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Wedding fashion is like any other kind – there are trends that come and go, as well as things that are eternally in style. The length of the gowns for the bride and her bridesmaids are one of the trends to watch. Luckily, there are always a good range of options available to suit any wedding.
If there is any one trend in wedding hemlines it is to go shorter. Of course most brides will still choose to wear the traditional floor length gown, but it is no longer mandatory, especially for less formal weddings. Destination weddings are another time when many brides will opt for a shooter gown – who needs a long train on the beach?
There are variations within the idea of a shorter wedding gown. To some brides, short is anything that does not hit the floor. An ankle skimming length can be lovely for a simple afternoon wedding. This is also a good choice if you are on the beach, because it will look long, but still allow you to walk with ease barefoot in the sand.
A knee length dress with a full skirt can be a very sweet vintage look. Choose one with a fitted bodice and a full decorated skirt for a 1950s party dress look. Fabrics to consider include taffeta, organza, and Swiss dot. You can either choose a strapless gown, or one with cap sleeves. The perfect accessories for this look are a very full shortie veil, a strand of pearls, and a classic pair of pumps.
Of course, a short wedding gown can also go the ultra modern route. A sassy lace mini might be the perfect choice for relocating your vows at City Hall or in Vegas. This look would be hard to pull off in an appropriate manner for a church wedding, but a wedding mini would be a terrific choice if you are planning to change into a sexy dress for the reception.
The trend for bridesmaids is definitely towards shorter hemlines. Even in reliably formal weddings, brides are staying away from floor length bridesmaid dresses. Tea length is a very popular style for any wedding, except for the formal evening affair. It is a length that is easy to dance in, and can transition from ceremony to reception very easily. Tea length dresses are also a great way to show a very cute pair of shoes!
Another length that is very "in" for bridesmaid dresses is just below the knee. It is a bit less formal than tea length, but in the right fabric it will still look great next to a bride in a floor length gown. The key is to choose the right fabric for your wedding. If you want the bridesmaids to look a bit more classic, then choose a strapless dress in a stiffer fabric that falls just below the knee. For the finishing touches, look for slingback shoes and pearl bridesmaid jewelry.
Knee length bridesmaid dresses can also be done in a more sophisticated way. If this is your taste, look for a bridesmaid dress in silk charmeuse, or layers of chiffon. The perfect accessories for this look would be a pair of strappy high heels and sparkly crystal bridesmaid jewelry like chandelier earrings.
Whatever your style, there is going to be a hemline that is just right for the look that you are trying to achieve for your wedding. The brides and her bridesmaids do not have to wear dresses in the same length, as long as they have a similar flavor. Choose the hemlines that will work the best for your wedding location and theme, and you will get just the style that you are going for!
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Source by Bridget Mora
