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Step 1
Choose a color for bridesmaid dresses. Dark colors are more slimming than pastels, but plus size bridesmaid dresses come in all shades. Choose a hue that will best flatter your bridesmaids' hair and skin color while coordinating with your wedding theme.
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Step 2
Take your bridesmaids shopping with you. It is your wedding, but you want your bridesmaids to feel confident, as they will be your supporting cast on the big day. Many bridesmaid dresses come in sizes from petite to plus, but not all styles will flatter all body types.
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Step 3
Consider a two-piece dress or a dress with a sash. Dresses that break up the waist area are especially flattering and allow you to mix and match colors. Dark bridesmaid dresses paired with pastel sashes are lovely and very popular.
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Step 4
Shop with your bridesmaids for undergarments. Many bridal stores and specialty shops carry bras and shapewear designed to flatter every figure. Ask an expert to take measurements and make sure that items fit properly.
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Step 5
Schedule an appointment with a tailor who specializes in bridal apparel. Bridesmaid dresses only take a few weeks to alter, but good tailors book quickly so make plans early. Remind your bridesmaids to take their shoes, undergarments and dress to the fitting.
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Step 6
Look online for shops that carry only plus sizes bridesmaid dresses and wedding gowns. You can often find a larger selection of styles than at local bridal salons, often at a discounted price.
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Step 7
Order a complementary wrap for your bridesmaids if their dresses are strapless or sleeveless. This will keep your friends warm and will add a splash of color that will look great in photographs.
