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I've been a bridesmaid over 125 times. Here are 6 wedding fashion trends that should be retired.

Jen GlantzAug 27, 2022, 18:31 IST

There's nothing wrong with straying from tradition.Peter Cade/Getty Images

I've been in over 125 weddings as a professional bridesmaid, so I've seen lots of fashion faux pas.
Even though they're beautiful, white dresses don't have to be the standard for weddings.

It's about time we ditched all-white dresses.

There are so many other options out there for you to wear on your big day.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

Swap out your cathedral veil for a shorter, more practical option.

As beautiful as they are, cathedral veils aren't really practical anymore.Julie Photo Art/Shutterstock

High-low dresses aren't as convenient as you might think.

There's a way to achieve this stylish look without being weighed down.Russell Monk/Getty Images

Mermaid dresses can make even the simplest tasks much more difficult.

Mermaid dresses are gorgeous, but they make bathroom breaks a struggle.Ana Iacob Photography/Shutterstock

Your bridesmaid dresses don't have to match.

It's understandable to want uniformity, but it's also important that your bridesmaids feel good in their dresses.nadtochiy/Shutterstock

There's no need to layer up with a five-piece tux.

It's important that everyone is as comfortable as possible on the big day, including the groom.OlegBlokhin/Shutterstock

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