Satin vs. Chiffon Bridesmaid dresses

kristin598

I am having trouble trying to pick a BM dress. My dress is silk and I was wondering what material would look good for the girls to wear. I have found a satin BM dress and a chiffon BM dress that all the girls like. Would either of these look better than the other with my silk dress or should I try to go with a different material completely?

cqbride

Silk is just the fiber that your dress is made from. What fabric is it- satin, chiffon, gazar, organza, dupioni, charmeuse? Something else? I imagine that both options are fine, but it would help to know what your dress is.

GoBucksOH

IMO you dont need to match your BM dress fabric with the fabric of your wedding dress. Pick out whatever BM dress that you and your girls like.

Tanq&Tonic

If the dresses are well made and flattering, fabric is almost irrelevant.  Don't worry too much about it...you definitely don't need to match.

kristin598

Sorry - i should have mentioned its dupioni silk.

shortee426

The fabric of the BM dresses do not need to match the fabric of your dress.  I am wearing a satin gown and my BMs will be in chiffon.

Heather8505

I agree that it does not need to match your gown.  I also think satin tends to look more formal or evening while chiffon is more daytime spring.  That's my opinion, but I would match it with the style of your wedding.

marissa_claire

It doesn't need to match your gown at all, but I would personally suggest going with chiffon over satin simply because chiffon can be dressed down or up.  Satin can't really be played up or down.

aerinpegadrak

If there are two dresses that everyone likes (presuming they have all gotten to try it on and are not just judging from the picture), then I'd just put it to a vote and let majority rule.  I don't think the fabric matters.