I've gone the "modern" way and have allowed my bridesmaids to have different style dresses but the same colour.
I have nothing against the "uniformed" look because it just takes the hassle out of dealing with the bridesmaid drama.......which can be a "f***in piss off lol!
But I strongly believe that as women we come in all different shapes/sizes and one dress style won't necessarily look flattering on all body types.
I want them to look good too so I want them to wear something that will be best suited for their particular body frame.
How are you dolling up your bridesmaids? Traditional or Modern?
I'm going traditional i like all in one dress plus my girls have similar shapes.
I also think different dresses can be to much drama too because what if someone wants the other persons dress. Its you wedding this not the time for them to love the dress just get in it
I love the look of different dresses though, especially if there are alot of bridesmaids.
I may be more traditional - but in the Indian culture - everyone just wears a sari - I set a standard with jewel tones as my initial search for the same sari failed, and then my quest for all purple failed LOL. Ah well, it will look like a Bollywood carnival :)
I let my girls choose their style. I just told them the color from Alfred Angelo or from David's Bridal same name persimmon. They picked their best style and no problems. : )