Yep, we’ve already looked at the “Bridesmaid Dress Trends, Spring 2013” from wedding wire, so I thought – seeing as we’ve now embarked upon this exciting new year  - we should have a little look at what I predict to be some of the top bridesmaid dress trends for 2013. So here, I present to you my top 5 bridesmaid dress trends for 2013, in no particular order…

Mix and Match

Every bride wants her wedding to be unique, and these days – to achieve that “there’s never been another wedding exactly like mine” feel – lots of brides are going for mix-and-match bridesmaid dresses. Which, depending on the bride’s vision, can mean different dresses in the same color, the same dress in different colors, and – for truly ambitious brides – different dresses in different colors.

Jane Hultgren, one of our lovely customers went for the same dress in different colors and it turned out to be perfect!

I know it’s gonna take a lot of work to do a ‘mix and match’ theme, but it will be definitely worth it when your big day turns out to be unqiue and all your wedding guests leave and say” This is the best wedding i’ve ever attended”!

Lace

Lace has been a fabric that was rarely used on bridesmaid dresses – until now. From a little touch of contrasting lace to full-on lace dresses, we’re happy to see this feminine fabrication move into the bridesmaid world.

Our lovely customer Busola chose a vintage style lace dress for her 7 bridesmaids and her wedding turned out to be just gorgeous! The canary yellow color works perfectly with the skin color and the lace adds a very elegant, romantic and royal feel to the wedding. Love their hairstyles too, very vintage!

We do have quie a few lace bridesmaid dresses, some of them even get illusion necklines, which i predict will be a very popular trend in 2013 too.  Isn’t it great to have two popular trends on one single dress!

 Lace Sweetheart Dress with illusion neckline

 Lace Vintage Dress with illusion neckline 

 Lace Organza Bridesmaid Dress  

 Lace Overlay Bridesmaid dress

Bright and bold

Brights show no sign of losing popularity an bright dresses for the bridesmaids will show up a bride’s classic white wedding gown to perfection.

Our customer Rochelle ordered all her bridesmaid dresses in bright coral and it worked really well with the white wedding gown!

Illusion Necklines

Dramatic, sexy and very popular for Spring, illusion necklines add intrigue to these new looks for bridesmaids. It’s amazing how a piece of sheer fabric can absolutely transform a gown. We first saw illusion necklines hit the bridal runways just before the Royal Wedding, and the trend has grown ever since, now expanding to bridesmaid styles.

                  Velvet Dress with Illusion Neckline  

 Satin and Tulle Dress with Illusion Neckline

        Lace Dress with Illusion Neckline

            Lace Sweetheart Dress with Illusion Neckline

One-shoulder styles

Hardly a brand new trend, but i believe the one-shoulder look will still be particularly popular this spring:

        All Over Pleated Dress   

One Shoulder Pleated  Dress

   One Shoulder Column  Dress   

Cross Pleat One Shoulder  Dress

White/Ivory

Ever since Pippa Middleton made her grand entrance to the Royal Wedding, white bridesmaid dresses have transformed from taboo to trend.  To give the white bridesmaid dresses some modern contrast, it’s perfect to add on some colored detailes.

 White Dress with Lace sleeves  

Ruffled Peep Neckline  Dress

          White Dress with Black Lace Details   

         White dress with black belt and lace details

We do have the pretiest customers, don’t we?! Another three lovely customers have just shared with us a few photos of them wearing our dresses!  Thanks Jane, Josephine and Kumiko for sharing those amazing photos with us! You guys look fantastic!

This is Jane with her lovely bridesmaids and cute cute flower girl!

Jane ordered three unique “Vintage Bridesmaid Dress with Cap Sleeves and Faux Buttons” from us.

“Thank you for these For her and for him. They were made to fit perfectly and looked beautiful on the girls.”

-Jane

Here’s Joseohine in her” Cross Pleat One Shoulder Chiffon Bridesmaid Dress”:

“I received my bridesmaids’ dresses two days ago and they are just beautiful! It exceeded my expectations in the quality and attention to detail, especially with the intricate pleating. I loved how the color of the dresses turned out more peach than pink, which matches well with my peach and gray wedding colors. I also didn’t expect that the dress would come with built-in bra cups, which really helps solve the problem of undergarments. My fiance loved the dress as well, and I can’t wait to see my best friends in them on my special wedding day. Thank you!”

Regards,
Jo

Thanks Jo for sharing pictures with us, we can’t wait to see more after your big day!

Here’s Kumiko, who ordered this cute “ Peek-a-Boo Layered Lace Vintage Bridesmaid Dress” from us:

“Hi! I’m glad I had this dress made to my measurements. It fits very comfortably. The fabric is much more luxurious than I thought and the lace is gorgeous! I’m excited to wear it at the wedding!”

Kiko

Are you and your maids still looking for bridesmaid dresses for your wedding?

For Her and For Him is here to help you in your time of need.  We have recently released over 60 new dresses to our already bursting inventory of stunning Bridesmaid Dresses.

