Convenience meets innovation, meets the bridal market–if you hate the thought of spending hours toiling over bridesmaid dresses for your wedding, you're going to love Brideside. How it works: Sign up and add your favorite dresses (they have more than 300 to choose from) to your digital closet and invite your wedding party to choose the ones they love, which can be shipped to their door for an at-home try-on. Or, if you'd prefer an in-person experience, make an appointment to stop by the brand's headquarters, located in the West Loop. Either route, you'll be assigned your own personal consultant to help you along the way.
Recently engaged? MOH to a local bridezilla? If you've ever played the role of bridesmaid before, you know finding the perfect dress isn't always the prettiest process. (In fact, many brides admit, this is the worst task of all!) When it comes to bridesmaid dresses, these Chicago spots offer plenty of selection, price ranges, and brands, with un-stuffy staff ready and waiting to help. With so many styles to choose from, you'll easily find one you can shorten and wear again. (Just kidding.)
