There are no hard and fast style rules when it comes to how to dress as mother of the bride, aside from the fact that your daughter must approve, of course. That being said, it is perhaps one of the trickiest wedding season remits to fulfil. You want to look elevated against the other guests, as the day is almost as special for you as it is for your offspring and you’ll feature in all key family photos.
Once upon a time, mothers of the bride were expected to wear matronly dresses in Easter-egg pastels or washed out shades of beige. Thankfully, that's now in the past, but it leaves our options wide open and the checklist is seemingly endless. Here at Karen Millen, we have curated a list of the most flattering and most popular mother of the bride dress colours, as well as alternative outfits and styles that are certain to stand out from the crowds.
Read on for mother of the bride outfits and mother of the bride dresses that are not frumpy and matronly, but modern, chic, and elegant.
Now all you need to think about is where to put your tissues for the ceremony.
Mother of the Bride Outfit Ideas
If a dress is not your usual style, or you simply want to try something new, have a browse of our mother of the bride outfits. Mother of the bride trouser suits are certain to achieve sartorial glory in understated elevation when styled simply with pointed toe heels and a statement fascinator. A mother of the bride pant suit is perfect for someone looking for a formal outfit with a more edgy, androgynous approach, because not all mothers prefer a floral, feminine dress.
Mother of the bride jumpsuits put a unique twist on an occasion outfit, ideal for maintaining an elevated level of formality while keeping closer to your own, personal style. From billowing, wide leg silhouettes, to slinky fits that flaunt the curves, mother of the bride jumpsuits put a wedding appropriate twist on a classic MoB outfit.
Plus size mother of the bride outfits are destined to fill you with party-ready confidence from ceremony to reception to carriages home. From flowing plus size mother of the bride outfits that hide any lumps and bumps, to figure-flaunting, form fitting silhouettes, there is certainly a mother of the bride co-ord for any person.
Navy is one of the most popular colours for mother of the bride outfits, as it is not only ultra complementary to any skin tone, but can be easily styled with contrasting whites and cream tones, or metallics like dazzling silver. Scroll on to be inspired by our range of mother of the bride outfits.
Mother of the Bride Trouser Suits
Mother of the Bride Jumpsuits
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KarenMillen£289.00 £116.00 ( -60 % off ) Sale
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Plus Size Mother of the Bride Outfits
Navy Mother of the Bride Outfits
Elegant Mother of the Bride Dresses
If you have a taste for the traditional, if you opt for flowing skirts and standout, luxurious fabrics, look no further than Karen Millen’s elegant mother of the bride dresses.
From petite and plus size options, designed to fit a diverse range of body shapes and heights and flatter in all the right places. Whether you prefer a slinky silhouette or a flowing, ethereal number, we have plenty of options for any body type.
We have also provided inspiration for all of the most popular MoB dress colours.
Green mother of the bride dresses provide a bold, jewel toned look that can be styled with contrasting greens, black, white, or metallics for an impactful mother of the bride look.
Feel elegant in a blue mother of the bride dress, certain to complement any skin tone and stand out from the crowds. Style it with contrasting pink tones or matching blues for a cohesive look to keep reaching for and re-styling for future occasions.
Pink mother of the bride gowns do not only bring a feminine touch to your look, but are immediately party-ready. Make a statement in a vibrant pink, or keep things understated in pastel tones and monochromatic styling.
The options truly are endless. Get inspired here.
Petite Mother of the Bride Dresses
Plus Size Mother of the Bride Dresses
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PLUS SIZEKarenMillen£349.00
Green Mother of the Bride Dresses
Blue Mother of the Bride Dresses
Pink Mother of the Bride Dresses
Mother of the Bride Fascinators
Finally, polish off your mother of the bride ensemble in our range of statement fascinators. Wear one in a matching colour to your dress or outfit, or in a contrasting tone for a dynamic look. Browse from classic hatinators to dramatic, three dimensional pieces to complete your mother of the bride ensemble.
