Choosing a suit for the father is, in general, not a difficult task, but choosing a dress for the groom’s mother is not always easy. After all, this is such an important day in her life. The future mother-in-law should look beautiful and elegant on her son’s wedding day. If a wedding is organized by a specially hired organizer, then he usually gives advice on choosing outfits. You can also contact a stylist who will tell you how to choose a dress and help you find the best option. Choosing a successful image on your own is not difficult if you arm yourself with the right advice.
The main requirements for a mother's image - what does etiquette say?
Mothers can wear any outfit that suits them, but it should not be the same color or style as the dress of the bride or her bridesmaids . The only thing that can be used is a piece of clothing, shoes or an accessory to match. In addition, the toilet should not be provocative, vulgar or brighter than the bride’s.
Are there any differences in the clothes of the mothers of the bride and groom? There are no strict requirements; both must look attractive and elegant. Still, stylists advise thinking through the image in advance so that they look harmonious in photographs or in close proximity .
Important! According to wedding etiquette, mothers should not wear dresses of the same color and style. The bride's mother prepares the outfit first and informs the future matchmaker about it so that she can choose the appropriate look.
And one more question: what to wear to a wedding? According to popular belief, you should not wear a suit - it promises divorce for young people . What and how to sew a dress for your daughter or son’s wedding - more on that below.
Peculiarities
You need to choose an outfit that will be comfortable for you to spend the whole day in. It should not hinder your movements. At the same time be familiar to you and elegant.
Do not overload the image with too bright colors. You should not take away attention from the main culprit. Calm tones, gentle makeup, simple hairstyle - all this characterizes a caring and loving mother.
Colors you can and cannot use
Traditionally, inappropriate for mothers:
- Black. Has a mournful overtone. But some detail of the dress may well be black.
- White. This is the traditional color of a wedding dress. Such an outfit (especially if the mother-in-law is wearing it) can be seen as a challenge to the bride and will distract attention from her.
- Red. A bright, catchy color, a symbol of passion and sexuality, is suitable for young and determined women, but, alas! – not to mothers at the wedding. In addition, burgundy ages and can introduce notes of vulgarity. However, the opinion about the appropriateness of the red dress is controversial .
- Other undesirable colors are cream, ivory, champagne, pale pink, silver, but they can be used if the bride is wearing a bright color dress. Of course, if these colors suit you, then you can discard all the “don’ts.”
The most successful colors are turquoise, emerald, pastel green, yellow, dark pink, dusty rose, blue, purple, coffee, beige, delicate peach . Shades of lavender will suit any mother. Together with an elegant cut, they will make your look sophisticated.
Important! The color of both mothers' dresses should be several shades darker than the bride's light dress.
Finishing
It is important to pay attention to the finishing of the outfit. You can decorate your model with it and make it especially attractive.
Embroidery
The outfit will be decorated with embroidery, hand or machine. This will give a special piquancy to the model. Embroidery can be in the form of flowers, patterns.
Beads
Finishing with beads will add a special folkloric flavor. In such an outfit, mom will be unforgettable and unique. Bead embroidery can be either plain or multi-colored, to suit your taste.
Rhinestones
Rhinestones will add brightness to the look. But don't get carried away here. It can look tacky if there are too many of them. If a woman is plump, it is better not to make such jewelry.
Beads
The delicacy of the model is emphasized by beads. They can be big or small. Embroidery or separately sewn beads will make the outfit special.
Materials and antimaterials
There are no problems with choosing fabric for those with a slim and proportionate figure. Fat mothers should pay attention to thick chiffon, crepe de chine, soft linen, crepe satin, cambric, guipure, knitwear, cashmere. Thanks to their softness, folds flow, and extra pounds are “hidden” in a loose cut. A universal fabric is silk ; you can sew clothes from it regardless of the season. Advantages should be given to natural materials due to their hygroscopicity.
Use stiff fabrics with caution . Thick linen, moiré, taffeta, brocade do not drape well and make the silhouette angular. Only fitted dresses can be sewn from them.
Shiny fabrics and those with sequins are also at risk for curvy figures, but matte ones are suitable for everyone . As for satin with iridescent satin, it can be used in full satin, provided that it is a noble, not bright color, and the dress fits the figure perfectly.
