Comments on: The “Wear Whatever” Concept

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:31:20 +0000

Thank you for the feedback, Mo!

By: Mo

Mo — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:54:10 +0000

@Andrea: Thanks for your comment! I think that if you have the time and the skills, then go for it! It definitely personalizes the dress so much more since it will be handmade by you. Plus, it’s going to fit your friend like a glove and it will eliminate the problem of having to buy the dress then altering it to fit properly. Good luck!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:48:15 +0000

I’m in the midst of this debate myself. I have 2 wonderful sisters (matron of honor & maid of honor) and either 1 or 2 bridesmaids. One of my bridesmaids wears a size 26-28, and her figure is not proportionate according to manufactuer’s measurements.

Our options:

1. They can spend $118+ for matching bridesmaids dresses they will never be able to wear in their lives again, plus the cost of alterations (for my one beautiful, extra-curvy friend, those alterations will probably be almost as much as the dress!).

2. (This was what I was planning till Option 3 came up) My colors are peach/apricot, coral, cinnamon, and burnt orange… pick out any dress you like in that color range, even printed, just as long as they are all either tea-length or floor-length.

3. My mom offered to sew the 2 dresses for my sister, which means I could definitely take on the project of sewing my curvy friend’s dress. Yes, I’ve sewn formal gowns before, and some for out-of-normal-size ranges, so I know I COULD do this, and it would fit her better than a store-bought one. I would buy one fabric, yards & yards of it, and then each dress can be made to fit each attendant in whatever style flatters her best.

What do you think?

By: Bells

Bells — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:23:59 +0000

I also told my sisters they could wear whatever they liked as I’m not going the matchy colour scheme route for my wedding and, like you, to my utter amazement they vetoed the idea – Future Sister-in-law was particularly adamant that she wanted everyone to know she was a bridesmaid not just another guest! Wedding planning sure throws up some surprises doesn’t it!?

By: Lola

Lola — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:44:11 +0000

Love the different colors of green. Amazing

Also check out: http://sixpence-in-her-shoe.blogspot.com/

By: The Professional Bridesmaid

The Professional Bridesmaid — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:08:03 +0000

You’re an awesome bride (and sister) to go the ‘wear whatever’ route! It’s super cute that your sisters decided to veto you. Can’t wait to see what you come up with.
.-= The Professional Bridesmaid’s most recent blog post: The Alternative Bride Gets Hitched! =-.

By: mo

mo — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:03:44 +0000

Whoops, just realized I wrote “dress” stories–I know some of you out there might have attendants opting to not wear a dress, or attendants who are male and will be wearing suits–I’d love to hear those stories as well. :)
.-= mo’s most recent blog post: Things That Are Happening =-.

By: mo

mo — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:00:38 +0000

I love hearing these dress stories of brides being considerate of what their attendants will wear! @Megan C: Mohair rocks, her outfit sounds super cute! .-= mo's most recent blog post: Things That Are Happening =-.

By: Megan C.

Megan C. — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:29:40 +0000

I love this topic because I did this very thing! My sister was my only attendant, and I told her pick whatever you like. Literally. She phoned me from Nordstroms to make sure I really, really meant it because she fell in love with an adorable grey wool dress with an ivory mohair sweater. She looked lovely at my October wedding!

By: honeymyheart

honeymyheart — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:42:40 +0000

i let the maids wear any dress they liked in a purple or yellow color. to my surprise, each chose a different color and cut yet it worked out quite nicely. they also love that they can wear it again and again :) .-= honeymyheart's most recent blog post: Til I hear it from you: Waiting on Those RSVP Postcards =-.