Before you start your outfit search make sure you are aware of the colour palettes for the day, flower arrangement ideas, how formal the occasion is going to be, and what the bridesmaids will be wearing.Īs mother of the bride, you may want to find a look which complements these elements, without being matchy-matchy. Let the Bride be Your GuideĪnother important tip for dressing for your daughter’s big day is to let her bridal style guide you. Experimenting with three quarter length sleeves, cover-ups and looking for cinched in jackets will keep you feeling confident and can help add some variety to your look. Many women are concerned about exposing their upper arms. A good figure flattering tip is to choose a dress style with a ribbon tied or belted waist which will cinch you in and accentuate the narrowest part of your frame.Īlso, remember that sophistication is key, so keep your outfit demure by avoiding any ensembles that are too low cut or have a short hem.
Pair with some sexy shoes and some matching accessories and you’ll have a confident mum that will look picture perfect.
Is your mum worried about showing her upper arms on the big day? Look for cinched-in jackets that will not only hide her wobbly bits, but also help her change her look from day to night. Today’s mother of the bride collections consist of figure-flattering frocks that are designed to accentuate your mum’s best bits. Modern Mother of the Bride Style Tips Flatter Your Figure To help provide some guidance for future MOB’s on how they can stand out from the crowd and wow those wedding guests, Kirsten Emery, Head of Design at leading fashion e-tailer Kaleidoscope, shares her top tips for mother of the brides this wedding season. In years gone by, being mother of the bride has meant frumpy frocks and ill-fitting dress suits, but no more! With many modern mums keeping on top of fashion trends, lots of high street retailers and even wedding designers are now catering for fashionable mother of the bride big-day looks. Hobbs Freya Fascinator, £79īUY NOW from Hobbs Leather Lexi Sandals, £159īUY NOW from Hobbs Emerald Satin-Georgette Zara Shawl, £69 Use these as statement pieces, perhaps in a brighter colour than the rest of the outfit. Think about jewellery, shoes and handbags – all things that can help make your mother of the bride outfit unique. Perfect for a spring or summer wedding, this flattering navy tiered dress is perfect for an on-trend MOB at a more laid-back celebration. Clean lines and a shaped waist make this a timeless and elegant mother of the bride dress with a flattering silhouette.īUY NOW from John Charles Coast Puff Sleeve Embroidered Mesh Midaxi Dress, £119 This mother of the bride outfit channels pure femininity.
This style is finished with short sleeves and a below the knee hem, and has a concealed centre back zip fastening.īUY NOW from Phase Eight John Charles Dress, Style 66113, Price in Store A stylishly simple occasion dress printed with romantic florals, perfect for the mother of the bride.