Do you think this works for BM dresses? PIP

eelyak321

So my wedding colors are black and red, and I know I want BM dresses to be short. I like the idea of a red dress with a black overlay because it really captures the look I'm going for with the whole wedding. I haven't been to any salons, but the dresses I'm finding on google that I like are all listed under the prom or party sections. Keep in mind when answering that I have 4 bridesmaids, all of whom will be 21 or under at the time of the wedding, and that I'm not SUPER concerned with being traditional. Also all of their body styles will work with most dresses so that's not a huge issue. But do you think that this style looks too teeny-bopper for a wedding party even though we are all pretty young?

 (picture red instead of purple)

kd.joseph

I like the second one, but I think the third one is way too short for a wedding.

The first one is ok, but the sparkles are throwing me off.

gundy21

First one screams high school formal (like Homecoming).

Second one looks very nice.

Third one looks like something for a night of clubbing / dancing.

Are the dresses within the budget that your BMs are comfortable with?

PJSPJS

The second is suitable and very nice.

Jen6862

I'm not a big fan of those dresses, unless you are getting married in Vegas?

What about a short, cute sexy red dress with a black sash and black accessories? You can give it a gothic vibe with the right styling, if that's what you are trying to do.

Ideas:
My favorite!
http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Short-Pleated-Satin-Strapless-Dress-F14212_Bridal-Party-Bridesmaids-Shop-By-Color

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Strapless-Short-Pick-Up-Dress-84091_Bridal-Party-Bridesmaids-Short-Bridesmaid-Dresses

Or this with maybe a black flower added to the shoulder:
http://www.alfredangelo.com/collections/productdisplay.aspx?productID=8bc1d1b5-5617-45b9-a377-8afa491ce246&categoryID=caed91b4-d73a-4a83-9c04-2608cd65d718&pg=1&colorId1=

QueerFemme

The second one is the only one I like. The first looks like a junior high school dance.... and the third looks VERY nightclubish. 

JoeAnne2013

Second.

The first is too high school semi-formal looking and the third is inappropriate unless your having your wedding in a club.

LaceyH13

I am a fan of the Alfred Angelo dress PP linked to above, especially with black accessories.

What about having dresses made? There are some classy patterns that would allow you to do the red dress with black overlay like you like, and could be a very affordable option if you find a good seamstress.

Specifically I'm thinking of (the one pictured on the left):

http://www.simplicity.com/p-2091-missmiss-petite-special-occasion-dresses.aspx


Of the dresses you PIP'd, definitely #2. The others seem way inappropriate for a wedding.

broomstick88

the second one is lovely, i'm really not fond of the other two. i personally think they will make the girls look young and possibly like they are missing the rest of there dresses!

firsttimersluck

honestly, they all look like "this is my first prom!" dresses to me (with that last one maybe more towards the "this is my first club!") . 

Just because they are young doesn't mean they don't want to look classy and timeless. Two my my BMs were under 21 as well, and had no problem wearing youthful, yet APPROPRIATE dresses. It didn't make them look old or frumpy either. 

If you're set on one of those three... I guess the 2nd one. 

tealeyedangel

I vote for the second one, I think it's beautiful, the first one I believe is too glitzy unless you are going for a disco themed wedding lol....and the third to me...and just my opinion is too trashy for a wedding....

kitty02kat

What about these?  I think these are very age and event appropriate and still fit the look you're going for.  I think the last thing you want to do is look at your wedding photos years later and realized you looked maybe "too young" and not classy. 

http://www.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/6632/?color=burgundy&colorid=8
http://www.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/6631/?color=burgundy&colorid=8
Close up it looks maybe like leopard print, but its color and then black lace over it....

saharnshard

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[QUOTE]Second. The first is too high school semi-formal looking and the third is inappropriate unless your having your wedding in a club.
Posted by JoeAnne2013[/QUOTE]

This.