Selecting Dresses for Bridesmaids

Want to test your friendships? Ask your girls to wear a hideous bridesmaids dress for your wedding. You'll soon find out which one of your friends is only in it for the free drinks.

Consider the event type. Is it casual or formal?

Consider the season. Is the fabric right for the weather?

Ask them what they like. At the end of the day, they are the ones who have to be seen in the dress. Oh my gosh... they'll be in your wedding video and in the wedding photos that will be viewed by your children and grandchildren.

Choose a dress that will flatter their figures. Work around the girl who is least comfortable with her body. Once you make her happy, the others will be easy.