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One bridesmaid is heavy, the rest are very petite. How do I find a dress that looks great on everyone? The simplest solution is to choose a color and a fabric and let your bridesmaids each find her own dress.
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One bridesmaid is heavy, the rest are very petite. How do I find a dress that looks great on everyone?
The simplest solution is to choose a color and a fabric and let your bridesmaids each find her own dress. That way, each bridesmaid gets something that's perfect on her. But if you can't bear the thought of different styles on your 'maids, then you have the somewhat daunting task of finding one style that's universally flattering; A-line or princess-line silhouettes are slimming and flattering to all body types. And you'll probably want to go for something with sleeves, as your friend may feel self- conscious baring her upper arms. For best results, take your plus-size friend dress shopping. If you find something she'd be happy to wear, it's sure to look just as great on the rest of the party.

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Can I wear a sleeveless wedding dress in the winter?
Absolutely. Dress styles are seasonless today; you see bare, strappy dresses in December and full sleeves in May. One suggestion: invest in a rich velvet cape or a stole or coat that goes with your dress, in case the winter weather gives you the chills.

What colors are appropriate for bridesmaids' dresses for a (name your season here) wedding?
Unfortunately, too many people fall prey to the idea that there's only one "proper" way to do a wedding and you'll be laughed at if you don't serve the right meal and wear the right color. But that's just not the case. Your bridesmaids can wear any color you love, no matter what the season.

They should, however, stick to materials that are appropriate for the weather. While some fabrics transcend season or climate, others might look wrong next to the clothes the guests wear. Flimsy chiffon in December would seem odd among the wool coats of Minnesota but would be perfect in balmy southern Florida. And heavy velvet in July is downright mean pretty much everywhere. So go on and pick your favorite shade, whether it's ice blue or hot pink, and find a great dress in that hue. Trust us - it'll look just as great in summer as it does in the dead of winter.

Can the mothers of the bride and groom wear the same shade?
Of course! It'll look nice in any picture where they appear together. As long as neither woman cares that they're wearing the same color - and they don't (gasp!) show up in the same dress - it's no big deal.

I'm buying my wedding dress where I live, but I'm getting married hundreds of miles away. How do I get the dress to the wedding without wrinkling it en route?
Start by making sure it's packed well when you pick it up. The salon should stuff the bodice with tissue and cardboard to prevent deep creasing, then put the whole dress in a protective garment bag. Road-tripping brides can then simply hang the dress (in the garment bag) from the clothes hook in the back seat, with the skirt laid carefully across the seat. If you're flying, the dress will be your carry-on. As you get on-board, let a flight attendant know you've got a wedding dress. (Play it up - who can resist helping out a bride?) He or she should be able to find a safe spot - usually a first-class closet - to hang your very important luggage. Chances are, your dress will get off the flight fresher than you will.

What steps should I take to preserve my gown? I want to make sure it stays in good shape.
A few weeks after the wedding, send the gown to a cleaner that specializes in dress preservation. You'll want to wait that long so you have time to thoroughly inspect the dress and discover stains that only become apparent after aging. Point out everything you find to the dry cleaner - even a smudge of frosting could permanently mar you dress. Check out potential cleaners with the Better Business Bureau and ask a lot of questions - you don't want to lose your dress to the ravages of bad dry cleaning. If you've spent a lot of money on your dress, you might want to splurge on a museum-quality preservation company.

After the cleaner gets your dress in shape, he should wrap it in acid-free tissue paper and store it in an acid-free box that will keep out insects, moisture and light (a thin cardboard box won't cut it). You might even want to consider a cedar chest.

Keep the boxed gown in a cool, dry, dark spot in your house, like under the bed or in a closet. The attic and basement are not good options, as changes in temperature or humidity can be a problem.

Finally, take you dress out every once in a while to see how it's holding up, and enjoy another chance to remember your day.

I am having three bridesmaids and I don't really like the idea of having them wear matching gowns. My mother and mother-in-law keep telling me that they have to wear the same gowns, or they won't stand out as bridesmaids. I don't know why they care so much, but they really, really do. What should I do?
I don't know if you were planning to ask your bridesmaids to wear similar gowns, but if not, that may be a good compromise. You can ask each of them to buy a floor-length black dress, for instance. If this issue means a lot to you, you shouldn't feel compelled to do what your mother and mother-in-law are telling you to do.

I heard that the bridesmaids' dresses are supposed to look somewhat like the bride's dress - if I'm going sleeveless, my bridesmaids should, too. My maid of honor says the bridesmaids should wear something completely different. Who's right?
Actually, you both are. Whether the bridesmaids' dresses look somewhat like yours is really a personal decision. Many brides like the idea of having the bridesmaids' dresses mirror their own for a more complete look; others are put off by the matchy-match concept. The point? Do what you want to do.


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