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A boho wedding wants boho bridesmaids: flowy chiffon, soft earthy colors, and relaxed silhouettes that look like they belong in a field or on a beach rather than in a ballroom. The good news for whoever is paying is that the look is easy to do well without spending a fortune.
The real trick with bridesmaids is mix-and-match. Pick one color, then let each person choose the silhouette that actually suits her, because a flattering-on-everyone dress does not exist, but a flattering-on-everyone color does. Order a few months ahead, get the whole party in the same dye lot, and budget time to hem for flat sandals.
This is one piece of our full boho style guide. Here are six boho bridesmaid dresses worth buying, easy to coordinate across a whole party.
The classic flutter-sleeve one
For the safe, pretty default, a flutter-sleeve chiffon maxi covers the most bridesmaids at once. The short flutter sleeve is modest enough for anyone uneasy about bare arms, the flowy chiffon moves beautifully outdoors, and it comes in a deep run of earthy colors and plus sizes so the whole party can match.
Screen colors lie, so order one dress first and check the shade against your palette in daylight before buying for everyone. Chiffon also wants a steam out of the bag. As the dress that suits the widest range of bodies, this is the one to build a party around.
See the classic flutter-sleeve one.
The flattering ruched one
If anyone in the party wants the most universally flattering cut, point her to a V-neck ruched-bust chiffon maxi. The ruching across the bodice skims and shapes, the flutter sleeve softens the shoulder, and the deep V lengthens the whole line. It is the dress that quietly works on almost everyone.
The ruching is forgiving but the bust can run snug, so size up if you are between. It is a well-known bridesmaid label with a wide color card, which makes matching easy. For the bridesmaid who wants to feel genuinely good in the photos, this is the pick.
Find the flattering ruched one.
The minimalist slip one
For a cleaner, simpler bridesmaid, a spaghetti-strap ruched A-line maxi strips it back to the essentials. Thin straps, a soft V, and a long flowy skirt make it the understated option, the one that lets a statement necklace or the bouquet do the talking.
Thin straps mean a strapless or low-back bra, and a simple cut shows the fabric quality, so steam it well. For warm-weather and beach ceremonies, the bare shoulder is exactly the relaxed boho note you want. The most pared-back dress on the list.
The long-sleeve one
For a cooler-season or more covered look, a long-sleeve chiffon dress with a high-low hem gives the party a dressier, more dramatic option. The sleeves suit a fall or winter wedding, the square neckline is on-trend, and the high-low hem flashes a little movement while staying floor-length at the back.
A high-low hem shows the front of the shoe, so coordinate footwear if you choose it. The sleeves make it warmer, which is the point in cool weather and a lot in summer heat. For an autumn boho wedding, this is the most seasonally right.
Check out the long-sleeve one.
The one with the slit
For a little more leg and drama, a spaghetti-strap pleated chiffon maxi with a slit brings some movement to the lineup. The pleated bodice is elegant, the strap keeps it summer-easy, and the slit lets you actually walk across a lawn or a beach without gathering your skirt.
Check the slit height on the listing, since some run higher than a wedding might want, and a pleated bodice can be less forgiving than ruching. For a bridesmaid who wants the dress to feel a touch more grown-up and less sweet, this is the one.
The size-inclusive one
For a party with a real range of sizes, a V-neck floor-length chiffon dress cut for curves makes sure everyone gets the same flattering fit. It is designed and graded with fuller figures in mind, in the same soft chiffon and the same color family, so no one is left hunting for a separate dress.
Matching dye lots across two different styles is the thing to watch, so order all the party’s dresses together and check them side by side. For an inclusive bridal party that still looks cohesive, pairing this with the styles above is the move.
How to coordinate the party
Lock the color first, then let each bridesmaid pick the silhouette that suits her from the styles above, all in that one shade. The flutter-sleeve and ruched V-neck cover the most people, the slip and the slit suit warm beach ceremonies, the long-sleeve handles a cool one, and the size-inclusive cut keeps everyone in the same fabric and color. Order together for one dye lot, build in time to hem for flat sandals, and the whole party will look pulled together without anyone wearing a dress she hates.
