STRAPLESS
Here's a problem almost as old as marriage itself: I get tons of complaints from readers that wedding party dresses are never attractive enough to be worn again. Friends shouldn't make friends buy a dress that will get only one use! Thankfully, the lovely blush tones that recently appeared in many designer clothing lines have trickled into bridal fashion. They flatter all skin and hair colors yet are still neutral enough to take the place of a little black dress at some future event.
Cynthia Rowley's first-ever bridesmaid collection uses many of her signature cuts, as in this flouncy cocktail dress.
$180; Dessy.com for stores
Cynthia Rowley's first-ever bridesmaid collection uses many of her signature cuts, as in this flouncy cocktail dress.
$180; Dessy.com for stores
FLOOR-LENGTH
This gown can easily be personalized with jewelry; the crinkled chiffon will also let you dress it down.
Vera Wang Maids, $240; 212-628-9898
Vera Wang Maids, $240; 212-628-9898
EMPIRE-WAIST
An Empire-waist sheath is the perfect understated style for someone who prefers to conceal her
arms.
Simple Silhouettes, $285; 212-219-2223
Simple Silhouettes, $285; 212-219-2223
ONE-SHOULDER
Lela Rose is introducing a new bridesmaid collection—I love the sweet rosettes and elegant one-shoulder look.
$290; Dessy.com for stores
$290; Dessy.com for stores
VERSATILE WRAP
This dress wraps 15 different ways, varying coverage to suit every figure. (Yes, there are instructions.)
$270; TwoBirdsBridesmaid.com
Adam Glassman's guide to wedding fashion
$270; TwoBirdsBridesmaid.com
Adam Glassman's guide to wedding fashion
From the July 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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