The Recipe For A Perfect Bridesmaid Dress

Ask any woman about the features that constitute a bad bridesmaid's dress, and she'll instantly rattle off a list culled from personal experience: unflattering shape, pastel floral prints, comically large bows, scratchy polyester, egregious ruffles. The cringe-worthy list goes on.

But what, exactly, are the components of a truly great bridesmaid's dress? We happen to think our Sabrina Stretch Ponte Sheath is a perfect example, so let's break down all the little details that make it so fabulous, shall we?

Universally flattering color. No chartreuse or pastel purple here! The Sabrina Dress in Aegean Blue makes every skintone glow and looks gorgeous in photos (but it also comes in coral and navy, if you prefer). 

Body-friendly shape. With a tailored waistline and strategic darting, this sheath flatters every body type. Available in sizes 00 - 16.

Ideal neckline. There's nothing worse than getting tagged in wedding photos on Facebook only to realize your strapless bra made an unwelcome appearance as you were leaping for the bouquet. The Sabrina dress is cut for flattery and modesty, with subtle pleats to add interest. Plus, no spaghetti straps means you can wear a real, actual bra with confidence. Hallelujah!

Versatile style. Ugly bridesmaid dresses often get dumped at Goodwill directly after the ceremony. Our Sabrina dress is different - it not only makes for a lovely bridesmaid dress, it's truly versatile. Wear it the wedding, then wear it to work, cocktail parties, dinner dates... The styling possibilities are endless.

Classic cut. This timeless sheath won't induce shrieks of laughter from your daughter when she unearths photos of you in it 15 years from now. In fact, she might ask you to dig it out of the closet so she can wear it (and thanks to our high quality construction, you can be confident it will last that long).

Comfortable fabric. Italian ponte is lightweight enough for spring and summer weddings, but substantial enough for any season. A bit of stretch provides shape and ease of movement without being so tight your Spanx show through.

Right price. Our Sabrina dress will make you look like a million bucks, but it won't break the bank. At $158, it's about the same price as a J.Crew bridesmaid dress, but higher quality, and made in the USA. Spend the money you save on a post-wedding massage. Being a bridesmaid is hard work. You deserve it.

Get the Sabrina dress here.