You keep company with some very stylish ladies, so forcing a ho-hum dress on your bridesmaids as they lead you down the aisle would be selling them seriously short. Rather than sending them to the latest wedding emporium to be fitted for a frock that’s less than fantastic, do your girls a solid and select a look from 2011’s runways—they’ll be sure to return the favor on their own big days.

With a Cherry on Top

Intimidating as it may be, a cherry-red frock is surprisingly flattering on nearly every skin tone. Count on BCBG to ensure it’s flirty and fun to boot. The addition of subtle tulle at the hemline seals the deal on a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. ($248, bcbg.com)

Sweet Clementine

Nothing screams springtime like a citrus-hued sheath, but a dress so bright can easily stray into twee territory. Not so under maestros Mark Badgley and James Mischka, who have been churning out cocktail-ready creations for years for their eponymous label. Pair it with gold flats for a look your maids will love. (Price available upon request, badgleymischka.com)

Mini Minimalism 

Pared down to the max, Francisco Costa’s designs for American staple line Calvin Klein speak volumes without employing dramatic details or excessive embellishment. Treat your maids to a dress that epitomizes 2011’s look with this minimalist mini dress in a midnight hue that’s heaven-sent. (Price available upon request, calvinklein.com)

Wearable Color

If bridal runways indicated anything, it’s that a colored dress on the big day is absolutely acceptable. Let your bridesmaids in on the act with a getup from Love by Enzoani. Their vibrant sheath with a ruched taffeta pin at the neckline is a work of art you can really wear. ($350, lovebyenzoani.com)

Florally Frocked

The ladies behind one of New York’s sexiest labels, Cushnie et Ochs, never skew far from what a cosmopolitan woman wants to wear, and this spring she demands minis, florals and neutrals. Voilà—a frock that channels Carrie Bradshaw, Chloë Sevigny and your college roommate all at once, in the most gorgeous way possible. (Price upon request, cushnieetochs.com)

Maximum Exposure

Anna Wintour knows how to spot ’em young, so it’s no surprise one of the finalists from her inaugural CFDA Fashion Fund is now burning up the runways at Fashion Week. Derek Lam’s halter maxi dress is ideal for high-end hippie bridesmaids at a beachside affair, and it effortlessly transitions into a summer staple after the ceremony. ($2,890, dereklam.com)

Uptown Chic

We’ve made it clear how we feel about Douglas Hannant’s bridal line (two words: we swoon), so we’re not surprised that his ready-to-wear collection is gorgeous. If your ceremony is traditional but your maids demand the very best in fashion-forward frocks, there’s no one more fitting to outfit them. (Price upon request, douglashannant.com)

Simply Sartorial

Marios Schwab’s reboot of American power label Halston is a coup for the ages. This season is no exception, and among the hits he delivered is a black halter dress accented in metallic gold that will make your bridesmaids beg for more. (Price upon request, halston.com)

Saunter Down the Aisle

You’re sexy, your best friends are sexy and the affair you’re throwing to celebrate your marriage is sure to be sexy. Why outfit your girls in something less than sultry? Hervé Léger has become a starlet go-to for instant steaminess and the line’s latest collection brought the heat like never before. ($4,500, herveleger.com)

Unfalteringly Feminine

Lela Rose’s bridal collection is an exercise in fashion-forward femininity, and her ready-to-wear line exemplifies that cool-girl aesthetic. Before you insist on eschewing hot pink in favor of a more grown-up hue, give this marbled frock a shot. We promise you won’t think twice. ($1,295, lelarose.com)

Smooth as Silk

Luca Luca is a fashionista favorite no matter its incarnation, and the latest issue of the line is no exception. Textured navy silk and slashed cap sleeves add a touch of edge to a thoroughly classic look, proving the label has still got it long after its 90s heyday came and went. (Price upon request, lucaluca.com)

Marvelously Metallic

We can’t accurately express our reverence for the eveningwear genius that is Monique Lhuillier’s namesake line, so we’ll defer to this awe-inspiring V-neck cocktail dress. In dark bronze, it’s guaranteed to become your bridesmaids’ go-to dinner-and-drinks dress for years to come. (Price upon request, moniquelhuillier.com)

Fabulously Full-Length

A formal affair calls for nothing less than a floor-length gown, and Rachel Roy doesn’t disappoint. In a bright teal hue that gives every skin tone an instant super-glow, this asymmetrical dress will skim your bridesmaids’ curves and ensure everyone will be looking their best on your big day. (Price upon request, rachelroy.com)

One-Shouldered Perfection

Bari Jay has upped the design ante with its 2011 collection, and it’s most evident in this back-to-basics, one-shoulder frock with flower detail and a shirred bust. In a classic black hue, it’s ideal for an outdoor or destination wedding and easily re-worn for an entire season’s worth of adventures after the fact. ($85, barijay.com)