Tips to Buy Mother of Bride Dresses

In the traditional settings, mothers of the bride wore dresses that were staid, formal, had light pastel shades and were generally designed not to stand out in a crowd. Today, the scenario is completely different. Mothers of the bride are increasingly tilting towards a personalized style that distinguishes them from the other guests, something that was not seen before. Whether your daughter is with you or you are shopping alone, here is a guide to help out in your project for buying a dress for the great day.

•Formal mother of the bride dresses should follow the color theme of the wedding party and complement it. Let your daughter choose the dress color of the bridesmaid first before you make your choice as your dress will then harmonize with the wedding setting. But never choose the same color that your daughter will wear. Look stunning by all means but do not steal her limelight. 
•Follow the theme set by the groom and the bride. The bride’s dress should be the benchmark of the theme, tone, and formality of your dress. If it is a black-tie affair choose from formal mother of the bride dresses collection. If the wedding has a cowboy boots and sombreros informality, follow suit too.

•Buy the dress at least three months before the wedding as it will leave you with enough time for alterations, fitting out and special orders. Traditional bridal boutiques and specialty stores for bridal dresses offer a wide range of options for formal mother of the bride dresses and you can easily make your choice.

Happy shopping!     

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