For those of you with a more classic sensibility, For Her and For Him has released around 30 new vintage bridesmaid dresses. This collection will provide your Bridesmaids with a memorable look, turning your wedding into a day to remember.

If the Vintage Collection is not quite your speed, For Her and For Him provides a beautiful array of dresses in their new alluring Two Tone Collection. Now you can brighten up your wedding with some color and a dash of fantasy…

I’ve also picked out a few dresses that i like the most. Which is your favourite one?

Hey girls, we were recenly featured on Glamour! Check it out!

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Wednesday, 02/ 6/2013 10:09 AM

6 Bridesmaid Dresses That Don’t Look Like Every Other Bridesmaid Dress Out There. (Hooray!) Which Is Your Fave?

This week in wedding breakthroughs: bridesmaid dresses that DON’T look like bridesmaid dresses! I mean, all six of the un-boring dresses below (all from For Her and For Him) totally work for bridesmaids, but they don’t look like the run-of-the-mill shiny satin numbers we’ve all bought 100 times. Revolutionary, my friends.

Bridesmaid Dress 1

Ruffled and Ruched Two-Tone Strapless Dress, $169.99.

Bridesmaid Dress 2

Chiffon Two-Tone Draped V-Neck Dress, $159.99.

Bridesmaid Dress 3

Chiffon Tiered Petals Dress, $159.99.

Bridesmaid Dress 4

Cap-Sleeve Vintage Bridesmaid Dress with Faux Buttons, $159.99.

Bridesmaid Dress 5

Two-Tone Ruched Waist Charmeuse Dress, $169.99.

Bridesmaid Dress 6

Column Chiffon Bridesmaid Dress with Ruffled Bodice, $239.99.

Which one of these bridesmaid dresses is your favorite?

I’d be thrilled to wear 3, 5 and 6. I bet 3 is ultra-flattering.

p.s. These dresses were meant to be bridesmaid dresses, so they all come in a bunch of colors. (A huge advantage over pretty off-the-rack dresses.)

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By Kim Fusaro, weddings writer. Owner of two bad knees and one toddler. Hoarder of Cherry ChapStick, yoga pants, and stray animals. Eats chocolate every day.

Ohhhhh! We have the prettiest customers, right?! Two of our sweet customers have received their dresses and were sweet enought to share with us their beautiful pictures after their wedding!

Here’s Rochelle with her 8 lovely bridesmaids in this unique “Vintage Bridesmaid Dress with Cap Sleeves and Faux Buttons” and maid of honor in this elegant “Sweetheart Column Bridesmaid Dress“. Everyone looks amazing, don’t they! Great color choice too! It must have been wonderful to get married on a ship!

“Let me tell you how worried I was trying to find bridesmaids dresses that were A.) Vintage Inspired and B.) In a dark burnt orange color. I thought this combination was impossible until one of my (9) bridesmaids found your website! And not only that, my maid of honor was pregnant and would be 5 months pregnant during the wedding, so she needed a dress that would fit her fast growing tummy. But let me tell you, forherandforhim.com successfully met all my impossible needs!!! Emma and Daisy, thank you so much for customizing my needs. Everyone looked beautiful, and all my bridesmaids were different dress sizes, but you fit them all! I loved it!! Here are a few photos of everyone in their beautiful gowns.

Thank you so much,

-Rochelle
The incredibly happy bride

Here’re Busola’s 7 lovely bridesmaids in our “Cute Lace Bridesmaid Dress“, aren’t they beautiful!!! Love the color of the dresses, and their hairstyles, love everything!

“Thank you so much for your beautiful and affordable dresses. I was pleasantly surprised by the gorgeous packaging it came in. The dresses look way more expensive than I paid, very good fabric and great fit. Also, thanks for working with me and responding to my numerous emails! Glad I found you!!! Thanksss!”

-Busola

Thank you again Rochelle and Busola for shareing these wonderful photos with us! You guys are just amazing!

As the leaves mature and the temperature cools down after summer, I love curling up with a throw on my sofa and enjoy a good book.  Maybe also wear some soft and warm socks as well.  The rich tones of deep orange and rich chocolate immediately warm me up all over because they provide that familiar warmness you experience in the summer.  Choose deeper shades of orange bridesmaid dresses to suit all types of skin tones, and lighter shades of peach or coral bridesmaid dresses for the younger girls in your bridal party.  Adding a brown bridesmaid dresses will also add an earthy element to your wedding.  Moreover, brown is a darker neutral that goes with most other colors.

Grey – adj

1. of a neutral tone,  intermediate between black and white, that has no hue and reflects and transmits only a little light
2. dismal or dark, esp from lack of light; gloomy
3. neutral or dull, esp in character or opinion

With definitions such as these, why would anyone in their right mind choose grey to be the color of their bridal party?  No one wants to appear gloomy, neutral, dismal, or dull.  However, grey bridesmaid dresses are making its way through wedding after wedding and appearing anything but as described by the above adjectives.  In fact, chiffon grey bridesmaid dresses are the perfect compliment to a colorful spring and summer background.   Blooming florals in the springtime and sparkling blue oceans in the summer provide the perfect accent to flowy grey bridesmaid dresses.

