It used to be that dresses for your bridesmaids had to be (for better or worse) all “matchy matchy.” This tradition spawned a running joke about how a bridesmaid has to buy a dress that she’ll never wear again and one that may be less than flattering. But 2025 offers lots of changes in that department. Birkat Elyon, who provides couples with dazzling (and affordable) cubic zirconia wedding rings, has the scoop on trends for bridesmaid dresses.
The biggest change is a focus on “re-wearability.” More brides are allowing their attendants to find a dress that reflects their personal style and that they can wear again. There’s a lot of leeway, from the hemlines to the material to an overall silhouette that will best fit each member of the party. The goal is to ensure that your bridesmaids feel comfortable and confident and are wearing a dress that shows off their personality. Styles like a cocktail dress or evening wear are popular choices.
Although the choices in dress styles is looser, the idea is to stick to colors within a single color palette, but to have a little fun with it. Neutral tones like taupe, black, and champagne are very big for 2025. Patterned bridesmaid gowns are also on the rise in popularity.
The bottom line is that the “rules” for bridesmaid dresses have loosened up considerably. The goal is to choose a color palette and then let your attendants choose both the shade within that palette and the style of the dress that they love the most. Whenever they wear it (again), they’ll be reminded of that special day that they shared with you.
Another way to honor your bridesmaids is to gift them with a lovely pair of CZ earrings from Birkat Elyon. Long after the Big Day, they’ll enjoy these gorgeous pieces, a beautiful reminder of your special relationship.