Modern Mother-of-the-Bride Dress Guide

Wedding Stylist Chelsea Hobbs from the Wedding Suite at our Town center Seattle store offers ten tips for dress shopping that every mother of the bride can enjoy. IDOL A dress for tall, slim frames: Tadashi Shoji Uneven Lace Mermaid mother of the bride dresses knee length 1. Comfort is key. You’ll be spending a long time in your dress; don’t be distracted by a style that makes you fidget or feel self-conscious. Ruched describing offers easy movement on the dance floor: Tadashi Shoji Asymmetrical Ruched Nylon uppers Gown (Regular & Small)

 2. Color you beautiful. The hued you choose should complement all of those other wedding party’s attire, but doesn’t have to match exactly. Above all, find a shade you adore that highlights your skin tone and hair (but doesn’t outshine the bride). Vintage sparkle for curvy frames: Pisarro Nights Beaded Nylon uppers Dress (Regular & Small) 3. Take cover. Masturbator sleeves can be more complementing, and at many church weddings, they’re considered a must. With modern options like sheer lace long masturbator sleeves, off-the-shoulder necklines and chic shrugs, age-appropriate no longer means matronly. 4. Go long…or short.

 These days, the foundations for dress program plans are less about time and more about the wedding’s theme and your own preferences. So while you may want to steer clear of floor-length sequins for a rustic, afternoon wedding, there’s room to play. Great program plans: Prosecute Wong Lace Trim Illusion Bodice Dress (left); Adrianna Papell Beaded Illusion Bodice Nylon uppers Gown (right) 5. Location, location, location. If the wedding is on a beach or other remote destination, you’ll want to wear something that travels well and packages easily—ideally in your carry on bag. If there’s one outfit that have to make the journey, it’s your wedding ensemble. Travel-friendly: Komarov Beaded Neck blue mother of the bride dresses

6. Be body conscious. As with, consider your shape when you buy a dress. Certain styles are more effective for curvy versus. slim, tall versus. small, etc. For a quick overview on the to look for, read our Women’s Dress Fit Guide. 7. Plan ahead. If possible, buy your dress six months before the wedding. Give yourself the posh of making a unhurried decision instead of waiting too long and flowing this important purchase.

 8. Add the bride. It’s her day, after all, and shopping together can be a sweet bonding experience in the middle of the busyness of wedding planning. 9. You’re one of many. Connect with an expert: our Wedding Stylist service offers design help for all wedding participants. 10. Pack tissue. Yes, even shopping is emotional when it’s your little girl’s wedding. For more inspiration on the to wear for her wedding ceremony, shop our complete bunch of mother-of-the-bride dresses.