Shabby Chic Wedding Attendant Attire

Anything goes as far as wedding attire, it should reflect the brides and grooms taste, other than that pretty much anything goes. Congratulations on the impending nuptials.

Now its time to decide what colors the attendants will wear and what style. Do not feel the Matron and bridesmaids dresses have to be identical, as long as the colors coordinate with each other, do not be afraid to be unique, the wedding therefore it should reflect the brides tastes as far as the wedding party attire. Remember even a chic wedding can be simple romantic simplicity.

Once the colors have been selected:

Determine the lengths of the dresses for the ladies, will they be floor length, tea length or above the knee also, it really depends on the look desired as well as where the wedding/reception are taking place, as well as the budget.

There are a few really adorable ideas for the attendants attire. Don't be afraid to think outside the box making the wedding just as original as the bride! The dresses do not have to have come from a bridal shop, there are so many more places to check out. Search the internet for 1950s swing dresses.

A fabulous look for a shabby chic wedding is pin-up glam. Especially if your Bridal gown had a look of old Hollywood. All of the brides attendants dress in gowns that look like they came from that era. Swing dresses with tight waists and full skirts. They can be found all over the internet and for pretty sweet prices too.

Then have fun with accessories, baubles. earrings, shoes, tiny cocktail hats with flowers, feathers and french lace veils. Accessories can really make an outfit, so have fun and accessorize.

The guys would look oh so dapper dressed in pin striped suit, or just vests with plain white shirts and then accented with black fedoras and black and white mambo style shoes.

For the sassie daring bride another idea is burlesque, no not strip club sleaze, Burlesque girl chic. Like Marilyn Monroe in the tutu or as in the movie Chicago. Corsets, tulle or satin skirts, Obviously this type of wedding is not for the faint of heart, or the shy bride, but can be beautiful if done in a a classy way. Picture this a white and black corset outfit, or even a corset and skirt set, You could also design this type of wedding in other colors, red and black for a Valentines day wedding.

For this type of wedding it's more about what does not show than what does show. Classy Burlesque! It would be a wedding to remember

The men could wear black pants, white shirts, tie, vest or coat. Accessorize with hat.

Sassie black panty hose with a seam in the back, a black fascinator or cocktail hat, a boa, satin gloves and sexy strappy black sandels.

The men could wear black pants, white shirts, tie, vest or coat. Accessorize with hat.

One of the prettiest shabby chic looks for attendants are pretty tea length swing sundresses in crisp cotton or other summer fabrics. Tiny floral print, with a layer of tulle making for a really full skirt. They would be look absolutely fabulous and would be cool on a warm or summer day. The matron's of honors dress could be a solid color sun dress of and then the bridesmaids could dress in pretty sundresses in floral coordinating fabric.

Accessorize in colored wide brimmed hats and short tea length gloves as accessories. The matron would have a floral sun hat. They all could wear simple pumps for shoes.

Groomsman could wear white pants, white shirt, solid colored vest coordinated with the Brides attendants