As those of you in Cape Town will no doubt know by now, South Africa got its first Forever 21 store this weekend, and to celebrate, I thought it would be fun to do a little special of the bridesmaid options available from this US label. The dresses are fun and flirty, and at the moment Forever 21 has a lineup of some gorgeous mixed blush/neutral dresses with little lace, sparkle and portrait back details that would be just perfect for a summer afternoon wedding. Time to be inspired!

Photography credits (top to bottom): 1- Erich McVey via Magnolia Rouge; 2- Jeremiah and Rachel Photography via Style Me Pretty; 3- Alixann Loosle Photography via Bridal Musings

Forever 21 dresses (left to right, top to bottom): 1- Woven crossback dress; 2- Floral lace tea dress; 3- Pleated lace colourblock lace dress; 4- Pleated lace combo dress; 5- Beaded surplice dress; 6- Rose embroidered dress; 7- Floral embroidered scalloped dress; 8- Embroidered daisy dress; 9- Free spirit shift dress; 10- Touch of glam shift dress; 11- Textured chevron dress; 12- Belted crochet lace dress; 13- Embroidered shift dress; 14- Faux pearl chiffon dress; 15- Pleated woven & lace dress