A daughter's wedding is an important moment in the life of any woman. You want this day to be bright, joyful, memorable not only for the heroes of the occasion, but also for their parents. For this reason, there should be no trifles in preparing for the celebration. Moreover, a wedding dress for the bride's mother can hardly be called a trifle, because the comfort of the woman herself, the perception of the guests, the atmosphere of the holiday depend on the right choice. That is why you should not put off choosing a mother's dress until the last minute.
Requirements for the outfit
There are a number of requirements for the wedding outfit for the mother of the bride:
- The most important requirement for the costumes of the guests present at the wedding, and especially for the dress for the mother of the bride: it should not overshadow the bride's outfit. It should echo it: have a similar cut, color, decorative elements, because the most beautiful at the celebration is the hero of the occasion.
- It is not respectable to wear too fancy, bright, flashy outfits in avant-garde, informal styles. This is not a reason to show off your figure, even if it is flawless. Your daughter's wedding is not the place for too short, tight, translucent, or low-cut outfits.
- At the celebration, the mother should help her daughter, be nearby, pay attention to the guests, perform some traditional ritual moments (remove the daughter's veil, serve the newlyweds a loaf of bread), if such are observed at the wedding. This means that you will have to move actively: the outfit should not restrict movement, be comfortable and convenient.
Model options
The choice of evening dress for the mother of the bride depends primarily on the scale of the celebration. For a modest ceremony with a small reception in the circle of the closest people, an elegant sheath dress or suit will do, for a lavish celebration in a restaurant with many guests - an evening dress. To no lesser extent, the choice of model depends on the woman's figure, the time of year. It should also be taken into account that weddings of a certain style are now in fashion: Eastern, Slavic, Greek.
Instead of racking her brains over an outfit, the future mother-in-law should consult with her daughter: what kind of dress would she like to see her mother in at the celebration, because the bride is the main hero of the occasion.
Taking into account the body type
Not every woman over forty can boast of a perfect figure. But this is no reason to hide in a shapeless robe. It is possible to choose a festive dress model for any build. A sheath dress with sleeves of any length is the most win-win option. Both a slim and a plump woman look good in it.
Plus size mother of the bride evening dresses look great with a high waist. A-line, trapezoid or empire style models will highlight the advantages and hide the disadvantages of the figure. A beautiful chest, which is usually present in plump women, will be emphasized by a tight bodice with a seductive (within reason) neckline, and a straight or flared skirt will hide the stomach and hips.
It is better not to show off full arms and shoulders, which is where the sleeves will help. If you want to choose a model with an open top, you can complement it with a silk stole thrown over your shoulders, a light bolero, a jacket or a cardigan.
Floor-length evening dress models are a virtually foolproof option for your daughter's wedding. But women who are too tall or, conversely, too short should not choose an overly long skirt. A cardinal mini is definitely not for this event. The ideal model for any mother is knee-length or slightly below.
As for slim women with a good figure, the choice of models that suit them is great. Sheath dresses, simple straight ones, with a peplum, floor-length, with moderate tightness - you can choose whatever you like. The exception is too actively decorated fluffy skirts, reminiscent of the bride's outfit, or provocative dresses that do not correspond to the spirit of the event.
Taking into account the style of the wedding ceremony
Today it has become fashionable to hold weddings of a certain style. This can be a color scheme - green, purple, blue, etc. Decor items, dishes, flowers, guest outfits should be painted in certain colors and shades, or at least elements of the necessary colors should be present. Most often, bridesmaids at such a wedding wear dresses not only of the same color, but also of the same style.
The requirements for the parents of the newlyweds are softer. However, the presence of the necessary tones in their outfits is welcomed. It is great when the color of the dress for the mother at the daughter's wedding matches the color of the father's shirt.
