Mismatched Bridesmaid Dresses Best Practices

This blog post is all about mismatched bridesmaid dresses.

There has been an ongoing trend with mismatched bridesmaid dresses. This new style is when bridesmaids wear a variation of different dresses but they all coordinate with the wedding colors and theme.

There are so any ways that this style could be used in your wedding. In fact there are several variations of mismatched bridesmaid dresses to choose from. If you are thinking about using mismatched bridesmaid dresses, then you are in the right spot.

In this blog post we will talk about how to pull off this look. We will discuss the different ways you could do mismatched bridesmaid dresses. We will also give tips on how to pick the colors for your mismatched bridesmaid dresses. All while different examples of each.

How to do mismatched bridesmaid dresses?

Mismatched bridesmaid dresses could be accomplish in several ways. The first way is to use dresses that are the same color different style. Another way is to use a color palette. Or you could do the same dress with different colors. And the final way is to use season inspired mismatched bridesmaid dresses.

1. Same color different style

This is a nice and subtle way to pull off mismatched bridesmaid dresses. This is a way to have your bridesmaids look different, but they all have the same color to match the wedding theme.This could be done with any color and style of dress. One way to make this look come together is to have the dresses at a similar length.

In the example above, you see that the bridesmaids have different looks but it all comes together when they are standing next to each other. This is a good idea if you have a lot of bridesmaids and want them to some what similar.

2. Color palette

This style technique means that there are different styles but they are all in the same color palette. This is the game changer of wedding style and bridesmaid dresses. An example of this is picking colors that look good together and using those for the dress colors. Typically you would want to limit this to 3 colors, but the choice is yours when using this option.

In the example above, you see a color palette that ranges from light and soft to darker shades. This is a enviable color palette, but it could be very difficult to pill off so many colors. Make sure that the colors in your color palette are also the colors of your wedding decor.

Like we said, if you are not willing to take the risk of using too many colors, then stick to 3 of your favorite. That way if way, assuming you have 6 bridesmaids, then 2 of them could wear each color in the color palette. Then there will be some matching with the bridesmaid dresses.

3. Same Dress Different Color

This an easy way tho switch things up with the bridesmaids dresses. You could have the same dress but each bridesmaid is wearing different colors. That way there won’t be a big difference in the prices of the dresses.

In this example the bridesmaids are wearing different variations of the same dress. There are some dresses that have different sleeves and the colors. It is amazing how much a simple change could make.

4. Season Inspired

This is a classic theme for bridesmaids dresses. This combines the color palette and the season of which the wedding will take place. A popular idea for this is that if you are having a spring wedding then there could be an array of soft pinks and peach colors.

In the example, it looks like the colors are either for a late summer wedding or an early Autumn wedding. The 3 colors are hot pink, orange and a light pink. It makes such a beautiful combination. All of the dresses are different styles but the colors are paired up.

Bring it all together

With the bridesmaid dresses being mismatched, you will need some things to complete the look and bring it all together. You want to implement some matching things to complete the look. Here are some things that will bring this look together.

1. Identical Bouquets

Identical bouquets make sense when you have mismatched bridesmaid dresses. There are some identical ways you could hold it when you are taking pictures. When they are walking down the aisle they will all look the same because they are holding the bouquet.

The bridesmaids in the picture are adoringly staring and smiling at the bride. They are holding their beautiful bouquets and that completes the look. The bridesmaids are wearing mismatched dresses that are light colors and the bold bouquet really makes them stand out.

2. Identical Accessories

Some identical accessories could really help with pulling this look off as well. Some examples of this are matching shoes and jewelry. Another good way to compliment mismatch bridesmaid dresses are to have similar hairstyles. For example, you could have all of the bridesmaids wear their hair back or down.

You could also have a theme to follow and stick to it. For example, you could get your color palette from your bouquet colors that you like. Or just like the seasonal theme to follow. what ever you pick, you want to have something uniform that all of your bridesmaids could wear.

Conclusion

Whatever you decide for the mismatched bridesmaid dresses, please make sure that you get input from your bridesmaid. Remember to pick a theme and stick to it.

Keep in mind that your bridesmaids may come in all shapes and sizes, you want to make sure that they are comfortable with what they are wearing so make their input apart of the process.

For more inspiration checkout our Pinterest page. You will see some great ideas for bridesmaid dresses and so much more.

So what do you think about mismatched bridesmaid dresses? Are you thinking about using this style? If so, tell us about it in the comment section below.

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