1860s day dress with shawl Victorian Capelet, Cape, Cloak, Shawl, Muff this dress will make you feel ready for an afternoon out with Meg! Wearable History - 1860 Trends

Or, go the scarf-style route in trendy takes from H&M and J.Crew

Its so easy, lightweight and perfect for Summer

Simple, chic, flawlessAna is the dress that transforms how you feel

That way they are in control of their own budgets and can choose multipurpose dresses that they can use on occasions other than your wedding. Although letting them choose their own dresses might lead to something very different to what the bride imagined, she needs to be willing to accept something they choose if they are paying

Its a fresh way to do tailoring for the modern day

They werent designed to last a few years they were built to last a lifetime