Is this outfit suitable for mother of the bride in May?

[darceysdaisies]

Is this suitable for mob for a May wedding? If so, what colour shoes/bag should I go for? I'd need something to cover my shoulders too.

https://www.johnlewis.com/adrianna-papell-embroidered-flutter-maxi-dress-navy-multi/p112256077

I think it is appropriate, even more so with your plan to avoid any issues if it is windy.

Thanks all, I've ordered it 🙂

It's a really lovely dress and totally appropriate, but a word of caution, I wore something similar to a wedding a few years ago and the dark blue looked really bad in the photos - I looked like the bride of dracula next to everyone else in their pastels and jewel colours! The floral design may reduce that a bit, but it totally threw me when the pictures came back.

It's a pretty dress, & I applaud you for not going down the traditional MOB route of utter horrors ...!! Perfectly appropriate with good accessories.

It's 100% nylon mesh though - I think if your budget is c. £200 (?) then there are cooler natural (silk/linen/organic cotton)/semi-natural (viscose) fabric options. It will also snag easily?

If it doesn't suit, you could maybe try one of these? Have tried to take your husband's suit into account! I'm assuming if you've ordered the dress, & as it was out of stock in larger sizes, that you must be a size 8?

https://www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/hannah/dresses/maxi-dresses/oceanus-floral-print-silk-satin-maxi-dress/46376663163070308

https://www.johnlewis.com/phase-eight-haisley-leaf-print-ruffle-silk-rich-dress-mid-green/p113129027

https://www.otrium.co.uk/product/dr-deborah-devore-dress-cream

See, I much prefer artificial fibres, you don’t get the sweat marks and creasing you get with cotton or linen and the like

And a cotton flowery frock continues to scream artisan market to me, not occasion wear

No

Depends on the cotton frock! And those are all silk/silk blend & light fabrics. I also sweat much less in natural fibres (though I'd always wear a really effective anti-perspirant like Mitchum), & have never really had a problem with marking. Linen mixes are better for non-creasing.

I do actually own quite a bit of polyester - but it's almost all vintage 1970s maxi dresses & skirts, which I love & wear often! If I bought it new today I'd try for at least recycled polyester. It's becoming more common to see it, which is good. And polyester is really resilient, so I'd consider buying it if it was something I loved & would make sure I wear the absolute shit out of it!!

Not sure if I have anything 100% nylon, though it's used in small amounts in lots of fabric blends to add strength. I am not keen on mesh fabric, personally.

And I know the OP didn't ask for options - I just couldn't help sticking my oar in ... again 😁!!!

... and just to stick my oar in once more, I'd go over budget with one of these top & skirt or even top & trouser outfits from Liberty ... lots of wear as separates afterwards too!

I think it’s a bit dark personally.

She wants to tie in with her partner's dark green suit though, & lots of people wear dark shades to spring/summer/autumn weddings, not just winter ones - including (gasp!) black. Not everyone has to - or wants to - wear pastel florals?

The more I read on MN about the seemingly ever-growing number of strictures placed upon wedding guests' attire, the more bizarre I find it. Much of it seems to have been driven by an obsessive need for "perfection", probably via social media. I find it quite sad that, for so many, it doesn't seem to be about getting together all the family & friends you love, & who love you, to celebrate your big day any more.

Who really gives a shit whether Uncle Tony is wearing a brown tweed suit in July? Or that one of the eight bridesmaids refused to spend £700 on the bride's choice of lime-green polyester dress, & now doesn't match the other seven? Or that the MOB is wearing a navy floral maxi dress - & no hat?!!!

I think it is gorgeous maybe get the split altered but that is a personal preference,

I agree people can wear whatever they want. I would never give my opinion unless someone asked. But assume @darceysdaisies wanted some more opinions hence posting on a style forum. No strong emotions here and I definitely didn’t dictate what either my mum or MiL wore to my wedding. Sorry if you’ve had bad experiences. No offense meant, just my opinion 😊

Enjoy the day!

I wore a navy to my Dds wedding , do you just prefer lighter colours or do you not think dark blue and green is suitable?

I think I just think of lighter colours for weddings, reflecting the joy of the moment. But as said above I’m just one person with one opinion. It’s a perfectly nice dress.

Sorry I wasn't having a dig was just interested in why you thought it was too dark.

I agree, traditional mob outfits look so dated and frumpy doesn’t matter how much you might try to modernise it.
There are so many beautiful dresses that are suitable as mob.

That dress is lovely although I would go for a more summer/lighter coloured one

It’s a lovely dress op. All of the suggestions are hideous 😳

Curious how you find it, adrianna is normally the queen of middle aged mother of the bride dresses, and I’m not sure this is thay different. My issue with it is it’s v long, the model is 5ft 9 and it’s over the top of her heels. So am assuming your her height or taller. Or will have it shortened, which may make the proportions be out. Yes the split needs reducing, just to make it a little more elegant.

but my main issue is that’s a 5ft 9 size 8 model. And she looks much bigger in it, I think it’s the way it gathers, so I’m not sure how flattering it will be.

My comments were more about all the general stuff that crops up on MN about not wearing anything pale/red/black/dark/green or whatever has been dreamt up! I know yours was more of an " it could be more of a summery colour" comment, & didn't intend to offend!