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Flattering bridesmaid dress choices

Photo credit: | Pictured is a red dress from Nicole Miller.

Let's talk about your bridesmaids. They're your best girlfriends and you couldn't imagine your wedding day without them. Wouldn't it be wonderful to help them look fabulous on your day in a dress they can wear again?

After all, your bridal party is a reflection on who you are, from your favorite color to your style statement. This season, get ready for some savory shades -- from jewel tones to white -- and flattering necklines.

This is the season for creative neckline treatments that flatter every body type in your bridal party. Alternatives to the de rigueur strapless are plentiful with Alvina Valenta's keyhole bodice halter dress and

J.Crew's origami-fold neckline on the Miranda dress. Amsale's Grecian-inspired jersey dress gathers gracefully at the neck with flowing satin ribbons tying at the shoulder. The empire waist is still going strong, as seen at Vineyard and Nicole Miller. Melissa Sweet's linen-hued cocktail dress is a sophisticated new twist on bridal party color. You can wear a color and the girls wear white!

No need to disappoint your friends with another addition to their closetful of one-hit wonders. Offering up a versatile dress might be one of the nicest things you can do for them.

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