Vera Wang's Top Colours For Bridesmaids Dresses

The Maid to Order Collection Sets the Tone for Bridal Parties

© Andree Lachapelle

Aug 1, 2009

Vera Wang's top ten colours for bridesmaids include Navy; Fog; Nutmeg; Antique Gold; Fig; Stone; Café; Cactus; Charcoal; and Ebony.

Here are a few dresses and gowns that incorporate those popular shades.

Navy: Dark Midnight Blue

• Vera Wang's satin Renee dress, particularly elegant in Navy, is a sleeveless cocktail dress with "twinkle" flower detailing, perfect for the wedding day or to dance the night away.
• The strapless Liddy dress, from Thread's Junior Bridesmaid Collection, features a tuxedo v-neck and a high-waisted skirt, and is available in a variety of fabrics and colours.

Fog: Bright Vibrant Blue

• The Laura dress from Vera Wang, in Fog Blue lamé, is a graceful, feminine sleeveless cocktail dress with a pleated neckline and pleated skirt.
• The Lela Rose strapless cocktail dress, available at authorized Dessy retailers, is elegant and playful in Mystic Blue, with a Perfect Storm gros-grain ribbon trim.

Nutmeg: Reddish Chocolate Brown

• Vera Wang's deconstructed, sumptuous Olivia gown, in Nutmeg bobinette over lamé, features a sweetheart neckline and a defined waist and is ultra feminine, without being conservative.
• From Thread's Party Collection, the Abbey V-neck taffeta dress with spaghetti straps looks wonderful a similar shade – Chocolate – and is available in full-length, tea-length, knee-length, and mini length.

Antique Gold: Dark Golden Hue

• The sleeveless, A-line Carol gown, in Antique Gold lamé, is a flattering dress that will appeal to fans of Vera Wang's, as well as to ladies who prefer traditional, classic styles.
• Playful girls who like the shade will love Style 2757 from Dessy Bridesmaid – a tea-length, flirty iridescent taffeta dress featuring pockets at the side seams, and a bow at the waist.

Fig: Rich Deep Maroon

• Vera Wang's knee-length, strapless Debbie dress, in luxurious Fig lamé or satin, is a flattering, youthful cocktail dress sure to satisfy every party girl's needs.
• Thread's equally flirty strapless, knee-length Elijah dress, featuring an empire waist and optional straps, is available in a chiffon blend, chiffon charmeuse, and matte silk, in mouth-watering Boysenberry.

Stone: Light Cloudy Grey

• From Vera Wang, the versatile Anna cocktail dress in Stone-coloured satin features a sweetheart bodice, bubble hem, and velvet sash at the waist.
• From Thread's Ball Gown Collection, the elegant Faith strapless floor-length gown, in Shadow-coloured duchess satin, features a nipped waist and banded bodice.

Café: Lush Medium Brown

• Vera Wang's Grace gown, in Café satin, features a V-shaped neckline adorned with a bow and underbust ruffle. A flirty yet elegant gown suitable for black tie events.
• A tea-length, Cappuccino-coloured, strapless maternity dress from Alfred Sung features a duchess satin bodice and nu-georgette skirt, allowing the mother-to-be to feel at once elegant, and sexy.

Cactus: Pale Neutral Green

• The strapless, A-line Dolores gown, from Vera Wang, is sophisticated and sensual in Cactus-coloured bobinette and lamé.
• After Six Bridesmaid carries a Moss-coloured halter dress in nu-georgette trimmed with matte satin – a sexy style that flatters all silhouettes. Available in tea-length and full-length.

Charcoal: Dark Brownish Grey

• Vera Wang's Bridget slip dress, available in Charcoal and Black satin, features sexy yet elegant details such as a sheer organza illusion neckline, silver sequin straps, and a ruffled hemline.
• Thread's Charcoal-coloured Madison dress features V-straps and a bow at the waist, and is available in a variety of lengths – from mini to tea-length, to full-length – in cotton sateen, duchess satin, faille, or taffeta.

Ebony: Deepest Black Hue

• Vera Wang's Megan baby-doll dress, in Ebony chiffon, features pretty and feminine details including a pleated empire waist, cap sleeves, and ribbon trim.
• The Twist convertible wrap dress, in Black matte jersey, allows each bridesmaid to wear a look tailored to her own personal style – all with one dress. Available at authorized Dessy retailers.

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Vera Wang's Maid to Order Collection

Vera Wang Label

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