Let’s face it: Even if it is actually not that bad, or pretty cute (like the dresses for my wedding were, right my lovely bridesmaids?), once you wore it in a wedding as a bridesmaid, you really aren’t going to wear it again. Like if you wear it to another wedding, you’re going to feel like a bridesmaid and run the risk of someone else having been at the other wedding and recognizing it, making you feel even more like a bridesmaid. And even if you can be certain there’s absolutely no overlap, it’s hard to shake the fact that it was a bridesmaid dress, no matter how unfrumpy the dress is in reality. It’s just the fact. But that $300+ dress doesn’t have to be a total waste of money (as long as it’s not completely unfortunately looking (in which case, you’ve pretty much just gotta post it on Poshmark and hope for the best). With the right styling and maybe a little help from your tailor, I swear it’s easier to figure out how to re-wear a bridesmaid dress than you might think and no one has to know.
The trick for how to re-wear a bridesmaid dress is all in the styling. Don’t wear the same shoes and jewelry you wore for the wedding. Repurpose that bridesmaid dress by dressing it down or changing the vibe with a vest or a jacket or unexpected pair of shoes or accessory like a scarf or a belt. You can also have your tailor help. You could shorten the dress or adjust the neckline or rework the sleeves to make it feel completely new.
1. Layer a long vest over
And here are about 20 more ways to wear a long vest.
2. Toss a leather jacket over your shoulders.
3. Lace up a pair of gladiator sandals
Check out more ways to wear tall gladiator sandals
4. Tie a scarf around your neck
5. Belt it
6. Add a Bandana
7. Toss on un-bridesmaid-y accessories
Hint: Very few brides are going to be down with studs…
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