Whether you're the mother of the bride or the mother of
the groom, you'll have many special moments on the wedding day. All eyes will
be on you as you walk into the ceremony and when you're announced at the
reception.
The mother of the bride outfit should be chosen keeping
in mind the body shape you possess, your age and most importantly it should
match the colour palette of the brides and the bridesmaid's dress. A two piece
ensemble with a knee length or ankle length skirt looks great on all figures. A
matching jacket in the same color that can be taken off during dancing is an
added benefit.
When it comes to choosing a colour consult her to make
sure you chose the best colour -- she may have issues with certain shades like
white, black, red or want her dress to compliment the bridesmaids'. She may
also have ideas about style, length, and formality. Do try to respect her
wishes -- her opinion should count for a lot, and if she wants long sleeves or
if she likes you best in pistachio, what's the harm in obliging? Keep her
guidelines in mind while shopping, but the dress you settle on should make you
happy, too.
When you are going to purchase an outfit for the wedding,
it is best to take your daughter along with you for shopping. As the bride she
can give you useful input about ideas for mother of the bride dresses, and what
is suitable for you. Mother of the bride dresses should be classic and
timeless, and you should avoid wearing anything that shows too much skin or is over
the top. Mother of the bride wedding outfits should almost never be black. Even
if the wedding party uses black as one of its colours, a mother of the bride
outfit should steer clear of this choice.
Another important thing is to choose a comfortable outfit.
You have to wear it for the whole day. If the dress you wear is uncomfortable,
that will make you upset. Hence, you should select a totally comfortable dress
for yourself according to your body shape.
If there is no specific colour suggested for the wedding,
you can pick a mother of the bride outfit in a colour that looks best on you.
The colour of the dress should matter. Avoid using white, ivory or cream
coloured dresses because you might catch the guest's attention or you might be
mistaken as one of the bridesmaids.
Don't forget to accessorize. Accessories are always a key
factor for any woman's outfit but never more so than with the mother of the
bride. The wedding hat is the classic example but don't forget also the impact
that corsages, fashion jewellery, matching bags and shoes can have on the final
look. Be confident with your new pair of shoes. This is going to be a long day,
and you want footwear that you can happily walk around in the whole time. Start
wearing them in at home by walking around.
