The latest trends in maid of honor dresses 2011 is short dresses with a A-line or circle skirt. These are comfortable to wear and a bridesmaid can run around and do her duties. They have a slim fit style that just skims the curves and makes a women look elegant and attractive. If you are having a casual wedding, then a dress with a circle skirt is just right. After you have chosen the silhouette of the maid of honor dress, you need to select the color as well as the length. The length of the dress can be anything from above the knee, knee length to mid calf. If it is anoutdoor wedding, then a knee length dress works beautifully. For a more formal wedding, you can choose a mid calf length dress with lovely gathers and pleats. Choose off shoulder necklines for bridesmaid dresses only if they are slim and comfortable enough to carry it. Otherwise a sweetheart neckline or a Chinese collar are also quite trendy options for this season.
As far as color is concerned, this year skip the pastels in favor of brighter hues. Colors like egg yolk yellow, fuchsia, gold, aubergine, emerald and teal works well in bridesmaid dresses. The best thing about these colors is that they contrast very well with the brides white wedding dressand makes the bride stand out. And let's face it, that is what every bride wants on her wedding day. Instead of opting for a single color maid of honor dress, which looks a bit one note and dull, you can choose a dress that has two or three colors. A dress in complementary colors looks really put together and attractive. Choose a maid of honor dress that has a different color on the skirt and on the top. If you are not too adventurous, then you can just add a complementary colored belt to the dress to give the maid of honor dress a modern and fun look. For example, a teal colored bridesmaid dress will look very attractive with a chocolate or dark brown color fabric belt or sash.
As far as color is concerned, this year skip the pastels in favor of brighter hues. Colors like egg yolk yellow, fuchsia, gold, aubergine, emerald and teal works well in bridesmaid dresses. The best thing about these colors is that they contrast very well with the brides white wedding dressand makes the bride stand out. And let's face it, that is what every bride wants on her wedding day. Instead of opting for a single color maid of honor dress, which looks a bit one note and dull, you can choose a dress that has two or three colors. A dress in complementary colors looks really put together and attractive. Choose a maid of honor dress that has a different color on the skirt and on the top. If you are not too adventurous, then you can just add a complementary colored belt to the dress to give the maid of honor dress a modern and fun look. For example, a teal colored bridesmaid dress will look very attractive with a chocolate or dark brown color fabric belt or sash.