After the excitement of your daughter finally setting a wedding date wears off, you may all of a sudden be realising just how much there is for you both to do before the big day.
tradition says that the mother of the bride choose your dress or suit before the groom’s mother, which really means that it’s not polite to leave it to the last minute. This is a great reason to go shopping, in some of the most exclusive clothing boutiques for that dream dress. So, grab a friend and make a day of it – plan to take as much time as you need.
Taking along a camera can really help you make the right decision. So grab a digital camera to take quick photos of you all dressed up in each outfit. Finding the right mother of the bride outfit may take a little longer than you expect
Most women aren’t really confident about what types of outfit suit them best, specially as few are used to buying formal wear. One way to solve this is to try on everything that you see and like, and perhaps let your friend choose something you wouldn’t normally consider trying on. As you shop, you’ll feel more confident about what’s looking great on you and what styles really aren’t suited to your style personality.
If you’re shopping for suits or a jacket to wear with your dress, try on various styles, from bolero to close fitting jackets, of varying lengths and necklines.
Browsing through the various styles of dresses may take a while. There’s so many different necklines, sleeve lengths and dress lengths, from knee length to tea length.
It may take more than one shopping trip to find your dream suit for this special day. Once you’ve chosen your dress, then it’s time to indulge with those essential accessories of bag, hat and shoes.
Often, when you find the right dress\your dream outfit, you’ll find that the staff at the store with finding a bag in a matching shade. You’re unlikely to need a sizeable bag, but something small and matching, that is small enough not to attract attention as you pose for photographs. During the wedding photos it’s probably a good idea to hand your bag to a friend for safe keeping.
It’s expected of the brides’ mother that she’ll wear a hat or fascinator. The only way to decide which will work for you is to try on a variety of styles. It’s also helpful to consider how you plan to wear your hair on the actual day. Some women will look fabulous in a eye catching wide-brimmed hat with exotic trimmings, others will look neat and stylish in a cute fascinator worn in their hair. If you’re not used to wearing a hat, it may take time to become accustomed the idea of what you look like. It can be helpful to take photos so that you can have a look at the various designs once you can find somewhere quite to be calm and objective.
Your formal wear isn’t complete without the right pair of shoes. Take a look at any catwalk picture and you’ll see that the catwalk models always wear the most awesome footwear or high heeled sandals. This is the final purchase to complete your overall look, so step out and invest in something elegant and classy.
Of course, the one thing that you are expected to wear on her daughters wedding day is a happy face, so don’t forget to chill out and savour your little girls wedding day.