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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MAIDS are MESMERISING Whether you decide to have your BFF as your only bridesmaid or a cluster of the closest from your clans, you will want them looking fabulous in the most exciting styles and flattering shades on show this wedding season. A variety of current trends feature short, long, lacy, patterned, sleek, full flared, demure or sophisticated as well as unusual and inspired by every era from Victorian to Bohemian! So here are 10 new leads, looks and likes to follow a trend or break with tradition while guaranteeing all your maids are mesmerising! FLORALS make their colourful way down the aisle this summer. Hot house blooms, delicate florals or bold tropical prints provide exciting choice to match your wedding theme and style. Not only do they add a whole new dimension to your photos, but your bridesmaids can wear them again after your big day. But keep accessories minimalist, team with strappy summer sandals and simple toning bouquets to avoid a fussy look in the photos. COLOUR SENSATIONS of the 2018 season are nude and navy, copper is the metallic of the moment, lilac is favoured for vintage vibe and cinnamon enriches country and rustic themed weddings. SEPARATES return to favour and make a bridesmaid statement that can suit all shapes and sizes. For formal elegance try a structured skirt with an off-the-shoulder cropped top, for serious romance try a tulle maxi skirt and loosely tucked cami or for stop press newness – add black to the ensemble whether the top or the skirt. CULOTTES & JUMPSUITS are re-introduced for formal occasions, including weddings. Choose a tapered leg teamed with killer heels or wide fluid flares with a cami style top, V neck or cap-sleeved crop. Complement the sophisticated urban look with bling or a belt or both. SHIMMER & SHINE are big news for 2018 bridesmaids. Either demure and pretty with soft pink flowers and nude heels or the razzle dazzle glamour of sequins, strappy metallic shoes and sparkly Art Deco wreaths or barettes in their hair. RED CARPET: steal inspiration from Academy Award fashion. Think 3D florals, second-skin metallics, knife-edged pleats, ballerina midis, 40s Hollywood satin and silk, necklines that plung, reveal or conceal and chic minimalist sheaths with a movie-star cape. LACE & DRAPE offer a relaxed vibe for your girls as they float down the aisle in soft sheer fabrics. Lace shrugs and capes equate with elegant formality or Bohemian style, while low draped backs and off-the-shoulder styles suit beach ceremonies and classic country weddings. LENGTHS OR LAYERS: soft floaty layers create different lengths for the girls’ gowns. From a mini to a maxi, small girls and tall girls can wear the length that suits them best. But to bring the look together, go for gowns in the same fabric and team with matching shoes and bouquets. MODERN & MISMATCHED: be subtle with bridesmaids in a colour spectrum from light to dark, or be bold with a rainbow of different colours chosen to suit each individual bridesmaid. Avoid a disjointed look by choosing single-toned flowers to unify the colour range. 10 Classic Corsages are revived as the ideal accessory for your bridesmaids. Worn in the hair, pinned to the gown or entwined on the wrist they create a “pop” of colour, delightful fragrance and hands-free convenience for both the ceremony and reception.