Bridesmaid Dress Trends for 2020

By Mary Shannon Wells
December 19, 2016
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Just as trends come and go in the style and beauty worlds, they do in the wedding world, too. When planning a wedding, picking out bridesmaid dresses is extremely important—and difficult. Finding styles and colors that will make every girl feel beautiful is a challenge, but the trendy bridesmaid dresses for 2020 should make it so much easier. With these bridesmaid dress styles, your bridesmaids will actually want to wear their dresses again after the wedding. There are gorgeous bridesmaid dresses to go with every wedding color scheme, whether you’re looking for cool colors like sage green and dusty blue or classics like blush and navy. Wrap dresses and midi or tea-length dresses are huge right now in stores, so it was only a matter of time before they started arriving in bridal parties. With different lengths and flattering shapes, these bridesmaid dresses provide the perfect amount of style and ease. Whether you’re looking for short or long dresses, your bridesmaids are bound to look gorgeous in 2020’s bridesmaid dress trends. Always a bridesmaid? With these bridesmaid dresses, yes, please!  
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Wrap Dresses

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Although wrap dresses have been the epitome of comfort, class, and work-to-play functionality for years, they’re just now making their way into the bridesmaid scene. Wrap dresses look laidback but put together, and bridesmaids can actually wear them again.

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Modcloth Everlasting Impression Maxi Wrap Dress

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Buy It: $129; modcloth.com

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Lulu’s Here’s To Us High-Low Wrap Dress

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Buy It: $72; lulus.com

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Navy

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Navy is a classic color that looks beautiful for a snowy winter wedding or a nautical summer wedding. Plus, it’s a color that will truly flatter on all skin tones.

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DB Studio Ruched One-Shoulder Stretch Crepe Dress

Credit: David's Bridal

Buy It: $119.95; davidsbridal.com

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Tiered

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Southern girls have always loved ruffles, so we have good news. Tiered dresses are a modern way to incorporate ruffles into your wedding without getting too ’80s. These flowy, romantic looks are perfect for spring and summer weddings.

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ASOS Design Bridesmaid Maxi Bandeau Dress with Soft Layered Skirt

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Buy It: $119; asos.com

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Mauves and Purples

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Lavender beat out Millennial Pink as the popular color in 2018, and in 2019, mauves are the coolest upgrade. These shades can range from almost-grey to deep purples, but they’re sure to look beautiful for a fall or winter wedding. Be sure all the bridesmaids try on their shade, though, as some purples and greys can wash certain skin tones out.

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ASOS Design Dobby Mesh And Lace Mix Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

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Buy It: $70; asos.com

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TFNC Pleated Midi Bridesmaid Dress with Cross Back and Bow Detail

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Buy It: $87; asos.com

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Halter

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The halter neckline has gone through its share of ups and downs in trendiness, but Meghan Markle’s stunning second wedding dress has solidified it as a major move for brides and bridesmaids in 2019.

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Lulu’s Mythical Kind of Love Maxi Dress

Credit: Lulu's

Buy It: $66; lulus.com

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Lulu’s Essence of Style Maxi Dress

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Buy It: $100; lulus.com

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Reverie Y-Neck Mesh Bridesmaid Dress with Pleated Waist

Credit: David's Bridal

Buy It: $99.95; davidsbridal.com

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Blush

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Pink has long been the ultimate Southern girl’s bridesmaid dress color of choice, and that hasn’t changed. However, the shades of pink have muted a bit, bringing us gorgeous blush tones that range from baby pink to pink-toned beiges for understated elegance.

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Lulu’s Meteoric Rise Maxi Dress

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Buy It: $89; lulus.com

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Off-the-Shoulder and Cold Shoulder

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Off-the-shoulder and cold shoulder dresses bring a gorgeous boho vibe to outdoor weddings. These styles are flattering and easy to wear again since they’re popular outside of the wedding sphere, too.

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ASOS Bardot Cold Shoulder Dip Back Midi Prom Dress

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Buy It: $87; asos.com

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Lulu’s Easy Listening Off-the-Shoulder Wrap Maxi Dress

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Buy It: $100; lulus.com

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Lulu’s Make Me Move Maxi Dress

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Buy It: $90; lulus.com

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Dusty Blues

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Dusty blue is the perfect rustic shade for any time of year. Like mauves, these shades can get into the grey range, which is on-trend for modern brides. A great neutral that still has that baby-blue wedding whimsy, dusty blue is definitely here to stay.

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Lulu’s Heavenly Hues Maxi Dress

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Buy It: $84; lulus.com

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Ruffles

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Like we said earlier, Southern girls love some ruffles. Bridesmaid dresses are still featuring ruffles but in understated and simple ways. Ruffles can make a dress look preppy and feminine or boho and laidback, depending on the style.

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Lulu’s Feel the Rush Ruffled Lace-Up Backless Maxi Dress

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Buy It: $92; lulus.com

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Sage Green

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Staying on trend with cool colors like mauve and dusty blue, sage green is everywhere right now. This soothing color looks beautiful year-round and will go with any floral arrangements.

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Show Me Your Mumu Kendall Maxi Dress

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Buy It: $168; showmeyourmumu.com

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Lulu’s Elegant Lace Maxi Dress

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Buy It: $98; lulus.com

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Wine

Credit: Pinterest/By Amy Lynn Photography

Burgundy, wine-inspired bridesmaid dresses remain popular in 2019 after staying at the top for a few years, and it’s easy to see why. These luxurious jewel tones are just perfect for a romantic winter or fall wedding.

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DB Studio Off-the-Shoulder Stretch Crepe Ruched Dress

Credit: David's Bridal

Buy It: $119.95; davidsbridal.com

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Lulu’s Surplice Chiffon Gown

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Buy It: $97; nordstrom.com

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Lulu’s Awaken My Love Long Sleeve Lace Maxi Dress