How To Carry Off Halter Top Bridesmaid Dresses

The history of the bridesmaid varies across cultures

, religions and time periods. The western bridesmaid tradition originated from Roman law, which required ten witnesses at a wedding in order to outsmart evil spirits believed to attend marriage ceremonies. The bridesmaids and ushers dressed in identical clothing to the bride and groom, so that the evil spirits wouldn't know who was getting married. Dresses were a lot more demure and Victorian in style during those times, and one wouldn't see too many halter top bridesmaid dresses around.

The history of halter tops dates back to the days of early India where it was worn by queens and maids of honor. However its true geographical origin was in Africa, from where it gained popularity and spread as a preferred form of clothing for women living all over the world and in the tropics especially. Halter tops are essentially summer clothing worn to beat the piping heat of the day and at times during the night. Originally they were spare pieces of cloth sewed together and supported by a string, but as its popularity grew they began to become more elegantly designed and the fabric used turned to silk and other expensive and lightweight materials. Halter top bridesmaid dresses are a popular choice for weddings these days.

The evocative and more recent halter style for bridesmaid dresses can be balanced out with a long formal length for the gown. Some beautiful long halter top bridesmaid dresses include the Cross Halter Bridesmaid dress by Badgley Mischka, fun and flattering for your upcoming wedding. This crisscross halter gown features an empire waist with chiffon fly-away and paired with some heels and a chignon, presents the perfect bridesmaid look. The long pleated bridesmaid dress by Liz Fields is an elegant and chic style for your upcoming wedding. This long sweetheart halter features braided detail and pleated bust and skirt, paired with some pretty open toe heels and stud earrings it offers a flawless finish. After Six by Dessy Group have an elegant bridesmaid dress with a matching matte satin sash and detail at the shirred halter neckline. Featuring past ankle length and a high neckline, this long gown is perfect for any gala event when paired with silver or ivory heels.

Embellishments always add a sparkle or hundred and if it fits into your wedding scheme, sequin halter top bridesmaid womens dresses provide some elegant glitterati for your wedding extravaganza. Morgan & Co brings a flattering sequin halter pleated verde dress that features sparkle and sheen for a get noticed look. Sequins embellish the neck and waist, halter neckline paired with an empire waist complete the look. Elegance abounds when you wear the DJ Jazz Open back halter gown with side ruffle, an elegant evening dress with jeweled accent shirred and ruffled side with zipper.

Satin and Silk are synonymous with any elegant event, materials that add sheen and style irrespective of the cut of the dress. There are some beautiful silk halter top bridesmaid womens dresses that are excellent options to consider for your wedding. The Nicole Miller classic halter gown in pure silk has a flattering Empire waist with a seductive cross back. Also to consider is Ann Taylor's Black Silk Crossover Bridesmaid Dress, flattering in silk, surplice front and back v-neckline with pleating and in a sleeveless style.

No points in guessing how much money can go towards financing a wedding, so keeping costs within budget is important. But you can have your chosen number of bridesmaids all dressed in style when you look at the marvelous selection of affordable halter top bridesmaid dresses. Halter Rosette Bridesmaid Dresses by Allure are fun and flirty for all your favorite girls on your big day. This halter dress features a fitted bodice defined with an asymmetrical wrapped detail and rosette. With a fitted a-line skirt this fun and frivolous style is perfect for your big day. Pair with some pumps and pearls for a flawless finish.

It looks like the bridesmaids are going to have as much fun dressing up as the bride for this wedding!

View more Women's dresses from Like.com

by: fashion expert

POST COMMENT

Great Discounts On Clothing Wholesale And Shoes Cheap Shopping ideas for smart savings It's All About The Leather Bags This Season Replica Bottega Veneta Handbags The Association Between Merilyn Monroe And Pop Queen Madonna With Pandora Necklaces Know Your Way Of Finding The Best Mother Of The Groom Dresses Louis Vuitton Bags - What's So Great About Them? Natalie Portman in Ballet Shoes Different Shoes for Different Occasions Look Cool Graceful And Elegant With Linen Bridesmaid Dress How to do maintenance of MBT shoes？ Modern Bridesmaid Dresses Set To Woo The Crowds Around You Mother Of Groom Dress To Look Functional Yet Stylish