Always the bridesmaid, never the bride

Traditionally there are three rules when it comes to bridesmaid dresses:

1) Must be long
2) Must not be neutral ("only for the bride") or dark colours ("only for a funeral")
3) Must not outshine the bride

Well today's blog is all about forgetting the rules. 

The first look are 3 long neutral gowns:

                                                      Images courtesy of Lisa Ho and Rachel Gilbert

With thanks to Kate Middleton (and Pippa's bottom), the neutral long dresses are starting to be recognised by bridezillas around the world.


The next look are 3 long dark gowns:

                                                                 Images courtesy of Langhem and Versace

See not so gloomy afterall?

And for those who love a pop of colour, 3 long coloured gowns:

 Images courtesy of Net-a-Porter

If you want to not only bend the rules, but throw out the rule book, here are each of the looks (neutral, dark, colour) in a short version.

 Images courtesy of Rachel Gilbert, Galanni and Net-a-Porter

Brides and bridesmaids-to-be, what are your thoughts? Leave a comment below, or forever hold your peace..