Reader Dilemma: Pink and Red Bridesmaids Dresses

April 22, 2009

We have a few emails from readers in our inbox, and we thought – why not brainstorm with you?

First up today is Angela, who asks:

We’re getting married in September in Boston, a beautiful time of year. I have been looking for bridesmaids dresses for over 6 months and cant’t find the right one. My colors are hot pink and red. I’d like touches of orange, turquoise, gold and black. I want the feel of the wedding to be a little Frida Khalo, a little Moulin Rouge. My dress is Silencio by Manual Mota and my I’m looking for a knee-length, kinda vintage, cool, maybe with a touch of Spanish dress for them. PLEASE help!

So, dear readers, any ideas for Angela? We’ll be posting some choices of our own a bit later!

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Maggie writes... {April 22, 2009 at 9:19 am}

How about this dress from Dessy, in red with a black lace overlay?

http://www.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/2509/#AccessoryFabricList=38,57,64,101,102,103&catid=1&displaytype=GridMedium&activePage=1&rpp=9&SortOrder=Default

Wed in the White City writes... {April 22, 2009 at 9:36 am}

So funny, I also had a Dessy dress in mind:
http://www.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/2752IV/#catid=1&displaytype=GridMedium&activePage=2&rpp=9&SortOrder=Default

I think that big flower design reminds me of Frida.

SmarterPrincess writes... {April 22, 2009 at 10:06 am}

I buy most of my dresses from Asos. They’re in the UK, but the prices are amazing and the shipping is surprisingly low!

Here’s a (very poorly done) Polyvore of some of the dresses I found.
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=8195102

elizabeth writes... {April 22, 2009 at 1:03 pm}
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OK, this one is long, but it jumped out at me as looking great with your colors. Maybe I’m way off: http://www.bluefly.com/Amsale-rosewood-rose-brocade-strapless-gown/cat60019/300505001/detail.fly

This one might be a little too casual, depending on the wedding, but I love it! http://www.bluefly.com/Free-People-gold-floral-tiered-smocked-strapless-dress/cat60019/303245701/detail.fly?referer=ca_shopping&cm_mmc=ca_shopping-_-na-_-womens_dresses_day-_-303245701

Or this, which is available in hot pink or gold: http://www.ardenb.com/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=140&subCategoryId=167&productId=19019&ref=ab_aff_pf_k108283&source=pf

This one is WAY affordable: http://www.newport-news.com/shop/product_single.aspx?style_id=36945205&index=0&gp_coll_id=9&gp_cat_id=1649&nav_cat_id=8522&category_id=9369&gp_fashcoll_id=10&s_cmp=affiliate_newport_all

As is this one (in black cotton): http://www.forever21.com/heritage1981/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=81dresses&product_id=2058191523&Page=3&cookie%5Ftest=1#

This one is more than I paid for my own gown, but oooooooh.: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod78030049&parentId=cat14110764&masterId=cat000131&index=4&cmCat=cat000000cat000001cat17740747cat000131cat14110764

This one also makes me weak in the knees, although it’s a little on the sexy side: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod73770003&parentId=cat14110764&masterId=cat000131&index=36&cmCat=cat000000cat000001cat17740747cat000131cat14110764

More serious drama: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod79520001&parentId=cat14110764&masterId=cat000131&index=59&cmCat=cat000000cat000001cat17740747cat000131cat14110764

I admit, I love a good giant flower: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod76610002&parentId=cat14110764&masterId=cat000131&index=115&cmCat=cat000000cat000001cat17740747cat000131cat14110764

Here’s one in black and white: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod68530003&parentId=cat14110764&masterId=cat000131&index=96&cmCat=cat000000cat000001cat17740747cat000131cat14110764

And one that mirrors your mermaid skirt, but short and simple: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod68540002&parentId=cat14110764&masterId=cat000131&index=128&cmCat=cat000000cat000001cat17740747cat000131cat14110764

Here’s an awesome rewearable LBD: http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2995905?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_pla=dresses:women:dress&cm_ite=maggy_london_tiered_mesh_dress_with_charmeuse_waist:237914&cm_ven=Linkshare&siteId=J84DHJLQkR4-QsRpYmEnjBrSWzuPons7WQ

And one with alittle more attitude: http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3014424?refsid=237914&refcat=0%7e2376776%7e2378685%7e2380947%7e2380968&SourceID=&SlotID=2&origin=related

And one more super-bargain: http://www.wetseal.com/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=104&subCategoryId=189&productId=18774&ref=ws_aff_pf_k108283&source=pf

And two more: http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=290&pageId=1&viewAll=true&productId=300112775&prd=Silk+Floral+Bouquet+Strapless+Dress&subCatId=&color=&inSeam=&posId=247&catId=&cat=Sale&onSale=true&colorFamily=&maxPg=1&size=
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod78020143&eItemId=prod78020143&cmCat=search&searchType=MAIN&parentId=&icid=&rte=%252Fsearch.jhtml%253FN%253D0%2526Ntt%253DMichael%252BKors%252BDraped%252BCoin-Dot%252BSheath%252BDress%252B%2526_requestid%253D16883

Pavaune writes... {April 22, 2009 at 2:15 pm}

My absolutely favorite bridesmaid dress in the world is by a company called TwoBirds. Because of the versatility of the dress, it can have any feel your heart may desire! Check it out here: http://www.twobirdsbridesmaid.com/

Angela writes... {May 9, 2009 at 7:21 pm}

Thank you everyone for your wonderful suggestions. I hadn’t looked at Dessy too much, but the selection of colors is wonderful and they had a wide range of styles. I finally picked the dresses, #2058. They look simple in the photo, but are lovely in Merlot. We’re doing bright turquoise, some orange and plum with the flowers. Now, I’m going to use some of your suggestions for bridal shower, bachellorette, honeymoon! THANK YOU!