https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ideas-to-restyle-a-bridesmaid-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:21:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ideas-to-restyle-a-bridesmaid-dress#post-1199249 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 20:18:25 +0000 froggiebecky 1199249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nicely done!</p> <p>The only way I've ever re-used bridesmaid dresses was to cut them apart, and make them into decorative&nbsp;pillows to give&nbsp;back to the bride.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ideas-to-restyle-a-bridesmaid-dress#post-1199244 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 20:14:48 +0000 hissylizard 1199244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that's such a cute style. I like what you did with the dress. I have never seen a bridesmaids dress with printed patterns before.</p> <p>I have a long, strapless A-line that I wore as a bridesmaids dress...it's a good fit, and I have thought about shortening it. But since it was too long off the rack, I had it altered, and it cost $60 because of the chiffon / taffeta layers under the dress.&nbsp;</p> <p>I agree, denim jackets are a must have. I've had mine for almost 10 years and never goes out of style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ideas-to-restyle-a-bridesmaid-dress#post-1194212 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 03:37:19 +0000 anne 1194212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adorkable if you click through &nbsp;to Lauren's web page, she has a link to it. If I understand correctly Lauren, this is what you wore to the rehearsal dinner rather than to the ceremony? &nbsp;That probably makes it easier.</p> <p>I have only reworn my bridesmaid &nbsp;(red, satin, and blue crepe)&nbsp;dresses to a ball, although one that was medieval themed has actually seen more rewearings for costumes for parties etc.</p> <p>I hadn't considered cutting mine off, but I do like the way you have styled your outfit. Denim jackets are such a great way to dress down.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ideas-to-restyle-a-bridesmaid-dress#post-1194107 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 01:30:11 +0000 adorkable 1194107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a fun one to work with. In general, bridesmaid dresses are hard to re-style and re-wear because of the fabrics. I don't own anything in tafetta or chiffon that I picked out for myself, you know? I'd love to see a picture of the dress on its own to compare, too, so we could help you come up with more ideas! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ideas-to-restyle-a-bridesmaid-dress#post-1194090 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 01:06:35 +0000 Carla 1194090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I cut down my sister's wedding dress (became a cocktail style dress vs long) and made a christening gown for her child with the remnants. The fabric was an ivory brocade of simple design. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ideas-to-restyle-a-bridesmaid-dress#post-1194087 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 00:58:22 +0000 rabbit 1194087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My bridesmaid dress was a cocktail dress to begin with, so it's still that kind of a dress - too formal to dress down unfortunately - even though the skirt is short. &nbsp;</p> <p>Yours looks great, very versatile and beachy/springy. &nbsp;I think you could style it in a variety of casual maxi-dress ways, I like how you are wearing it here. &nbsp;It would look good with sandals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ideas-to-restyle-a-bridesmaid-dress#post-1193867 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 20:29:37 +0000 L'Abeille 1193867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha well my eldest DD wore mine for her high school prom... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ideas-to-restyle-a-bridesmaid-dress#post-1193697 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 17:48:20 +0000 rachylou 1193697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's actually a pretty cute bridesmaid dress to begin with! The way you've styled it with the booties and jean jacket is great. Very California. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ideas-to-restyle-a-bridesmaid-dress#post-1193639 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 17:27:57 +0000 Lauren 1193639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recently restyled a bridesmaid dress from my brother's wedding, and wanted to share:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/1gnzSYH">http://bit.ly/1gnzSYH</a></p> <p>Also, was thinking through some other ideas of ways to reuse this dress. Has anyone else found creative ways of reusing bridesmaid dresses? Has anyone cut theirs or shortened it?</p> <p>Appreciate it! </p>