There are hundreds of Mother of the Bride Outfits which are suitable for mums of all ages, shapes and sizes. Mother of the Bride Outfits can be as formal or informal as you wish and encompass a whole range of options. There are very few hard and fast rules when it comes to choosing a Mother of the Bride outfit other than that it’s considered good form to avoid white or ivory but should still co-ordinate, to a reasonable degree, with the general colour theme.
Colours
Sometimes it can be a good idea to opt for a neutral hue and add colour with a sash belt, hair piece or corsage. Ideally, you will have plenty of time to find the right outfit and to confer with other members of the wedding party, including the Mother of the Groom to ensure that everything ties together on the day.
Debenhams
Mother of the Bride Outfits at Debenhams
For trendy mums Debenhams have a wide selection of wedding and occasion wear to suit most styles, whether its strictly monochrome or fabulously colourful she’ll not be disappointed with the choice on offer. Prom style dresses were very much the order of the day in 2009 and remain a firm favourite with many.
The Ivory Lace Embroidered Prom Dress above teams a plain ivory fabric with a bold floral print which results in a look which is both conservative and a little beyond the ordinary. The classic black ribbon belt sets of the dress perfectly and makes choosing shoes and accessories a piece of cake – anything black will probably do! Available in sizes 6 to 22 and now reduced to just £80
Staying with the prom theme, the Debut Black & Ivory Mesh Baby Doll Dress features a delicately embroidered hem and a fine mesh overlay to the skirt which falls just beneath the knee. The tie sash at the waist finishes the look to a tee and, again, this outfit is simple to coordinate with. In sizes 6 to 22 and now just £56
Coast
Mother of the Bride Outfits at Coast
If you are looking for something a bit special (and if you can’t spoil yourself at a wedding then when can you?) Coast have a great collection of smart dresses, outfits and accessories especially created for the occasion.
New in for 2010 – Sera Jacket (£140) – A stunning jacquard jacket with a bold, navy-coloured floral print and satin waist belt. team with the Rri Rea Top (£65) – An elegant poly satin top in black with fluted sleeves, shoulder corsage detail and waist belt. And, Matinee Pencil Duchess Skirt (£75) – a great fitting satin skirt in black. Or, alternativly, with with the Hyacinth Duchess Satin Shift Dress (£135) – below the knee satin dress in teal with a black satin waist belt £135
Other Retailers
Some other retailers worth checking out include:
- John Lewis Womens Wear - A wide selection of women’s dresses, suits, jackets, shoes and accessories including a selection of designer brands
- M & S Party – a collection of outfits especially selected for parties and formal occasions
- Evans – dresses, tops and jackets for all occasions in sizes 14 to 32
- CC Fashion (formally Country Casuals) – Elegant fashion for independent women with a range of occasion wear suitable for weddings and formal gatherings (Plus – Spend £100 and get £10 off - Code: cc100 Expires: 31/12/2010)
- BHS – Sophie Gray Day & Evening Collection – Smart and affordable Day Wear including tops, skirts, jackets; and an Evening Wear collection of outfits suitable for a wide range of occasions.