Where to buy bridesmaid dresses – the best places to shop including ASOS, Warehouse and Ghost
FOR many brides, once you've found your dress, finding the best bridesmaids dresses is high on your to-do list. But where to buy bridesmaid dresses?
There are plenty of bridesmaid dresses available for your bride tribe, with options to shop to suit all body shapes, styles, wedding themes, and seasons. So if you're not sure where to start don't worry, we're here to help you on where to buy bridesmaid dresses.
From high street to high-end retailers, we have searched high and low to find the best bridesmaid dresses.
Some brides like to have their entire bridal party wearing the same bridesmaid dress, in the same colour.
However, some brides let their bridesmaids select their favourite dress, which can be in keeping with a select colour palette, or they may have entirely free reign.
Many brides will use this as a chance to mix and match which can look visually striking.
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For example, one bridesmaid in a dusky pink colour scheme with one wearing a capped sleeve design, another strapless, and another bridesmaid in a one-shoulder style.
There have also been occasions when the bride puts the maid of honour in a different coloured dress than the other bridesmaids or even matches in a similar white shade.
So whether you wish for your bridesmaids to wear the same bridesmaid dress, or different styles, we have found a selection of places to shop.
Where to shop bridesmaid dresses?
ASOS
ASOS has over 500 bridesmaid dresses, though if you want to shop less traditional styles you can shop the thousands of dresses at ASOS too.
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ASOS' bridesmaids' selection is vast, with a variety of colours and styles to shop to suit your bridesmaids and the bride and groom's wedding aesthetic.
From one-shoulder tulle designs, to v-plunge short-sleeved satin maxi dresses, soft pastel hues to ruby reds, there are multiple bridesmaids to shop.
- Anaya With Love Bridesmaid tulle one-shoulder maxi dress, £80 -
- TFNC bridesmaid multiway maxi dress, £55 -
- Y.A.S Bridesmaid satin cami maxi dress, £65 -
John Lewis
John Lewis has several bridesmaid dresses for new brides to choose from.
With a multitude of big-name brands available at the high street favourite, there is something for every taste level and budget.
Shopping through a department store like John Lewis can be particularly hand if your wedding party is split across a number of locations.
- Rewritten Florence Waterfall Hem Satin Wrap Dress, £140 -
- Rewritten Mykonos Cold Shoulder Bridesmaid Dress, £95 (Was £130) -
- Rewritten Brooklyn Satin Slip Maxi Dress, £120 -
- Lace & Beads Keeva Bead Embellished Maxi Dress, £125 -
Monsoon
Monsoon is a popular shopping destination when looking for flattering bridesmaid dresses.
Plus, brides can also secure a stunning outfit for their flower girls, page boys, as well as the mother of the bride.
Plus, you can also shop for shoes and accessories, which makes Monsoon the one-stop shop to cater for your every need.
- Wendy pleated maxi dress blue, £130 -
- Kacia embroidered maxi dress green, £175 -
- Bliss one-shoulder dress green, £125 -
- Molly twist maxi dress, £125 -
Goddiva
Goddiva has been described as the place to shop for "elegant" bridesmaid dresses, and the brand's description is not wrong.
There are plenty of styles and designs to shop to suit all bridesmaids, no matter the season you are getting married in.
While some may like simplistic designs, others would like a more glitzy aesthetic, and there are plenty of bejewelled garments to shop for.
- Goddiva Crossover Multiway Maxi Dress, £28 (Was £48) -
- Goddiva Bardot Chiffon Pleated Maxi, £78 -
- Goddiva Sleeveless Embellished Maxi Dress, £65 -
Whistles
Whistles has a stunning array of ready-to-wear styles that are on trend for every season, but it also features a dedicated wedding shop, which includes bridesmaids' dresses.
Whistles' collection of bridesmaid dresses is impressive as each design is uber-elegant, timeless, and minimalist.
Fashion fans can choose from sleeveless bandeau designs to one-shoulder maxi dresses and even jumpsuits, there is something to suit all wedding aesthetics.
- Tie Back Maxi Jumpsuit, £159.20 (Was £199) -
- Bethan One Shoulder Maxi Dress, £159.20 (Was £199) -
- Gemma Strapless Maxi Dress, £159.20 (Was £199) -
RIXO
Whether you are looking to buy a new Rixo design, Rixo re-sale garment, or rent a Rixo design, there are plenty of styles, colours and prints to select from.
Some brides may wish for their bridesmaids to wear any dress of their choosing, but if they want their bridesmaids to look consistent, Rixo also has you covered.
Under the wedding section when shopping online at Rixo you will find a curated selection of bridal dresses, bridesmaids designs, as well as dresses primed for wedding guests.
From puff sleeves to halterneck designs, satin fabric to polka dot prints, there is something for those wanting classic bridesmaid dresses as well as more quirky styles.
- Sandrine V Neck Midi Dress, £235 -
- Gail Sleeveless Maxi Dress, £425 -
- Ossy Jacquard Midi Dress, £285 -
Nobody's Child
Nobody's Child is a popular shopping destination for the eco-conscious and sustainable shopper, even if that is a bride.
Nobody's Child boasts an impressive array of eco-conscious designs, across dresses, jeans, joggers, and much more.
Bridesmaid dresses can also be secured at Nobody's Child, which are stylish and more affordable than some brands.
Plus, there are different styles of bridesmaid dresses in the same colours, so you can mix and match styles but still maintain a sleek aesthetic.
