The Death Of The Matching Bridesmaid Dress
When Kelsey Randall and Perry Fuchs began planning their October wedding in New York's Hudson Valley, they always knew each member of their joint wedding party would wear different outfits. For starters, the group was co-ed. Dressing everyone in a floor-length dress wasn't, well, impossible, but definitely a little unusual. Most of all, though, they just didn't want to. Each member had such a distinct personality—and such distinct style.
"We felt like the bridal party wasn't there to be seen as token accessories," Randall says. "We asked them to be part of our wedding day because their friendship had meant a lot to us as a couple. The 'cookie cutter' effect that matching dresses has just didn't suit them and didn't honor what makes them unique." Instead, they asked their friends to stick to a color palette of gold, silver, copper, and black. When the group walked down the aisle, they did so in metallic fringed dresses, gold piano shawls, black leather minis, and even a pair of matching cowboy boots.
In the past few years, the popularity of mismatched bridesmaid dresses and outfits has skyrocketed. According to online wedding planning company Zola, more than 69 percent of couples dressed their wedding party in non-traditional outfits. In Vogue's 2023 wedding trend report, top planner Augusta Cole cited matching dresses as falling by the wayside ("Offering your bridal party a bit of fashion autonomy is becoming the norm," Cole said. She said). Dorothy Polka, editor of Polka Dot Wedding, echoed the same sentiment in the Wedding Academy's 2023 trend report. And of the real weddings Vogue has run so far this year, the majority of couples opted to dress their bridesmaids in either different colors, prints, or silhouettes—sometimes, even a combination of all three. (A sizable handful even opted to have no bridesmaids at all.)
© Samantha June/Arius Photo Bridesmaids at Kelsey Randall and Perry Fuchs's wedding wore dresses of their own choosing.The idea that being a bridesmaid means spending an entire day (and evening) matching with several other women is almost as old as weddings themselves. The roots of the tradition have been argued as dating back to ancient feudal China. "A bride would have attendants to protect her from evil spirits," Dr. Angela Thompson, who teaches sociology at Texas Christian University, told The New York Times in 2018. "By having several women who are dressed alike, the spirits, or kidnappers, wouldn't know which person was the bride." Over the millennia, empires fell and superstitions faded. The style, however, stuck.
It wasn't just tradition that kept this approach in place, but also practicality. As the U.S. Was still industrializing into the 19th century, most clothing was all custom or made to measure. An outfit took weeks—or even months—to make. Multiple fittings were usually needed. So when brides and their party went to the salon, they'd select a pattern for their bridesmaids, provide sizing, and put in their order. It was really the only way to do things—even if the attendants weren't always pleased with the aesthetics of the selections. (It turns out many weren't: "Bridesmaids' frocks have long suffered from monotony in design, want of taste in selection, and a startling variety in execution," a frustrated maid wrote in a 1905 Pictorial Review article.)
Ready to wear—or, mass-manufactured clothing that was "ready to wear" the same day, at least—became the norm for women by World War I, and by the 1950s, over 90 percent of Americans were buying their clothes "off the rack" according to Ready-to-Wear and Ready-to-Work: A Century of Industry and Immigrants in Paris and New York by Nancy L. Green.
Yet even though the American consumer now had a greater variety of gowns than ever at the tip of their fingers, uniform bridesmaid styles still remained the norm for at least the next few decades. When Queen Elizabeth got married at Westminster Abbey in 1947, her bridesmaids wore matching white dresses, as did Jackie Kennedy's at Newport's Hammersmith Farm in 1953. Meanwhile, Grace Kelly put her maids in puffy sleeves and bonnets for her royal wedding to Prince Rainier.
© Bettmann Flower girls, page boys, and bridesmaids at Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly's 1956 wedding.Why, as fashion only got quicker and easier to make, did bridesmaid dresses not diversify? Simple: the aesthetics. Coordinating multiple looks that would look cohesive in photos remained difficult in the analog age. It was impossible, for example, to guarantee a department store had enough sizes of complementary looks in stock for everyone in the bridal party. And even if they did, no one had digital cameras, email, or cellphones, making it difficult for bridesmaids to double-check if it worked for the bride and the overall aesthetic of her wedding. "If you wanted to mix and match bridesmaid dresses, how were you going to coordinate that? Take everyone to the mall?" points out bridal stylist Anny Choi.
