Your Guide to Buying a Mother of the Bride Dress


Styles of Mother of the Bride Dresses

 

The mother of the bride dress can be extremely unique or just like the remaining wedding party. Luckily, mothers have a lot of options when shopping because of this important dress. Two important items to think about when choosing the right mother of the bride dress are the colour and dress silhouette.

 

Colour

 

Along with of the mother of the bride dress is very important. The mother of the bride dress should not clash with the bride's dress, or any other members of the bridal party. One of the most used colours for a mother of the bride dress is blue. This colour is of interest, isn't just like the bride's dress, and usually matches the wedding colours in a few way. Naturally, if the bride chooses a warmer colour for the wedding, such as pink or orange, this colour is out. Other popular colours for a mother of the bride dress include lavender, silver, and burgundy.

 

Silhouette

 

Dresses have a wide range of silhouettes to appeal to every personal preference and occasion. Longer length dresses, such as a column, mermaid, or fit-n-flare styles are ideal for a formal or an evening wedding. Fun dresses, such as an A-line, may be any length. However, they are usually shorter showing off the flare of the A-line skirt. They are right for an outdoor wedding or a less formal event. The silhouette can enhance certain features. Fit-n-flare dresses hug the hips and waist before flaring out at the hem. Column dresses create a statuesque look that works well on women with narrow hips and long legs. An A-line skirt can show off the legs, too.


How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Dress

 

Empire

 

Empire wedding dresses include a high waist that hugs your upper torso with a direct, soft and flowing skirt for a simple, stylish and classic bridal look. Empire wedding dresses compliment the slim figure of a direct or athletic body type and may also sit beautifully over wider hips rendering it a flattering choice for the pear or hourglass shaped bride.

 

A-Line

 

A-line wedding gowns feature a fixed bodice that gently flares down seriously to the floor creating a classic and unbroken silhouette. It's the perfect choice for pear and inverted triangle shaped figures to balance the shoulders and hips and can make a curvier profile on a direct or athletic shape.

 

Mermaid and Trumpet

 

Mermaid and trumpet wedding dresses hug the bust, waist and hips and are a sexy choice showing off the feminine figure of the hourglass body shape! While a trumpet shape flares out from the mid-thigh to the floor, the mermaid style fits to the knee, providing much more definition.

 

Ball Gown

 

The ball gown or princess wedding dress is classic and timeless with a fixed bodice and the full skirt. They're flattering on all body types while they flaunt the bust, arms and shoulders while concealing the waist and hips. However, if you're petite, you may find yourself getting lost in all of the material!

 

Sheath

 

The sheath or column wedding dress includes a long, slim silhouette that follows your body's natural line without flaring out. This type of wedding dress shows off a smooth and slender figure and is most effective to individuals with an hourglass, straight or athletic figure for a classy, classy look.