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The New Wedding Trend: Black Bridesmaid Dresses In Australia

These beautiful black bridesmaid dresses are perfect for the unorthodox bride.

Choosing the right colour for your bridesmaids’ dresses is a challenge. You need it to match your venue decor, look great on your bridesmaids’ different body types, and be easy enough to find at a shop. Most brides choose a soft blush, romantic baby blues, or elegant deep reds…but why not stand out and challenge the status quo with black bridesmaid dresses?

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Black gowns are timeless, modern, and effortlessly chic. Plus, everyone likes an LBD (a.k.a. long black dress). If you want a style that’s versatile and universally flattering, you can’t go wrong with a black bridesmaid dress. Here’s our guide on choosing the right frock, plus our top picks for the best black bridesmaid dresses in Australia.

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How To Choose The Right Bridesmaid Dresses

Weather

You should always consider what the weather is going to be like during your wedding. Is it in the colder months? Choose a bridesmaid dress that’s long and has sleeves. Is it at the peak of summer? A short strapless dress would be more comfortable. 

Location

Like weather, your wedding venue is a great guideline when choosing dresses for your entourage. Casual beach or outdoor dresses can be junior or tea-length, while grand indoor celebrations at a hotel ballroom would call for something more modest and elegant. 

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Body Types

Even though tons of dresses claim to be “one size fits all”, the truth is that different styles will flatter different body types. It might be possible to choose a dress that all of your bridesmaids will look good in, especially if they have similar body types and sizes.

A group of bridesmaids in purple dresses with a bride
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But if your entourage ranges from petite to plus size, consider the option of “mismatched” bridesmaid dresses in the same colour palette to accommodate the wide variety of shapes your bridesmaids come in!

Aesthetic

What your bridesmaids wear needs to match with the overall tone of your wedding. For garden weddings, floral dresses would go perfectly with the setting. For more traditional and conservative ceremonies, you might want to choose maxi dresses in classic silhouettes like A-line, mermaid, or sheath gowns.

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Budget

Whether you’re paying for your bridesmaids’ dresses or not, an affordable bridesmaid dress is a MUST. Lace, chiffon, and satin are all gorgeous materials, but they are also very expensive. So if you want to save some money without sacrificing style, go for minimalist designs and single-fabric dresses.

The Top Black Bridesmaid Dresses In Australia 

10. ASOS Design Tulle One-Shoulder Maxi Dress

Store: ASOS

Price: $AUD 136

The use of tulle really softens this otherwise serious-looking bridesmaid dress. Plus, who can beat the convenience and affordability of an ASOS gown?

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Shop this dress here.

9. Black Infinity Gown

Store: The Gown House

Price: $AUD 99

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If you want something that’s cheap yet versatile, meet the black infinity gown from The Gown House. No need to choose just one dress to fit your whole entourage – your bridesmaids can style this however they want!

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8. Flora Pleated Dress

Store: The Iconic

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Price: $AUD 139.95

Simple, elegant, and minimalist, this black dress from The Iconic works for every occasion. Finally, a bridesmaid dress you’ll want to use again and again!

Shop this dress here.

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7. Escala Dress

Store: Fame And Partners

Price: $AUD 349

Fame and Partners’ Escala dress is both sophisticated and sexy. This maxi dress has a flattering deep V-neck, open back, and thigh-high slit – and the optional train is just stunning.

Shop this dress here.

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6. Cassie Cocktail Dress

Store: White Runway

Price: $AUD 350

This classic off-the-shoulder midi dress is actually a two-in-one. It comes with detachable sleeves, so you can transform it into a strapless gown.

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5. Annalise

Store: Bridesmaids Only

Price: $AUD 280

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This high-neck ruched dress by Shona Joy is as simple and sleek as they come. 

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4. Core Cocktail Dress

Store: Shona Joy

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Price: $AUD 280

We love Aussie designer Shona Joy, so we had to include another one of her creations. This particular cocktail dress is a Shona Joy signature and comes in an iconic bridesmaid silhouette.

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3. Be Mine Off-Shoulder Dress

Store: Bec + Bridge

Price: $AUD 250

Want to give your bridesmaids a dress they can wear to any other event? Then choose this universally-appropriate off-shoulder frock.

Shop this dress here.

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2. Bali Dress

Store: Reformation

Price: $AUD 678

The sweetheart neckline and mermaid silhouette add romance and drama to any ceremony. Just make sure to secure that front with tape!

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1. Enchantment Dress

Store: Alabaster the Label

Price: $AUD 279

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Take it over the top with this stunning black sequin dress from Alabaster the Label. 

Shop this dress here.

Conclusion

Black used to be a big no-no at weddings, it was seen as an unlucky colour. But times are a-changing, and black is becoming more and more acceptable. Why not break tradition and dress your bridesmaids in black? Plus, it will help you and your white wedding dress really stand out!

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