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'It honestly suits everyone.' These 7 bridesmaid dresses are going to be at every 2023 wedding.

It's wedding season!

And with a tonne of marriages comes a hell of a lot of stress, organisation, celebration and (hopefully) a fabulous dress to make up for all the chaos. We've seen all the fabulous wedding dress trends come to life this year – sparkle, vintage vibes, artistic draping and plenty of boning and bodices.

But when it comes to bridesmaid dresses, there are just as many trends, styles and colours to unpack.

So we're here to help narrow down the search for the perfect bridesmaid dress – because it is quite the challenge trying to find something that everyone will love and feel comfortable in.

Going off the latest trends across the fashion industry Down Under, we've collated a list of the seven most popular bridesmaid dress colours for this wedding season, and some fabulous examples for inspiration.

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1. Sage bridesmaid dresses.

Nothing screams sophistication more than a silky sage green bridesmaid dress. 

It's a colour that consumers have been obsessed with more and more over the past two years, and it appears that obsession is showing no signs of stopping beyond 2023. 

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Sage green looks fabulous in a variety of fabrics – like linen and silk blends – and it also complements a range of skin tones, which we love.

Esther & Co, Zariah dress in soft khaki, $99.95.

Image: Esther & Co.

Shona Joy, La lune cocktail midi dress in sage, $340.

Image: Shona Joy.  

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ASOS Design, Curve bridesmaid ruched bodice drape maxi dress with wrap waist and flutter sleeve, $189.00.

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Chancery, Newport maxi dress in sage green, $159.95.

Image: Chancery/The Iconic.

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2. Dusty blue bridesmaid dresses.

You just can't go wrong with a dusty blue bridesmaid dress. It's something both the bridesmaids and the bride will look back on wedding photos and admire, given it Is such a classic colour palette that will not age – and trust me, there are a few colours and fabrics (taffeta I'm looking at you) that haven't stood the test of time.

It's also a colour that photographs amazingly, and of course we're all here for the pics!

Hello Molly, Jane midi dress in dusty blue, $85.

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SHOWPO, Felt so happy dress in dusty blue, $99.95.

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Reformation, Evelyn dress in mineral, $595.

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ATMOS&HERE, Freddie square neck belted midi dress, $55.99.

Image: ATMOS&HERE/The Iconic.

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3. Pale yellow bridesmaid dresses.

Next up is a bit of a fun option. 

A pale yellow bridesmaid dress would look fabulous for a beach-themed wedding, or a summer/spring ceremony. Not to mention it's just a very warm and cheerful colour that will provide an edge and uniqueness to the bridal party.

One Fell Swoop, Pearl dress in limoncello, $469.

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AZAZIE, Sarah dress in the colour gold, $159.



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REVOLVE, Elliat plateau dress in lemon, $367.

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4. Champagne bridesmaid dresses.

For those who would prefer something a bit more elegant, simple and timeless, you cannot go wrong with neutral tones. 

And when it comes to this option, you have some variety depending on what works best for each of the bridesmaid's skin tones. Beige, a shimmery rose gold, camel, tan, taupe, blush pink: the choice is yours!

BEC + BRIDGE, The dreamer overlay dress in golden, $380.

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ASOS, Maya plus bridesmaid ruffle wrap dress in muted blush, $136.

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One Fell Swoop, Deity midi dress, $475.

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Forever New, Tammy curve wrap plisse midi dress, $189.99.

Image: Forever New Curve.

5. Emerald bridesmaid dresses.

This bold colour has been popping up quite a bit lately – and it's all things emerald, teal and deep forest green. 

So if sage isn't your vibe for whatever reason, it may be worth looking into an emerald dress. And according to Aje designer, Edwina Forrest, emerald is being revived this season – so I'd take her expert word and run with it!

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SHOWPO, Mini love square neck split midi dress in emerald, $69.95.

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ASOS, Vila curve bridesmaid satin halterneck maxi dress in deep green, $80.

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Pilgrim, Jayleen gown in emerald green, $169.95.

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You+All, Green long sleeve frill wrap midi dress, $89.99.

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6. White bridesmaid dresses.

This might be a bit of a controversial option for some, but for others, opting for white bridesmaid dresses has become far more acceptable.

There's been plenty of influencers and celebs lately having their bridal party wearing all white, or even the guests wearing all white in a bid to curb tradition. So if this is something that takes your fancy, here are four fab options below.

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City Chic, Holland maxi dress, $139.95.

Image: City Chic/The Iconic.

Eloquii, Kimono sleeve maxi dress, $129.95.

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Tussah, Leilani midi dress, $149.95.

Image: Tussah/The Iconic.

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7. Rust bridesmaid dresses.

Last but not least, we have yet another earthy tone that has made waves this year – and it's rust. 

It's a colour that isn't as bold and bright as a red or an orange, but different enough to make a statement against the bride's white dress. Plus, rust bridesmaid dresses look amazing next to Aussie native botanicals – so there's some bouquet and floral display inspiration as well!

Hello Molly, Get in formation midi dress brown, $99.

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Esther & Co, Farren dress rust, $89.95.

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Forever New, Cameron curve satin midi dress, $169.99.

Image: Forever New.

What's your favourite bridesmaid dress colour? Let us know in the comments below!

This article was originally published on February 2022, and was updated on December 4, 2022 with new information and links.

Feature Image: Mamamia/ASOS/One Fell Swoo/BEC + BRIDGE.


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