Hello, lovelies! Chances are if you’re reading this, you’re either considering a Something Blue Crew for your wedding, are wondering what it is, or you’ve been asked to be in one and you have no idea what to wear. Fear not – I’ll guide you through this fun and emerging new trend so you know exactly what to do next. Subscribe for more helpful content like this to your inbox, k?
So you’ve been asked to wear something blue to a wedding as a request of the bride. Or maybe you’re the bride-to-be and you’re planning to pick blue bridesmaid dresses for your besties. Perhaps you’re seeing this term and you’re wondering about the meaning of a something blue crew. I’m here to help! In this blog post, you’ll learn all about this popular wedding trend, how it works, and check out some beeeeeautiful Something Blue Crew dresses to wear to the wedding. Let’s get started – you have some dresses to browse! :)
Something Blue Crew Meaning
What is a Something Blue Crew? What does it mean?
For starters, the idea of a crew wearing blue ties into this old adage said to bring good luck to the bride. It goes something like this: “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue, and a Sixpence in Her Shoe“. The bride selects one of each item on the wedding day and, if successful in doing so, will have wealth, happiness, and health.
Sounds like a good deal to me!
So, how do you pick these items? Let’s start with Something Old.
• Something Old: an heirloom from a family member, such as a locket tied around the handle of your bouquet, or a vintage hair clip worn with your bridal veil.
• Something New: your wedding dress, your veil, or a pair of comfortable wedding shoes.
• Something Borrowed: ask for a family member or friend to give you something on loan for the big day, whether it be the veil they wore, a pair of earrings or a necklace, or perhaps a clutch bag to carry.
• Sixpence: Then there’s the Sixpence in the shoe — and don’t worry, you likely don’t have one but you can get one for cheap here.
You may have noticed I left one out: Something Blue.
• Something Blue: In decades past, brides have selected a blue garter, a hair clip, or chosen a pair of blue heels – like these – for the occasion.
And while many do today, some have decided to name their bridesmaids or another special crew as their Something Blue.
And thus, the “Something Blue Crew” trend has emerged! In shorter terms, a something blue crew is a group that wears blue for the bride to tie into the traditional adage above. It can be your bridesmaids or other people you’ve selected for this custom.
Symbolism
The symbolism behind the color blue and its connection to wedding traditions, like the one above, is very versatile. Many brides are opting for blue bridesmaid dresses in general, whether they opt for one shade across the board or let bridesmaids pick varying shades of blue in complementing fashion.
The color blue itself offers symbolism: its traditional meaning represents love, loyalty, and stability, all the perfect notes of a beautiful friendship. This is why many brides are asking bridesmaids to wear blue as their Something Blue Crew, or, asking other women in their lives to wear blue to their wedding as a nod to their long-lasting friendship.
Whether you dress your bridesmaids in shades of blue or ask special people in your life to wear a blue outfit to your wedding, these examples will help you to find the perfect blue dress for your crew. Since some couples are opting for one Maid of Honor and one Best Man, having a Something Blue Crew and picking dresses for them is a way to have an honor at the wedding – without the traditional bridesmaid roles that come with it.
And since some couples are rid of a wedding party altogether, having a crew wearing blue dresses or attire to your wedding is a nice way to honor special people in your life.
Let’s talk the Something Blue Crew and what to wear as a part of it. I hope it helps!
Finding the Perfect Blue Dress for Your Crew
In order to complement your color palette, finding the right shade of blue for your crew to wear is important to consider. If you’re simply asking a few people to wear blue, allow them full freedom to wear any shade they like. This is because it won’t matter if they don’t “match” the theme, as they’re not technically standing up next to you during the ceremony or performing the traditional wedding-day roles a bridesmaid would.
If you do ask them to wear blue dresses or jumpsuits, refer them to this post because we’re sharing plenty of options below! These versatile blue dresses can complement different skin tones, body tapes, and silhouettes, along with varying lengths and necklines to make you look your best.
Whether you opt for a solid color or a floral pattern, here are suggestions for blue dresses and rompers for your crew to wear.
1. Powder Blue Square Neck Maxi, $98
2. Floral Pink and Blue Maxi Dress with one Shoulder, $88
3. Ruffle Shoulder Floral Print Maxi, $98
4. Light Blue V-Neck Burnout Floral Dress, $88
5. Slate Blue Maxi with Short Sleeves, $79
6. Light Blue Pleated Tiered Dress, $98
7. Slate Blue Floral Strappy Neckline Maxi, $98
8. Ruffled Maxi Dress in Blue, $98
9. Dark Blue Ruffled Wrap High-Low Maxi, $88
10. Chiffon High-Neck Slate Blue Maxi, $98
11. Blue Floral Organza Keyhole Maxi, $98
12. Powder Blue One-Shoulder Ruffle Dress, $59
13. Blue Organza One-Shoulder Dress, $118
14. Light Blue Pleated Sweetheart Neckline Maxi, $98
15. Floral Halter Dress with Blue and Pink Print, $118
16. Light Blue Strapless Maxi, $69
17. Pleated Light Blue Maxi, $128
18. Ruffled One-Shoulder Dress, $128
19. Royal Blue Strapless Maxi with Notch, $98
20. Slate Blue Sheer Lace Maxi, $88
21. Tie Shoulder Strap Maxi in Blue, $88
22. Layered Tulle Blue Dress in Maxi Length, $99
23. Slate Blue Wide-Leg Jumpsuit, $79
24. Bright Blue Jumpsuit, $69
I hope this helps you decide on a perfect outfit to wear as a part of this unique trend-setting crew! A Something Blue Crew is something new – and I like the idea. I especially love when brides work the blue into bridesmaid dresses in general. There are so many wonderful shades to consider, along with cuts, silhouettes, lengths, and floral prints. I love it all!
► For more tips, dresses, and shoes to match, visit Lulu’s, where we spotted these fabulous outfits.
On to you: are YOU selecting people for a SBC? Which of these something blue crew dresses are you considering for the special occasion? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!
Hope it helps!
Chat soon-
xo
Emma
