The Most Beautiful Mother Of The Bride Dresses

The Most Beautiful Mother Of The Bride Dresses

After you helped your daughter pick out her gorgeous wedding dress; it’s your turn to find an outfit for the day. As the mother of the bride, you’ll naturally want your dress to appear polished, stylish, and perfect. After all, it’s not every day that one of your children gets married. But, with so many different options available, it can be hard to know where to start. In this guide, we’ve curated a collection of stunning designs that you’re sure to love and conveniently broken down into popular categories. So, whether you’re after a gold gown or a purple tea-length frock, you’ll find it here. These are the most beautiful mother-of-the-bride dresses for trendy mums.

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What to Wear with a Mother of the Bride Dress

Jackets

An excellent addition to your ensemble is a jacket; whether for warmth or to achieve a more polished appearance. However, not just any design will do. To ensure you appear suitably sophisticated for the day, select an elegant style, such as a chiffon design or a lace bolero, in a color that matches your dress.

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Shoes

Don’t forget to find the perfect pair of party shoes to go with your gorgeous mother-of-the-bride outfit. In particular, heeled sandals work well, especially in shades of nude, blush, and gold. However, if you’re wearing a dark dress, you can also consider a classic black design.

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Bags

Every mum needs a place to store her phone, lipstick, and keys on her daughter’s wedding day. But, that doesn’t mean you can take your regular handbag. This special occasion calls for a special designer handbag for the wedding. A chic hard-shell clutch will do the trick, so long as it matches your outfit.

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Jewelry

The key to completing your mother-of-the-bride look in style Jewelry. To do so, stick to the classics, such as diamonds and pearls. Whether you wear silver, gold or the on-trend rose gold will depend on both the color of your outfit and your skin tone.

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Styles

Tea Length Mother of the Bride Dresses

A tea-length dress can be both practical and beautiful for mothers of the bride. Typically finishing a few inches below the knee, this midi style allows you to move freely while appearing elegant and polished.

Tea Length Mother of the Bride Dresses

Long Mother of the Bride Dresses

For formal weddings, a long mother of the bride dress is ideal. Thankfully, there are many beautiful gowns and maxi dresses available. So, all you need to do is select the style and color that suits you best.

Long Mother of the Bride Dresses

Short Mother of the Bride Dresses

Don’t feel like you have to wear a long dress just because you’re the mother of the bride. For many weddings, a lovely cocktail or knee-length design can make an excellent option. Simply choose a classic style, such as a pencil or fit and flare, and keep the hem close to your knees.

Short Mother of the Bride Dresses

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Mother of the Bride Summer Dresses

If your daughter has planned a summer wedding, it’s important to dress appropriately for the season. To do so, select a dress that will allow you to beat the heat while appearing stylish. Elements to consider include the length, weight of the material, sleeve style, and color.

Mother of the Bride Summer Dresses

Plus Size Mother of the Bride Dresses

Today, there are many beautiful plus size dresses available for curvy mums. If you’re struggling to find a flattering style, try highlighting your curves instead of hiding them. To do so, consider a pencil dress or an empire waist gown.

Plus Size Mother of the Bride Dresses

Colors

Gold Mother of the Bride Dresses

For all those glamorous mums out there, a gold mother-of-the-bride dress can make a beautiful option. Perfect for formal weddings, this color is striking and sophisticated. But, remember to keep your makeup and accessories neutral when wearing this bold hue.

Gold Mother of the Bride Dresses

Silver Mother of the Bride Dresses

The colors silver a surprisingly flattering and stylish hue for a mother-of-the-bride dress. To wear the color, just choose between a long gown and a shorter style. Then, complete your look with silver jewelry and either silver or black shoes.

Silver Mother of the Bride Dresses

Navy Mother of the Bride Dresses

If you’re not into glittering metallics or ultra-feminine hues, a navy dress may be the right choice for you. This sophisticated color creates an elegant and beautiful appearance. Additionally, it’s an excellent option for evening and cocktail weddings.

Navy

Champagne Mother of the Bride Dresses

Champagne is a timeless color that always works well for formal events. Whether worn in the form of a satin knee-length pencil dress or a chiffon and lace gown, this color appears polished and pretty.

Champagne

Purple Gowns

If you love to wear bold colors, consider a purple dress for your daughter’s special day. The gorgeous and feminine hue is perfect for stylish mums. Just make sure you choose the shade that best flatters your skin tone.

Purple

Retailers

Macy’s Bridal Mother Dresses

If you’re shopping for a mother of the bride dress, you can’t go past Macy’s. This department store’s online platform has a whole section dedicated to the category with over 200 styles. It also ships to over 100 countries worldwide.

Dillard’s Bridal Mother Gowns

The Dillard’s online store stocks over 1,000 designs for mothers of the bride. As such, there’s an option for every stylish mum. The store is particularly great for finding gorgeous designer dresses.

Nordstrom Bridal Mother Gowns

With over 600 styles to choose from online, Nordstrom offers a fantastic range of mother of the bride dresses. So, whether you want to spend $200 or $2000, you’ll have no problem finding a stylish option to suit your budget with this retailer.

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