Attire for Mothers

There are only a couple of rules for the attire for mothers of the bride and groom. As the mother of the bride or groom, your dress should be a complimenting color to the wedding colors. Do not wear the same color, but be sure to coordinate with the attendants' and the other mother's dresses so that you don't have an overpowering color for the wedding photos. For instance, if the wedding color is red, you wouldn't want to wear a bright green. You would stick out like a sore thumb.

You can choose a long gown, short formal dress, or even a pantsuit. Department stores have large selections of formal wear especially around the holidays and prom season. There are sometimes great finds to be had at thrift stores and consignment shops. And remember that a dress hanging in your closet can sometimes be dressed up with some accessories, like a belt or beaded jacket, to look stunning.

When choosing jewelry, it's definitely a good idea to go with something simple. It's best not to wear bracelets, and keep the necklace light not heavy. A simple pearl, diamond or teardrop would look fabulous. Stay away from beads and bangles.

Remember, you are the mother and not the bride. Look great, but don't overshadow the bride!

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