Stylish mother of the bride dress ideas for a warm wedding abroad

[Morticia27]

Another thread searching for. MOB dress, I’m a young at heart 60 something.
Wedding is abroad so will be hot.
I don’t like the typical MOB outfit (Veni etc) they are too formal for me ( I have more of a boho style)
Preferably midi , with a short or cap sleeve ( wobbly arms 🙈), a wrap style may be good and something that won’t crease as it will e a long day.
Am really struggling to find anything I like, I have seen a couple of Rixo dresses but ideally budget no more that 200-300 , am I asking the impossible !

I like Me & Em but think they'd drown the OP? I'm 5' 9" & their clothes are long on me!

But you don't have to like them??

I don't like quite a few of the ones I posted, but I thought they might fit the bill for the OP. Which is the point of the post, really?

She wants something slightly boho (I'm assuming so, if she likes Rixo), bright & cool to wear, in budget, that will cover her upper arms & suit her shorter stature.

This Monsoon dress is a pale pastel & is 100% polyester, both fabric & lining. Whether I like it or not is irrelevant, but personally I would find it unpleasant to wear in the heat.

@Morticia27 You might find something you like in the sale at NRBY? Lots of silk & other natural fabrics, & bright/strong colours with a bit of a boho vibe.

This NRBY one is silk, bright, with sleeves & striking - but not trussed up like lots of formal MOB outfits! It might need taken up, but I think the pattern placement makes it doable?

https://nrbyclothing.com/products/ines-silk-firework-print-maxi-dress

This could also be really striking with the right accessories. Also silk. White short jacket (linen viscose mix won't crease much) & white/turquoise kitten-heeled slingbacks?

https://nrbyclothing.com/products/sintra-silk-tile-print-dress

Less striking than those two, but bright & pretty & silk.

https://nrbyclothing.com/products/cecily-silk-pansy-print-dress

Another silk one with lots of colours to pick up in accessories. They're all styled informally, but easily made to look much dressier.

https://nrbyclothing.com/products/pia-silk-indian-ikat-print-dress

Lots of jewel colours in this silk one too.

https://nrbyclothing.com/products/claudette-silk-watercolour-diamond-dress

@Morticia27

Would this Boden one be too informal, OP?

https://www.boden.com/products/women-octavia-linen-blend-dress-yellow-blossom-elegance-d1609yel

That's fab in the yellow. Think a strong/intense hair colour - black/darkest brown/rich auburn is needed to match the rich egg-yolk yellow though.

Oasis actually has some lovely bits that might fit the bill? Lots of Rixo-esque dresses and lots that come in petite?

https://www.oasisfashion.com/product/oasis-petite-shirred-bodice-puff-sleeve-tiered-midi-dress_baa12751?colour=black

https://www.oasisfashion.com/product/oasis-petite-double-frill-satin-burnout-midi-dress_baa09324?colour=navy

https://www.oasisfashion.com/product/oasis-petite-printed-mesh-strappy-prom-midi-dress_baa13216?colour=blue

Thanks for all the suggestions, I will have a proper look through and it has given me some other places to look at online.
Sorry I went quiet, I had a minor op yesterday and have surprised myself by how much I have slept, properly wiped me out !
Anyway all good now and back in search mode and will go back through all the lovely replies ❤️