Airy chiffon, nylon, voile, chic organza, crepe georgette and other transparent fabrics are good only for young and slender girls. But dresses made from lace fabrics, including stretchy ones, look elegant and noble, they can be recommended regardless of season, age and body size. ¾-length lace sleeves look good, including on full arms . A guipure bolero will add sophistication to your look.
Choosing an outfit for a summer wedding
In hot weather, it is appropriate to use light and open suits based on transparent guipure, thin lace, light bamboo, exquisite silk or weightless chiffon.
It is appropriate to wear a white cotton jacket with transparent inserts, combined with openwork trousers in vanilla, sugar or ivory.
Dress models for plus size mothers
For overweight women, fitted styles are recommended, with a minimum of decoration on the stomach and hips. Those with thick legs should avoid short and tight outfits. Appliqués, large floral prints, and an abundance of sparkles and other decorations are not welcome.
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Plus size moms will look good in the following outfits:
A-line or a-line dress, floor-length . The top is form-fitting, with a V-shaped shallow neckline to highlight your full bust. A high waistline and a loose skirt will hide the imperfections of the lower torso. It is better to choose fabric of medium density.
Straight, fitted maxi dress , with slits on the sides or legs, or with a wide flounce (mermaid dress).
Floor-length Greek style outfit made of light silk fabrics. The neckline is deep or asymmetrical. A loose sleeve will hide the fullness of your shoulders well. If the top is open, it is advisable to provide a light cape. Or you can do this:
Knee-length pencil cocktail with lace sleeves and upper bodice.
dress , possibly with a belt and ¾ sleeves . Boat neckline. As an addition, you can take a lace or matching bolero. The dress-suit also looks great.
Maxi dress with an open back or deep lace neckline.
Simplicity and laconicism of cut, decor, and decorations are the main rule for large women.
Models for women with a belly
Popular styles
For full
Most older women can no longer boast of a good figure. But you need to skillfully hide your shortcomings, emphasizing your strengths. Let's look at styles that will help you do this.
High waisted dresses
Long Greek dresses are an ideal option for plump girls. The loose cut will flatter wide hips and full legs. The goal of a high waist is to visually get rid of the tummy and sides. A mid-depth neckline will allow you to focus on your full bust. Most curvaceous ladies can boast of this virtue.
If you are of a very large build, then the presented style will fit amazingly.
Tips for slim moms
It is much easier for slender women to choose a style, because there is no problem of how to hide figure flaws. Stylists offer the following attractive models of elegant dresses:
- Knee-length or higher tulip dress . The bodice is straight, tight-fitting, decorated with lace and tulle or tulle.
- Sheath dress with peplum at the waist . Short or ¾ sleeves.
- model with bat sleeves , seam at the waist. The skirt is flared, with flowing gathers. Wide long belt.
- A long dress with several rows of flounces and an asymmetrical hem, with an open back.
Despite the variety of styles for slim mothers, you still need to maintain a sense of proportion in order to look not flashy, but stylish and elegant.
What dresses would be appropriate?
The style of the outfit depends on the location of the celebration and its scale. In a restaurant, an evening dress would be more appropriate, while at home, in a family circle, it will look too pompous.
By the way! According to experts, clothes for mothers should be laconic, elegant, in calm, subdued colors.
When choosing an outfit, preference should be given to long models that reach the middle of the knee (or slightly higher or lower). A short dress will look immodest, and a midi length will draw unnecessary attention to the calves.
The toilet should also correspond to the season, body type and age of the lady.
In summer
In the summer, preference is given to outfits made of light flowing fabrics and styles with drapery, ruffles and flounces, deep necklines, and sleeveless . A good addition would be a chiffon shawl or cape, or a guipure bolero.
in winter
Open-cut dresses made of chiffon and crepe de Chine look ridiculous when there is snow and frost outside. The choice is made in favor of fine wool. A fur cape or boa will come in handy . For those who don’t believe in omens, you can choose a suit: a pencil skirt and a jacket with a peplum, which you can take off and stay in the blouse if it’s hot. The look will be completed with a hat and gloves.
In the off-season
When there is slush, dirt, and melting snow outside, knee-length outfits made from medium-density fabrics .
Depending on the figure
It is a rare woman after forty who can boast of a slender figure and the absence of places that it is desirable to hide. To do this, there are special cutting techniques for different figures :
"Apple" . The goal of the correction is to visually lengthen the silhouette and balance the proportions. For this, corsets, dark belts, and deep V-shaped necklines are used. Successful styles: straight, flared, bias cut, balloon dress, decor at the bottom.
