Why is it that, when it comes to shopping for a special occasion, the available options seem to be way slimmer and less stylish than usual? Finding an evening gown that suits your personality (and personal style) isn’t always an easy feat — and the hunt for an equally cool bridesmaid dress is no different. You want a dazzling gown that fits in your friend’s required color scheme and can effortlessly match your eye-catching handbag. However, with a lack of variety, it’s easy to fall into a cookie-cutter trap with an expected and “safe” (read: boring) option. Well, it’s time to not take that route.
Wedding season is in high gear and we’re here to raise the bar when it comes to bridesmaid dress shopping — because why shouldn’t the women standing next to the bride feel just as on-point as she does? From elegant but bold prints to unexpected fabrics and silhouettes, we’ve rounded up 26 not-so-average options that will make all those group photos frame-worthy stunners.
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Reformation Westerly Dress, $, available at Reformation
Revelry Rosalie Tulle Convertible Dress, $, available at Revelry
Mango Lyocell Shirt Dress, $, available at Mango
BHLDN Ira Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
& Other Stories Strappy Tiered Maxi Dress, $, available at & Other Stories
LoveShackFancy Marinette Ruffled Floral-Print Maxi Dress, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Eloquii Satin Maxi Dress, $, available at Eloquii
Batsheva Sunset Taffeta Mini Prairie Dress, $, available at Frances May
Wray Tracy Dress, $, available at Wray
Selkie | Free People Selkie The Ritz Dress, $, available at Free People
Vera Wang Bride Manuella Tulle Cape Back Gown, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Show Me Your Mumu Claire Midi Dress, $, available at Show Me Your Mumu
Saylor Myrtle Dress, $, available at Saylor
Topshop Bridesmaid Heart Jacquard Slip Dress, $, available at ASOS
BHLDN Leila Satin Charmeuse Maxi Dress, $, available at BHLDN
Lulus All About Love Maxi Dress, $, available at Lulus
Farm Rio Farm x Anthropologie Halter Maxi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Jenny Yoo Liana, $, available at Jenny Yoo
Anthropologie One-Shoulder Silk Midi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Watters Asher, $, available at Watters
David’s Bridal One Shoulder Satin A-Line Bridesmaid Dress, $, available at David’s Bridal
Silk Maison Lime Halter Cocktail Silk Maxi Dress, $, available at Silk Maison
Social Bridesmaid Strapless Draped Bodice Maxi Dress with Front Slits, $, available at Verishop
Sachin + Babi Jessica Gown, $, available at Sachin & Babi
Acler Indiannah Cowl-Neck Draped Maxi Dress by Acler, $, available at Moda Operandi
LoveShackFancy Tara Dress, $, available at loveshackfancy
City Chic Sweet Jewel Maxi Dress, $, available at City Chic
ASOS Lace Cami Midi Dress, $, available at ASOS
Alex Evenings Long A-Line Rosette Dress, $, available at Zappos
Self-Portrait Chiffon Maxi Dress, $, available at mytheresa
Miranda Bennett Everyday Dress, $, available at Miranda Bennett
Adrianna Papell Blouson Beaded Gown, $, available at Amazon
Parker Lorelei Dress, $, available at 11 Honoré
Farrow Mila Dot Dress, $, available at Need Supply
Raquel Allegra Flutter Midi Dress in Lilac, $, available at Covet and Lou
Eloquii Printed Wrap Dress, $, available at Eloquii
Lane Bryant 3/4 Sleeve Scuba Fit & Flare Dress with Mesh, $, available at Lane Bryant
Emily and Fin Keener Postures A-Line Dress, $, available at ModCloth
BHLDN Cleo Top & Chateau Skirt, $, available at BHLDN
Soallure Long Silver Dress, $, available at Yoox
COS A-Line Pleated Dress with Drape, $, available at COS
Fame and Partners Empire Ball Gown, $, available at Fame and Partners
For Love & Lemons Temecula Maxi Dress, $, available at Free People
Aidan Mattox flared sheer-panel midi dress, $, available at Farfetch
Kiyonna Cara Velvet Wrap Dress, $, available at Kiyonna
Norma Kamali Boxy Top Fishtail Gown, $, available at Shopbop
Kate Spade New York Poplin Ruffle Tiered Dress, $, available at Kate Spade New York
Ganni Heavy Satin Slip Dress, $, available at Fivestory
Rixo London Monet ruffled floral-print cotton and silk-blend dress, $, available at Net-A-Porter
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