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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

Wrap Dresses
Credit: Pinterest/Rock My Wedding/Luis Holden

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

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

Lulu’s Here’s To Us High-Low Wrap Dress
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Buy It: $72; lulus.com

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Navy

Navy
Credit: Pinterest/The Knot/Ashley Seawell Photography

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

DB Studio Ruched One-Shoulder Stretch Crepe Dress
Credit: David's Bridal

Buy It: $119.95; davidsbridal.com

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Tiered

Tiered
Credit: Pinterest/Ruffled/Figtree Wedding Photography

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

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

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

ASOS Design Dobby Mesh And Lace Mix Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
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TFNC Pleated Midi Bridesmaid Dress with Cross Back and Bow Detail

TFNC Pleated Midi Bridesmaid Dress with Cross Back and Bow Detail
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Halter

Halter
Credit: Pinterest/Wedding Wire/Rebecca Denton Photography

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

Lulu’s Mythical Kind of Love Maxi Dress
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Lulu’s Essence of Style Maxi Dress

Lulu’s Essence of Style Maxi Dress
Credit: Lulu's

Buy It: $100; lulus.com

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Reverie Y-Neck Mesh Bridesmaid Dress with Pleated Waist

Reverie Y-Neck Mesh Bridesmaid Dress with Pleated Waist
Credit: David's Bridal

Buy It: $99.95; davidsbridal.com

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Blush

Blush
Credit: Pinterest/Style Me Pretty/Cassidy Carson Photography

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

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

Off-the-Shoulder and Cold Shoulder
Credit: Pinterest/Danelle’s Bridal Outlet & Tuxedo Junction/Leah Marie Photography

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

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

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

Lulu’s Make Me Move Maxi Dress
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Buy It: $90; lulus.com

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Dusty Blues

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

Lulu’s Heavenly Hues Maxi Dress
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Buy It: $84; lulus.com

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Ruffles

Ruffles
Credit: Pinterest/Hello May/Joey Willis

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

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

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

Show Me Your Mumu Kendall Maxi Dress
Credit: Show Me Your Mumu

Buy It: $168; showmeyourmumu.com

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Lulu’s Elegant Lace Maxi Dress

Lulu’s Elegant Lace Maxi Dress
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Buy It: $98; lulus.com

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Wine

Wine
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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

DB Studio Off-the-Shoulder Stretch Crepe Ruched Dress
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Buy It: $119.95; davidsbridal.com

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Lulu’s Surplice Chiffon Gown

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

Lulu’s Awaken My Love Long Sleeve Lace Maxi Dress
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Tea-Length

Tea-Length
Credit: Instagram/@mumuweddings

Tea-length or midi-length dresses, like the ones seen here from Show Me Your Mumu,  are everywhere in style right now anyway, so it makes sense that they’ve floated over to the wedding sphere. We thought we’d never say this, but these are bridesmaid dresses you can ACTUALLY wear again. Tea-length is a fun diversion from full-length gowns, but it’s still classy enough for Maw Maw's approval. Plus, midi-length dresses can be worn for any ceremony time or wedding season. See more on @mumuweddings Instagram page.

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BHLDN Thompson Dress

BHLDN Thompson Dress
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Lulus Kaisley Satin Midi Dress

Lulus Kaisley Satin Midi Dress
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Buy It: $72; lulus.com

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Show Me Your Mumu Camilla Dress

Show Me Your Mumu Camilla Dress
Credit: Show Me Your Mumu

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Flutter Sleeves

Flutter Sleeves
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Flutter sleeves, like the style seen here from Show Me Your Mumu, are the most delicate trend that we hope doesn’t go anywhere. The flutter sleeve is the perfect happy medium between sleeveless and longer sleeves. It has just enough coverage to make everyone feel comfortable not being bare-armed in all the photos, but flowy, soft fabric keeps them from being too heavy. Plus, they can be worn any and all seasons. Win, win, win! See more on @mumuweddings Instagram page.

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David’s Bridal Flutter Sleeve Full Skirt Bridesmaid Dress

David’s Bridal Flutter Sleeve Full Skirt Bridesmaid Dress
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Buy It: $164.95; davidsbridal.com

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Lulus Pour the Champagne Ruffle Maxi Dress

Lulus Pour the Champagne Ruffle Maxi Dress
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Buy It: $74; lulus.com

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Show Me Your Mumu Jess Ruffle Midi Dress

Show Me Your Mumu Jess Ruffle Midi Dress
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    2 of 39 Modcloth Everlasting Impression Maxi Wrap Dress
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    12 of 39 Lulu’s Mythical Kind of Love Maxi Dress
    13 of 39 Lulu’s Essence of Style Maxi Dress
    14 of 39 Reverie Y-Neck Mesh Bridesmaid Dress with Pleated Waist
    15 of 39 Blush
    16 of 39 Lulu’s Meteoric Rise Maxi Dress
    17 of 39 Off-the-Shoulder and Cold Shoulder
    18 of 39 ASOS Bardot Cold Shoulder Dip Back Midi Prom Dress
    19 of 39 Lulu’s Easy Listening Off-the-Shoulder Wrap Maxi Dress
    20 of 39 Lulu’s Make Me Move Maxi Dress
    21 of 39 Dusty Blues
    22 of 39 Lulu’s Heavenly Hues Maxi Dress
    23 of 39 Ruffles
    24 of 39 Lulu’s Feel the Rush Ruffled Lace-Up Backless Maxi Dress
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    28 of 39 Wine
    29 of 39 DB Studio Off-the-Shoulder Stretch Crepe Ruched Dress
    30 of 39 Lulu’s Surplice Chiffon Gown
    31 of 39 Lulu’s Awaken My Love Long Sleeve Lace Maxi Dress
    32 of 39 Tea-Length
    33 of 39 BHLDN Thompson Dress
    34 of 39 Lulus Kaisley Satin Midi Dress
    35 of 39 Show Me Your Mumu Camilla Dress
    36 of 39 Flutter Sleeves
    37 of 39 David’s Bridal Flutter Sleeve Full Skirt Bridesmaid Dress
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