Dresses

If you're truly torn between the two, and they've all agreed to the price, I'd choose the less expensive dress. They'll likely still have some alterations cost, etc., so I think it's better to aim low and allow a little more wiggle room in their total budget. I agree with pp about the shoes -- if the dresses are long, their shoes will not show. Daughter asked her BMs to wear whatever closed-toe nude shoes they wanted. Most already had shoes that would work -- some chose flats, others heels. While $20 shoes are not expensive, they also might not be very comfortable for some people. It's great that you're trying to be so considerate!

I spoke with my girls and they all told me they were comfortable with paying up to 230for shoes and dress but every wedding party is different. I spoke to everyone independently to make sure that no one felt embarrassed to give me an amount.