Bridesmaids dresses are a much-hated tradition for girls who have to shell out a couple hundred bucks for a dress they will wear once and then drop off at the nearest Goodwill. If you're a bride, do your girls a favor and consider an alternative to the usual overpriced, questionably attractive bridesmaids' dresses. Look for a reasonably priced dress they would actually wear again. You could also give the girls a color and tell them to find any dress they like, as long as it matches your color scheme. Your bridesmaids will thank you for being considerate of their budgets!