Mother of the groom outfit

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My son is getting married next April in a older hotel (thatched roof, open fire, etc). It is a small affair (21 Inc them) and I need something to wear.

I'll be 46. I'm 5'5 and a size 12. Pear shaped. I want to wear a dress, because I live in jeans I'm struggling to get any idea.

Budget probably iro £150.

I want to look classy please.

😀

MeandEm have lovely dresses, also love NancyMac.

Most of which should be ignored.

Some of the Nancy Mac ones are quite nice. I like the cutoif the jumpsuits. Would they work for mother of the groom?

Being mother of the groom doesn't mean dress like a pensioner. Just upgrade your usual style, a slightly more expensive brand for example. Sounds like a simple wedding you don't want to be ott.

If you reverse the numbers that's my age. I'd never wear that. It's not an age thing.

Blimey, how long is a piece of string?

What's your favourite colour on you?

How do you react to the following words?
Quirky
Architect
Retro
Boho

How do you feel about showing your shoulders/cleavage/knees? (Yes I know that 46 is very young to be a MOG, so it seems mad to talk about covering up, but some forty somethings do like having some body parts covered, especially if they never wear dresses, and as a fellow pear-shape I loathe anything v necked).

But you've got lots of time. I suggest you spend the next couple of weeks looking at women wearing dresses on TV and whenever you're out somewhere smart to get your eye in and see what kind of dresses you actually like, and only then go to a shop and start trying loads of things on.

My suggestion is to browse a couple of high end sites like Net a Porter or Matches, ignoring the prices completely, to get your eye in both for style of dress and styling/accessories, then look elsewhere for similar styles you like in your price bracket.

Id also advise getting something as comfortable as possible so you can relax on the day and that you can wear again.

FWIW if I (same shape and size and a few years older) had to get a killer dress for a wedding tomorrow for that budget I'd go to Ted Baker
https://www.tedbaker.com/uk/p/Womens/Clothing/Dresses/IMMIA-Halterneck-Swing-Maxi-Dress-With-Self-Belt-Bright-Orange/268434-BRT-ORANGE
Or maybe this from Jigsaw because I love the pattern so much and love a cowl neck.
https://www.jigsaw-online.com/collections/sale-dresses/products/graphic-pansy-cowl-neck-dress-green

Not your taste, then? OK

It's going to be April, so a jacket/bolero/shrug will likely be needed.

Is the groom wearing a suit? What sort? Or is he wearing formal trousers and a waistcoat or just shirt? These things will give you an idea of how dressed up/formal you need to be.

Also remember you can rent outfits and with your budget you should be able to find quite a lot.

https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-plain-off-shoulder-crossover-pleated-dress/p109197198?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&sshare=jlappioss_Y29tLmFwcGxlLlVJS2l0LmFjdGl2aXR5LkNvcHlUb1Bhc3RlYm9hcmQ=

Why is the MOG less important than the MOB???

The first phase 8 dress (Julissa?) is so flattering on. I have it in a different colour from last year and have worn to several weddings. (I’m not mother if groom though!)

OP have a look at Me and Em. There’s a sale on at the minute.

The OP on this thread was looking for a dre to get to married in but not sure what wedding dress.

There are some fabulous dresses on it

Fabulous dresses to wear to a wedding

I meant The OP on this thread was looking for a dress o get to married in but didn't want a wedding dress.

Because the bride's family are traditionally the hosts of the wedding. They have a formal place in the day that the groom's family don't.

Obviously if you're not going with that sort of traditional/old fashioned approach then that doesn't apply.

I think this is statement enough as MOG, but classy. From Lipsy on the Next website.

I've not come across Nancy Mac before. Really beautiful stuff on it.

I agree with pp that you search net a porter. Or even better The Outnet which is their discount site. I’d recommend Diane Von Furstenburg or Self Portrait, they have great midi dresses (Kate Middleton wearing them today at Wimbledon https://www.self-portrait.com/products/lime-boucle-collared-chiffon-midi-dress)
Find what you like, maybe go try on in Selfridges or Harvey Nichols. Then wait for a sale or look on Vinted or Depop and buy preworn for a fraction of the price.

Thank you to the PP who shared the Nancy Mac link, I hadn't come across that site and they have some lovely dresses. You may have solved my outfit dilemma for a wedding next year. 😊

OP, I would try to find out what sort of outfit the MOB is wearing and what colours / style the B&G are looking at so that you can be coordinated both in colour and in level of formalness (if that's even a word). You don't have to match but it might help to narrow down your options.

Another tip would be to get a trusted friend to take some photos of you in your intended outfit. Presumably you'll be in lots of the wedding photos and you'll get a better idea of how you'll look on the day compared just looking in the mirror.

I saw this one. I don't know why my phone browser thinks I'm in the US

Faithful the Brand

My mum wore a kaleidoscope dress.

Ended in being from Freemans after searching and searching and then someone mentioned kaleidoscope and on a Google search came up on sale at freemans. She bought it in one go bit if it helps could get an account and pay for it using credit

There’s a fabulouS FB group selling pre loved MOB outfits.