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This week we continue our feature of MOB fashions for Summer and Fall.

Check out Part 1 for Winter and Spring fashions for MOBs. For even more MOB stories, please check out our previous feature, ‘Mob Stories: Mother of the Bride,’ which includes tips, etiquette, and dresses.

Summer

The Mother of the Bride doesn’t have to dress in the most conservative matronly outfit she can find. The important thing is to not come across like you are trying to upstage the bride.

You can still look flashy without stealing your daughter/daughter-in-law’s thunder.

This dress from lechicboutique.co.uk is a great example of an attractive and elegant outfit for the mother of the bride. Let your accessories follow the current trends – wear several gold bracelets and drop diamond earrings, but choose yellow gold for a timeless elegance that brings out the tone of the yellow dress. The perfect choice if the bride is carrying a bouquet of pale yellow roses, like the one below from hollychappleflowers.

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Yellow rose wedding bouquet

Fall

A deep vibrant blue like this dress from TheRoseDress.com is a great c0lor for a Fall wedding (and actually would be an excellent choice for a Summer wedding, too, with different accessories!). Let the wedding colors inspire your accessories. For example, if the bridesmaids are wearing dresses in a deep gem tone (perfect for Fall), treat yourself to a matching gem! Moms deserve to be spoiled for all their hard work, right? Shoes are a very important part of your outfit, so don’t forget to buy some new, ultra-luxurious shoes for the occasion, like the silver satin wrap shoes below, available at weddingaccessories.net.

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Silver shoes mother of the bride

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It’s been a year since we addressed the topic of Mother of the Bride style here at mybigfatenagement, so here are some great looks for anytime of year (I thought I’d pick a look for each season since MOB’s like to plan ahead). This week we will feature MOB fashions for Winter and Spring. Next time, we will look at Summer and Fall…

For more MOB stories, please check out our previous feature, ‘Mob Stories: Mother of the Bride,’ which includes tips, etiquette, and dresses.

Winter

If you can get past the young model wearing this dress, you will see that it is a very good mother of the bride or mother of the groom dress. The lacy long sleeved top is attractive and many women like to keep their arms covered after they reach a certain age (to conceal wrinkles, tattoos, or ‘bingo wings’). The shade of purple below would like nice with some blues or greens (even a pale blue or forest green would like nice with this purple). (Bouquet from 4everflorals.com.)

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Blue bridal bouquet

Spring

This cute suit from Jones New York would work well for a Spring (or a Fall actually) wedding. This color would be a nice fit if the bridesmaids are wearing pink or light green dresses. (Button from buttonemporium.com, bouquet from beyondblossoms.com).

Mother of the Bride or Groom Dresses

Pink square bridesmaid color

Whatever the season and the wedding colors, it is important to communicate with the bride and any other MOBs involved. This is the best guarantee that you will fit in to the wedding photos, get along with y0ur new family members, and feel comfortable during this important event. Be flexible – there is always a shade that will look good on you that works with the wedding colors. In most cases, it is not appropriate to wear the exact same color as the bride or the bridesmaids (unless the bride want you to, of course). Darker or subdued shades are best (stay away from bright colors or, worse, bright prints).

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Tips for the Mother of the Bride (MOB)

These tips are applicable to mothers, aunts, and grandmothers of the bride or the groom; or really any guest at the wedding!

Your goal for the big day is to look beautiful while not stealing any attention away from the bride.

Use the following words to guide you:

  • Classy
  • Elegant
  • Formal
  • Reserved

None of the following words should apply to you on the wedding day:

  • Sexy
  • Cleavage
  • Loud
  • Scene-stealing

Bad Example – Jane Fonda in Monster in Law

Note how she is wearing something that looks a bit too much like a wedding dress! It is rarely acceptable for the MOB to wear white: never pick a dress this color unless the bride specifically requests it.

Good Example – Diane Keaton in Father of the Bride

Jewelry

Jewelry should also fit the above descriptions (classy, elegant, formal). An anklet or toe ring is rarely appropriate (except perhaps a beach wedding?). Diamonds aren’t just for brides, either…

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Dress

It is wise to discuss your dress with the mother of the groom as well, to make sure you are both on the same page and you both feel comfortable on the big day. Talk to your daughter about colors: does she want you to wear one of the wedding colors or any color specifically? Some of my favorite MOB colors are sage and creme. Pale colors work well for most weddings. Perhaps a paler shade of the bridesmaid’s dresses or a complimentary color – don’t forget  you will be in many photos.

This beautiful gown is from Christina Gowns:

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Many bridal designers also offer Mother of the Bride fashions, but don’t feel limited to these retailers. Often cocktail dresses are appropriate if you follow the guidelines above. You may find a nice dress and then select a jacket to cover your arms. Many dresses come with a matching jacket – bolero jackets, shrugs and shawls are also available online and in stores as separates. If you enjoy going on cruises, you may even be able to wear your dress again!

Here are some options for Jasmine Bridal:

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