Striped bridesmaid dresses??

Knottie28385687

For as long as I can remember, I have been set on having black and white horizontal striped bridesmaid dresses....we're having a halloween wedding and this seems like such a good combination of fun, but classy. I can't find dresses like these anywhere! It's driving me crazy. Anyone have any suggestions?

http://themerrybride.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/black-and-white-striped-bridesmaid-dress-www-etsy-comshopcaiy.jpg

theartistformerlyknownas

That specific dress is from an Etsy shop that has closed. 

Honestly, horizontal stripes aren't flattering on most people, and looking at those dresses sort of made me dizzy. What about incorporating the stripes into table linens and keeping something more subdued for the BMs? Like just a partial stripe? http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/demure-dame-dress

southernbelle0915

Yea, not too excited about that look and it's unflattering on most people. I would immediately think Beetlejuice - especially if your wedding is on Halloween. 

What if one BM wore black, one wore another color, etc. and they alternated. so that, lined up, they were striped? These colors are different, but you get the idea:

 

I agree w/ @lolo883 about incorporating stripes elsewhere in your decor as well if you love them.

Maggie0829

100% Beetlejuice.  That is really all I see.  That and a prison jumpsuit, zebra and referee.  Now if you are going for any of those looks then you found your dress.  The only good thing about that style is that the skirt is not tight against the body so it would be slightly easier to pull off on many body types then if it were a tighter dress.

What about doing a black and white striped skirt and then you could pair it with a fancier top of the color of your choosing.  CLICK

amelisha

I have this dress and it's surprisingly flattering (although I am shortish and a size 0/2 so I can't vouch for how it might look on a larger/taller body): http://www.shoptiques.com/products/striped-fit-flare-1
Maybe something like that, with a solid top, would be less overwhelming on multiple women?

doeydo

Some dress suggestions:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/cece-by-cynthia-steffe-stripe-satin-fit-flare-dress/3854230?origin=keywordsearch

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/top-of-the-byline-dress?SSAID=256758&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=sas&utm_campaign=256758&utm_content=417942&gate=false

http://www.forever21.com/shop/ca/en/women-dresses/p/striped-pleated-dress-2000122482--1001

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/bar-iii-sleeveless-cutout-body-con-striped-dress?ID=1509615&LinkshareID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-04gTuui9AHJt_jyj_AuL8g&PartnerID=LINKSHARECA&cm_mmc=LINKSHARECA-_--_--_-+

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/these-noir-the-days-dress?SSAID=256758&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=sas&utm_campaign=256758&utm_content=417942&gate=false

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/aqua-dress-striped-full-skirt?ID=1135242&PartnerID=LINKSHAREUK&cm_mmc=LINKSHAREUK-_-n-_-n-_-n&LinkshareID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-BtGrzuj4pvUrW96D0SecAA

http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1852079/ab-studio-lace-striped-sheath-sweater-dress-womens.jsp?src=Hy3bqNL2jtQ&utm_campaign=328293&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Hy3bqNL2jtQ&utm_content=1&utm_term=10&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-VtMEzjcBJth4.d5Ml9DzNQ

http://www.unique-vintage.com/black-white-stripe-crossover-fit-n-flare-dress.html

http://www.bluefly.com/bcbgmaxazria-black-and-white-stretch-striped-fit-and-flare-short-sleeve-dress/p/329749501/detail.fly?pcatid=cat60019&referer=cjunction_2687457_10436858_c18f63b8242d48eab4da6283ec48d63f&partner=Gate_AFF_2687457&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=2687457&utm_campaign=10436858&utm_content=c18f63b8242d48eab4da6283ec48d63f&cm_mmc=cj-_-2687457-_-10436858-_-na

msuprincess04

What about a chevron instead of a straight stripe? Clicky

weddingcactus

Out of curiosity, would you personally wear one of those bridesmaids dresses in your original post to a wedding or any other formal event? I love black and white, but I would never ever choose to wear black and white horizontal stripes to a formal event. I'd feel ridiculous. While I recognize that it is socially acceptable for a bride to choose what her bridesmaids wear, I also think it's important that the bride realizes that these are your nearest and dearest friends, and they're people, not props. I think you'd be so much better off choosing black dresses with white sash or belt or just straight up black dresses. Some of the posted links aren't as bad as the original picture, but I would still be unhappy to wear wide black and white stripes, especially on the bottom half of my dress. I'd feel like I would appear to have gained 10lbs in my butt. 

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I agree with lolo as far as incorporating it into other aspects.  Maybe into their shoes with a plain black dress, or in ribbon wrapped around their bouquets.

This isn't striped, but cute in black and white, and totally something they could wear again.

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/swirl-go-round-dress-in-black

novella1186

Maggie0829 said:

100% Beetlejuice.  That is really all I see.  That and a prison jumpsuit, zebra and referee.  Now if you are going for any of those looks then you found your dress.  The only good thing about that style is that the skirt is not tight against the body so it would be slightly easier to pull off on many body types then if it were a tighter dress.

What about doing a black and white striped skirt and then you could pair it with a fancier top of the color of your choosing.  CLICK

Totally agree with this. My first thought was Beetlejuice, right off the bat. But the striped skirt with a solid top could look really chic and cute, plus it might be a little more subtle.