal parties are putting together. Make sure your bridesmaids fashion is on point, then share your own ideas below!

- Ivories and Neutrals -

2016 saw lots of bridesmaids wearing "champagne" colored gowns. The trick with champagne-tones is making sure they match every girl's skin color - choose a dress with too yellow of an undertone and your girls are sure to be washed out in pictures. 2017 brides who want to take on this trend are sticking with ivory and very light neutrals that compliment every single girl in the group.

     

photo by Molly Jo Collection

- Mix-and-Match - 

This is the most popular bridesmaids trend by far, however picking different shades of the same color just doesn't cut it. It's actually quite difficult to make your girls look mis-matched without it looking like a big mess! Stick to color themes (pastels, for example) or juxtapose different textures to get an on-trend look. Still need help? That's what Miss Ruby's Stylists are here for!

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photo by Elizabeth Haase Photography 

- Two Piece Perfection -

The chicest 2017 brides are outfitting their bridesmaids in separates. Being able to switch out the tops allows for your girls to truly customize their look and stay right on trend. And don't worry - your midriff doesn't have to show at all.

Watters has an amazing collection of mix-and-match styles - in store now!

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Bridesmaids Colors By Season

Mis-matched dresses are the biggest trend for 2016 Bridesmaids. Creating a cohesive color palette rather than picking one color gives you lots of flexibility & ensures that every girl in your bridal party wears a color and cut that makes them feel confident. 

While the result looks effortlessly chic, picking colors that don't clash can be a challenge - that's why we created some color combinations that work together perfectly - Use them for inspiration, but be sure to sit down with a professional (like a  Miss Ruby stylist) so that your bridesmaids look picture perfect and not like a Pinterest fail. 

Spring

Why It Works: 

Mixing shades of blue is a great idea for a fresh Spring wedding look, but "anchor" colors such as Blush or Charcoal make those blue tones stand out. They are thoughtfully included to give your blue hues a delightful contrast. 

Our Spring color palette uses various shades from the Dessy Bridesmaids collection. Not only does the chiffon knit provide more warmth for your 'maids in colder months, it also has a great texture that chiffons or satins simply don't provide. 

Summer

Why It Works: 

Mixing together too many Summer colors can look like a mess. Bright Pinks, Corals, Yellows, and Blues may remind us of warmer weather, but can look childish when put together in the wrong way. 

Our Summer palette borrows colors from a sunset, incorporating colors that all have a golden undertones. Here, soft corals pair well with champagne and golds. Add a few rich, dark pinks and the result is sunny and sophisticated!

Autumn

Why It Works: 

Jewel tones are such an easy pick for a fall wedding. Together, they create a warm rainbow of colors that borrows from the gorgeous colors found in nature during this time of year. 

The secret to the palette above is to combine different fabrics as well as colors. Differing textures add to the depth and warmth that jewel tones already convey. Don't forget to add colors that step outside of the usual "Fall" palette - here we added a rich amethyst, but a peacock blue would work as well.

Winter

Why It Works: 

It's hard to not think of reds and greens when it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but deviating from the typical seasonal colors will make your wedding look like a sophisticated soiree rather than a tired holiday party. 

Shades of gray punctuated with blacks and shimmery champagnes are a classy combination that works well with the overall feel of this season. Similarly, your bridesmaids will appreciate that they are allowed to look like movie stars at your wedding!

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Bridesmaid Style: Dusty Pastel

The soft & subtle color palette of dusty pastels is absolutely lovely. If you are looking for a mixed color palette for your bridesmaid dresses, but want to add a little more color than the current trend of mixed neutral & blush, this is a fabulous option for you. You can utilize a wide range of colors to make this palette come to life - deep purple, blush, lavender, tangerine, coral, soft rose, tangerine, silver & so much more!  Blush palettes are all the rage right now, however, this doesn't always work on all skin tones. These dusty pastels give you much more color to play with to complement each bridesmaid. This style works at just about any type of venue but we certainly can picture it at an outdoor setting or a charming B & B! Isn't it just lovely?!

Bridesmaid dresses featured: 

Watters Max, Dessy Social 8143, Wtoo 893, Watters Saffron, Alfred Sung D646

Our inspiration for this lovely color palette came from this gorgeous styled table arrangement found on MarthaStewartWeddings.com.

 Photo from Martha Stewart Weddings

Real Wedding: Tiara

Bridal Gown by: Wtoo by Watters

Bridesmaid dresses by: After Six/Dessy, Bari Jay & Wtoo

Photos by: Front Room Photography