Your bridal dress is definitely one of the biggest highlights of your wedding. However, so is the dress that you choose for your bridesmaids, who will be leading you down the aisle, and stand beside you when you are actually getting married. Therefore, as important as it is to choose your own wedding dress with care and consideration, it is also important to dedicate a considerable amount of time to choosing the perfect dresses for your horde of bridesmaids, who will be accompanying you throughout the wedding. However, are two piece bridesmaid dresses really the way to go?
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The answer is: hell yeah. Even though two piece bridesmaid dresses aren’t the traditional way to go, they are definitely a unique choice that you can play around with, experiment with, and then arrive at a created and assembled masterpiece of your own.
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Here are some gorgeous two piece bridesmaid dresses that are going to make you want a set of your own, for your beautiful bridesmaids.
1. Pale bluish-grey dress
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Picking out your bridesmaids’ dress is actually more difficult than it looks. It has to look special, but it also has to be such that it doesn’t overshadow the dress of the bride, which is difficult, because they also have to complement each other. One way of doing this is using equally fancy material like silk and satin and chiffon, and getting them in muted colors like this gorgeous pale blue grey shade, with just a hint of midriff.
2. Flowing romantic white number
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This dress is another flowy, romantic number, which would look beautiful when worn by all your bridesmaids. The gorgeous white top has a frilly hemline, and a modest show of midriff, while the skirt is a long expanse of fitted white chiffon.
3. White lace and chiffon
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Blue and white is a very pretty combination for your two piece bridesmaid dresses because they match your white dress, and stand out as well because of the sudden pop of color on one part of the dress or the other. Here, the tops of the bridesmaid dresses are made in white lace to match the lace detail on the bridal gown, whereas the skirts are composed of gorgeous chiffon which has been dip-dyed a stunning shade of pale blue.
4. Off-shoulder silver silk bridesmaids dress
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This two-piece number looks absolutely stunning not only because of the subtle color of the dress, but also because of the pleated off-shoulder sleeves and the spaghetti straps which add depth and detail to the dress.
5. Bright pink Bohemian beauty
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If you are having a beach wedding, or an outdoor wedding, or a Boho themed or even a rustic wedding, a dress like this would totally add to the aesthetics of your wedding party. It is fun, bright, and vivacious. The fringed pink top is sleeveless with off-shoulder pleats and the skirt is long and flowing with a sensuous slit down the side, and the color only makes the ensemble look happy.
6. White and gold sequined dress
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This gorgeous white and gold ensemble is the ideal outfit to let your bridesmaids participate in your day ceremony, and then effortlessly join in the celebrations of the evening reception without a change in outfits. The gold sequined top is tucked into a gorgeous and dreamy white chiffon skirt, making it a good-looking and comfortable outfit.
7. Rose and burgundy two-piece dress
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Bold colors that complement each other, as well as that of the bridal gown are the best. This stunning two-piece number is composed of a lace top in dusty rose, and an asymmetrical hemline and the skirt is again chiffon, but in a bright shade of burgundy.
8. Bright blue two piece bridesmaids’ dress
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When we are talking about bright colors on a bridesmaid dress, let’s check out this royal blue, two piece bridesmaid dress, which is the perfect accompaniment to your bridal costume. The expanse of layered and pleated chiffon in the sleeveless top and the floor length skirt is broken by the hint of midriff that can be seen just above the belly button, making this a romantic choice for your bridesmaids.
9. Short lace blush dress
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There is no denying that short bridesmaid dresses are exceptionally cute, but they can look sophisticated as well, such as this blush number, which is composed of a sleeveless lace top and a knee-length chiffon and tulle skirt, which gives a fairytale effect to the whole outfit.
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10. Gorgeous Jenny Yoo bridesmaid dress
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Literally, this dress is so delicate and beautiful that it looks sort of unreal. The top has the most delicate sleeves which hold up a unique pleated structure with an asymmetrical hemline, while the skirt has a delicate trumpet shape, making this one of the most understated, yet breath-taking dresses for your bridesmaids.
11. Ethereal dip-dyed BHLDN bridesmaid dress
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BHLDN not only makes some of the prettiest wedding dresses ever, but they also have a couple of tricks up their sleeves when it comes to beautiful bridesmaid dresses as well, such as this one. The top is a seemingly unassuming blush tank top, which is tucked into the literal ethereal skirt which has been masterfully dip-dyed into a smoky pattern on a blush body. The whole outfit is tied together by an embellished belt at the waist.
12. White crop top and flowing skirt
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When you are talking two-piece dresses, you can’t simply do without crop tops, which are cinched at the midriff. This white number is perfect because it is not formal enough to be a wedding dress (unless you are having a beach wedding, or you can make your own rules, no one is judging) and it is the right amount of beautiful and fun to be a bridesmaid’s dress.
13. Floral printed two piece Bohemian dress
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Spring is around the corner, and here is some serious inspiration you can consider when you are looking for dresses for your bridesmaids. A two-piece floral number like this would look exceptionally inviting and bright for your wedding, and the white base is perfect for complementing your own white dress.
14. Pretty lace and tulle numbers
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Lace and tulle make some of the dreamiest wedding dresses, so there is no reason why your bridesmaids shouldn’t have their share of fun with dresses of the same material as well. This super cute dress is composed of a lace top with an illusion neckline and a full skirt of pastel shaded tulle, creating a great combination for your bridesmaids.
15. Sparkles and asymmetrical hemlines
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This super cute dress is composed of a gorgeous sequined top with simple half sleeves which perfectly go with the high and low hemline of the pink blush skirt, which has a touch of illusion in the end. It is the perfect semi-formal party number, which all your bridesmaids would look stunning in.
16. Halter neck sexiness
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A halter neck top is a more practical choice for bridesmaids rather than for the bride. This pale pink number is therefore, a great choice for your bridal party, and is made even better by the satin belt which connects the two halves of the dress, and the sexy slit on the pink skirt.
17. Silver-purple bridesmaid’s dress
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Pale, dreamy colors like pale purple and silver always work when put on bridesmaid dresses. This one has a silver top which has a few textural details, albeit subtle, and a tea-length skirt which falls in wonderful pleats and is of the prettiest color ever.
18. Another stunning version of sequins and lace
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This is the perfect bridesmaids’ dress, because of the right amount of subtle and festive and is going to make the wearer look and feel absolutely beautiful. The top is a deep V-neck sequined number in gold, which is tucked into a high-waist, full length skirt which is made even more attractive because of the pleats which fall in the silky material.
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19. Shimmery white and blush dip-dyed dress
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One of the best things about this dress is of course that subtle floral print on the shift shirt, which is a beautiful addition to an already beautiful outfit which consists of a long skirt in the most delicate of blush shades.
Bridesmaids’ dresses can be as beautiful as the brides, without overshadowing the latter, and these dresses are just proof of that fact. In fact, when you consider two piece bridesmaid dresses, you also have the option to mix and match colors and create something beautiful for your bridesmaids to wear on your wedding day!