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Real Bridesmaid Reviews

Dress: Alfred Angelo style 6493 
What she thought: Claire’s friend Katie picked this Alfred Angelo floor-length strapless dress in black for her wedding. “When Katie first told me this was the dress she picked, I immediately panicked. I’m slightly larger in the chest and strapless dresses are not my friend. I hate strapless bras and feel like I’m always yanking up my dress or spilling over the top.” But Claire’s worries were soon put to rest. “I guess the great seamstresses at Alfred Angelo really made sure the dress fit perfectly, because I don’t think I yanked the dress up at all!” It was also affordable at around $120, a steal for a floor-length gown. “I really enjoyed wearing this. The ruching made us all look superskinny, which is always a plus. After the wedding I had it shortened to right above the knee and I now have an perfect little black dress for any occasion! The bridesmaid dress I was the most worried about ended up being one of my favorites!” Continue reading →

Real Bridesmaid Reviews


Dress: David’s Bridal Short Cotton Dress with Y-Neck and Skirt Pleating (Style 83690)

What she thought: This first-time bridesmaid loved that the unique neckline set the dress apart, but the silhouette was still classic and flattering on the four other maids in this wedding. And the price didn’t hurt: “The dress wasn’t expensive (only $139), and I’ve been able to wear it to other social events, so it’s definitely a good bang for your buck,” she says. Another cost-saving bonus: None of the bridesmaids required alterations as the dress fit very true to size. The only downfall was the material. “It’s really stiff and doesn’t move with you, so it kinda poofs out sometimes. But other than that it’s a great find!”

Fashion Friday

Lately I’ve been seeing ivory and champagne bridesmaid dresses everywhere! Long thought to be taboo, it’s sometimes even considered an insult to wear white to a wedding, which is why as a guest I think you just shouldn’t take the risk. But a lot of brides are choosing cocktail dresses in off-white for their girls and I have to say the result is beautiful. (P.S. I think the short length is a must. If all the girls are wearing floor-length white dresses, it just looks like a gaggle of brides.) Here, a few lovely ones.


I absolutely love the gorgeous layers of crocheted lace on this shift dress from MM Couture, especially that contrasting stripe at the bottom (available at Macy’s for $108).

Talk about chic. I adore this beige belted beauty from BHLDN. (Necklace sold separately, but belt is included).

A faux sweetheart neckline, delicate lace and a pop of metallic at the waist—this dress from Dorothy Perkins is pure adorable and a steal at only $55.

This two-tone delicate strapless dress with tiny pleats on the skirt and a little silk bow is a little bit vintage and perfectly feminine (and it’s on sale right now!).

Bridesmaid Dress Reviews Wanted!

Hello out there in bridesmaid world! You know what I’d like? Some honest bridesmaid dress reviews. I don’t know about you, but if I’m going to shell out more than $100 (and sometimes quite a bit more) for a dress that I cannot try on, I’d really like to read a review from someone who has actually worn the dress. Hence, Real Bridesmaid Reviews, both the good and the bad. You can review anonymously so your bride won’t know the dress wasn’t your favorite, or send pictures from the wedding to show off a dress you loved. Email reviews to ultimatebridesmaid@gmail.com.

Today’s review comes from my good friend Jill. New York still misses you (though I know you love being back in your home state of Nebraska!). Continue reading →

Fashion Friday

Despite the allure of online shopping, I’m an old-fashioned girl. I like to try things on before I buy them. And that’s what drew me to Kennedy Blue. Using their Try and Buy Service, the Minnesota-based store will ship you a sample in your size, along with a color swatch and prepaid return label for only $1. The price on these dresses is also enticing. They’re more affordable than some designers using exactly the same materials and silhouettes! Check out the full collection here.

Fabric: Silk chiffon

Price: Sydney (left): $167. Chloe (right): $162.

Colors: Black, charcoal, coral, navy, eggplant (shown), espresso, wine, peacock, mint.

Fashion Friday

For today’s Fashion Friday, I bring you one dress that can be many! Namely, this customizable two-tone dress from Watters (dress 9539).

I spent some time playing around with colors for the top and bottom. Personally, I like white, black or grey factored in to balance a bright pop of color, but a daring bride might go crazy with her color matching. You could also give each girl a different color on the bottom and basic white on top for that rainbow effect.

Fabric: Crinkle chiffon

Color combinations: Endless! Choose from: Cognac, candlelight, indigo, black, midori, pomegranate, stone, plum, peony, mediterranean, starlight, falcon, roseglow, buff, flora, goldenrod.

Price: $235.99

Wear It Again factor (1-5): 3. The silhouette and fabric are timeless, but the dress is unmistakably occasion-worthy. Your color combo is going to contribute to its Wear It Again factor as well, which is why I leave this one at a middle-of-the-pack score of 3.

Black and buff


Peony and candlelight

Plum and falcon

Fashion Friday

I saw this Adrianna Papell lace strapless dress on a Denver wedding photographer’s website and, just wow! It looks amazing in pictures! I’m such a sucker for lace and I love the gorgeous bow detail. If you’re not a strapless girl (like me), there’s also a one-shoulder option available in the same color and a charcoal version. (It looks lighter in this photo, but it’s the same fabric and color name, so it should be the same color in person.) And for the brides, might I add this would be a stunning rehearsal dinner dress?

Both are available at Nordstrom for $178.