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To ask how to dress my bridesmaids??

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Hp737 · 24/05/2019 12:49

Can anyone suggest how to dress two bridesmaids with very different body shapes? One - #1- is tall (5‘9”) size 20 with big boobs, one- #2- is petite (5’4”) and a size 8. #1 lives abroad so can’t attend fittings etc. A lot of mainstream lines only go up to size 16/18 and I know #1 wants to cover her arms and wear a decent bra, so a lot of the ones I would have liked for my #2 are out. I want them both to feel comfortable and confident.
Any suggestions?

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OrdinaryGirl · 24/05/2019 17:58

Have a google of mismatched bridesmaids dresses. heres an example (not my wedding - just off tinterweb) I think this approach it looks beautiful!

To ask how to dress my bridesmaids??
bellabasset · 24/05/2019 18:10

I also think jjs house has some lovely styles and will make them to fit. They also have little bolero or jackets. The tallest BM might like one of these. There is a huge range of colours also

IHateUncleJamie · 24/05/2019 18:31

Another vote for multiway dresses or two different styles in the same colour and fabric if you can afford something like Dessy.

I have v big boobs and would feel most comfortable with a v/scoop neck and a short sleeve so I could wear a decent bra. Empire line is pretty if bridesmaid is apple shaped.

mummmy2017 · 24/05/2019 18:46

Corset UK have a sale on... £60 for 3 tops..
The size 20 would thank you as it would give her shape, and structure...
The small would also get shape from one...
Pare it with a long skirt maybe, or floaty over dress...

eternalopt · 24/05/2019 19:02

The mismatched look that others have suggested looks best with lots of bridesmaids so you can make the connection clear. Might not work with 2? I'd go different styles, same colour. The multi-way styles that others have mentioned like this...

www.twobirdsnewyork.com/pages/occasion

AngelaJ18 · 24/05/2019 19:25

My sister had not long had her second dc when she was maid of honour at my wedding. I solved it by buying the bridesmaids dresses (both little girls so easy to get) then telling her this was the shade of blue I wanted so she could go find a dress she was comfortable in that was as close to that shade as possible.

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