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.

Also
Jjshouse.co.uk. most dresses on here you can choose from over 40 colours and standard sizes or custom sizes. My bridesmaids dresses from here ( lock down wedding no trying dresses on in bridal shops / any shops) quality is amazing

Thirded re Net a Porter and such like

I did the John Lewis stylist appointment. For me it turned out to be a waste of time but other people rate it.
There is a [mostly nice and friendly] Facebook group for buying and selling this type of outfit
Pre-loved Wedding and Occasion Outfits UK | Facebook

https://www.lkbennett.com/product/DRTALLISPOLYESTERGreenFern%20Green%20Cream~Tallis-Green-And-Cream-Graphic-Stripe-Shirt-Dress-Green

This with a lovely jacket, very wearable again.

https://www.lkbennett.com/product/DRVIOLETVISCOSEMidnightSpring%20Navy~-Navy%20Blue

This doesn't look very exciting but looks like it hangs beautifully in the video.

@Crystals35
OP is 46 not 96

This is nice:

https://www.hobbs.com/product/cressida-fit-and-flare-dress/0123-5796-9022L00-MEADOW-GREEN.html#navAjax=true&is=true&cgid=occasion-clothing-dresses&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&prefn1=size&prefv1=12&pid=0123-5796-9022L00-MEADOW-GREEN&pos=4

https://www.hobbs.com/product/eleanor-spot-fit-and-flare-dress/0123-5529-9045L00-PALE-BLUE-NAVY.html#is=true&navAjax=true&sz=60&start=0&srule=price-low-to-high&cgid=occasion-clothing-dresses&isSecondPage=false&prefn1=size&prefv1=12&pid=0123-5529-9045L00-PALE-BLUE-NAVY&pos=6

You could wear this one to Ascot as well!

That would be lovely if it didn't have the short hem at the front.

Quite bold, but I like this.

Phase 8?
Jolie Mai?

Another one from LK Bennett

www.lkbennett.com/product/DRKLINEVISCOSEGreenDusty%20Jade~-Green

Seriously, not this OP😂

https://www.hobbs.com/clothing/petite-collection/dresses/

Hobbs petite range. Some of the dresses are slightly above £150, but if you register they may do. An introductory x% off, or wait until they come on sale or have a 20% off promotion.

II agree with whoever said some of these look like normal guest wear.

Whilst the dress and jacket combo might not be cool it’s recognisable wedding wear. Weddings are probably the only occasion when looking over dressed is absolutely fine. Better that then turning up in the same outfit as your brothers new girlfriend is wearing.

I wouldn't turn up if someone told me I had to wear that dress.

I can't be a mother of the bride but if I'm ever the mother of the groom I won't be googling "mother of the groom outfits"

You should join this group on fb

m.facebook.com/groups/519932719462286/?ref=share

It’s pre-loved MOB & MOG outfits

Those dresses are fabulous!

My son got married last week. I had bought a maxi dress with a little jacket to wear last year and at the last moment I randomly bought a maxi soft gold shimmery dress from H&M. It was super sheer so I stick a slip under it. It was very plain but subtly pretty. It was 30 quid. I ended up wearing this instead of the 400 pound outfit I’d originally bought. EVERYONE commented on my ‘lovely’ dress. I didn’t even buy it for the wedding I just bought it becaus I liked it. Turned out to be perfect!

Don't forget eBay. A lot of phase eight stuff is sold on after one wear.

It’s personal taste , but I am an older lady and I would never wear that . Too old fashioned.

Oh boy, don't google 'mother of groom' outfits! I don't know what the internet is thinking... no beige embroidered dresses for me!

My son was married in June. I wore a tea-length floral dress (I had the below dress hemmed), and bought a lavender blazer but didn't end up wearing it since it was so warm. All the bridesmaids were in soft pink, so I was in the same colour family without being too matchy. We don't do hats here in Canada.
https://www.laura.ca/en/laura/clothing/dresses/floral-print-halter-neck-dress/3010103-9381.html?dwvar_3010103-9381_color=090&start=30&ccgid=laura-clothing-dresses-occasion-dresses#start=30

Buy something that suits your shape, makes you feel fantastic, and you can be comfortable in for hours; it ends up being a long day! Congratulations.

What about this? But not necessarily in navy (I prefer brighter colours) it’s from Lipsy

Don’t get those typical mother of the bride/groom outfits that they were wearing back in the 70s. Phase 8/Reiss/LK Bennett usually have nice dresses.

That is VERY nice, but we are paying for the wedding so unfortunately out of budget. Might keep an eye on that though in case it goes on sale at any point.