Bride Chic

  You know by now that b ridesmaids stepping down the aisle in matchy-matchy dresses is passe. What do I mean by matchy? Everyone wearing the exact same fabric and design, carrying identical bouquets and possibly wearing interchangeable headpieces. Once upon a time, I worked on these weddings when it was all the rage. We've come a long way, but for the few brides still caught in the "exact match" time warp, how about this? Same fabric, different designs for each attendant? A design each looks their best in. Or giving your ladies a monochromatic scheme to work with has proven to be a great way to keep everyone cohesive while still individual. And happy. They can't always come out and say it, but here's the thing: Not everyone's body looks good in a dropped waist. Or a mini skirt. Or three-quarter length sleeves. Or whatever one-and-only design the bride has determined is a go for everybody in the party. Think about this simple premise: if she looks like hersel...