BRIDESMAID'S DRESSES for 2012

The beginning of a new year brings the bridal fairs, and they are in full swing. With all the excitement comes the latest styles for bridesmaid's dresses!

This year, the designers of bridesmaid's dresses are showing long, short and in between.

Tea length seems to be the overall favorite and what a plus for the bridesmaids. The tea length dress is the most practical of all the dress lengths allowing the girls to wear them again and again. They are a charming change from the long gowns we have been seeing and are easily accessorized with sexy , strappy shoes, wrist length gloves and shoulder warming shrugs.

This years bridesmaids dress designs continue to mimic the bridal gowns, with most dresses offering details at the waist and shoulder baring necklines. Look for halter necklines that will be predominate. Strapless gowns are also a popular choice.

Fabrics will continue to dominate....

Fabrics are soft, flowing and very feminine. Ruching is back in style, offering an added detail on the bodice and waistline. Fabrics are layered with chiffon over-lays creating a fluid look to the dresses.

The most popular colors....

Looks like ORANGE is the leader this year! A stunning orange/red that will be the color for the Orange bridesmaids dresses Following close behind is a soft yellow, and a very pretty lavender.

Chocolate continues to WOW, everything from latte to expresso, from milk to dark chocolate, accessories add the right sparkle - brown is no longer dull! Pared with lime green, the brown dess is no longer boring.