Your daughter is getting married and gets to wear a beautiful wedding dress! That’s great and all, but what are you going to wear? This is for all the mother of the brides out there (or even a bride who wants to subtly nudge their mother in the right way), on how to find the perfect mother of the bride dress.
Check out Frank Usher talking about Mother of the Bride Fashion:
First of all, this is not your day. I’m sorry but as wonderful an occasion this is, it does belong to your daughter, so don’t get carried away. There is no wearing whites or creams or anything that directly matches the bride (unless specifically asked to).
The trick to this day is sticking a balance between dressing your age and looking modern. Feeling like an old woman won’t make you feel comfortable and this will reflect in the photos. Jane & Marilyn has a beautiful line full of glamourous options that can satisfy both necessities: style and comfort, all whilst looking appropriate for your age.
We all know the older you get the more you want to keep certain areas covered (one in particular is the upper arm). Well, worry not. There are plenty of outfits around which deal with this. Shift dresses, wrap dresses and tailored trouser suits are a great option for an easy glam outfit. Take a look at Jane & Marilyn’s Peacock Dress; it has the perfect combination of coverage and style to make you feel you best on this special day.
Customarily the mother of the bride has some coordination with the wedding, whether this be picking up the wedding colours in a belt, cardigan or accessory or whether this be taking on a slightly different shade from the bridesmaids. This can be great for photos and making you feel more involved. Of course this isn’t an obligation, the mother of the bride may wear any colour she suits or wishes.
Avoid busy prints or busy accessories as they can date very quickly and look ageing on photographs. Better to go for something classic. This is especially true if you have a petite figure as the print may end up drowning you. If you want to go for a print, spots and stripes are more classic prints that never really go out of fashion. If you do go for bold prints, keep your accessories very simple. And because you are putting so much effort into finding this amazing dress, be sure that it is something you can wear in the future. Jane & Marilyn’s designs, for example, are timeless pieces. Their classic shapes are inspired by the elegant styles of the 1950’s.
Another coordination tip is with the mother of the groom. The last thing you want is to turn up wearing the same thing. This is something you will want to check before hand. You could also coordinate colours between the both of you so you both blend with the party. Try not to clash with the wedding party, not such as good look in photos.
It is important the mother of the bride and the bride are both happy on the day and this can be affected by the mother of the bride’s outfit. Every bride wants her mother to feel great and although it may be a bit shallow she also wants her photographs to look good. With this in mind it is also good to consider the brides taste as well, you could always get together to hunt outfits and if you see one in a magazine you like, try to recreate it.
All in all, it is a very special day for the bride as well as for her mother. Treat yourself to a dress that you love and that you will fantastic in. Jane & Marilynis a terrific place to start your hunt for grown up glamour. Not only are their dresses designed for real women like you, but also they offer additional personalizing for your dress, such as colours and alterations. Jane & Marilyn even offer a service where you can custom design your own ideal dress! The designers are well acquainted with flattering shapes and fits and colours so you can be rest assured you’d look terrific in your unique ensemble. Finding the perfect outfit can be a breeze this way; one less stress on top of all the wedding planning.
We understand that your daughters wedding can be a scary thing, but finding your perfect look doesn’t have to be! Just remember to feel comfortable in what you’re wearing, and to treat yourself so you feel your best. Most importantly for the day, however, is for you to be sure to enjoy yourself!
