Have your girls make a statement with this bright and bold blue hue.
BY LAUREN FRANKFORT
If you haven't noticed yet, cobalt blue is everywhere — making it a great choice for your bridesmaid dress color if you're looking for a shade that makes a major statement.
Perfect for a spring or summer wedding, outfitting your bridal party in this electric color is a good way to punch up your wedding's color scheme, whether it draws outthe slightest detail in your invite or serves as a contrast to the softer tones sprinkled throughout your big-day décor.
Plus, it's a universally flattering color that looks good on nearly any skin tone and in any style. A romantic, cobalt blue chiffon dress that sweeps the floor is just as fitting as a modern shift with an architectural neckline.
The best part, though, is this color's current popularity. Since everyone wants a piece of this bright blue, it's available everywhere (seriously, so many retailers carry this shade, whether it's traditionally bridal or just a ready-to-wear store) meaning you can give your girls some flexibility and let them choose the style that suits them best in a price point that works with their budgets. Unlike a coral or emerald, there's not much room for interpretation when it comes to cobalt, so your bridal party will still come together seamlessly if you do let your girls go off on their own.
Ready to dress your bridesmaids in this bold hue? Click through to see all of our favorite cobalt blue bridesmaid dresses.
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"Alexia," knee-length strapless silk dress, $250, J.Crew
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Sleeveless high-neck racer-back gown, $660, Badgley Mischka available atBloomingdale's
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"Juliette," one-shoulder asymmetrical dress, $268, BCBGMAXAZRIA available atBloomingdale's
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Sleeveless side cutout gown, $395, Nicole Miller available at Bloomingdale's
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"Sammy" long, convertible sweetheart strapless chiffon gown, $285, Joanna August
Photo: Courtesy of Joanna August
Style LR175, sweetheart cocktail dress with lace overlay, $264, Lela Rose available at Weddington Way
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Strapless crepe trumpet gown, $260, Dessy Collection available at Nordstrom
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Chiffon petal knee-length empire-waist dress, $158, Adrianna Papell available atNordstrom
Photo: Courtesy of Nordstrom
"Rayli," cotton maxi with plunge neckline and back ties, $295, Calypso St. Barth
Photo: Courtesy of Calypso St. Barth
Style 9425, crinkle chiffon cocktail dress, $220, Alvina Valenta available at JLM Couture
Photo: Courtesy of JLM Couture
Style 7298S, hi-low chiffon gown with portrait neckline, price upon request, Alfred Angelo
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Sleeveless tea-length dress with slit side pockets, $184, Adrianna Papell available at Bloomingdale's
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Style 7320S, bow detail strapless knee-length dress, price upon request, Alfred Angelo
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"Isabelle", high neckline chiffon gown, $144, Dove & Dahlia available at Weddington Way
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Style F15662, illusion neckline mesh gown, $159, David's Bridal
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