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I'm addicted to finding fabulous couture options for my bridesmaids. I've asked four girls to celebrate my big day: My best friend from childhood, my older sister, my future sister-in-law, and my cousin. A few years ago, when I originally chose them, the dress styles were very limited. Sure, there were some nice options, but never any that were full-on stylish.

To make matters even more complicated, they all had their own agenda of what they wanted to wear. The mismatched dress trend hadn't been born yet, and it's the one I'm officially crushing on for my Italian nuptials in 2014. Forget boring taffeta and horrid shades of pea green—the dresses below are incredibly chic!

If you want a dramatic color but you don’t want to commit to a dark shade, try gunmetal for an elegant option.

If you are going to pick the same dress style for each girl, do let your girls pick out their own shoe choices to let their personality shine.

Angelica Bragg is a real bride and the blog maven of  The Bridal Detective . She and her fiancé, Edwin Mirzayans (a published author), are planning a destination wedding at the Italian Lakes in Summer 2014. With a stunning backdrop and "la dolce vita" attitude, the couple's soiré e will be intimate and romantic, all while celebrating two cultures. When the couple returns from their Italian road trip honeymoon, they will throw a glam after-party with all of their loved ones back home in Jacksonville, Florida.

If you’re looking to give your bridesmaids some killer bridal party style, then you’ve come to the right place. Long gone are the days of identical matching bridesmaid dresses. The same color and same style can still be executed magnificently, but there are a number of other ways to dress your girls that are just as gorgeous—and in some cases, more creative.

Of course, there’s the beloved mismatched trend. What began as varying dress designs in the same color, or different shades in the same silhouette, has now been elevated to play with different prints and patterns in different styles or boldly different colors with a connecting theme to balance cohesiveness with contrast. Assign your babes an overall style—autumnal tones, bohemian, etc.—and let them go wild.

One of our favorite trends right now is an all white bridal party. Yes, you heard us right! Brides aren’t the only ones who can wear white anymore—when bridesmaids wear white as well, the look is always chic and unconventional whether it’s vintage lace or contemporary romance. We’re also guilty of loving a good floral print—give it to us in a tiny pattern, oversized blooms, ombre effect, or single statement piece, and we’re swooning.

And who says your girls have to wear dresses, anyway? Rompers and jumpsuits are a sweet, trendy alternative, and separates consisting of a crop top and skirt are just as stylish, offering a slightly indie vibe. If neither are your thing and you love a good dress, don’t confine your search to typical bridesmaid dresses . There’s a bounty of maxis out there sure to give your bridal party look a unique spin.

So what are you waiting for? If you’re in need of ideas to dress your besties on the big day, scroll on down for some serious bridal party goals.

White is no longer reserved for just the bride—these maids pull off the stark color with a bright bouquet of blooms for a look that is summertime fine.

Straight from the pages of a fashion magazine, no? Fifty shades of grey has never looked so classy—each bride was asked to wear a long dress in any shade of grey as a tribute to the bride’s mother’s last name.

Big, bold, and beautiful, these colorful ASOS dresses make a punchy statement with oversized blooms. We love how different silhouettes highlight each bridesmaid’s personality.

Crisp and clean, these navy ASOS cape dresses are the picture of sophisticated elegance and class, while pineapple headpieces and navy veils add a dash of playfulness.

We’ve never loved short bridesmaid dresses as much as these! Sky blue and garden-inspired with ruffles and sleeve detailing, they’re pastel perfection. Bonus— bouquets that match the floral print.

Paisley printed dresses that evoke wild blue yonder pair with cowboy boots for a look that complements the surrounding farm beauty.

Matching lace dresses in white sing a tune of vintage romance , while floral crowns and complementing bouquets in white and dusty rose hues add a boho touch.

Gray dresses with a swirling marble pattern carry an industrial vibe. Coupled with green, white, and red bouquets, the look conjures a stylish winter spell.

These maids nail the mismatched dress trend. Different styles play with equally different colors, textures, and prints while still managing to be cohesive. Accented with vibrant floral crowns, we love it for a woodland wedding.

Soft blue pleated skirts and lace scalloped tops make for charming separates that are chic, classy, and a little bit flirty.

These bridesmaids (and bride!) are rocking the most creative styles we’ve ever seen. Fringe, appliques, and asymmetrical designs take shape in varying silhouettes of slate blue for indie styles with total personality and flair.

If this isn’t the picture of pretty, we’re not sure what is. We can’t blame these girls for taking a twirl in their neutral pink dresses against a dreamy floral wall backdrop.

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