BRIDESMAID DRESS STYLES
Like the women who wear them, bridesmaid dresses come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Just so you'll be "in the know" when you go shopping, check out the five basic silhouettes and style suggestion chart below. You can also brush up on stylists' slang at the Wedding Lingo section of the site for definitions of each dress style. 
| Flattering on you... |
Empire
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Ball Gown
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Trumpet/ Mermaid
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Column/ Sheath
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A-Line
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| Bust - Large |
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P
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| Bust - Small |
P
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P
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P
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| Curvy & Slim |
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P
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P
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| Full Figure |
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P
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P
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| Petite |
P
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P
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P
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P
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| Pregant |
P
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| Shape - Apple |
P
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P
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| Shape - Hourglass |
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P
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P
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P
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| Shape - Pear |
P
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P
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P
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| Tall & Thin |
P
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P
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P
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P
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