Mother Of The Bride Trouser Suits | Karen Millen UK (2024)

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Can a mother of bride wear trousers? ›

Elegant Tartan Coat with Trouser Suit

This outfit is perfect for the stylish mother of the bride or groom who wants to make a statement. With this tartan coat, trouser, and top combination, you're sure to make the best-dressed list at any wedding.

Team with espadrille wedge sandals and a fascinator for a contemporary formal look. Immaculately cut, our women's trouser suits will ensure you're the best turned-out wedding guest.

Ruching and draping are design techniques that can create a slimming effect. Look for wedding dresses for the mother of the bride with strategic ruching or draping around the midsection or waistline. These details can help camouflage any problem areas while accentuating your curves flatteringly.

The important thing is to keep her involved, so you're both happy with the final look. Ideally, it's best to start looking for a mother of the bride outfit six to eight months before the wedding date.

Your dress should ultimately complement her style, not overshadow it. So, to answer the question, is a cream, ivory, or white dress an acceptable mother of the bride dress color? Our recommendation is no because a mother of the bride dress should not take the attention away from the bride.

When deciding whether your mother-of-the-bride dress should be long or short, it's important to consider the wedding venue and formality. A formal setting calls for a more upscale ensemble (like something floor-length), while a shorter, more casual wedding outfit is appropriate for laid-back celebrations.

Trouser suits are high-impact, low-effort dressing.

You can choose to be Business Smart with a silk blouse and heels or Business Casual with a relaxed T-shirt and trainers. The choice is yours and of course appropriate to where you work.

Think oversized (but well-tailored) trousers, a sturdy shoulder and a properly fitted jacket. The idea is that, if appropriate, you don't have to wear anything underneath – and if you do, it appears effortless.

Anything floorsweeping can be relied on to create impact, as will a structured midi. But that doesn't rule out trousers and jumpsuits entirely: flowing palazzo pants or co-ords are eternally elegant – just be sure to pick an equally dressy top.

Try blues, greens, purples, and neutrals such as navy, emerald, plum, or silver. These versatile – and universally flattering – palettes make it easy for mothers of the bride and groom to harmonize. With pale green and blue tints, we love silvery shades for Mum, while jewel tones pair well with other rich colours.

How can I look stunning as the mother of the bride? ›

While dressing in too revealing a style isn't advisable for any guest, you can dress to emphasise your assets - a sleeveless dress to show toned arms, belts to highlight your waist or a shorter length for great legs. Keep styling simple and avoid too much embellishment, which can look fussy in photos.

What we recommend you wearing for a daytime wedding, is a swing or tea dress. As we mentioned earlier, this style of dress is one sure to stand the test of time, while ensuring you look quite the opposite of matronly.

Yes, it's traditional for the parents of the bride to give her a gift on her wedding day, such as jewelry, money, or something sentimental. This is a way for parents to show their love and wish her well as she starts her new life.

A cohesive jewelry set for the mother of the bride often includes a necklace, earrings, and sometimes a bracelet, tailored to the formality of the wedding and her personal style. Classic designs in metals that match her outfit will create a refined look.

It is widely accepted that the mother of the bride gets to choose her outfit first. She has first call on colour and style and after she has made her decision the mother of the groom can go out and choose her outfit.

Most weddings are dressy and elegant, so a formal mother-of-the-bride pantsuit is your best choice if you wear pants. Dressy MOB/MOG pantsuits have the look and feel of co*cktail wear. They're soft and flowy like an evening dress and are made of light, drapey fabrics like silk, chiffon, jersey nylon, and polyester.

While almost anything goes for mother-of-the-bride attire—so long as the bride approves—it is important to follow certain cues dictated by the venue. For example, it's probably best to wear a strapless dress to a beach ceremony rather than a church wedding.

The most popular color for the mother of the bride to wear is navy or a royal blue, followed by blush or a shade of nude. It's safe to say that you should never wear white and shy away from the overall color family unless the bride instructs you to wear a certain shade. Traditionally, another color to avoid is red.

Mother-of-the-groom dresses don't necessarily have to be “dresses,” either. For those who are not comfortable in anything dress-related, a pantsuit is a perfect way to skirt (sorry) the issue. Pantsuits look sharp and sophisticated.