Blue is one color that is guaranteed to turn heads at a wedding. Generally people opt for safe colors like pink, lilac etc for a wedding. A group of bridesmaid in shades of blue will create a very beautiful look at the wedding. Blue especially looks beautiful at a beach or pool side wedding as it reflects the color of water Blue is a very refreshing color. It is the color of the sea-of water which symbolizes balance and harmony. A marriage is also about the balance of life. So a bridesmaid dressed in blue is a lovely idea. It is a very cooling color and adds to the atmosphere.
Blue is also a very regal looking color so even the purpose of elegance and sophistication along with looking chic and trendy is fulfilled. Blue is one color that can suit just any skin tone. It not only suits any skin tone, it acts like a catalyst of beauty when it is worn. Thus blue bridesmaid dresses are really a trend these days.
Now moving over to the most important question-What types of blue bridesmaid dresses you should choose for a wedding? Well, as already stated that most of the properties of blue are universal, a few things still have to be kept in mind while selecting the perfect blue bridesmaid dress. These are the type of cloth, the type of style, the type of look and the personality of the bridesmaids.
Most people like to go for blue bridesmaid dresses because of its simplicity. If the wedding is to take place during the bright days of summer, a flowing fabric like chiffon, georgette or silk can look very appealing and add to the setting of lazy summer. And moving over to the shade, choose a bright tone like turquoise, sky blue, pastel blue, powder blue etc. And if the wedding is slated for the cold days of October, November and December than opt for stiffer and thicker fabrics such as raw silk in shades of royal blue, navy blue, electric blue etc.
Now styles can vary depending on your body type. If you are busty then opt for a corset style dress or a v neck that can make your tone the upper part. For a heavy bodied woman, she should opt for round necks or Chinese collars and well tailored dresses that end at the knees as they make them look compact. For someone who is skinny or petite they should opt for short dresses or long gowns with slits starting straight from the thigh as they create an illusion of appearing fuller and taller. A tall woman can carry a long gown in a flowing material as it will ensure people to look up and notice their height.
Whatever the style or type of dress it may be, it is essential to ensure that it is tailored well so the bridesmaid can move freely to catch the bouquet and get lucky to plan the look of her bridesmaids for her wedding real soon! Jacqueline Cory