Boho/Alt Mother of Groom outfit

[damekindness]

My DS is getting married the end of May. The wedding is going to be a relaxed barn/field/festival vibe.

I’m mid 60s size 12. My usual style is very casual and I like to feel a bit alternative without actually standing out and looking like a slightly bonkers ageing hippy.

Where might I start looking for something that fits this admittedly fairly narrow spec?

Joe Browns and Monsoon both have outfits that are on the respectable end of boho. And, rather surprisingly, Boden have a lot of boho stuff at the moment.

What is your budget? Rixo is what immediately sprung to mind reading your description.

https://rixolondon.com/products/kristen-navy-polka-dot?thank-you=true&ometria_form_ok=Y

https://rixolondon.com/products/kaila-dress-layla-mix-navy

https://rixolondon.com/products/bexley-dress-jeannie-mix-charcoal

@user593That Bexley Chiffon dress is beautiful - a little pricy however! I’m thinking up to £150 max really

If your budget can stretch a little they do have some size 12s in the sale:

https://rixolondon.com/products/meg-dress-mila-butterfly-mix-black

https://rixolondon.com/products/kristen-dress-primrose-floral-deep-navy

Otherwise I would also suggest Monsoon.

https://www.monsoon.co.uk/jada-floral-print-ruffle-midi-dress-brown-10080190063.html

https://www.monsoon.co.uk/mariel-floral-print-trapeze-midi-dress-black-20003460001.html

Also just spotted this one in a size 12 in the HN sale:

https://www.harveynichols.com/rixo/caroline-printed-chiffon-midi-dress-43777-mult-leopard-mix-black-230224/

I wore this for a similar occasion. Really easy to wear.
https://www.joebrowns.co.uk/giselle-floral-maxi-dress-wf313

Monsoon was my first thought also.

Probably not the obvious choice for boho, but Roman has a few dresses that may suit.

https://www.roman.co.uk/paisley-print-boho-maxi-dress-14492632

https://www.roman.co.uk/boho-border-print-maxi-dress-14838789

https://www.roman.co.uk/boho-floral-print-smock-maxi-dress-14526176ok

https://www.roman.co.uk/premium-crochet-lace-midi-dress-14758709

https://www.roman.co.uk/tie-back-tassel-detail-tiered-dress-14701434

Desigual is another brand I thought if, but too alternative?

https://www.desigual.com/en_GB/sale/?prefn1=subfamilyDescription&prefv1=Dresses_and_jumpsuits&sopt=priceDescending&srule=PriceDescending&start=0&sz=20

There’s a woman on instagram called Toni Fifi who does boho styling. She’s based in Canada so no direct shop suggestions but lots of ideas.

Hope and Ivy

https://hopeandivy.co.uk/products/the-isla-frill-sleeve-thigh-split-open-back-maxi-dress

Love this at Joe Browns https://www.joebrowns.co.uk/daydreamer-printed-georgette-dress-wf447

Love Raishma for special occasions https://raishma.co.uk/products/elsa-blue-dress
https://raishma.co.uk/products/michelle-dress
https://raishma.co.uk/products/darcie-green-dress

joe Browns, monsoon (I’m 5ft4 though and always too long for me), occasionally Roman have a few things in these styles I don’t know about this season.

I like Farm Rio dresses and think they could fit the bill and also be a bit special.

farmrio.uk/collections/maxi-dresses?page=2

What height are you OP?

Some of the Julipa dresses may be ok.

https://www.jdwilliams.co.uk/shop/s?text=julipa%20dresses&nofollowind=true

Or some of the love and roses dresses on next? They do petite if you need it as well

https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/the-liberty-stage-silk-satin-gala-dress-R639990006

I love these!

These are very good suggestions, and not silly-expensive. Well, perhaps Boden is a bit pricey! The summer dresses and maxi's will be out soon too, perfect boho look.
Enjoy the wedding :-)

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4324542845/?ref=share_ios_native_control

Farm Rio is a great shout from a PP.

Available size 12 https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/women/edits/womens-party+occasion-wear/occasion+cocktail-dresses/multicoloured-rose-caftan-sequin-floral-maxi-dress/p/12006660

With the right accessories could be lovely https://saharalondon.com/products/sahara-winter-patchwork-dress-aw25?variant=56292772807037&currency=GBP&source=google&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22379234282&gbraid=0AAAAAC5SyT8e3bvtPG6HmOznXA3Dws2bE&gclid=CjwKCAiA-sXMBhAOEiwAGGw6LGu-ktkwzd1uYgMQIwqNvVpYFo1DzOI8dRisfed4WGhuAgdcHpbCCBoCL8AQAvD_BwE - just the right amount of hippy but with nice shoes and bag would be ❤️

Farm Rio! Absolutely nailed on you @damekindness. They are often recommended for relaxed summer weddings and definitely hit the vibe.

Oh, I forgot East. (Now owned by Monsoon). They do the occasional pretty dress
https://www.east.co.uk/products/jeanie-dress

And Free People. I've never ordered from them but been an admirer of some of their dresses and tunics, very boho! Some are a bit too low on back, or weird cuts but I've seen the occasional gem.
https://www.freepeople.com/uk/shop/plenty-of-love-maxi/?color=063&type=REGULAR&quantity=1