Nicole Miller has long been known as the go to designer for the discriminating bridesmaid. Her dresses are simple, chic, and best of all, wearable more than once. A lot of brides have missed the fact that she also designs equally elegant gowns for brides. I only realized because I found myself endlessly coveting bridesmaids gowns instead of the the wedding dress I should have been shopping for. They aren’t carried many places online, but you can order them directly from Nicole Miller or from eDressMe. Here is one of her subtle and graceful gowns:

This form-fitting gown is also figure-flattering …read more

This BCBG Max Azria gown is a great choice for a bridesmaid dress. It features tonal stripes in crinkled chiffon.

You can get this black gown in regular or petite sizes at Nordstrom. It’s priced at $360.
This gown features a gathered bodice and an adjustable tie at the Empire waist. If you are planning an evening wedding, this black bridesmaids gown is a fabulous option. Check out more beautiful gowns from BCBG Max Azria.
Photo credit: Nordstrom

I love the color of this gown for a bridesmaid dress. The steel blue is radiant without being too bright or too dark.

These blue dress features a gathered bodice and a spaghetti strap halter tie. You can get this dress right now at Saks Fifth Avenue for $310. It doesn’t have to be a bridesmaids dress but I think it makes a good one.
Photo credit: Saks Fifth Avenue