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Bridesmaids- you know that moment when a bride e-mails you the dress you'll wear to her wedding and the subject line reads, "You can totally wear this again"? As you click on the attachment in fear, you think, "Yeah right"! Well we're here to tell you whether it's long, short, tulle or satin, YOU CAN and here's how!

In this slide: Sarah wearing Jenny Yoo

Pretty in pink, Briana was shocked when I told her she can actually wear this style to work! 

As a rule, when it comes to dressing down a party dress, layering is key. In this case we simply paired this style with a navy cardigan and belt. By adding a summer tote and kitten heels we quickly made this dress look sophisticated and work appropriate. 

J. Crew cardigan $59.50

Linea Pelle belt $155

Banana Republic necklace $55

Lilly Pullitzer bag $188

Michael Kors shoes $140

Jessica (all the way to the right) loved the cobalt color of this Lela Rose style, but wanted to know if she could wear it in a more casual way. You bet!

This style can absolutely be dressed down and even worn to a beach party because of its fabric. The crinkle chiffon is soft and flowey and when paired with flip flops, a straw bag and an orchard hair clip, looks positively pretty!

Banana Republic hair clip $12

Juicy Couture bag $159.60

Cenedella flip flops $65

Ilona (second from the left) needed to know if a floor length pink dress can actually be worn again? Absolutely. The key is in the cutting!

Unless you have plans on attending a very formal event, a floor length gown is hard to wear. We suggest having your dress shortened! While this style is not Ilona's exact dress, it's a similar style that can be cut down by a tailor and worn to a summer party or less-dressy wedding. Pair with fabulous shoes (not your bridesmaid dyables) and a pretty belt to completely change the look!

J. Crew belt $35

Anton Heunis necklace $175

Kate Spade clutch $259

Max Studio sandals $155

Meghan worried that her long yellow style was way too memorable to wear again. Well we completely changed it!

As we said before, cutting is key! But why stop there? With the extra fabric, have your tailor add halter or spaghetti straps and change your a-line style to a straight one. We also added a tweed jacket and belt for a sophisticated style perfect for a dinner or after work cocktails! 

Don't forget to check out our slideshow featuring our favorite bridesmaid dress trends here. 

Happy shopping!

B-Low The Belt belt $91.99

Cole Haan shoes $278

Nanette Lepore jacket $346.50

Felix Rey clutch $225