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5. Color Them Beautiful
Look for colors you like and think would look good on all of your friends (consider their complexions and hair colors). Pastel hues look best on blonde and dark-haired maids with fair complexions, but not so hot on redheads and darker complexions. If you do choose pastels, look for rose-petal pinks, light lemon yellows, and pretty baby blues.
6. Fill Their Closets
Be kind -- don't ask your friends to purchase an outfit they absolutely wouldn't be caught dead in ever again. Think about what your maids could do with the dresses after the wedding (jackets over dresses, sweater sets and skirts, and dark-colored slip dresses are all totally reusable).
7. Covering the Cost
Remember to think about everyone's present financial situation. (A general price range for bridesmaid dresses is $100-300.) If you fall in love with a dress that's a bit over their budgets, consider covering the difference yourself.
8. Poll Your Pals
Ask your maids to go dress shopping with you, but don't bring them all at once if you have more than four. It will be way too hard to formulate your own opinion. Instead, use The Knot Bridesmaid search and email info about dresses you like to your maids. Listen to their feedback.