It's also because it was just how things were done. Weddings, after all, are an ancient ritual whose central tenets have more or less stayed the same since the beginning—and bridesmaid dresses are no exception. They simply remained part of the culture of weddings, with women begrudgingly putting down hundreds of dollars at a bridal salon for a blush dress they'd never wear again. It even became a running gag in pop culture: movies like Bridesmaids, My Best Friend's Wedding, Bachelorette, and 27 Dresses all poked fun at the ridiculousness of the process. ("The best thing is you can shorten it and wear it again!" a montage of brides tells a skeptical Katherine Heigl in the latter. She never does.)
Until the 2010s—when a handful of seismic changes shook everything up.
© Photo: Abigail Lewis Photography Justine Jen-Jen Li's bridesmaids adhere to a jewel-tone palette. © Photo: Hannah Thomson At Annabelle Moehlmann's East Hampton wedding, she asked her bridesmaids to select their own dresses—with just the direction that they be pale, romantic, and floral.The first? Online shopping. By that decade, women had access to an almost unlimited amount of dresses, in a variety of sizes, deliverable to their homes within days. If the bride wanted a bridesmaid to wear blush, all they had to do is Google "blush dress," pick the one that suited their style and budget, and email their link to the bride for approval. And despite the common trope of female bridezillas wanting everything to be exactly their way, it turns out most women were more than willing to let them personalize their outfit: The Knot found that brides putting their bridesmaids in the same dress fell from 55 percent in 2015 to 31 percent in 2020. "Most people want their friends to feel good at their wedding and are also aware that their friends are at such different places in life," Choi says. "They might be doing great and have money to spend. But maybe they have student loans and therefore don't have a big budget to spend on clothes. Or maybe they just have a baby and need to prioritize spending on childcare, not on a dress they're going to wear once." 2020, by the way, was another milestone year, with the pandemic shaking up the very notion of what a wedding should be. Nonessential businesses—including bridal salons—were closed, the number of people allowed to gather was restricted, and venues shut down, meaning the giant bridal party of 14 people was no longer the norm.
© Photo: Joshua Bright and Ali Smith For Mollie Ruprecht's wedding in St. Barths, she asked her bridesmaids to wear white dresses of their choosing. © Meredith Heuer Sophie Marx allowed her bridesmaids to dress themselves for her Big Sur wedding. Her friend Kate chose a shoulder floral Ulla Johnson dress while Tory picked a floor-length dress from Veronica Beard.Then, there was the rise of social media. Suddenly, you could see the wedding of everyone you ever knew, from your elementary school classmate to that friend of a friend from college. With so much visibility came oversaturation: seeing several weddings with the bridesmaids wearing the exact same shade of dresses from a popular nationwide bridal salon made them seem old, fast. We all wanted to do something different. "Now, individuality is a trend across the board in weddings," stylist Carrie Goldberg says. "That transcended into the bridal party." Of Goldberg's clients this year, not a single one has opted for matching bridesmaid dresses. Instead, they've asked her help in selecting unique re-wearable outfits for their attendants that fit everything from an earth tone palette, a mixed metallics palette, to a summer garden theme.
© Photo: Alicia Rinka Bridesmaids at Nesta Cooper's Coachella Valley wedding.Lastly, the shift can also be ascribed to the rise of the co-ed wedding party. In 2019, 37 percent of couples had nontraditional parties with bridesmen and groomswomen—making such cookie-cutter designs outdated. Goldberg is currently working on a wedding where two women are in the groom's party: They prefer wearing pants to dresses, so Goldberg is working on bespoke female suits that coordinate with the men. "Now, they can feel like themselves when they walk down the aisle for their best friend," she says.
And perhaps that sums it up best: Weddings are celebratory occasions. If members of the bridal party are allowed more autonomy over their aesthetic choices—picking something that fits their body, style, and budget—they are more likely to feel one emotion above all else on someone's wedding day: happiness.
The 15 Best Denim Shorts For Women To Wear All Spring And Summer: Abercrombie, Madewell And More
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Every time the weather starts to heat up, we're faced with the never-ending struggle of finding an actually decent pair of denim shorts.
If you thought finding a good pair of jeans was tough, finding a high-quality pair of jean shorts is even harder: they ride up, make us chafe and never seem to fit right through the hip and waist. Thankfully, our favorite brands have stepped it up in 2023 with plenty of denim shorts for every body type and style. The best jean shorts are easily styled in multiple ways, making them a versatile wardrobe essential — even on those hotter-than-hot days.
