Is this not special enough/expensive enough for my son's wedding?

[flowersandmusic]

My son is getting married next year. June wedding. Someone on her recommended this dress for someone else. I went ahead and ordered it - a size smaller as that was all that was available. It has some weight to it and I love it but is it a bit cheapskate for mother of the groom. The money is not www.debenhams.com/product/jolie-moi-angel-sleeve-tiered-hem-maxi-dress_p-3e6c2c44-815f-42c7-b1db-67eae670cce8?colour=Multi&size=10&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22915808283&gbraid=0AAAAABevdS7lom0v68CypUOUtJ7wI713e&gclid=Cj0KCQjwio_RBhDMARIsAJPveNPX9QJHogyDX5JR4S_T4TALqJat6EcPACrQj2f_XntgPAeZTx04zrkaAnTFEALw_wcB

Its a lovely dress. I borrowed a dress and hat for my sons wedding from a friend. My sister ended up with several outfits, every time she spoke to the brides mum she felt insecure and got another outfit.
Once you accesorise it will look even better.
Have a lovely day.

Fabulous jewellery then and heels. Make sure your bag isn’t too ‘heavy looking’ for a floaty dress.

it’s a bit ‘out there’ but you could try some kind of metal hair band/ hair dressing - think Camilla. Or jewelled clips or sparkly flowers that tone with your dress? You won’t look like the bride and that could replace a hat. That said, I think there’s a type of hat that suits everyone - you just have to find your shape.

I couldn't agree more! With the right accessories you'll look fabulous. What does it matter what it cost?

I love it. No-one is going to know how much it cost, it looks fantastic (nearly outed my age by saying 'fab' 😊)

It is a lovely dress and how much you spend is not important.
You have asked the question whether it is alright though, so you clearly have niggles about it. You aren’t sure.
Have it in back up and keep looking. Once you have found your outfit you shouldn’t have to ask whether it is okay.

I like it and it’s perfect. The cost is irrelevant and tbh unless you tell them no one will know. I wore something similar to my son’s wedding as did the bride’s mum. I got mine from a pre loved shop and my whole outfit cost less than a traditional MOG dress which to me are quite stuffy.

I wore a different Jolie Moi to son’s graduation. First dress I’ve felt good in for 25 years. If one of mine gets married I’ll definitely be going back for another.
I love it!

You'll know what the others are likely to be wearing and you'll wear this again. The dress is lovely, I'd wear it to a special summer lunch out, race meet, or special BBQ etc. If it suits the wedding style, then wear it. Put it away, it'll also suit a Christening. I agree it isn't about costs, I've had some of their dresses and from Roman, that have looked and lasted better than dresses four times the price.

It’s a cute dress but it looks really casual to me for the occasion.

It’s a beautiful dress - the fact it’s a bargain Is even better imo!
You could get a fascinator made from matching colour flowers if you don’t want a hat, and some amazing heels to dress it up more if you feel
like it needs more.
The two piece dress and matching jacket mother of bride/groom look is so outdated these days - your dress is perfect!

It is lovely. I think ‘structured’ wedding party dresses look dated and aging. I would go for something like that.

I wore a Jolie Moi dress to a wedding and a garden party at the palace last year. So did several other women 😳 - be warned you might find someone else wearing it!

Lovely dress, just accessorise well.
It’s lovely to dress up for special occasions but the best thing is to be happy on the day, to feel the love, enjoy seeing all the people and smile for the photos. That is just about confidence.

This. Keep the dress since you love it and it fits. You’ll definitely wear it even if you find something else by next June.

I admire you.

Some mornings ive barely brushed my hair on my school run. I feel the need to shout "bye darling ill pick you up later and we will go back to our HOUSE" otherwise people might think we live in a bush from my morning look.

@flowersandmusicA headband? I posted how they are worn by Francesca but you must have longish hair or a bun. Short hair - they don’t work. I think a hat can suit anyone and you wear one on an “Alice” band. They don’t clamp on your head these days. Fascinators are just a poor choice these days.

Oh and sorry OP the dress is lovely go for it.

These are from Hostie and you can order them in myriad of different colours. Have a look at the website. It’s a very good service.

A bit Amanda?

What’s your hairstyle going to be? Long hair, short hair?

typed Mother of the Groom into Google and Karen Millen came up. This is a similar style https://www.karenmillen.com/product/karen-millen-stripe-fabric-detail-fluid-short-sleeve-midi-dress_bkk29020?colour=pink It is a bit more expensive but not too out stuffy. I have told my son I am not wearing something fussy, it's just not me.

@flowersandmusic Of course his wedding is all about what you won’t do! Honestly! You won’t get a jacket over the sleeves!

It looks lovely. if money isn’t a problem, why not treat yourself to a nice piece of jewellery? You can wear the jewellery for years and it will remind you of your son’s special day.

Hmmm it is a nice dress but it depends how formal the wedding is, I would usually say not formal enough for a wedding especially as mother of the groom, unless they are having quite an informal wedding (sorry)

Also if mother of the bride ends up in a much more formal “MOB” style outfit are you going to feel ok with that? You will need to be in photos together.
Could you ask the bride and/or her mum for opinions?

It doesn’t matter how much it costs but I think the style isn’t quite right

Can you keep it to wear another time anyway if you love it? I would wear that to Sunday lunch, a summer party etc.

I bought my MoG dress in a factory outlet. I always buy my hats in charity shops. No one will know how much you paid for your dress. Two questions - does it look good on you? Do you feel good wearing it? that’s all that matters.