Being asked to be a bridesmaid at your friend’s wedding is a huge honour, and being a part of the festivities in a capacity that’s more than just a guest is an experience to have.
You know what’s the downside? Being stuck with a bridesmaid dress that you hate, and would never wear again. So there’s a dress hanging in your closet, paid for with your hard-earned money and gathering dust.
Look, unless you aspire to be Katherine Heigl in 27 Dresses, the last thing anyone wants is to have a collection of bridesmaids' dresses just staring at you from their hangers, and you trying to re-wear them but failing miserably at the task. And that’s why we’re looking to help you find the perfect bridesmaid’s dress that you can wear over and over again.
Fair enough, if the dress style and colour is decided by the bride, then you don’t have much say in the matter. But for the lucky bridal party members out there who have the freedom to find their own dresses, and aren’t hunting for a floor-length number, this one’s for you!
In a gorgeous shade of icy blue, this slip-style dress is the perfect frock of choice for a bridesmaid. Beyond the wedding, pair it with strappy heels and tousled curls for that hot girl summer party look.
This gorgeous, champagne golden number is sure to fit into most wedding ceremony colour palettes. Team it with a pair of heeled pumps and adorned with tasteful jewellery pieces to give it that extra oomph.
If the neckline is a little too risqué for the ceremony, layer a white camisole underneath. Beyond the wedding, this is a great party dress that you can take with you on your next girls’ trip.
The classic shirtdress silhouette gets an elegant springtime update here with embroidered bluebell flowers in white set against a fresh grass green tone. After your bridesmaid’s duties are done, wear it with flats for the office!
Make a soft statement in this lilac dress with an asymmetric sleeve! With a comfortable A-line cut to the skirt and soft drapes around the neckline, it’s also a great dress to wear for a daytime party.
Charm the guests in an eye-catching Alice blue dress. Team with gold jewellery and kitten heels so you look pulled together and comfortable for your friend’s big day. Then, after the ceremony, team with white sneakers for a fresh, off-duty look.
Great for bridesmaids who are looking for a dress with a little bit more texture, but perfect to be worn after the festivities as a dressier look for your champagne brunch!
For a more muted dress option, try this one in a dusty shade of mauve. Then, post-nuptials, take it to the tailor and have it altered to a midi length, so you can wear it to the office underneath a white blazer.
Exude grown-up elegance in a lush jewel tone like this emerald green. The pleated skirt and belted waist all add femininity to the dress, which you can rewear for your next dinner date.
If your bridal party is assigned the colour red, then go for broke in this gorge off-shoulder midi dress from local label Love Bonito. After the partying is over, you can always take this dress out again for your next dinner and drinks night with the girls.
A lemon yellow dress gives you plenty of versatility as a work dress (with heels), a weekend frock (with sneakers), and as a bridesmaid’s dress (with simple gold jewellery)!