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Adriennes
155 Orchard St., nr. Rivington St.
212-475-4206
This well-established house of bridalwear has just what you'll need to look your bridesmaid-best. With traditional lines like Dessy, After Six, and Bill Levkoff (most under $200), you won't leave wanting. Don’t miss the custom-made shantung ball gown ($400).
Amsale
625 Madison Ave., nr. 58th St., mezzanine
212-583-1700
Celebs and society types flock to one of Madison Avenue's largest bridal salons to outfit their bridesmaids in impeccably chic designs that eschew frills for classic looks that wouldn’t be out of place at a cocktail party. Amsale's satin Empire dresses, georgette V-back gowns, and tissue-taffeta knotted-cuff gowns (about $300) ensure that the groomsmen will be paying rapt attention.
Banico
279 E. Houston St., nr. Suffolk St.
212-254-0203
The staff at this little boutique are all about custom-designing the dresses of your dreams. Everything is made from scratch, and Banico's seamstresses can do anything from a silk-charmeuse strapless A-line to a smart satin cocktail number with a plunging neckline ($300–$600).
Bloomingdale's
1000 Third Ave., nr. 59th St.
212-705-2000
bloomingdales.com
For dresses your bridesmaids will love to wear well after the wedding, head to the second floor of Bloomingdale's. Ask a bridal specialist to help you choose from dresses by Vera Wang, Amsale, Thread, and many, many more.
Blue
137 Ave. A, nr. 9th St.
212-228-7744
bluebridesmaids.com
Young professionals looking for something fashionable turn here for fresh new takes on classic cocktail dresses ($400–$650) and ball gowns ($1,200–$3,000) in updated materials. Everything is custom-made at the in-store workshop. As a bonus, designer-owner Christina Kara offers group rates for large wedding parties.
J.Crew
Call 800-562-0258
or visit jcrew.com
for locations.
This post-preppy bridal line includes a plethora of tasteful options for bridesmaids. Current favorites include the slinky, V-neck Lyndsey dress ($250) and the Jackie O.–inspired silk faille Emma ($195).
Jenny Yoo Collection
20 W. 20th St., nr. Fifth Ave., Ste. 602
212-645-0823
jennyyoo.com
By appointment only
Jenny Yoo wants bridesmaids to walk away with dresses they'll keep and actually wear for years to come. Her creations are feminine (light layers of chiffon and charmeuse silks) and ultrabright (canary yellow, pomegranate red). Styles are simple, like the Elizabeth, an A-line dress with bateau neckline in shades like pearl and "cloud," and the Katherine, a spaghetti-strap Empire-waist ball gown in silk organza. Dresses range from $255 to $450.
Photographed by Kenneth Chen.
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