Bridesmaid dresses come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors.  Typically the bride chooses the bridesmaid gowns.  Some brides might ask for input from the bridesmaids. The dresses should flatter all figure types and never take the attention away from the bride. Often the colors of bridesmaid dresses are based on the season of the wedding. Deep hues are used in the fall and winter while pastels are frequently worn for spring and summer weddings.