What should you wear for the wedding of your daughter? It is her great day and you simply cannot pick any dress without giving the matter a great deal of thought. The mother of the bride has a lot of responsibilities in organizing the event but selecting a dress should also be high on the priority list, regardless of whether it is a gown, a strapless dress or a mother of the bride pant suit.
Here are a few frequently asked questions about what a mother of the bride should wear.
Do I coordinate with the mother of the groom?
Traditionally, the mother of the bride gets to select her dress first and the mother of the groom follows her line regarding the color and the fabric. by coordinating with each other it is ensured that there is a sense of harmony. The two dresses don’t need to be replicas. For example, while you might opt for a blue mother of the bride pant suit with a fashionable metallic ribbed design, the mother of the groom might wear a blue gown preferably of the same fabric.
What type of dress should I wear?
Mother of the bride dresses has evolved in recent years. From being age-appropriate matronly outfits in washed-out beige or cream, the focus now is on designer mother of the bride pant suit in stylish cuts, cold-shoulder empire waist outfits in beautiful colors and more. You should not, therefore, bat an eyelid before wearing trendy midis and maxis, chic sequined evening gowns, and structured jumpsuits.
Consider the season too. Do not be caught on the wrong foot in winter in a strapless evening gown even if the event is held in a heated venue. Drape a shawl or a finely embroidered matching bolero jacket around your shoulders and be ready to go. On the other hand, heavy silk and brocade dresses in summer will leave you sweating and uncomfortable throughout the day.
Can I wear a dress of any color I like?
Strictly speaking, No. Even though there is no specific color that you should wear, there are a few that you cannot wear. Avoid white, off-white, cream, or champagne as these are bridal colors, and nothing, not even your dress should take the focus away from the bride. Similarly, avoid the color of the bridesmaids’ dresses even though a dress or a mother of the bride pant suit in a shade darker or lighter is permissible.
Follow these tips to be on the right side of the dress code at your daughter’s wedding.
