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BRIDESMAID FASHION

Chic and affordable dresses you can wear again

  • June 25, 2009
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WHERE TO BUY OUR FEATURED LOOKS:

Myth #1: You can’t wear a bridesmaid dress again

On mannequins (left to right):
Thread silk “Madison” mini dress in fuchsia, $580 and “Shiloh” gown in indigo, $635.
Laura Jayne Bridal gold and crystal headbands, $110 each.
Lee Angel vintage rhinestone necklace, $100.
Jimmy Choo gold strappy heels, $675. Holt Renfrew.
Blue Tux shoes gold heels, $130.

On Model: Look 1 – Fuchsia dress
Nevada sunglasses, $19.99. Sears.
Only leather jacket, $75. Style Exchange.
Le Chateau faux leather hobo bag, $59.95. Le Chateau stores.
Jimmy Choo studded fringe heels, $1,550. Holt Renfrew.

On Model: Look 2 – Indigo gown
Le Chateau earrings, $22. Le Chateau stores.
Danier leather clutch, $49. Danier stores.
Urban Behaviour bangles, $10.80 each. Urban Behaviour stores.
Modern Vintage tie-up sandals, $275. Holt Renfrew.

Myth #2: Each dress has to be identical

On mannequins (left to right):
Thread duchess satin “Dakota” skirt in carbon, $310. Cardigan, model’s own and Monique Lhuillier silk lace camisole, $2,200. Banana Republic leather clutch, $95. Banana Republic stores.
Dessy floral jacquard spaghetti strap dress (style 2757) in silver, $235.
Simple Silhouettes silk shantung polka dot dress in pewter, $420 and cotton belt, $50.
Lela Rose crinkle chiffon rosette halter dress in taupe, $385.
After Six satin and tulle wrap dress (style 6503) in platinum, $205.
Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection pearl necklaces by Miriam Haskell, $550-$1,200 and Lucite clutch, $650.
Blue Tux embellished sandals, $130.
Vintage cotton Lily of the Valley keepsake bouquet, price upon request.
Blue Tux “Hannah” sandal in pewter, $130.

Myth #3: Bridesmaid dresses are expensive

On mannequins (left to right):
After Six taffeta dress (style 6530) in black, $195. Chapeau de Gateau flower brooch, $36.
Dessy jersey gown (style 2746) in midnight, $295.
Jenny Yoo eastern silk shantung “Phoebe” dress in casper blue, 1-2 $415, 3-6 $370, 7+ $350.
Alfred Sung duchess satin dress (style D419) in midnight, $175. Chapeau de Gateau flower brooch, $36.
Alfred Sung georgette dress (style D404) in concord, $120.
Aldo earrings, $15. Aldo Accessories.
Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection pearl necklaces by Miriam Haskell, $550-$1,200.
White Toronto gold and semi-precious stone necklaces, $50 each.
Full Circle gold clutch, $85. 866-240-2808.

Unless indicated all looks are available at White Toronto, 19 Hazelton Ave., 416-849-9196.

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