One of the most common struggles we see with jean shorts is waist gapping — when the hip and thigh fit but the waist gapes several inches away from your body. Brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Madewell and American Eagle have a solution with curvy fit shorts that are made with an extra few inches through the hip and thigh for a proper fit.
Whether you prefer to show off your legs with distressed Daisy Dukes or want to keep things polished with a more tailored fit, we've found the 15 best jean shorts for women to update their spring and summer wardrobes. From Agolde's Taylor Swift-approved crossover style to Free People's mid-rise frayed cutoffs, our picks are available in a variety of cuts and washes that will make you love jean shorts again.
© Provided by ETOnline Abercrombie and Fitch Curve Love High Rise Mom ShortAbercrombie and Fitch
If you've ever struggled with waist gapping, Abercrombie's Curve Love jeans are an easy solution, offering an extra two inches in the hip measurement to accommodate. These cute cotton cutoffs are available in size 24 to 37 with a hint of elastane for extra stretch.
$60$51
Shop Now © Provided by ETOnline Everlane The A-Line Denim ShortEverlane
"Favorite item of clothing I've bought in years," one happy reviewer praised these A-line denim shorts. "I rarely feel my most confident in shorts, but these are magic -- waist and butt flattering, long enough for no thigh rub, cute vintage-y look, stiff and durable feeling but also comfy enough to lounge in.
$68
Shop Now © Provided by ETOnline Madewell Curvy Baggy Jean Shorts in Crestford WashMadewell
The ultimate cool-girl jean short made with extra room through the hip and bum for curvier figures.
$78
Shop Now © Provided by ETOnline Good American Bombshell ShortGood American
Feel sexy all spring and summer long in these high-waisted cutoffs.
$89$45
Shop Now © Provided by ETOnline AGOLDE Crossover Waist Distressed ShortsBergdorf Goodman
Celebrities such as Taylor Swift adore AGOLDE's crossover denim styles.
$178
Shop Now © Provided by ETOnline Free People Ivy Mid-Rise ShortsFree People
© Provided by ETOnline Levi's Women's Premium 501 Original ShortsAmazon
TikTok loves Levi's shorts for spring and now you can score a pair for over 40% off.
$70$41
Shop Now © Provided by ETOnline Abercrombie and Fitch High Rise 7 Inch Dad ShortAbercrombie and Fitch
Also available in Curve Love, the relaxed fit of Abercrombie's dad shorts give off a vintage vibe.
$70$48
Shop Now © Provided by ETOnline Lee Women's Plus Size Ultra Lux High Rise Cuffed A-line Denim ShortAmazon
Made with recycled fabric, the A-line fit of these shorts leaves plenty of room in the thighs for a comfortable fit.
$37
Shop Now © Provided by ETOnline Madewell Patch-Pocket Denim Shorts in Sendhurst WashMadewell
Clean-cut and sleek, these denim shorts are easy to dress up or down for any occasion.
$78
Shop Now © Provided by ETOnline BDG Sparkly Diamante Cutoff Denim ShortUrban Outfitters
Diamante accents and a distressed cutoff finish make these shorts perfect for festival season.
$99$59
Shop Now © Provided by ETOnline American Eagle Dreamy Drape Denim Highest Waist Baggy ShortAmerican Eagle
Keep it comfy in a pair of drapey denim shorts in a flattering ultra-high rise — available in sizes 00-20.
$50$37
Shop Now © Provided by ETOnline FRAME Triple Stitch Detail ShortFRAME
For a polished look, we love these triple-stitched shorts from FRAME Denim.
$228
Shop Now © Provided by ETOnline NYDJ Women's Briella Roll Cuff Denim ShortsAmazon
For a bit more coverage, opt for NYDJ's bermuda-length shorts — available in sizes 0-18 as well as plus sizes.
$34 AND UP
Shop Now © Provided by ETOnline Express Super High Waisted Medium Wash Tailored Jean ShortsExpress
Feel put-together in a pair of pleated denim shorts from Express.
