I'm Mother of the Bride and I hate Mother of the Bride outfits

[KristinaM]

Title says it all really. I've looked at hundreds on line, they are all shiny taffeta, pastel chiffon or floral . Its not my style - I like simple but dramatic shapes in bold colours. On the very odd occasion when I get dressed up.

Wedding is in May, a civil ceremony in a country house hotel. I don't have to match or avoid any colours ( apart from white or black obviously ) . I don't even need to wear a hat or a fascinator

I'm a size 10, 5'5". Reasonable budget. It should be easy. Sigh

Hobbs have got lots of bold colours for their dresses, and their dresses are lovely. Can you get your daughter to gently spread the word that the BM will be in navy, you will be in an xx colour dress from yy shop, and MoG will be in zz so that people have a clue what to avoid? Guests often do ask.

I think this is stunning:

www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Phase+Eight+Fifi+tapework+dress/176372167,default,pd.html

.... in fact I like it more than the dress I've bought for the wedding...dammit!

Have you looked in House of Fraser. And I second phase 8

fluffy that's pretty similar to what my mum went for (but she had a jacket rather than bolero, but the same colour combo).