Grey works with a pop of any color because it is so neutral.  However, it is anything but dull.  In fact, grey can provide a very soothing and clean finish to the overall look of the wedding, easily achieving a classy and refined flavor.

If you’re planning a simple yet chic ceremony, a splash of grey can easily bring all the elements together.  The different colors from your floral arrangements, tablescapes, centerpieces, and even groomsmen attire can act as the perfect accent for the calming grey bridesmaid dresses.

Photos curtesy of Brenda’s Wedding Blog, Bouquet Bridal, The Stylish Bloom, ElizabethAnne Designs, Google Images

When a bride finally reveals to her bridesmaids that they have been chosen to be a part of her wedding party, emotions usually flare.  It probably won’t occur to anyone at that particular point in time how expensive it is to be a bridesmaid nowadays!  Sure you can wear a pair of shoes and jewelry from your closet, but you won’t be able to escape having to purchase a dress.  People used to believe that bridesmaid dresses are a waste of money because they’re a one-hit-wonder.  After the wedding day, it’s rarely ever worn again.  However don’t let yourself or your bridesmaids be subjected to such injustice!  There are plenty of bridesmaid dresses that can go easily from wedding day to cocktail party.

Even though you’re responsible for your own dress doesn’t mean you have to choose something that costs an arm and a leg.  Moreover, so many affordable bridesmaid dresses are available in different styles that you can choose something that you can sport over and over again.  An important thing to remember is that the bride will still have the final say in what she wants her bridesmaids to wear.  With that being said, bridesmaids and bride can still brainstorm ideas together to figure out what works for everyone.  If it’s agreeable that not everyone’s dress has to be exactly the same, then it’ll make things even simpler.

I’ve chosen a few styles that are very versatile for many different occasions and will be a worthy investment for events aside from just the day of the wedding.  Pastel colors are immensely popular right now.  These dresses can double easily for a weekend affair or a fancy brunch by the sea.   Satin material can easily transfer from day to night, while chiffon materials look so sweet and carefree in the daytime.

Waterproof mascara: what a love/hate relationship we have.  Despite the fact that it stayed on through best friend’s wedding announcement, The Notebook, and various other tearful occasions, this is also the same reason why I hate it!  Sometimes its staying power even lasts through makeup removers and face washes.  The difficulty of getting it off rips off at least a few strands of my already barely-there eyelashes.  Not only are waterproof mascaras hard to remove, most formulas are also clumpier than its non-waterproof alternative.

However on your wedding day, the inevitable tear-shed will happen.  Even if you were able to fight your emotions and keep it all in, your outdoor summer wedding will have you sweating bullets.  Who wants their mascara to be the weakest link when they’re standing at the alter in their beautiful summer wedding dresses?  Here are a few waterproof mascaras that won’t wear out your lashes, and will stick with you throughout your whole wedding day.

-        Chanel Inimitable Waterproof Mascara

If you already have voluminous lashes and just need a waterproof formula that will add color intensity to your lashes while holding its curl firmly, this is the one for you.  This mascara also dries super fast so you don’t have to worry about it getting elsewhere on your lids.

-        Dior Diorshow Iconic Extreme Waterproof

Talk about a mascara that does it all.  Not only does this mascara have a whole bunch of conditioning agents to sooth your lashes, it is also super buildable and hangs on to your lashes forever.  This is a mascara that everyone can appreciate.

-        Maybelline Lash Discovery Mini-Brush Waterproof Mascara

A steal at only $8, the tiny brush can catch every individual lash and even the tiniest of lashes in the inner corners of your eyes.  This is also a great mascara for lower lashes because of the mini-brush feature.

-        Lancome Hypnose Waterproof Macara

A cult classic!  This one is my personal favorite because it adds volume and length without clumping.  It won’t give you spider-leg lashes even if you layer multiple coats!

Photos curtesy of HudaBeauty and Google Images

As summer draws to a close and we move closer to fall, the colors of summer bridesmaids dresses are also following suit.  Instead of bright aquamarines and yellow, more and more bridal parties are wearing more neutral colors including beige, taupe, and lighter shades of grey.  These bridesmaid dresses evoke a different kind of elegance than the summer hues.  Grey bridesmaid dresses carry a cooler tone than most other neutral shades.  They are also the easiest to be paired when it comes to other colors of the ceremony.  Grey bridesmaid dresses look serene next to any colored bouquet and fits nicely next to any colored tux from the groom’s side.

For slightly warmer neutral tones, opt for taupe, beige, or other similar brown-based colors.  Brown based neutral tones can bring warmth to any color family.  The great thing about neutrals is that they don’t clash with each other.  Now with mismatched tones being so popular amongst bridal parties, each bridesmaid can dawn her own favorite neutral shade.  Mix pastel pink bridesmaid dresses for an even more romantic and flirty feel.