Best bridesmaids dresses for every body type

If all brides share one quality, it's that they want lots of different things: From their weddings, from their marriages and maybe most importantly, from their bridesmaids.

That's why the selection of bridesmaid dresses below span from sundresses to gowns in silhouette, preppy to bohemian in style. That way, picky brides can remain picky. But here's the thing: we also divided them by which body type they'd flatter in hopes that self-conscious bridesmaids can stand a chance at comfort.

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For Pear-Shaped

Pear-shaped women will appreciate the hip-minimizing effects of the nipped waist and full skirt.

Silk taffeta strapless tea length bridesmaid dress, $215, anntaylor.com

 

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For Apple-Shaped

This bohemian option disguises bigger bellies with a flowy fabric and a dramatic off-shoulder neckline.

"Sofia" off shoulder ruffle dress, $230, Riller & Fount, shopbop.com

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For Boyish Builds

The darker-in-the-middle design is an easy cheat to an hourglass figure.

"Cicely" dress, $168, bcbg.com

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For Busty Figures

The strapless neckline starts high enough to offer coverage, while the skirted, peplum detail at the waist plays up the mid-section instead.

Cascading ruffle satin pencil dress, $229, Rami Kashou, bebe.com

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For Petite Figures

A body-skimming sheath won't overwhelm a petite figure.

Cap-sleeved jersey knot dress, $124, Lauren by Ralph Lauren, ralphlauren.com

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Most Body Types

This simple column is universally flattering.

Asymmetric ruching long formal dress, $149.99, calvinklein.com

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Most Body Types

A V-shaped neckline on a dress draws attention to the natural waist, which is typically the slimmest part of the body.

"Lexa" silk taffeta dress, $215, jcrew.com

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Most Body Types

Cap sleeves pull the eye outward to create the illusion of an hourglass shape.

"Incandescent traces" dress, $148, HD in Paris, anthropologie.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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