It’s no secret that weddings are expensive affairs, so for brides looking to save a penny or two, high street bridesmaid dresses should be a consideration. From the current cost-of-living crisis to the number of high street stores that have launched bridal collections in the past few years, it’s now easier than ever to find affordable bridesmaid dresses that genuinely look designer.
We're aware: just because you haven’t spent thousands on bridesmaid dresses, you don’t necessarily want your guests to know that. After all, cheap bridesmaid dresses shouldn’t look, well, cheap. But if you thought that finding beautiful bridesmaid dresses that look designer but still have purse-pleasing price tags was impossible, think again. We're here to prove that you absolutely can find stylish, chic and well-made bridesmaid dresses right on the British high street for your big day – if only you know where to look. And nope, your guests will never know how little they cost.
Brands including Rixo, Whistles, Ghost and Reformation have made sure to cater to the bridal party with bridal collections and evening dresses that are so good, you may even want to pick a high street wedding dress for yourself. Admittedly, these brands can still err on the side of premium with price tags well into the hundreds, but it’s always worth keeping your eyes peeled for a sale.
For shops that nail high street bridesmaid gowns under £50, you can't go wrong with H&M, while Oasis and Dorothy Perkins. The ASOS Wedding Day Shop is also a good place to start. Thanks to the number of brands available you’ll have maximum choice when choosing bridesmaid dresses in every style. Think: high neck maxi dresses, wrap dresses, flutter sleeve dresses, mini dresses and open back dresses.
You're not restricted to only choosing dresses specifically named as “bridesmaid”, either. We'd recommend looking towards labels you'd usually favour for bestseller summer dresses and party dresses. Read: & Other Stories, Ted Baker, New Look, and Mango. A floral maxi dress you’d usually class as a picnic-appropriate silhouette can double perfectly for a bridesmaid dress with the right heels, hair style and makeup. And not only are you more likely to pay a bit less, but your girls will be able to repurpose their high street bridesmaid dress year after year for a whole host of different occasions.
Whether you're after black bridesmaid dresses or sage green bridesmaid dresses, short bridesmaid dresses or multiway bridesmaid dresses to suit all of the girls in your wedding party, the high street has it all. In a bid to help you tighten your Loewe purse strings, we've selected the best high street bridesmaid dresses and cheap bridesmaid dresses for every type of wedding. And there are some serious gems.
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Ahead, our edit of the best high street bridesmaid dresses that (very little) money can buy.
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