No doubt, the mismatched-yet-matched bridesmaid dress trend is on the rise. However, with endless variations of colors in the world (think pastel, bright, deep, neon, faded, etc., just to name a few descriptors), this look can turn sloppy in a second.
How do you avoid such a blunder? Simple. It’s as easy as a trip to your paint store. If you’ve got a certain color in mind, pick a paint strip of hues for the color you’ve chosen. Send one to each bridesmaid with a note to “find her perfect match.”
Not sure what we mean? Take a cue from these paint-chip palettes:
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