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Savvy December 2018

Bridesmaid style choosing to stand out

Emily, on October 2, 2018 at 11:23 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 14
Hi everyone, I'm in serious need of some advice. I have four bridesmaids including my sister who is the MOH. I opted to go for matching colors and different styles as I wanted my BMs to feel comfortable in what they are wearing. I asked that they pick from Azazie, which I loved because you can try on before buying and their prices and reviews are great. However, one of my BMs, FHs sister , kept showing me different dresses that were more along the the line of evening gowns. I don't think she understands what it means to be a bridesmaid and what bridesmaids should wear. She stressed that she would feel comfortable in sleeves and Azazie didn't have the sleeves she wanted. So we moved to Babaroni as it had a long sleeve BMs dress. And then just yesterday, she showed me a long sleeve evening dress from Jjshouse. After I pointed out it was a evening dress, she showed me another dress from JJs that was a BMs dress but was still along the line of an evening dress (see first pic).

I think I shot myself in the foot with this one. My other BMs are not like this and have picked styles that are more along the lines of a traditional BM dress (2nd pic). This BM just has a personal style of elegance and wants to display that. If I allowed them to choose their own styles, shouldn't I be okay with this? I did put my foot down when she asked to wear a metal flower crown. I told her that if she were to wear one, all the girls need to and it would need to compliment what I was wearing. I'm also worried her dress is super elegant and I wasn't going for that with my BMs. I don't know what to do. If I should be okay with how I set my bed and lay in it or sit down with her and have an awkward conversation about how BMs should really not be wearing dresses that don't match the theme, and I had a specific look I was going for. My dress is also romantic and now I'm worried more elegant BMs dresses will make mine look too simple. Omigosh I don't know what to think 😵

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Latest activity by Emily, on October 3, 2018 at 12:33 AM
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    Expert July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    I think you are okay saying no and having her pick one in more the style you are thinking. Imo telling them the style you want is perfectly fine!
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  • Laura
    Dedicated October 2018
    Laura ·
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    I'd say no, I did the same thing picked a color and let the girls decide. They all told me what they were looking at before they purchased so I could veto it if I didn't want it. I told them nothing super sparkly, I'm not afraid to say it's my day and I don't want them trying to outshine me. Stand your ground and pick out a few options for her that you do like.

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  • LB
    Champion November 2016
    LB ·
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    I don't see anything wrong with the dress. If it's the right color and right length... I don't get the problem.

    Let it go.

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    Emily ·
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    You know, I really was worried that I was overthinking. I think having to switch websites twice for her and having to ward off her suggestions for excessive accessories made me exasperated. You don't think the train is too much? Im letting myself obsess over that one detail when I really do want to let it go. Its more elegant than what I imagined but I need to tell myself it's not going to be more elegant than the theme of my dress.
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    Emily ·
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    It's really the bottom half of the dress that's bothering me. Maybe because I envisioned A line for the BMs. Gah someone please tell me it's okay to different cuts and I'm totally over thinking!!
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  • Victoria
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    Victoria ·
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    I would just tell her if everyone else gets theirs from Azazie, her color won't match.

    On the flip side, nothing is going to make your dress look simple. It's gorgeous!!!
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  • MrsD
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    MrsD ·
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    Can you just pick a dress for her? Azazie has tons of sleeve options, so maybe go back to that and just tell her to pick one from there or get a dress then order a shall or sweater for over it.

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    LB ·
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    It 100% is not going to be more elegant than your gown. It's nice to see that you can look at yourself and realize you might be overreacting. That's an excellent trait.

    As far as the bottom, IMO, it doesn't look any different than most evening dresses and my guess is she'll prob hem the train once she gets alterations. If she likes to be elegant, she's not going to be wanting to step on her dress all night.

    Don't let this get to you, not worth it.

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    Emily ·
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    I think that's what I needed to hear. Thank you.
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    Emily ·
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    Thanks so much to everyone who responded! This was my first post on the forum and I'm so thankful such an avenue exists for wedding talk ❤️
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    LB ·
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    You have a great attitude, hope you stick around Smiley smile

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  • MrsV1027
    Master October 2018
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    I would tell her to pick a dress without a train. if there's no train it won't look as formal. The train should be for the bride not the bm

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    starsinwaves ·
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    I think you're fine to ask her to pick a dress that's more in line with what your other girls are wearing. I love the trend of letting BMs pick dresses they like so everyone feels comfortable, but I think there are limits. Part of agreeing to be a bridesmaid is agreeing to wear what the bride wants you to -- it's actually one of the only two requirements.

    FWIW, I let my girls pick their dresses and I wouldn't like if one of my BMs picked that dress either.

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    Emily ·
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    Thank you ❤️ I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks so. I'm just letting it go because unfortunately she's not the type of person to receive it well and it's just easier to let it go. Putting my foot down with other things but I'll just let her wear the dress to avoid the drama. Thanks again for commenting.
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