How to Style Black Bridesmaid Dresses: The Style Guide

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The wedding day is without any doubt the best and the happiest day in the life of one person. But the process of preparation and choosing the dress, makeup and decoration can be very stressful.
That is why it is important to gather your girlfriends around to help you choose the wedding gown and to choose their own bridesmaid dresses.

If you ask for my opinion I think that it is important to let your bridesmaids choose their own dresses. If you wish, you can tell them the colors that you would like them to wear, but don’t make them wear something they don’t like.

In this post, we will see some of the best black bridesmaid dresses. Black can go with everything and there is no chance that you will ever look silly with the classy bridesmaid dress.
Let’s see how to style your black bridesmaid dress.

Classic Black Bridesmaid Dresses

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If you wish to look like the Audrey Hepburn from the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s, you should consider wearing black bridesmaid dress like this. It has a v-back and the long sleeves. It is great for fall weddings.

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Adding a black lace to every dress will make it look super elegant and glamorous.
In the photo above, you can see the different models of the black bridesmaid dresses. On the few of them, the bodice is made of lace, while on other ones the lace is covering the whole dress. When it comes to details and accessories you can add a sparkly belt or waistband. Wear your dresses with or without sleeves. It is the best if you wear strap sandals or pointed-toe stilettos.

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If you like long and lean black bridesmaid dresses, this can be a great inspo for you. All the dresses in the photo above have maxi length. Some of them are decorated with lace and some of them are classic. You can also choose between the halter and the off-the on-shoulder neckline. Whatever you choose, make sure to put some nice jewelry in it. A nice silver necklace or earrings would be a great choice.

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This is another set of classy, elegant and long black dresses. It is great to wear them because they are comfy, nice looking and flattering to your body shape.
You can choose between the off-the-shoulders, sleeveless turtleneck or halter neckline. They all look amazing!

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These dresses are made of flattering materials, such as satin and silk. They look modern and very glamorous. The midi length is making them very chic and the turtleneck and off the one shoulder neckline are making them look very modern.
One of them is even with the fringes on the rub of the dresses. This is a very nice detail that will make you draw the attention to yourself.

Bohemian Black Bridesmaid Dresses

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If you want to make a statement on your friends boho wedding, pick any of these chic, black long dresses.
They are very classic, with no details on them. You can style your hair by making beach waves or any of other casual hairstyles. All the dresses have beautiful and classic necklines, like off the shoulder or v-neckline. Make sure to put a bunch of minimal jewelry, like bracelets or gold necklaces.

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Some girls decide to attend the wedding wearing flat shoes. And that is perfectly fine. You will cozy all the time. These days weddings can last all night long. When it comes to the dresses, you can see a lot of boho black bridesmaid dresses in the photo above.
One of them has a floral print, and it has a maxi length. There are also shorter ones or and the ones in midi length. The one that catches my eye is the one with the asymmetric rube of the dress, which looks very interesting.

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How about going to your best friends wedding in the flip-flops? Does that sound like a good idea to you? If you answer is yes to comfort and uniqueness then this outfit is right for you!
These are great sleeveless dresses, perfect for outside summer weddings. You can put a nice massive jewelry, like boho necklaces or bracelets. The comfort is in the first place here, so the dresses are made of natural materials, in this case, cotton or silk.

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You say boho, I say flowers! These are the beautiful black bridesmaid dresses that have a floral print on them.
They are a great option if you are heading to some outdoor spring or summer wedding. You can wear you sunflower floral dresses with the flat or platform sandals. If you wish, you can also experiment with styles and pair the black bridesmaid dresses with high heels. It’s on you to choose.
The neckline of the dresses is different. You can pick from v-neck to the classic straps. If you decide to make a bun, wear big earrings.

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If you wish all your girlfriends to be dressed in the same way, there is no better way than to style them in this kind of dresses. They are very modern, sexy and have that bohemian vibe.
These black bridesmaid dresses have a beautiful bodice which has a v-neckline and it is made of lace. It looks glamorous and modern at the same time.
Also, the dresses have a big slit, which gives them a nice touch.

Accessories to Wear with Your Black Bridesmaid Dress

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Crystal earrings are always a good option to give an outfit a nice touch. They are making every outfit combination elegant. Wear this white crystal earrings with your black bridesmaid dress, and you will not make a mistake.

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If you decide to choose some of the boho black bridesmaid dresses, make sure to put a little bit of flowers in your hair. It will look interesting and very beautiful.

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There is no better way to decorate your black bridesmaid dress than to put on the sequin strap sandals. Every outfit combination gets another level chickness when you pair it with the sparkly high heel sandals.

I really hope you like this style guide where I’ve shown you the best models of the black bridesmaid dresses. You saw that there are a lot of different outfit ideas that you can recreate or just use as an inspiration to make your own unique combination.