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When it came time to pick bridesmaid dresses for my wedding, gathering my girlfriends and heading to a store simply wasn't an option. My friends are spread out across the U.S. and Europe, so instead I pointed them towards online retailers where they carry gowns for bridesmaids.
Personally, I wanted a mismatched look with various colors and fabrics, so I put together a Pinterest inspiration board and let my ladies run wild. My maid of honor wore Azazie, and my bridesmaids wore Lulus and Showpo.
I found that the best places to shop for bridesmaid dresses online offer a wide variety of styles, colors, and silhouettes to match a diverse range of body types and sizes. Many also offer fabric swatches, at-home try-on services, and custom sizing, which can provide many of the benefits from in-person shopping right at home. If you're looking for even more inclusive options, see our guide to the best plus size formal dresses.
Our top 5 favorite places to shop for bridesmaid dresses:
Birdy Grey: They have a huge selection to choose from, with free fabric swatches and easy returns.
Azazie: Find juniors bridesmaid dresses, modest styles, and maternity bridesmaid dresses.
Showpo: Choose from convertible or multiway designs that your bridesmaids can wear on more than one occasion.
Lulus: Affordable yet stylish, the retailer has a vast offering of silhouettes, colors, and prints.
Anthropologie: They offer truly special ready-to-ship designs, with a host of luxury labels all in one place.