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Where to shop for the best bridesmaid dresses in L.A.

Grab your girls and head the these L.A. spots to find the best bridesmaid dresses for your special day

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Stephanie Morino
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When searching for the best bridesmaid dresses for your big day, it can be more overwhelming then finding the perfect wedding dress—each bridal party member has her own style, body type and opinions. Wedding planning is stressful enough, so to help you out, we've put together a list of the best places in L.A. to go when you're in search of that perfect bridesmaid dress. Now all you have to do is look forward to your bachelorette party—and the wedding, of course. 

Find the best bridesmaid dresses in L.A.

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  • Beverly Hills

If you've found a designer dress online, you can probably find it here. Once located on 3rd Street near the Grove, Bella Bridesmaids has moved to Beverly Hills, but customers can still expect the same impeccable service and a wide variety of designer bridesmaid dresses—they claim to have the largest selection of designer bridesmaid dresses. From Donna Morgan and Hayley Page to Jenny Yoo and Monique Lhuillier, you'll find all of the major designers here, but be sure to make an appointment beforehand. Convienent for brides with bridal party members outside of L.A., Bella Bridesmaids also has showrooms in Newport Beach and San Francisco and will ship to anywhere in the U.S. Prices vary per designer but are generally in the $200-$400 range.

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  • Beverly Hills
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Sure, the first floor of Anthropologie's Beverly Hills flagship is chock-full of the usual temptations (stylish womenswear, accessories and home decór), but the second level is a budding bride's heaven. Honing its signature vintage-inspired style, Anthro's wedding collection, BHLDN, features stunning, one-of-a-kind silhouettes like lace-embellished gowns and billowy tulle dresses. Whether you're in the market for a statement bridal gown or bridesmaid dress by designers like Catherine Dean and Badgley Mischka, BHLDN has the threads to satisfy your bridal cravings. Prices here run the gamut, from $80 to $300, so happy picking!

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  • Venice

Having a California chic wedding? That's the best way to describe Show Me Your Mumu's style, including their c dresses. While you may be more limited in color choices here than at bridemaid-specific stores, Show Me Your Mumu has a chic, laidback designs at very affordable prices—your bridesmaids will thank you if you select one of the under $200 dresses. Even the most expensive dress in this collection would be at the lower end at most bridesmaid stores, and who doesn't love a good bargain. While they have a shop in Venice, the bridesmaid collection can only be found online.

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  • West Hollywood
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New York-based bridal haven JLM Couture has set up shop amidst West Hollywood’s designer boutiques, offering the brides of L.A. fashion-forward gowns and lavish accessories. The West Coast flagship store also carries the line's beautiful bridesmaid dresses, from delicate, lacy numbers to extravagant beaded gowns. If you're a fan of JLM designs, this fancy store boasts a diverse selection of elegant threads in an intimate venue. Expect prices in the $200-$400 range.

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  • Downtown Historic Core
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From ethereal silhouettes to two-piece garments (think flowy skirts and silky tops), DTLA-based bridal showroom Joanna August brings bohemian-style gowns to L.A. bridemaids. If you're in the market for simple-yet-elegant dresses, this bridal boutique has all that and more at an affordable price: we're talking $160-$400. Think romantic, minimalistic pieces like a whimsical wrap dress with ruffled sleeves or strapless silhouettes in white chiffon. Whether you opt for a fun and flirty ensemble or a classic, refined look, a Joanna August dress is sure to turn heads. Cap off your boho style with a fresh floral crown. By appointment only.

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  • Melrose
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At Reformation, designer Yael Aflalo takes diamonds in the rough and makes them shine, cutting vintage garb and surplus fabric into thoroughly modern silhouettes, from cropped blouses to breezy maxidresses and flirty shorts. Reformation has also dived into bridal wear with wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses available. Everything’s made right in the store, so your bridal party will have truly unique, one-of-a-kind dresses—but it will cost you; prices range from $250-$600.

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  • Torrance

Finally have all of your bridesmaids together at once? Here you can knock out your bridesmaid dresses, wedding dress and even the mothers of the bride and groom's gowns. An appointment is necessary for an ideal experience here, but it will be worth it. You can expect designer bridesmaid dresses from Bill Levoff, Bari Jay, Allure Maids and Wtoo from Watters. Bridal Elegance has been named one of the best bridal boutiques by The Knot for multiple years. Prices here will range depending on the designer but expect pieces between $200-$300.

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  • Tarzana

Right off of busy Ventura Boulevard, you'll find Lili's. It's a one-stop-shop for brides looking to knock everything out at once—wedding dress, bridesmaid dresses, flower girl outfits, accessories, you name it. As long as you have an appointment, you can expect great service here—it really irks them if you show up without one. And be especially careful if showing up on a Sunday, as they aren't open every Sunday. You'll find some of the biggest designers here, including Bill Levkoff, Watters and Sorella Vita. While they don't have every dress in every size and color to try on, they are sure to fit you carefully, will help guide you when it comes to ordering your size and will do alterations if needed. Prices here range from about $200-$400.

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