bridesmaids dresses (part 1 of 3)

There was one thing I thought I was clear about before I even got engaged: bridesmaids dresses. Does that sound weird? Maybe. I stumbled upon these Alfred Sung dresses earlier this year and fell in love. How cute are they?

I've always had an unhealthy obsession with Audrey Hepburn and the full skirt reminded me of her and her movie Funny Face.

It could also be that Jessica Alba looks so fine in these Caroline Herrera full-skirted dresses. And I imagined my friends would look just as good.

 

BUT, after standing in weddings three (soon-to-be four) times, I realized I'm probably never going to rewear my bridesmaid dresses. No matter how much thought goes into selecting it, it just won't happen. 

So, I'm opting for Rent the Runway. I'll put my friends in designer dresses we can't afford at a fraction of the cost. They typically have a 30% off code for first-time renters, too. Luckily, I'll be back in NYC soon enough and 1/3 of the bridal party (I have six total) and I (am basically the same size as the remaining 2/3) can go to their showroom and try on a bunch before we finalize. I'll let you know what dress we decide on!

Sorry if I got anyone excited but I'd think this would be tricky for non-NYC residents dealing with fit and shipping/return dates on such a monumental occasion with no room for error.