The celebration can also be held in the style of a certain nationality or country: Slavic, Eastern, Greek, European. In this case, the wedding can be held in the chosen style down to the smallest detail. For example, if the style is Slavic, then the outfits of the bride, groom, and their parents repeat those in which their ancestors entered into a union several centuries ago. All rituals, traditions, and games are also observed. Or a style can be set, but the wedding itself can be quite modern. Then the outfits are quite democratic, but with elements inherent to a certain style.
Taking into account the time of year
The time of year when the celebration will take place also plays a role in choosing an outfit for the mother of the bride. In summer, light, flowing dresses made of chiffon and other thin fabrics are relevant. They can be with or without sleeves. Dresses with bare arms will be beautifully complemented by silk shawls, stoles, lace capes.
Natural silk is a win-win option for any time of year. A light summer dress for the bride's mother's wedding made of this fabric without sleeves will cool you down in the heat. A more closed one with sleeves will warm you up in the winter. Models made of this fabric look expensive.
In the cold season, you can choose a suit - for those who do not believe in wedding signs that say that you should only wear a dress. The suit should be different from the one you can wear to work, have decorative elements. For example, a jacket with a peplum, combined with a pencil skirt. If the suit is a trouser suit, you can complement it with gloves, a hat - an appropriate option for winter. In a hot room, you can take off the jacket, remaining in a smart top or blouse.
In summer you can wear light cotton, and in winter - thick knitwear. However, these fabrics are not appropriate for a wedding celebration.
Popular colors
The formal colors of the mother of the bride's dress are invariably considered to be violet, purple, wine colors, blue, green range. At the same time, the shade should not be too dark, gloomy, or too bright, flashy. Pastel shades are appropriate - peach, light blue, soft pink. Then the father of the bride can choose a shirt of the same shade as his wife's dress.
The general requirement for color is that it should be calm, soft, and not too conspicuous. All bright, acidic shades are unacceptable. Also, no one should show up to a wedding in black (even if it is an elegant cocktail dress), red, dark gray, or pink "Barbie color".
As for white, it is also inappropriate if the bride's dress is traditional. However, it can be present in the outfit one way or another. If the bride has chosen a non-traditional color for her outfit, she should also not choose a dress of the same shade. It is better to refrain from white even here.
When choosing a color, you should also consider the style of the wedding. But most importantly, the shade should suit the face, give the future mother-in-law a smart, fresh, radiant look, and in no case age her. Therefore, it is important to consider the color type of appearance.
Current styles
Among the wide variety of styles, the following are popular:
- A win-win style of a mother's dress for a wedding is a sheath dress. There are many models in this style. You can choose one that suits a woman of any build. This is a classic option that is relevant at all times.
- Empire style dresses are in fashion. This style implies a high waist with a freely flowing skirt of knee length and below. This means that it is ideal for a middle-aged woman, favorably emphasizing her advantages and hiding her disadvantages. With this style, a beautiful chest line is combined with a covered stomach and hips. Open shoulders can be hidden under a stole, jacket or bolero.
- Greek style dresses are popular. This style implies a fairly loose cut with an emphasized waist, which is good for a wedding as an evening dress for the mother of the bride. Often, this style reveals one shoulder, and not every woman can afford it. You need to have a beautiful shoulder line, arms, and also a certain amount of courage.
- A mermaid dress is also an evening dress style that never goes out of fashion. It has a fairly tight top and a skirt that ends in a noticeable flare at the bottom – a “mermaid tail”. The bottom can be beautifully decorated. Such a dress is elegant in itself, without requiring any special additions. It will suit those mothers whose figure has remained in excellent shape.
When preparing for your daughter's wedding, it is worth remembering that first and foremost it is her holiday, and taking into account her opinion and her taste. A loving daughter will want to see her mother at the most important holiday dressed smartly, beautifully, tastefully, and elegantly. But no one will like it if someone tries to outshine the bride. Therefore, the dress should suit her, emphasize her advantages, hide her flaws, be elegant, and be age appropriate.
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