Stand Out Dresses for Elegant Mothers of the Bride

Mothers of brides come in all shapes and sizes, but every one of them should look beautiful on her daughter’s big day. Whether the wedding ceremony is formal or casual, select a dress that makes your mother stand out in elegant fashion.Mom will definitely look chic and sophisticated when she is draped in softly sueded gold charmeuse fabric. The One-Shoulder Sueded Charmeuse Side Drape Dress is fully lined but still feels light as it skims down her body. The one-shoulder neckline gives this dress a dramatic flair while the side drape gives Mom that slender silhouette she longs to show off. This full-length dress is perfect for a formal evening wedding. Another full-length gown that is a real stand-out is the Lace and Charmeuse Bolero Jacket Dress. Also in gold, this gown is fashioned of lovely charmeuse that falls to the floor from an empire waist. Soft ruching and lace on the bodice of the dress lends elegance and femininity to it. The bolero jacket is also covered in lace, and it conceals the slender spaghetti straps of the dress. Any mother of the bride will look—and feel—beautiful in this luscious formal dress. The mother of the bride can also go formal in a shorter dress that really shows off her legs. The Portrait Collar Knit Dress with Lace Skirt comes in black—always a fine choice for a formal wedding. The cut of this dress is sophisticated and smart, but with a flash of fun. The slim silhouette of the pale underskirt shows through the beaded lace in a way that draws the eye whether your mother is being escorted down the church aisle or dancing at the reception. Mom will look beautiful, her face framed perfectly by the portrait collar that extends off the shoulders.Of course, elegance can have a fun side, too. The Hammered Shimmer Short Tier Dress with Jacket proves that Mom can look elegant and still pull off a youthful outfit. This satin dress in ivory features a spaghetti strap bodice with a V-neckline and horizontal tiers that create a fitted look. The short skirt has deeper, upward angled tiers and a sweet revealing hemline right at the knee. A simple bolero jacket with three-quarter sleeves provides coverage during the ceremony, but can be whipped off easily for dancing at the reception. Another youthful mother-of-the-bride dress is the Short Jersey Dress with Beaded Straps and Waist. That beading will reflect Mom’s gleaming personality and the semi-full short skirt will show off her legs to great effect. This dress is comfortable too, with wide shoulder straps, an empire waist and stretchy jersey fabric. It’s a dress that she will want to wear to many dressy functions, beginning with your wedding and reception. What says elegance better than chiffon? If Mom chooses to wear the One Piece Metallic Chiffon Halter Dress with Scarf, everyone will wonder who the Hollywood starlet is. This dress features a fitted bodice with a halter and beaded buckle detail at the ruched waist. The silver fabric floats down from the waist to brush the tops of her feet, and the matching scarf will give her that extra dramatic flair. Accessorized with silver shoes and a slender silver clutch purse—and, of course, diamond earrings—this dress will have Mom shimmering from head to toe. Another shimmering option is the Shantung Short Sleeve Portrait Collar Dress. This is a stunning short dress with a full skirt and that oh-so-flattering portrait collar. It extends gently off the shoulders, framing Mom’s face elegantly. And the pretty tie at the waist shows off her figure to perfection. This dress is available in teal or brown, both of which will catch the light and set Mom aglow with beauty and pride as she watches you walk down the aisle. Taffeta was made for weddings, and Mom will stun onlookers when she wears the Two-Piece Stretch Taffeta Outfit in sapphire. This two-piece ensemble features a short sleeve top with a full, ruffled neckline and jeweled buttons down the front. The skirt is cut in a trumpet style that hugs her hips before flaring out at the knees to fall softly down to her feet. Little adornment is needed with this flattering dress as it gives off a subtle shimmer all its own. Of course, you’re the belle of the ball on your wedding day, but Mom will be a close second when she wears the Long Chiffon Beaded Waist Dress. This A-line dress is elegant, with yards of lush chiffon and glimmering beads at the fitted waist. Double spaghetti straps lead to a sweetheart neckline that is as flattering as it is elegant. A matching chiffon scarf matches this Ivory gown that will have your wedding guests wondering if a Greek goddess has come down to witness your ceremony.Be sure your mom looks her very best on your special day. Consider some of these amazing choices before picking out the perfect dress.