What do you think of this MOTB outfit?

[LookingForward2020]

Hi. Please help. Looking for a wedding outfit for my mother. Does this look ok?

www.jdwilliams.co.uk/shop/nightingales-lace-dress-and-jacket/aj685/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=1021#colour:Silver%20Grey,size:

Thanks

Not specifically for the OP but just for general interest - I absolutely love this photo of a mother and grandmother of erm either the bride or groom, can’t recall. Fashion people, Instagram, no connection to me at all! But I do think they look great, the elder of the pair in particular.

OP I think the outfit you posted looks fab! And definately much better than any of the suggestions others have made (No offence)

Is there a John Lewis equivalent where your mum is? I'd be looking for a personal shopping service to help her. Is there a friend who could go with her if she doesn't want to go alone?

And she can take pics of the outfits she tries on to send them to you. A good personal shopper will not pressure her to buy on the spot.

It's for an old person, I'd be looking at choosing something else.

QuaterMiss I absolutely love that cream trouser outfit. Elegant, comfortable.

www.asos.com/prd/12949983?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

This is pale with sheer sleeves but not sure that pleats would travel well.

My mum bought her dress for my wedding from phase eight. Worth a look on there that the moment it’s more Christmas dresses than summer wedding. This is pretty though - www.phase-eight.com/product/elfie-embroidered-dress-230469351.html#navAjax=true&srule=price-low-to-high&cgid=dresses&sz=60&start=0&prefn1=fit&prefv1=Regular%20Fit&prefn2=size&prefv2=20&prefn3=styleType&prefv3=Fit%20&%20Flare&pid=230469351&pos=33

The older woman looks very stylish indeed!

Jay55, I like that Asos dress! I think it could work, glam it up even more with a nice hat and shoes. Thanks.

Thank you all.

Thank you Roominmyhouse. That dress is lovely but too short she would never expose her knees 😀 (that is just who she is, always has been like that)

Im almost 50. Could be a motb in the next 5 years.
Will wear trainers and ripped jeans. Not this shit. God what’s happened ?!

What's her style? I think people are most people in smarter versions of them. I like that photo just posted. Kin in John Lewis does looser dresses that can be accessorised "up".

I really don't see how you can pick an outfit for her. What if she doesn't like it or it doesn't fit? How does she manage to clothe herself normally?

I think the difficulty is, op, that age 60 and size 18-20 is not, in itself a look. There's colouring, body shape and above all, individual taste and style to factor in, even if her style is not to give a shit.

Fair enough, you don't want to talk about the politics, nevertheless it sounds like there's a lot of family politics behind your op. I'm trying not to go wading in when I don't know the waters but, unless there are health factors or 24/7 care responsibilities involved then I think delegating the choice of what to wear to your daughter's wedding to you - especially if you're also the bride - is quite odd. You're in a no-win situation and I really sympathise.

Can she not do at least some of the work here, even if it's only looking at some magazines and Pinterest pages? Because if she won't then frankly I'd say stuff it and just get her the dress in your op. It sounds like you have enough to do as it is.

That Asos dress is more her style. She usually wears loose long skirts with fitted tops. Or flare dresses.

I will have a look at John Lewis again.

The Asos dress is lovely.

Love that ASOS dress

My pop up ads are now all mother of the bride dresses

OP, what about something more modern like this?

I also like the ASOS dress . I wouldn’t have thought she would be happy in a fitted style if she generally wears loose long skirts and fitted tops .

Not sure about that Ricky! I think she wants to stand out a little. And a bit more traditional looking. I think that would be too modern for her. Thanks anyway.

Trumpton, yes, I see now that the dress I posted wouldn’t be anywhere suitable for her. She wouldn’t be comfortable. Whereas that floaty dress would suit her more and perhaps more suitable for the hot weather.

Don't buy anything too fitted given her size. She will like like a barrel. I say that as someone who is a size 16/18 and who would look awful in that sort of dress.

If you need it to fit her as you are taking it to her then buy something more forgiving. I like a more floaty style. I bought this recently and wore it to a wedding reception but it may not be formal enough for a MOTB.

@LookingForward2020
What country does your mum live in? Some people on here may be able to suggest places close to her which may be appropriate for her to try. MN is a big place. The internet will also show brands available in shops local to her.

The ASOS dress is lovely . Swishy enough to be cool ,
arms covered tick
, dressy tick
suitable for large Boobs tick
Not generic motb

Hope you have a great wedding 👰

I think the outfit is lovely but don't think it would suit a larger figure.

Maybe a similar style dress but with a matching jacket (light material or lace) the same length?