Mother of groom outfit.

[MrsPPP]

I had my son young and he is getting married soon. I’m about to turn 40 and need a Mother of the groom outfit that isn’t too old fashioned. He wants the Mum’s to wear a hat or fascinator. I’m on a tight budget and can’t justify more than a few hundred max. Any help will be greatly appreciated!!!

A few hundred pounds is perfectly doable. How about you say something about you, rather than him - so posters know what to focus on …

I have olive skin and brown eyes with lightened hair. I like classy colours rather than bright colours but that’s only because I don’t suit them. Chat gpt typed me as a soft autumn palette and I’m hoping for something a little younger than what you would see normally. I look younger than 40 so I feel I would look like I’m playing dress up if I wore something like a dress and bolero/cardigan, paired with a huge hat.

What about a wide legged jumpsuit and either a headband, fascinator or hat as requested.

Size?

More precise budget??

I think fascinators are quite dated, so I would go for a hat and one that isn't too match-y match-y.

What style would you want? A dress? Separates? Trouser suit?

Have you looked at Vinted. I got a lovely dress for £3 for the last big family party I went to and it kept me smiling as I had only told a few people about my dress. I can understand you probably want something new apart from the fact some people only wear things once and then sell it on.

Are any of these your sort of thing:

Doen

Em & Shi

Ganni

My DSis just found a MOB outfit from a designer dress agency shop. Do you have a similar shop near you? They had a great choice many BNWT. No pastel horrors, just some lovely brands: Rixo, Cefinn etc. She picked out a gorgeous Self Portrait dress that fit her perfectly. Sometimes less choice is better than too much and trying on in person is invaluable.

Size 14 but hoping to lose weight. Budget around £250

Thank you all. I’ll have a look at the links. I think a dress rather than separates

How about something from Realisation Par? Their pure silk dresses are just superb.

This for example:

https://uk.realisationpar.com/the-gia-indigo/#tab-size

Or this:

https://uk.realisationpar.com/the-marion-navy-spot/

which would be magnificent dressed up with wedding level accessories.

As suggested up thread really do go onto Vinted - I have had fabulous occasionwear bargains that have clearly been worn once for a wedding or similar - think Hobbs, LK Bennett - if you are paying £50 for a £300 dress and jacket you can then go for it with your accessories

Mint velvet or Never fully dressed have lovely options for your age and budget.

Fascinators are very dated.

I think wearing one puts you in the MOG vibe you are trying to avoid!

Look at me and em and then check Vinted, they have lovely dresses

Vinted and charity shops are the answer.