As for what to avoid, the answer may sound simple, and yet for many, itâs a shocker: sugar, processed foods, and anything with preservatives can all make cramping worse, no matter how convinced you are that greasy fries or a sugary candy bar will help.
1 Bridesmaid dresses cost, on the low end, about $50 to $100 for an off-the-rack dress from an online shop or department store.2  In the mid-range, they cost $100 to $250 for a standard, satin bridesmaid dress without elaborate detail. In the mid-range, they cost $100 to $250 for a standard, satin bridesmaid dress without elaborate detail.
Before you say yes to the bridesmaid dress, take note of the six things you will be asked to pay for as one of the bride's go-to gal pals. Before you say yes to the bridesmaid dress, take note of the six things you will be asked to pay for as one of the bride's go-to gal pals.