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
Rixo
Sandrine Daisy Jacquard Coral Dress
A slinky satin slip dress will never fail. Fact.
ZIMMERMANN
Natura Gathered Maxi Dress
Not getting married in peak summer? Sleeves will save the day.
No one will believe this is from the high street.
BEC & BRIDGE
Nadia Satin Maxi Dress
From a city to a beach wedding, this one will work for all.
Rejina Pyo
Delilah Dress Acetate Satin Pink
The neckline, the ruched detail – perfection.
2. Bow, Bows, Bows
Reformation
Nadira Dress Es
This one has stretch back detailing and adjustable straps.
BERNADETTE
Winnie One-Shoulder Bow-Detailed Linen Gown
Bernadette’s dresses are always a talking point.
H&M
Bow-Detail Maxi Dress
Black is also key for bridesmaids so you’ll be ticking off two trends in one.
KITRI
Rosalind Cobalt Blue Dress
Little bows also get a yes.
Sunday in Brooklyn
Sunday in Brooklyn Bow Mini Shift Dress
Yes, bridesmaids can go mini.
3. Punchy Florals
& Other Stories
Smocked Asymmetric Midi Dress
Smocked detailing will give all-day comfort.
KITRI
Araminta Ivory Tulip Print Midi Dress
RIXO ⋆
Hayley Umbrella Floral Navy Mix Dress
Everyone will be swooning over this mismatched print.
Red Floral Bardot Maxine Midi Dress
I’m imagining this in a countryside setting.
LA LIGNE
Printed Silk-Satin Midi Dress
You could easily match this with block colour styles for the rest of the bridal party.
4. One-Shoulder
mango
Asymmetric Straps Dress – Women
ASOS Curve
Exclusive Satin Off Shoulder High Split Maxi Dress in Orange
Imagine this at an al fresco wedding in the sunshine.
TALLER MARMO
Ubud One-Shoulder Feather-Trimmed Crepe Maxi Dress
Taller Marmo’s Ubud dress is rich navy will be any bridesmaid’s dream dress.
Reiss
Reiss Bright Pink Nina Cape One Shoulder Maxi Dress
All about that cape detail.
Ghost
Ghost Rose Cut-Out Detail Satin Midi Dress, Yellow
Such a gorgeous shade on all skin tones.
5. Shades Of Blue
Massimo Dutti
Satin Dress With Contrast Details – Studio
Love the contrast straps.
The delicate belt is so pretty.
GANNI
Light Blue Shiny Taffeta Long Dress
The coolest bridesmaids will be in Ganni.
Reformation
Oren Silk Dress
I’ve got a thing for strapless dresses with a matching neck tie.
ASOS DESIGN
Bridesmaid Satin Ruched Halter Neck Maxi Dress in Dusky Blue
You’ll be able to be the bride’s ‘something blue’.