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Elegant Mother Of Bride Dresses

When I was asked to write an entry on 'Elegant Mother Of Bride Dresses', I was more than happy to.

More often than not, I receive warm emails from women sharing with me their experiences of aging gracefully. They too agree that the world is sashaying downwards in elegance and are looking for a visual example of elegance of women in their forties onwards. So that was the purpose of this visual page.

There often comes a time where a more senior woman may have to step into the spotlight, when her son or daughter gets married. She then goes and searches for "Elegant Mother Of Bride Dresses" in google.

Enjoy this page!

P.s. planning your daughter's wedding? Here is a useful site.

There must be a little more to dressing a mother of bride elegantly than that!

I've always watched my mother dressing up when I was growing up.

For an elegant event, I've watched her struggle finding the perfect something in shops, to find a look to be inspired by (as media worships only very young looks) especially with her weight and all the other problems associated with age.

I've hardly seen a very inspiring magazine for more mature ladies. Not even fashion magazines do any justice for that segment. Even the runways do not have models older than the age of twenty five unless they are supermodels.

So here I go trying my best to show what it means to have a colletion of "Elegant Mother of Bride Dresses!"

Soft Champagne Colours

It is tastefully elegant. It resembles a celebration and is a formal colour. Soft, feminine, beautiful.

Choose Bright Colours

If you keep bold bright colours simple with little tasteful jewelry, you can achieve a very elegant look.

Elegant Formal Gowns

When you were younger, rich colours never do well on you. After going through a wealth of experience, deep satin purple brings out the light in your eyes and expressions on your face, formed by a new found confidence that comes with maturity.

The frills on our neckline or shoulders hide the too many details that now adorn our skin as an distinguished lady leave the bare shoulders to the younger girls. Instead, they create a soft feminine feel and draws the attention to our eyes, poise and confidence.

This is the time to wear the most beautiful gown. The one that you feel the most beautiful in!

Covered up is elegant

For some reason, I've noticed a certain older women dressing too exposed for their age. There is no doubt sense of distaste in the inappropriateness of the situation.

This does not matter even if she has gone for plenty of plastic surgery and has took off years off her real age. If she is a mother of the bride, modesty is encouraged. Moreover, it is the day where her daughter should get the most attention.

This illustrates how covered up can be tasteful, fashionable and lovely.

Ethnic Clothing

is more acceptable these days even if you have no relations with its tradition. It is seen as style. You can always tell the truth, "Oh I picked it up on our travels in Thailand, it was so beautiful and I was waiting for the occasion to wear it!" or "I've always wanted to wear a Cheongsam!".

The thing is to be inspired by these designs and not necessarily wear a full-blown traditional outfit. Be inspired by fashion but adhere strictly to the principles of elegance.

The Cheongsam From the Chinese. It is often made of a silky and shiny material in many rich colours. Pick one that suits your personality!

The Sari From the Indians. Soft chiffon like material drapes around your neck in bold and bright colours. Wear dangly earrings and shoes with sequines and precious stones.

A Fashion Adaptation of The Sari

Search for more Mother of the Bride Dresses!

Fashion designers usually prefer to design for the younger woman. Although some designers and retailers do carry a small selection of clothing suitable for the mature woman.

Two such examples are:

Diane Von Furstenberg
Ann Taylor

Just a tip for some more visual inspiration.


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