Comments on: How to dress when you are the mother of the bride (or groom) https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-mother-of-the-bride/ 40+ Style: Fashion, Style & Beauty inspiration + how to dress over 40 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:53:17 +0000 hourly 1 By: Sylvia https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-mother-of-the-bride/#comment-31821 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 14:59:53 +0000 https://40plusstyle.com/?p=9868#comment-31821 In reply to Sue.

I think you should buy a dress for the size and weight you are right now. Start shopping so you have the time to find something fabuloous. Don’t add extra stress by trying to lose weight. Have a look at this article https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-the-hourglass-shape/ to see some tips on how best to dress for your body type. I actually think that a knee high dress would look nicer and slimmer than a long dress, so you should definitely consider it. Take inspiration from this lady https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-for-the-curvy-body/ She looks confident and beautiful despite her curvy figure. That is the most important thing you can do to look good. If you are trying to hide in your clothes, people will notice and concentrate on your weight. If you get a dress that flatters your body type, is in a great color and you wear it with confidence, noone will notice your weight. They will notice beautiful, confident you! Good luck.

]]> By: Sue https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-mother-of-the-bride/#comment-31816 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:59:20 +0000 https://40plusstyle.com/?p=9868#comment-31816 My daughter is getting married in June and I am really struggling with what to wear. I am between a size 14 and 16 and have an hourglass shape. I am working really hard to get some weight off before the wedding so hopefully I can get down to a 14. :(. The attire is ‘cocktail’ but I would prefer a long dress to elongate because I am so ‘endowed’-haha. I believe in not wearing what is attractive or stylish, rather something to disguise my weight problem.
Any suggestions?
Thank you,
Sue

]]> By: Sylvia https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-mother-of-the-bride/#comment-23575 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:50:25 +0000 https://40plusstyle.com/?p=9868#comment-23575 In reply to Victoria.

Wow those are unusual colors! You could go for a nice dress with draping around the mid area in black and white print. That would go with everything. Cream is another option or skirt and top in a black and white combination. Good luck with finding the right outfit. For further advice you can also try the style forum.

]]> By: Victoria https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-mother-of-the-bride/#comment-23551 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 04:24:06 +0000 https://40plusstyle.com/?p=9868#comment-23551 my daughter-in-law wedding colors is candy apple red and black,I’m not sure what color would go with those colors that would look nice,also I don’t want to look old,I’m 40years oldand carry my weight in the middle,what advice can you give me please Ineed help!

]]> By: Sylvia https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-mother-of-the-bride/#comment-15528 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 04:41:55 +0000 https://40plusstyle.com/?p=9868#comment-15528 Thank you for helping out Suzanne!
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]]> By: Sylvia https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-mother-of-the-bride/#comment-15270 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:50:41 +0000 https://40plusstyle.com/?p=9868#comment-15270 In reply to Greetje.

Weddings in The Netherlands tend not to be as formal as elsewhere, so there are plenty of options to choose from 🙂

]]> By: Sylvia https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-mother-of-the-bride/#comment-15272 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:52:42 +0000 https://40plusstyle.com/?p=9868#comment-15272 In reply to Trina Grandinetti.

Great advice and feedback Trina. What a wonderful day it must have been for you!

]]> By: Sylvia https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-mother-of-the-bride/#comment-15271 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:51:24 +0000 https://40plusstyle.com/?p=9868#comment-15271 In reply to Playing with Scarves.

Yes, I’m happy to wait for a very long time as well 🙂

]]> By: Trina Grandinetti https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-mother-of-the-bride/#comment-15243 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 04:39:52 +0000 https://40plusstyle.com/?p=9868#comment-15243 This is a great article and very helpful advice. As a mother of a daughter who is already married, the shopping for both her dress and mine was one of the highlights of the wedding planning. The advice on planning VERY important, this should be the first on your list because it will probably take several trips. But, if I may add some personal advice, ENJOY the journey and process of it. If you plan early it will not be stressful. Besides, is there anything better than mother/daughter shopping? My other advice, be wise in your choice of shoes, remember you will be standing a great deal of the time, and possibly dancing.
Now, I just need to remember all this when my son gets married. (I don’t think he will enjoy the journey of shopping with me).

]]> By: Playing with Scarves https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-mother-of-the-bride/#comment-15240 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 02:03:58 +0000 https://40plusstyle.com/?p=9868#comment-15240 All these outfits are stunning. To me, a very sophisticated hat seems a must for the bride’s / groom’s mother. Yet, honestly speaking I am not in the hurry to be there……. LOL
xo
Anne Touraine (Playing with Scarves)

]]> By: Greetje https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-mother-of-the-bride/#comment-15226 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:57:32 +0000 https://40plusstyle.com/?p=9868#comment-15226 All your advice is very sound advice. Even as a guest to a wedding I have made a few mistakes in the past. And indeed you never forget your embarrassment.
Being mother of the bride is rather impossible for me as I do not have children. LOL
I might play a role in my stepdaughter’s wedding or I might not. Totally up to her.
But I will not choose any of the outfits you have shown. Far too classic for me. Even though I am “classic with a modern twist”. Probably missing the modern twist. Not my cup of tea.

]]> By: Sylvia https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-mother-of-the-bride/#comment-15225 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:30:55 +0000 https://40plusstyle.com/?p=9868#comment-15225 In reply to Marianne.

In Holland you often have to wait a VERY long time as many will never marry at all. Let’s hope one of your’s does and will celebrate in Holland!

]]> By: Marianne https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-mother-of-the-bride/#comment-15222 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:56:55 +0000 https://40plusstyle.com/?p=9868#comment-15222 I have 2 children who have certainly the age of getting maried 30 and 34. But they are in no hurry. I would love to get all dressed up for this event. Because you are so right. The photo’s of the wedding will last forever. My daughter dreams of a wedding on a beach in Bali, so where will that leave me I wonder. I love the fascinators.

]]> By: Sylvia https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-mother-of-the-bride/#comment-15216 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:05:02 +0000 https://40plusstyle.com/?p=9868#comment-15216 You must have looked absolutely amazing.! Yes definitely wear the coat with your trousers.

]]> By: Marla https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-mother-of-the-bride/#comment-15215 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:37:58 +0000 https://40plusstyle.com/?p=9868#comment-15215 These are all lovely choices.

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