Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Maxi Dresses For Weddings - To Wear Or Not to Wear

By John Jones


A wedding is not complete without the bridesmaids. The bridesmaids are the bride's closest friends, sisters or female relatives and this group of women play a significant role in the pre-wedding activities and in the wedding ceremony. Bridesmaid dresses typically complete the theme of the wedding, enlivening the ceremony by their sophisticated gowns. Unlike before, plus size women who are chosen to become bridesmaids can now select from bridesmaid dresses that are very fashionable and which will flatter their figure. With more shops and boutiques catering to the plus size category, a plus size bridesmaid dress can be as fashionable and flattering as the ones worn by bridesmaids who can fit in so-called regular dress sizes.

Too tight. It does not matter how beautiful a bridesmaid dress may be if the style is too tight for the women wearing it. A bride must take the figures of her attendants into consideration when choosing a dress for them. And this means all of the attendants; even if four out of five bridesmaids could pull off the slinky sheath, the bride must choose the A-line dress so that her fifth attendant does not feel like she is wearing a sausage casing. Remember that the long prom dresses only need to complement the bridal gown, so it is perfectly fine for a bride to wear a very fitted gown while her attendants wear more forgiving silhouettes. After all, the bridal jewelry and bridesmaid jewelry are not expected to match exactly - why should the dresses?

It is very important for the bridesmaids to complement the theme of the wedding and to get advice from the bride on the appropriate styles for the gown. Ideal colors for a wedding theme are colors that best flatter the bridesmaids' skin and hair color. Bridesmaid dresses, including plus size ones, come in all shades and darker colors can make plus size bridesmaids look thinner and sexier in their gowns. Bridesmaids must take the time to know their body type and the possible styles that will best fit their body shape. Brides must also take the time to bring their bridesmaids shopping to help them find the best bridal dresses for their body shape and size while staying coordinated with the wedding theme.

Some of the most popular styles for plus size bridal dresses are two-piece gowns that can make the bridesmaid's waist look smaller and long prom dresses paired with sashes. Bridesmaid gowns that come in two pieces or more are more flexible and colors can be easily mixed and match while keeping up with the wedding theme. It is also recommended to shop for undergarments for bridesmaids that are especially designed to further flatter their figure and help them look their best in their bridesmaid gowns. For the final fitting, it is very important for bridesmaids to bring along their undergarments and shoes with the dress, so that tailors can make the proper alterations just in time for the wedding.

The best thing about wearing maxi dresses for weddings is that they are affordable and can be worn again because they are suitable for so many occasions and with so many style options this season, you can find a maxi dress to suit every budget and every shape.




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