Poppy Red Bridesmaid Dress

I tend to pick colors for my styling ideas a little capriciously — mostly depending on what inspires me in the days before I write my posts. But at some times, like today, I start to feel like things might be getting a little too random.

When I encounter that same feeling in life, I tend to put things (especially my closet) in order of color. (Honestly, I’m not that organized, so it must be a carry-over from my retail days!)

So, in order to make sure I have a post for every color of the rainbow, I’ve made a list I’m going to try to start posting a few styles in each color. Starting at the top of the rainbow, today’s choice is a poppy red dress and poppy red accessories for bridesmaids. If you’d like to see more red bridesmaid dresses, check out this page.

Sara Lace Dress in Poppy Red from J.Crew / Catherine Page Earrings in Orange /Blu Bijoux Coral Hexagon Bracelet / Z Spoke Zac Posen Clutch in Poppy / Mix No. 6 Charlie Color Block Sandal

As you’ll notice, poppy red by itself packs quite a punch. I’m showing this monochromatic look so that you can pick and choose your own concentration of poppy pieces, but you’ll probably want to pick 2 pieces and break some of this up with gold, another shade of red (either lighter or darker) or a bit of orange or pink, or a completely contrasting blue.

If you’re a wedding guest, you may be wondering if you should wear this color to a wedding. I think wearing all red (for example, this dress and wearing all of the accessories shown) would be a bit much, and red lace is quite a statement, too so this wouldn’t be my first choice (especially because it’s being marketed as a bridesmaid dress). I think red dresses in general are fine to wear, but just don’t go overboard with this color, and don’t wear a revealing style — a little red goes a long way! If you’re questioning it, it’s probably too much.

For ideas for how to mix poppy red with other colors for your wedding, I have recently been absolutely loving the contrast of poppy red and hot pink, like the shades seen in this bouquet.