Mom plays a huge role in her daughter's big day, and with so many options to choose from, now she can look just as spectacular as the woman in white. Gone are the stodgy old ideas about how a mother of the bride should wear. Here are the top trends in mother of the bride dresses that give us hope!
When it comes to color, the dresses for mother of the bride doesn't have to choose sedate shades of blush or beige. Today's trend points to the delicious shade of champagne as the ultimate choice for wedding skirt suits. The color not only makes the bride's mum look supremely stylish, it also transcends seasons. It's lovely for spring, summer, fall, or winter. A shade of champagne also photographs well against a white or ivory wedding gown.
Another major trend for mothers of the bride dresses is short length. Say goodbye to floor length when it come to mother of the bride dresses. There are more knee length dresses out there than ever before, many of which are so chic that a bridesmaid would be as happy to wear them as the bride's mom will be. No longer does the mother of the bride need to completely conceal her figure under a long skirt and long sleeves. If the wedding is not too formal, by all means show off your great legs!
As for necklines, there are many flattering and stylish options. For the mother of the bride dress which is comfortable with her upper body, there are some very chic strapless dresses available for weddings. A great look is a strapless dress worn with a short fitted shrug that looks almost like sleeves. The shrug can be removed after the ceremony, if desired, to reveal the strapless style for the reception. As with any strapless dress, a bold necklace should definitely be part of the wedding jewelry set.
Modern mother of the bride dresses allow mums to dress lightly and comfortably but still impeccably stylish. It may not be her special day, but it is still an extraordinary moment in her life. It is therefore important that she looks her exceptional best.
