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Pick a color that is widely available. Certain colors maybe more available during certain seasons. If the wedding is being held duringDecember, red and green may be easier to find and less expensive than shadesassociated with spring, such as lavender and pale yellow. If the bride prefersa specific color, ask if you can choose a more widely-available shade of thatcolor. Specially ordered fabric is often much more costly.
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Pick a color that is widely available. Certain colors maybe more available during certain seasons. If the wedding is being held duringDecember, red and green may be easier to find and less expensive than shadesassociated with spring, such as lavender and pale yellow. If the bride prefersa specific color, ask if you can choose a more widely-available shade of thatcolor. Specially ordered fabric is often much more costly.
Research simpler designs. A plain bridesmaid dress with fewdetails and a simple shape can be much cheaper than a more elaborate choice.Look for styles that have fewer parts and draw on standard dress shapes such asan A-line or drop waist. A dress with less detail will be less expensive.
Purchase every single dress in one store. If you're one ofseveral bridesmaids, then buy all your dresses in the same place. A store willgive often give you a discount if all members of the bridal party agree shopthere. Ask other members of the bridal party, such as the ushers, maid of honorand flower girl, to shop at the specific store as well. If the store is part ofa chain of stores, you may still be able to get discounts if bridal partymembers agree to buy dresses at the same chain.
Buy dresses on line. On line retailers often have aselection of bridesmaids dresses in wide variety of colors and fabrics.Purchasing dresses on line can be much cheaper than buying them at a bridalsalon. If you do, look carefully at the site before buying anything. Make surethat the web site is legitimate. Look closely at any pictures of dressesposted. The site should note the sizes available, materials used inconstruction, length and exact color. If you have any questions about aparticular dress contact the company. Allow at least a month before the weddingto order the dress in case of problems with your order.
Purchase dresses at thrift stores and consignment stores.Some thrift stores receive merchandise from high-end stores. Others get gownsand other higher-priced items when someone moves or passes away. Donating adress to a thrift shop allows the person to claim a tax deduction. Even if thedress isn't quite the right length or has minor details you dislike, you canstill get it altered for less than price of buying a new bridesmaid dress.