Why bridesmaids wear the same dress and should they really?
Traditionally, bridesmaids will wear
identical or matching outfits, but have you wondered why?
The concept comes from ancient Roman times
and its purpose was to cause confusion. At the time
bridesmaids would not just match with each other but also with the bride.
The Romans believed that such
happy occasions can attract evil spirits or angry would-be grooms turned away
by the bride. So to keep the couple safe their closest friends dressed in
matching attire and followed them until the vows were exchanged.
Things start to
change in the Victorian era, when brides Although the idea of matching bridesmaids lives
on.
Should bridesmaids wear the same?
This would depend on your wedding concept
and the look you would like to achieve - traditional, uniform look, or the more
contemporary, mismatched approach.
Often
wearing the same dress can result in some bridesmaids feeling uncomfortable for
not suiting everyone’s body shape.
We all come in different shapes and sizes and it
may be easier to just follow a certain colour scheme, aim for a certain
material and have different designs that would make everyone feel unique,
special and comfortable.
What your bridesmaids think?
