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From pretty pleats to satin sheaths, this season's bridesmaid dresses come in all shades of stunning.

bridesmaid dress trends fall winter 2012

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A Jim Hjelm A-line chiffon gown keeps it short and sweet. Available at Bella Bridesmaid.

bridesmaid dress trends fall winter 2012

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Red (from left): Belsoie, La Reine Bridal; Alfred Angelo; Watters, L’élite Bridal Boutique; Alfred Angelo; Alvina Valenta, Bella Bridesmaid.

bridesmaid dress trends fall winter 2012

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Gray (from left): Coren Moore, Flair Boston; Joanna August, Bella Bridesmaid; Alfred Angelo; Monique Lhuillier, L’élite; Amsale, L’élite.

bridesmaid dress trends fall winter 2012

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Brown (from left): Alfred Angelo; Jenny Yoo, Flair Boston; Jim Hjelm, Country Weddings; Monique Lhuillier, L’élite; Amsale, L’élite.

bridesmaid dress trends fall winter 2012

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Green (from left): Bari Jay, Bella Sera Bridal; Ivy & Aster, Bella Bridesmaid; Belsoie, La Reine Bridal; Jenny Yoo, Flair Boston; Liancarlo, L’élite.

bridesmaid dress trends fall winter 2012

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Yellow (from left): Amsale, L’élite; Ivy & Aster, Bella ­Bridesmaid; Alfred Angelo; Liancarlo and Watters, both L’élite.

bridesmaid dress trends fall winter 2012

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Purple (from left): Bari Jay, Bella Sera Bridal; Jim Hjelm, Country Weddings; Amsale, L’élite; Ivy & Aster, Bella Bridesmaid; WToo, Bella Sera Bridal.

 

(July 25, 2012, 4:30 p.m.: This post has been updated to reflect the availability of Amsale dresses. They are sold at L’élite, not Bella Bridesmaid. We regret the error.)