Where to find bridemaids dresses??

maisiedaisy · 29-09-2015 8:46pm #1

I'm one of my sister's (who is getting married next June) 3 bridesmaids, and we're really not having any luck finding anything!

We've tried a good few of your typical bridesmaids dress shops, and looked around the high street. She is slow to order online without us trying it on first, and is keeping getting them made as a last resort. We had more or less decided on BM dresses, but then she got her own dress and we think they won't go with it!! Ideally we're looking for something simple, not strapless, no very high necklines, no lace, and not flowy. Has any one any ideas on shops to try or other advice in general?

sm213 · 29-09-2015 9:46pm

I know you say she doesn't like online but Amazon has some fab dresses. Great prices and they're a well known site so maybe more trustworthy.
I would only go with a dress with reviews and pics.
They also have a feedback for whether dresses are true to size or small/large fitting.

kitten_k · 30-09-2015 11:06am

Quiz do have some nice dresses that may be suitable:

http://www.quizclothing.co.uk/clothes/dresses/evening-dresses/#esp_cf=ESP_CategoryTitles&esp_filter_ESP_CategoryTitles=Maxi%20Dresses&esp_hitsperpage=100

stargazer 68 · 30-09-2015 11:20am

My daughter sent me some lovely ideas on Asos - Im a bit wary about online too but she orders from Asos a lot so will be taking a look

maisiedaisy · 30-09-2015 6:50pm

Thanks, will have a look at all those!

AMKC · 30-09-2015 7:10pm

Have you tried Debenhams they always have lovely dresses. TK Max worth a look too. Might get some good ones in there if your lucky.

westernlass · 30-09-2015 11:50pm

I got mine in Coast. Worked out great as could be tried on by two bridesmaids in the UK.

emzolita · 07-10-2015 1:23am

I got mine in Coast. A friend of mine got lovely ones in chichiclothing.co.uk

groovyg · 07-10-2015 12:00pm

Have a look in Folkster in Temple Bar they have some nice dresses for formal occasions. A friend of mine bought her wedding dress there.

StarBright01 · 09-10-2015 11:22am

I got mine on sale in Monsoon and the girls would definitely wear them again & not expensive dresses. I have heard horror stories of people spending up to €300 per dress which is ridiculous. Get something they would wear again.

Spanish Eyes · 09-10-2015 11:34am

Just browsing the thread, this dress is absolutely stunning, and look at the price!!

http://www.quizclothing.co.uk/clothes/00100005740.html

maisiedaisy · 09-10-2015 4:04pm

Thanks everyone for all your suggestions!

We've tried the likes of Coast/Debenhans/TK Maxx, but no luck. We're all quite tall so length is an issues!! We might wait to try high street again once the summer stuff starts coming in early next year, but afraid if we don't find something it'd be too late to order dresses.

We're thinking of getting them made-anyone any experience or recommendations?!

andreac · 09-10-2015 4:27pm

maisiedaisy wrote: »

Thanks everyone for all your suggestions!

We've tried the likes of Coast/Debenhans/TK Maxx, but no luck. We're all quite tall so length is an issues!! We might wait to try high street again once the summer stuff starts coming in early next year, but afraid if we don't find something it'd be too late to order dresses.

We're thinking of getting them made-anyone any experience or recommendations?!

Im getting my 4 bridesmaids dresses made by Fiona Todhunter. I also got my own dress there too. Have a look and maybe get in touch. Shes based near Old Bawn in Dublin.

AMKC · 09-10-2015 10:29pm

Some really beautiful dresses on this site indeed. This could make a lovely bridesmaid dress and its available in 3 different colours.
Very tempted to buy one myself. Think its a fabulous looking dress.

http://www.quizclothing.co.uk/clothes/00100006151.html

amdublin · 10-10-2015 2:56pm

I'd check debenhams again. They had a huge amount of bridesmaid dresses when I was in there last week. And I think they stock alice temperley now??? Which might suit you if you are tall (and I am imagining thin??)

Edit. It's Jenny Packham I was thinking of

10-10-2015 3:46pm

Phase Eight has some stunning dresses too. Here's link to their sales page

http://www.phase-eight.com/all/sale/fcp-category/categorylist?isSearchFilterSuffix=true&isSearchFilterSuffix=true&&resetFilters=true&visModel=CHANNEL&visModel=CHANNEL&filters=Hierarchy_TOP_NAVIGATION_FILTER:/TOP_NAVIGATION/wc_sale/wc_sale_all!W_DRS_TYPE_FILTER:Maxi%20Dress&filters=Hierarchy_TOP_NAVIGATION_FILTER:/TOP_NAVIGATION/wc_sale/wc_sale_all&page=1&results=91

Corruptedmorals · 10-10-2015 7:29pm

I was a bridesmaid for my sister and we had the multi-way dress in shell pink. It was almost our only option as one girl was heavily pregnant and another was only a fortnight after having her baby. It looked great and everyone was impressed that they could all be worn different ways. They are sold in Coco boutique on Clarendon street and another shop on Drury Street though we felt the brand in Coco, Eliza and Ethan, was much better quality and looked like it.

They're simple, not strapless and they're made quite long..most people have to get the length altered but it doesn't need to be hemmed, just cut or lasered so that's straightforward too. She should check them out to see if she likes them.

Where to find bridemaids dresses??

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