Not all of us want or can afford custom made bridesmaids dresses, so what’s the
alternative?

Look no further than the great British high street! There’s no reason why a
reasonable price shouldn’t mean gorgeous dresses too. What is also nice about
getting a high street outfit is that it can most likely be worn again in the future, unlike
a traditional bridesmaid dress.

Here are the top five places to shop in order to kit out your girls.

1. Monsoon has always been full of glamourous, girly outfits. They always have
a stock of full length ladies dresses in silk and satin, as well as a large variety
of accessories due to its concession, Accessorize. You can buy bag, shoes,
jewellery, shawls, boleros, tights; everything you need for a whole outfit.
Prices vary from around £80 – £250 for intricate designs. They also have a
stunning range for girls and have outlet stores around the country.
2. Coast are similar to Monsoon, and has a large selection of glamourous, high
quality dresses, skirts and tops. Prices are higher than Monsoon with the
average outfit being over £200.
3. Marks and Spencer are at the more affordable end of the scale; with the
Autograph and Per Una ranges coming out with fashionable glamourous
dresses every season, there’s no reason why you can’t find a great outfit. Also
remember that they have a large selection of accessories. Prices for a dress
being around £45.
4. New Look are very affordable and have a huge selection of dresses. This is
a great choice if you are on a budget and if you have younger bridesmaids as
you can go for funky fabrics, colours and shorter fitting dresses. Prices begin
at around £25.
5. Debenhams is quite an obvious choice; they also have a huge selection
of wedding dresses, bridal shoes and accessories. They have full length,
plain satin for £100. If you want a traditional feel this may be a great
choice; you can always accessorise a plain dress with a corsage or a satin
belt in a contrasting colour – you can makes these with some fabric from a
haberdashers.

There are so many options on the high street now that you’re spoilt for choice!
Always have some ideas on colour and fit in mind before you go or it will be hard
to make a decision and remember to be accommodating to all your bridesmaids by
choosing something everyone is comfortable with and will fit all shapes and sizes.

LINKS:

http://www.monsoon.co.uk

http://www.coast-stores.com

http://www.marksandspencer.com

http://www.newlook.co.uk

http://www.debenhams.com