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Top 4 Style Rules for Mismatched Bridesmaid Dresses?

Author: Jane Wang
by Jane Wang
Posted: Oct 23, 2015

Mismatched bridesmaid dresses aren’t a new concept, but it has gained popularity because of casual weddings become quite prevalent in recent times. Laid-back weddings are frugal and at the same time fun, but it works with large number of people. These Mismatched dresses are not meant to look absolutely different to each other, but it simply means the coherency is there but exactness is gone.

Find your angle

So, why do you want to choose Mismatched bridesmaid dresses? The question is relevant because without finding the right objective in choosing a dress for wedding, you might end up with a sloppy dress style. It is a misconception that mismatched dressing is for convenience. It is a type of wedding style, and requires same amount of attention like the traditional dressing. In a way, mismatched wedding dress is also a code where you need to think beyond haphazard dressing.

  • You need to find your angle why you want this type of code. Is it just because you want everyone wears what they love. Or you want to avoid another wedding project? Or you don’t care whether your imagination won’t turn out to be the way you want.
  • Most of the time mismatched dressing style requires a meticulous planning where you have a clear vision how you want to see your bridesmaids look in different dresses in your wedding.
  • Modern mismatch made easy

    Once your angle is clear, time to move to what to wear. One thing is for sure you need to advise your bridesmaids for specific colors. You just suggest general colors or to specific shade like lilac. Once you narrow down your color combination, it is time to understand how much cohesion you want. Once you figure out, choose the colors, length, patterns, fabrics and other elements.

    Add a pattern

    Mismatched dressing doesn’t mean absence of pattern. You can add more than one or different printing options. The key is of course cohesion where colors, fabrics, length and other vital elements must be in a pattern. For example, for a long dress, you can use a color combination of teal, maroon, and eggplant. You must have a clear vision about your friends. Do you have super stylish friends with formals, t-shirt or jeans type’s friends. You ask them about the choices of prom whether they like long or short prom dresses. It will help you to create a collaborative approach to create your bridesmaid dresses.

    Same colors different styles

    You can stick to one colors and let everyone to pick their own choice of style. It will also be a mismatched dressing but with a cohesion. This is also good for a party where there is lots variety in body types. Another way is to create a same style with different colors, which creates a semblance in the dressing.

    If you want a cohesive pattern in the dressing, you can ask them to try multi-color paint swatches that you can easily find in local hardware shop. These colors are complementary to each other, so even they wear different colors, it will create a semblance in pattern. If you want a similar style, ask them to wear a similar length and fabric.

    About the Author

    Ling Wang is one of the glamorous model in USA & China who has established her own online Bridal Dress Shop and she likes to write and share her ideas on latest & stylish fashion articles in different internet community.

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