Traditionally, the bride and groom must have a witness and a best man at the wedding. The image of the witnesses, especially on the bride's side, must meet certain requirements. Perhaps the most important thing is that the wedding dress for the witness does not overshadow the bride herself. Since the witnesses are always in sight of a large number of guests, they should look beautiful, stylish, but without any excesses. It is quite difficult to choose a suitable image for the bridesmaid, it is best to turn to professionals.
Basic requirements
The image of the witness is thought out very carefully. It is necessary that it favorably emphasizes the attractiveness of the bride, complements the image of the main heroine of the celebration. The outfit for the bridesmaid must meet the following requirements:
- Simplicity and at the same time a festive look.
- Combination with shades of the bride's outfit or contrasting colors.
- Modesty and femininity.
- Harmony with the bride's bouquet.
- One piece with shoes and accessories.
The most important criterion when choosing a bridesmaid dress is this feature - it should be like a continuation of the bride's wedding dress.
Everything is carefully selected: the texture of the fabric, the color, the style of the clothes, the shoes, the bag, the accessories, the jewelry. The main thing is that everything is in moderation, without excesses.
Varieties
It is best to contact the bride and agree with her on the model of the future dress for the celebration.
Styles
Designers offer a wide variety of styles, but tend to favor the following silhouettes:
- A-shaped. The model is one-piece, the top fits the figure, and gradually widens towards the bottom, without forming folds.
- "Mermaid". A great option in the form of a tight-fitting dress with a flared hem.
- "Empire". A style with a high waist, a cut-off top, floor length, and a pleated bottom.
- Straight models. Can be made with a cut-off under the bust or at the waist. Can be one-piece.
If the bridesmaid has chosen a tight, narrow style, then it is best to have a bolero jacket in addition to it. This combination looks unusual and stylish. Witnesses should not wear too short dresses, sundresses, blouses with skirts, trousers, ballroom options.
The bridesmaid can wear either a long or a short model at the celebration, depending on her own preference. A dress with a large neckline will be quite appropriate for a wedding.
It is necessary to adhere to the basic rule: the shorter the bottom of the product, the more closed its top should be!
When choosing a dress with a floor-length skirt, you can allow yourself a deep neckline, but not so much that it looks vulgar. It is necessary to take into account the rules of etiquette - evening dresses with a maxi length are suitable for events that take place only in the evening, after 5 p.m. Usually, marriage registration takes place closer to lunchtime, so it is better to choose a witness's dress that is not very long. A cocktail dress with lace details is a quite suitable option for any time of day. Its main parameter is the length, which should not be below the knees. The best option is to purchase two models - a cocktail one, which will be appropriate during the day, and an evening one for celebrating a wedding in a restaurant.
It is strictly not recommended for the bridesmaid to wear clothes made in a business style. A skirt combined with a beautiful top of a rich color is acceptable, but it is better to wear a dress. Trousers of any style and overly bright, eye-catching clothes that are completely inappropriate for a wedding event are excluded.
Colors
To choose the right color of the bridesmaid dress, first of all, you should find out what color outfit the bride will wear. If it is white, then this color is prohibited not only for the bridesmaid, but also for other guests. If the bride has chosen a wedding dress in peach, red, blue, cream or other colors, then the witness can safely wear a white dress. It is possible to use even a black toilet, if it is not made of heavy materials (wool, thick knitwear) or translucent. A black outfit is elegant only if the appropriate accessories are used.
The shades of the products can be any, just not bright and flashy. It is desirable that they are gentle, and the texture of the fabric matches the material of the bride's outfit. However, it should be remembered that the color should not be the same for the bride and the bridesmaid, it is better to have similar colors.
Shoes and accessories
During the celebration, the witnesses perform many duties that appear during the holiday scenario. Therefore, clothes, shoes and accessories should be selected with special care. In addition to an attractive image, the witness should be comfortable, especially when it comes to shoes.
It is advisable to wear shoes with medium heels, considering that the girl will need to walk, dance, and run a lot for a long time. It would be great if the bridesmaid took light, comfortable ballet flats with her. Then she could change her shoes at any time and give her feet a rest. If new shoes are purchased for such a special occasion, then you should definitely wear them at home for a couple of days to break them in and get used to the shoes. It is quite possible that comfortable shoes when buying, during the holiday will be the cause of troubles, torment and bad mood. An important parameter when choosing shoes is the height of the heel. Before buying, you need to compare your height and the height of the bride - it is desirable that the bridesmaid is not taller than the young one and much shorter.
Various additions to the bridesmaid's dress are of great importance. Light jackets and blazers that perfectly match the dress can act as additional items. Gloves add elegance to the image, especially for evening wear. Although gloves are not always convenient for the witness, since she often has to help the bride: fix her hair, hold flowers, loosen the corset.
An important accessory is the bridesmaid's handbag, which she should always have with her on this day. It will contain everything necessary not only for herself, but also for the hero of the occasion: a cosmetic bag, hairpins, napkins and other necessary little things. Ideally, if the handbag is chosen to match the festive outfit. Often, the salons where the dress is sewn offer to make a handbag that will perfectly match the clothes in color.
It is possible to use an interesting headdress for the witness, but only if the bride will not wear a beautiful hat. If it is decided to wear a hat, then its size should not be very large, otherwise it will cover some of the guests in the group photo. Hairpins and brightly colored flowers are suitable for decorating the hair. The most important thing is that the accessories used in no way interfere with the chosen images of the bride and her friend. The presence of jewelry is welcome, but you should not overload yourself with jewelry.
Features of choosing an outfit for a themed wedding
If it is assumed that the wedding celebration is themed, then the choice of the bridesmaid's dress is significantly simplified. The theme of the celebration itself most often determines not only the style of clothing, but also its color. If, for example, the newlyweds decided to have a Hollywood wedding, then the ideal option is a floor-length model with a cutout on the back. A suitable model in the Empire style, when the top is high, and the skirt has a train. The European style allows the girl to wear a trouser suit with chic blouses and original accessories.
Modern newlyweds have increasingly begun to choose creative ideas for organizing a wedding event:
- A popular option is a fairytale wedding. In this case, the newlyweds, witnesses and guests dress in costumes of fairytale characters.
- Costumes for extreme weddings are distinguished by their unusualness and originality, since the event can take place on the water or in the mountains.
- It is possible to get married abroad, but then the outfits should correspond to the fashion trends of that country.
- Going out into nature is also welcomed by young people, then clothes are chosen taking into account that the weather is changing: scorching heat, rain, strong wind.
A wedding bridesmaid's dress should be suitable for numerous photos, all sorts of competitions and games, and dancing. It is important that the outfit is beautiful, comfortable, chosen in accordance with fashion trends or in a thematic version. The bridesmaid's image will be ideal if it does not overshadow the bride's image, but, on the contrary, highlights and emphasizes it.
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