"Pear" . Straight cut, not tapered at the bottom. To balance disproportionate hips and shoulders, you should make the bodice full with the help of lace, rhinestones, embroidery, and flounces.
"Inverted pear (triangle)" . To correct the discrepancy between the volumes of the shoulders and hips, the rule in choosing a style is: narrow top and fluffy bottom.
"Rectangle" . To emphasize a slightly defined waist, wide belts and belts are used. You can make the top and bottom of the dress different in color, thereby emphasizing the waistline. Successful options are an emphasis on the neckline or draping in the hips.
hourglass body type has balanced proportions, so no correction is required. Any cut is suitable. The advantages of the figure will be emphasized by the emphasis on the waist.
More recommended styles
According to the age
As women age, the skin under their arms sags, so a dress with sleeves is recommended for special occasions . The second problem is swelling of the ankles. A maxi dress will allow you to hide an area you don't want to see .
The mothers of the bride and groom should look respectable and modest, but at the same time elegant and feminine . You cannot wear an outfit made in such styles as avant-garde, barbie, babydoll, so as not to turn into a young lady.
Other components of the image
Shoes and accessories
First of all, shoes should be comfortable, since you will have to spend most of the day on your feet. Most dresses look much more elegant when paired with a heel - even a small one. For the evening, you can prepare a spare pair of stiletto heels. Shoes should be worn in first so as not to spoil the mood of the owner at a crucial moment.
Don't ignore accessories. They must be appropriate for the event, age and image . The more decor on clothing, the more modest the jewelry should be.
Matte beads and pearl necklaces look ideal. Be sure to bring a small handbag with you. After all, it will be very difficult to manage without a cosmetic bag, a phone and other small things. A hat can decorate an outfit in an original way.
Laying
Be sure to take care of your holiday hairstyle. Sometimes the mother of the bride's hair is styled similarly to her daughter's - it looks cute. It’s good to have your hair done by a professional stylist before your wedding.
Makeup
Makeup is chosen according to the outfit, eye and hair color, as well as age. It is inappropriate for older ladies to wear too bright makeup; in this case, natural makeup in nude shades is welcome; if you want, you can focus on the lips.
Manicure
Don't forget about your nails. It is best if, like makeup, they are in calmer pastel colors. Among the designs, we recommend choosing a French or plain coating; as an addition, use small rhinestones, sparkles, monograms, rubbing, etc.
In the modern world there are quite a lot of variations of clothing, so it will not be difficult for a mother to choose a stylish and elegant dress for her child’s wedding, as well as to create an entire look suitable for such an important event. We hope our advice will help you make the right choice.
Tips for completing your look
Accessories will help to successfully complete an ensemble, but they can easily ruin it if they do not match the style and harmonize with each other. Patent leather shoes and a women's suede bag, gold jewelry and costume jewelry, a hat and ballet shoes look ridiculous together.
A wedding is not the place to display jewelry; the selection should be minimal . It’s bad taste to wear several rings; it’s best to get by with just one wedding ring. For overweight mothers, jewelry should not be either fragile or massive.
Read about choosing jewelry for a dress in this article.
All the work to create an image will go down the drain without hair and makeup. Cosmetics should be pastel colors, invisible on the face and consistent with a seasoned image . The same applies to hair styling. Blondes will suit delicate pink shades of lipstick, brown-haired women will suit shades with reddish tints, and brunettes will suit pastel berry shades.
At a wedding celebration, the greatest load falls on the feet, so it is better to approach the choice of shoes from the point of view of functionality and comfort . The best choice would be pumps with a small, stable heel. The absence of straps and pointed socks will distract attention from ankle problems. Stiletto heels are a taboo for overweight women.
Complementing the image
It's not enough to just pick a basic wardrobe item. The details also deserve attention. For example, all kinds of jewelry can be used. Both gold and silver are appropriate.
To match the outfit, you can choose bracelets made from precious or semi-precious stones. An elegant clutch will also be an original addition.
It is recommended to select shoes with low or medium heels. In these shoes you can easily spend the whole day on the move without feeling tired. Ideally, the shoes should match the shade of the outfit itself.
By adhering to simple rules, every lady can create a spectacular look for a wedding celebration. If you approach the matter responsibly, a woman on such an important day will look charming and unforgettable. Naturally, the efforts made will not be in vain.
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How to choose
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