I don't know about you, but I've gone from having one wedding in the diary to now having eight across 2024 and 2025. And while I haven't started thinking about the many guest dresses I need to buy or rent, my close friends who have invited me to their upcoming nuptials have already asked me "which bridal boutiques should I visit in London?" followed by: "where should I shop for the best bridesmaids dresses?".
Luckily, as a fashion editor, this is where I can help. And when it comes to this year's key dress styles, there are so many wearable trends everyone would be more than happy to be 'made' to wear on the big day.
With pastels being a forever favourite when it comes to weddings, of course Pantone's Colour of the Year 'peach fuzz' will be having a moment for 2024. Along with shades of blue, as seen at content creator India Cardona's wedding who had seven bridesmaids as her 'something blue' in dreamy Dôen shirred midi dresses. According to Media Vision, Monsoon have also seen a 316% rise in search for dusty blue dresses and 207% for navy bridesmaid dresses, so it's big news this year.
And if you're a bride-to-be who pays close attention to detail, then you'll want to look for bows (big and bold or super subtle), off-the-shoulder silhouettes. Of course the spring/summer catwalks have played a part in bridesmaid dress trends, with bold botanicals filtering down from Burberry, Balmain and Erdem runways straight to the wedding aisles. Keep going to shop the dresses everyone future bridesmaid will want to wear.
1. Peach Fuzz
A slinky satin slip dress will never fail. Fact.
Not getting married in peak summer? Sleeves will save the day.
No one will believe this is from the high street.
From a city to a beach wedding, this one will work for all.
The neckline, the ruched detail perfection.
2. Bow, Bows, Bows
This one has stretch back detailing and adjustable straps.
Bernadette's dresses are always a talking point.
Black is also key for bridesmaids so you'll be ticking off two trends in one.
Little bows also get a yes.
Yes, bridesmaids can go mini.
3. Punchy Florals
Smocked detailing will give all-day comfort.
So very chic.
Everyone will be swooning over this mismatched print.
I'm imagining this in a countryside setting.
You could easily match this with block colour styles for the rest of the bridal party.
4. One-Shoulder
360-degree perfection.
Imagine this at an al fresco wedding in the sunshine.
Taller Marmo's Ubud dress is rich navy will be any bridesmaid's dream dress.
All about that cape detail.
Such a gorgeous shade on all skin tones.
5. Shades Of Blue
Love the contrast straps.
The delicate belt is so pretty.
The coolest bridesmaids will be in Ganni.
I've got a thing for strapless dresses with a matching neck tie.
You'll be able to be the bride's 'something blue'.
