Top 5 Bridesmaid Dress Trends for 2020

Mar 23

With a focus on creating sophisticated and unforgettable wedding experiences, at Maui’s Angels every little detail matters! Bridesmaid dresses are a too often overlooked component in the wedding design process. Offering an opportunity to make some of your favorite gals look and feel their absolute best as well as enhance the overall wedding aesthetic, bridal party attire is such an important wedding element. It all starts with the wedding dress, which sets the tone for the wedding and should help guide the bridal party attire selections. Here are the top 5 bridesmaid dress trends we’re crushing on this year.

Midi-Length Dresses

Mid length bridesmaid dresses boasts of a classy approach and is perfect for an outdoor wedding.

Floral print mid length bridesmaid dresses can bring a vintage style to your wedding day.

Mid length bridesmaid dresses eliminates all tripping concerns and places a small focus on the calves and shoes.

We’ve seen more than our fair share of maxi bridesmaid dresses and love the idea of stepping outside the box with a flattering mid-length dress. Hitting mid-calf, midi-length dresses can feel vintage or modern depending on the details. As a bonus, this bridesmaid dress length eliminates any tripping concerns over a too-long maxi dress, especially as shoes get kicked off on the dance floor!

Cowl Necklines

This blush gala bridesmaid dress is a midi length dress with a slight cowl neck, adjustable straps, and wrap front detail.

A subtle cowl neck with slender straps combine for an elegantly minimalist silhouette with a 90s edge.

This elegant dress boasts its draped neckline and side slit.

Cowl necklines are a 90’s trend that we’re so happy has made a comeback! This style is perfect for brides looking for a simple, chic and effortless dress design for their ‘maids. Ultra-flattering and offering the perfect little detail for solid dresses, cowl necklines are a trend we can’t wait to see more of!

Off the Shoulder or One Shoulder

This is an off-the-shoulder, midi length bridesmaid dress with a sweetheart neckline and ruffle edged sleeves.

A one shoulder maxi dress is perfect for a Hawaiian destination wedding!

This maxi bridesmaid dress features gracefully gathered details at the waist and a chic one-shoulder silhouette.

Off the shoulder or one shoulder bridesmaid dresses are ideal for a Hawaii wedding, offering the perfect fit for warmer weather without leaving your bridesmaids feeling too exposed. Whether your wedding day style is classic, bohemian or contemporary there are so many off the shoulder or one shoulder dress designs to compliment your desired aesthetic.

Plunging Necklines

This is a floor length wrap dress with a deep v neckline, flutter sleeves and a high slit.

This stunning bridesmaid dress features a deep-v neckline while the plunging back lets you bare some skin.

This dress has a plunging neckline detailed with gatherings under the bust.

Plunging necklines are the perfect enhancement to some long-standing bridesmaid dress styles. A deeper v can give wrap dresses an updated feel and keeps velvet dresses from feeling too weighted. Paired with a silk midi style, a plunging neckline exudes a soft, ethereal style perfect for spring. While not necessarily within everyone’s comfort level, consider incorporating a plunging neckline with mix and match bridesmaid dresses allowing your ‘maids to find a style that best suits them!

Structured Silhouettes

Sleek and sophisticated crepe bridesmaid dress featuring a high-neck and deep slit.

Dress that features barely-there spaghetti straps and a deep front slit is perfect for a clean contemporary bridesmaid look!

Floor length bridesmaid dress with a straight neckline and a tall side slit is a 2020 bridesmaid dress trend.

If you’re looking for a clean contemporary look for your bridesmaids, you’re going to love the structured silhouette trend! Clean lines, solid colors and minimal adornments are trademarks of this 2020 bridesmaid dress trend. After years of the flowy bridesmaid dress fad, structured silhouettes feel fresh and refined and we’re thrilled to be incorporating them into our 2020 weddings.

Notable Mentions

While not in our top 5 trends, we’re also continuing to see flutter sleeves and wrap dresses this year, which are perfect for a Hawaii wedding, as well as the resurgence of halters and cap sleeves. Since we’re always a fan of doing something different, we also adore the idea of bridesmaid jumpsuits instead of dresses! Find a few more of our favorite dresses this season below.

The classic fit and flare silhouette is the perfect classic look for a bridesmaid.

Bridesmaid dress has many details! It features a knot detail and ruched fabric at the neck, triple button halter neck fastening, a cross over draped skirt with front split, luxe gold back zip and asymmetric hem.

A frill wrap dress with a low v neckline is excellent for a Hawaiian bridesmaid dress.

Bridesmaid jumpsuits are unique! This jumpsuit features a deep V neck.

An open back topped with a slender tie makes a dramatic finishing touch for a bridesmaid dress.

We love working closely with our couples to create bridal party attire pairings for each design, all while still staying true to the overall wedding décor. Contact us today to learn more about our luxury wedding planning and design process.

Lorrie Nielson

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