There is nothing more inspiring (or flattering) for me than hearing from you, the readers and followers of Chic Vintage Brides. Whether it is a comment on a post, a message through Facebook, a quick hello, a thank-you or to ask for my help, it never fails to make me smile! And it was a reader’s request that inspired today’s post.  After reading my New Year’s Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons outlining my aims and aspirations for 2013, which included my promise for more fashion, the lovely Tanya left a request for a bridesmaids post that is so on trend at the moment, and could well be the answer to your prayers!

Mismatched Bridesmaids on Style Me Pretty

Mismatched Bridesmaids on Ruffled 

Mismatched Bridesmaids on Wedding Chicks

Tanya’s comment read “… my four maids live in three states, and one may be pregnant! So I am pretty keen on them just getting their own dresses that they actually like! I’m trying to come up with a colour palette for a summer wedding that doesn’t rely on each dress being a very specific colour/shade.” There must be so many brides out there facing a similar dilemma, so this post is for you lovelies! Mismatched bridesmaids dresses are the perfect solution for any bride trying to arrange a wedding with bridesmaids in different states, counties, countries or even continents! So how is it best to do mismatched? There are so many options, all as absolutely gorgeous as each other, it just depends on your wedding – and your bridesmaids style!

Same Style Different Colours

Which looks swell either in the same colour but in different shades…..

 Mismatched Bridesmaids from Style Me Pretty

Bridesmaids Dresses from Donna Morgan

 Or in different colours from the same palette……

Idlewild Dresses from BHLDN

Hydrangea Dress from ShopRuche in Grey, Burgundy and Blue

When the Night Comes Dresses from Modcloth

 When the Night Comes Dresses from Modcloth

Different Colours and Different Styles

I think the key to this look is keeping them complementary, colours and styles are different but complementary…..

Mismatched Bridesmaids in Pastel Shades from Green Wedding Shoes

 Atelier Signature on Etsy

This look works equally well with pastels and neutrals!

Mismatched Bridesmaids in Neutrals from Green Wedding Shoes

As well as contrasting colours…..

Mismatched Bridesmaids in Contrasting Colours from Wedding Chicks

Contrasting Dresses from ShopRuche – Ivory, Grey and Peach

Contrasting Bridesmaids Dresses from BHLDN

Contrasting Bridesmaids from Ruffled

And who could forget these super glam bridesmaids in their mismatched sequin gowns…..

Mismatched Sequin Bridesmaids from Green Wedding Shoes

 Sequin Bridesmaids Dresses from StyleBop – Black, Blush, Silver

Different Styles Same Colour

This look is the way to go if you want mismatched patterns…..

Mismatched Bridesmaids from Ruffled

Mismatched Bridesmaids Dresses from Modcloth – Floral, Polka Dot, Striped

Or mismatched fabrics and textures…..

Mismatched Bridesmaids in Ivory from Ruffled

Ivory Bridesmaids Dresses from Modcloth

Ivory Bridesmaids Dresses from Modcloth

For more traditional and modern bridesmaids dresses, brands such as Dessy, Donna Morgan and Two Birds create styles to suit every bridesmaid in a rainbow of colours!

BLCouture Dresses Photographed by Valo Photography

 Bridesmaids Dresses from Donna Morgan

Mismatched Bridesmaids Dresses from Two Birds

Atelier Signature on Etsy

Mismatched Bridesmaid Accessories

Or for a look that is cohesive as well as unique, create outfits as individual as your bridesmaids with mismatched accessories…..

Mismatched Bridesmaids Cardigans on Southbound Bride

Mismatched Bridesmaid Shoes on Southbound Bride

How cute would these heels be on Autumn or Winter Bridesmaids?

 Cinnamon Scones Heels in Gold and Black from Modcloth

 Cinnamon Scones Heel in Stone and Tan from Modcloth

  All Dressed Up Vintage Shoes in Plum, Teal and Black from Modcloth

Following on from my earlier posts on the perfect little (and long) black bridesmaids dresses and ivory bridesmaids dresses (still some of CVB’s most popular) what are your thoughts on mismatched bridesmaids dresses? I love that all rules for bridesmaids dresses have been thrown out of the window!

Thankyou for the inspiration Tanya, I hope this post has helped 🙂

Amy

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