Traditionally there were always two colours you could never wear to a wedding as a guest: black and white. But these rules have officially been assigned to the bin and we for one applaud it, especially when it comes to dressing your bridal party. Bridesmaids in black dresses can really make a statement. It's a chic choice that suits almost everyone, and no matter the style of wedding - boho, casual, elegant evening gown or your classic LBD, there's a black dress (oh, and jumpsuits too!) to suit all. Here we bring you some black bridesmaid dress beauties to sway you to the dark side for your bride squad. There’s also a very good chance that these dresses will get worn again - a bridesmaid bonus!

1. For their winter wedding in Ireland, One Fab Day bride Laura opted for chic black floor-length gowns by Alex Perry dresses from The Ivory Closet for her three bridesmaids.

2. Black makes a statement like no other and this chic bridal party truly makes that point!

3. Black really is beautiful for bridesmaids as you can see by One Fab Day bride Leigh's gorgeous group of gals who wowed in full-length satin dresses from Ghost.

4. A great way to make sure your colourful wedding flowers pop? Set them against sleek black bridesmaid dresses.

5. One Fab Day bride Audrey's bridesmaid black dresses were pure chicness and sophistication. Paired with a bunch of blooming pink florals, matching necklaces and of course our favourite of all - beaming smiles!

6. Going all black doesn't mean you have to stick to the same style of dress. Have fun with different lengths and necklines and let your bridesmaid's personalities shine. You'll want them to feel their best so if they can't agree on one style, mix-n-match looks just as gorgeous!

7. Who says long black gowns are just for winter or black tie weddings? For their summer celebration, this bride choose WOW full-length black bridesmaids dresses from Needle & Thread.

8. While we adore the mis-matched bridesmaids dress trend, we can't help but love a matching squad too! These gals look incredible in their matching off-shoulder, black satin bridesmaids dresses by Juliette Hogan which were all perfectly paired with diamanté black heels.

9. A killer tailored bridal jumpsuit calls for a bridesmaid look that's just as sharp. We love the how One Fab Day bride Teresa's bridesmaid jumpsuits in black tied in with the black-tie style of the day, not to mention totally wearable again.

10. We're massive fans of the slip bridesmaid dress trend - they're effortlessly cool, have a minimal 90s feel, they're versatile enough to work with lots of wedding styles - and they're more wearable than you think.

11. There is something very elegant about wearing a long black dress and for those of you having a black tie wedding, this is the answer.

12. A black bridesmaids gown can work just as well with a pastel bouquet as it can with a colourful one just like these chic ladies show.

13. Going for an alternative vibe? You won't go wrong with a black bridesmaid dress in that case! We love these short slip styles which One Fab Day bride Lucy choose for her girls.  We adore how they personalised their looks with the addition of an animal print heel - so much fun and something a little different!

14. Don't be afraid to mix and match your long black bridesmaid gowns. Take inspiration from this bride who choose black bridesmaids dresses from Jenny Yoo in velvet, satin and crepe fabrics.

15. Fun, yet super chic, these spotty black bridesmaid dresses are a winner!

16. The sleek silhouette of a long black dress is perfect for a winter wedding not to mention it will keep your ladies that bit warmer.

17. Black + floral print = a chic bridesmaids dress option for all seasons!

18. Short dresses bring an element of fun to the bridal party, why not add bright shoes for a pop of colour like these ladies who rocked black bridesmaids dresses from Dissh & Aje with a bubblegum pink heel by Alias Mae.

19. We adore the maxi, kimono-sleeved blackbridesmaids dresses that One Fab Day bride Claire chose for their glam, boho tipi wedding.

20. We all know that black looks good in winter, but it’s also great in summer for contrast. Add a bright bouquet for a refreshing burst of colour!

21. To match her show-stopping gothic-inspired wedding dress, One Fab Day bride Sylviane dressed her best gals in mix and match black dresses which tied in with her look beautifully.

22. This black bridesmaid dress and pink bouquet combo works so perfectly, don't you think?

23. You simply can't go wrong with a timeless and elegant, black floor-length number for a winter celebration.

24. Bridesmaids in black are always glamorous and One Fab Day bride Sinead's leading ladies looked beautiful setting the tone for their elegant black tie bash.

25. To compliment their black and white colour palette, One Fab Day bride Klara chose a mismatched black bridesmaids look for her bridal party from Coast,Diane Von Furstenberg and H&M which she tied together with simple black heels.

26. Love the long stemmed rose bouquet trend? A black bridesmaids dress is literally the perfect backdrop to make these bouquet beauties pop.

27. For their city wedding celebration, One Fab Day bride Kelly chose black jumpsuits for her best gals with a fun halter neckline which she found at Zara. Just how gorgeous are those bright bouquets against the black?

28. If you do decide to go for black, we're sure you’ll make some girls very happy, as we all know black is a very flattering shade on everyone. And ladies, show us a gal who refuses to wear black!

For more inspiration on dressing your favourite group of gals check out all our Bridesmaids Style posts.