- Sage Green Satin Bardot Gaia Bridesmaid Maxi Dress, £110 -
- Olive Green Satin Bridesmaid Becca Midaxi Dress, £85 -
- Champagne Satin Fleur Bridesmaid Midaxi Dress, £59.50 (Was £85) -
Six Stories
Six Stories needs to be on your radar if it's not already, especially regarding bridesmaids' dresses.
There is a wide variety of bridesmaid dresses to shop, according to the preferred style, fabric and colour.
From blush and burnt peach to moss green and olive, all bases - and colour palettes - are covered.
What we love is you can also order a swatch book ahead of purchasing yours to ensure you are happy with the design.
- Flutter Sleeve V Neck Plunge Crepe Bridesmaid Dress, £120 -
- One Shoulder Satin Ruched Bridesmaid Dress, £120 -
- Cami Cowl Front Satin Bridesmaid Dress, £120 -
- Twist Back Satin Bridesmaid Dress, £120 -
Rewritten
Rewritten has been on our radar for bridesmaids' dresses for quite some time, though they also have plenty of other bridal essentials too.
Those looking for bridesmaid outfits are in luck as you can buck the conventional trend of slipping your bridesmaids into dresses, as Rewritten has stunning jumpsuits your bridal party can wear instead.
From jumpsuits, to wrap dresses and slinky designs, there are plenty of options to select from.
- Soho Jumpsuit, £150 -
- Roma Dress, £140 -
- Florence Waterfall Dress, £140 -
Where is the best place to buy bridesmaid dresses?
There are plenty of places to buy , but the most important element when it comes to shopping for bridesmaid dresses is the budget.
When you have decided on the budget, and whether the bride is purchasing the outfit or the bridesmaids are supposed to, it can help to whittle down whether to shop at high street or high-end retailers.
Some of our favourite bridesmaid dress retailers include Six Stories, Rewritten, as well as and , as there is plenty of variety in terms of colour palettes, styles, and prices too.
For more glamorous bridesmaid dresses, which verge on red carpet ready, we think Goddiva is a no-brainer.
We love too, but if you have a large bridal party this can be an expensive shopping destination.
Where to buy bridesmaid dresses in person?
If you prefer to shop IRL - we don't blame you.
Brides and bridesmaids need to get a feel (quite literally) of the fabrics, how they fit, and fall, and are comfortable, moveable, and suit their body shape.
But also shoppers can gauge the colour better in real life, which is key to ensuring the entire wedding aesthetic complements one another.
If you are shopping in real life Rewritten has a studio to see sample dresses, John Lewis, Whistles and John Lewis are favourable.
Where to buy bridesmaid dresses in London?
London is filled with fashion houses, from high-end to high street, independent boutiques and everything in between.
If you are on the hunt for bridesmaid dresses there is an abundance of fashion retailers to buy bridesmaid dresses in London.
Popular retailers include department stores, such as John Lewis, Selfridges, Liberty and Debenhams, where you have a variety of brands at your disposal, as well as rental pop-ups to scour.
Other stores to shop in London for bridesmaid dresses include , Next, Anthropologie, Warehouse, and Karen Millen, as well as more high-end retailers, including Rixo, Halfpenny London or Vampire's Wife.
There are independent brands such as Rewritten, and Maids To Measure, or head to bridal stores where they often have bridesmaid dresses to shop too.
Where to buy bridesmaid dresses online?
If you are shopping for bridesmaid dresses, the best bet is to shop online.
As with most garments, there is a broader selection when shopping online, and while you can't always try before you buy, it takes the stress out of traipsing from shop to shop.
There are plenty of places to shop online for bridesmaid dresses, even more than IRL as some brands are solely e-tailers.
ASOS is the first shopping destination that springs to mind when it comes to buying bridesmaid dresses online.
, , Debenhams, as well as Monsoon, Phase Eight, Warehouse, Karen Millen, Club L London and TFNC are high on our bridesmaid dress shopping list.
Rixo has a selection of bridesmaid dresses to shop online, as well as Halfpenny London, Rewritten, Six Stories, Ghost and even more labels.
Plus, you can always hire dresses for the bridal party to wear and return, which can be more cost-effective.
Where to buy cheap bridesmaid dresses?
For those looking to keep costs down when it comes to wedding season, there is an array of retailers to buy cheap bridesmaid dresses, and by cheap we mean affordable.
There is a stigma around buying low-cost dresses that the fabric will not be as high quality, but this is not always the case.
Whether you are shopping online or in-store for a bridesmaid dress, there are plenty of retailers to bookmark for a bargain.
, Warehouse, Nobody's Child, PrettyLittleThing, M&S, Club L London, Six Stories and Rewritten are typically the best options for low-cost, yet stunning, bridesmaid dresses.
Where to buy mismatched bridesmaid dresses?
If you are shopping for mismatched bridesmaid dresses, which may be different colours, the same colour but different styles, or just an entirely sporadic aesthetic whereby each bridesmaid can pick their dress with absolutely no rules, there are plenty of places to do so.
Rewritten, Six Stories, John Lewis, Ghost and ASOS have a medley of styles, fabrics and colours to tick this box.
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While has a selection of different styles in various prints too for those looking for something a little less traditional.
Alternatively, leave your bridesmaids to shop at any fashion retailer to pick a dress of their choice for an eclectic bridal party aesthetic.
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