$60$36
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Best Baggy: H&M Curvy Fit 90s Baggy Low Jeans H&MWho It's Good For: Shoppers who want a low-rise, relaxed look
Who It's Not Good For: People who want a figure-hugging silhouette
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Best High-Waist: Levi's High-Rise Super Skinny Jeans AmazonWho It's Good For: Anyone who loves a classic, skinny style
Who It's Not Good For: Someone on the hunt for a trendy, low-rise pair
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Best Stretch: Nine West Heidi Pull-On Skinny Jeans AmazonWho It's Good For: People who don't like the feeling of zippers or closures
Who It's Not Good For: Someone who wants a more inclusive size range
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Price at time of publish: $$44.49
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Best Cropped: Mother The Hustler Ankle Fray MotherWho It's Good For: People who want to style their jeans with booties
Who It's Not Good For: Those who prefer a full-length or longer jean
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Price at time of publish: $228
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Best Bootcut: Levi's 315 Shaping Bootcut Jeans AmazonWho It's Good For: Someone who wants a happy medium between straight and flared jeans
Who It's Not Good For: Those who prefer stiff jeans
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Price at time of publish: $48.65
Size Range: 24-34Material: 81% cotton, 17% polyester, 2% elastaneRise: MidStyle: Bootcut
Best Mid-Rise: Madewell Curvy Mid-Rise Roadtripper Supersoft Skinny Jeans MadewellWho It's Good For: Someone who wants a dependable, classic pair of jeans
Who It's Not Good For: Shoppers who want to try out a trendier style
This gorgeous pair of blue jeans has a natural fit at the waistline and slimming structure throughout the entire silhouette — Madewell has once again won us over. The slim straight jeans (which are just a tad more relaxed than skinnies) are made with buttery soft fabric called Tencel lyocell, which helps them keep their shape between washes. Like other denim options on Madewell's site, the jeans come in petite, standard, tall, and plus versions, so you can find a pair that suits your body to a T.
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Who It's Not Good For: Someone who prefers a skinny style
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Size Range: 24-32Material: 100% cottonRise: 10 inchesStyle: Boyfriend
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Best White: Madewell The Curvy Perfect Vintage Jean in Tile White MadewellWho It's Good For: Those who want to add more hues to their denim collection
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Whoever made the "no white after Labor Day" rule clearly never wore white jeans that are this amazing. Turn heads and look super stylish all year long in this pair of Madewell jeans that are designed in a chic off-white colorway. Featuring a high waist and straight leg, the outfit possibilities are endless. If it's chilly, pair these jeans with a sweater and boots, and on warmer days, try an all-white ensemble with tennis shoes and a tee.
Price at time of publish: $128
Size Range: 23-33Material: 98% premium cotton, 2% elastaneRise: HighStyle: Straight
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Best Colorful: Pistola Cassie Super High Rise Straight PistolaWho It's Good For: People who want an alternative to regular denim washes
Who It's Not Good For: Traditionalists who are looking for classic blue jeans
Blue jeans can become monotonous after some time, which is why a colorful pair like the flamingo pink Cassie Super High Rise Straight jeans from Pistola are a great addition to any wardrobe that cherishes pops of color. The cotton and spandex-blended fabric makes these flattering straight jeans a curve-hugging dream for everybody, and are comfortable enough to wear all day with no complaints. If you're bored of denim's varying shades of blue, then you should switch it up with these standout stems.
Price at time of publish: $148
Sizes: 24-33Material: 98% cotton, 2% spandexRise: HighStyle: Straight
Best Petite Curvy: Madewell The Petite Curvy Perfect Vintage Jean in Lunar Wash MadewellWho It's Good For: People with a petite, curvy frame seeking well-fitting denim
Who It's Not Good For: Tall women who need longer inseams
It's time to cut ties with your tailor; this pair of petite jeans will make your fit issues disappear. Featuring a flattering silhouette designed for hourglass figures, this dark wash denim meets all the needs for short women with curves. Complete this posh look with flats, a white button-down shirt, and a cute clutch.
Price at time of publish: $128
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Best Super High-Waisted: Good American Good Waist Raw Hem Good AmericanWho It's Good For: Those who love a form-flattering high waist and are looking for an even higher waistline for their next pair of jeans
Who It's Not Good For: People who find high placements of zippers and buttons to be uncomfortable
Most of us praise high-waist jeans for their power to accentuate our figures. Thanks to Good American's inclusive sizing, not only does this pair provide a flattering fit at the waistline, it also embraces curves. Wear these must-have jeans with a band tee and booties for a cool, relaxed outfit.
Price at time of publish: $99
Size Range: 00-26Material: 94.8% organic cotton, 3.7% elasterel-p, 1.5% elastaneRise: Ultra HighStyle: Skinny
Best Investment: Agolde '90s Mid-Rise Loose Fit Jeans RevolveWho It's Good For: Shoppers who are searching for a relaxed, loose-fitting jean
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