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

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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

It’s a lovely dress for a summer wedding!

I like this but I think that bubblegum pink isn’t right for the wedding you’ve described. I think you’d really stand out in the photos which is fine if that’s what you want. I think it’s a hard colour to wear unless you’re a tanned 20 something (sorry to be ageist, but I think some colours are less flattering as you get older and I am someone who loves pink).

I love it!

I feel that very tailored structured traditional MOB and MOG dresses look a little outdated now.

Definitely this! I think they're slowly phasing out, certainly among all of the weddings I've attended in the last decade or so (I'm in my 30s) those very formal "occasion wear" MOB and MOG dresses are being seen less often.

It's a lovely dress OP and I think with great headwear, shoes and a bag it'll be perfect and at least you'll be able to wear it again!

My mum bought a floral dress from a charity shop for my first wedding and it would have been fine. Except it was really low cut and I didn't think it was appropriate. I remember being furious but there was nothing I could do about it.

You're completely wrong about bubblegum pink.

I'm 67, very pale and this dress is fabulous on me. Gets loads of compliments.

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I don’t understand this comment why would it be uncomfortable at 8am ?

I’ve worn both your outfit and maxi dresses all day and can honestly say one is no comfier than the other, it only becomes uncomfortable if it’s structured, tight with no give.

the ops dress is polyester with 5 percent elastane, so will be stretchy soft and comfy,

today I’m slobbing around the house, I’m wearing cream wide leg viscose blend Reiss trousers, and a blue me and em stretchy ribbed tank. Just as comfy as leggings and a grungy t shirt. It’s not the style of clothes which makes it uncomfortable, it’s the fit and fabric composition,

It’s a pretty dress but does look a bit cheap - and it’s polyester. I’d look for something in silk or cotton, from somewhere like Me+Em

It’s an ok dress, indeed. If you are feeling qualms about it being duplicated by a guest, or not special enough, go to RIXO and try some dresses on, and see if there’s anything you like better / feel are more special.
it’s great to have one in the bag, as it were, but the fact is you might have found your style rather than The One.

It's a nice dress for say a wedding of a distant relative a garden party .but it's not mother of the groom you need something a bit more formal with say a jacket to match .like it or not mothers of bride / groom are always heavily judged .it's harsh but true unfortunately

I think it’s lovely. MOG doesn’t need to be in an expensive outfit.

My MIL wore an old dress from the back of her closet. Not a single person noticed, judged or cared.

Mothers of the bride /groom can wear whatever they want. The moB/G from Gina Bacconni, Adrianna Pappel, Phase 8, JJ's House is awful. The OP's dress is much nicer than that.

To me the style of the second dress looks better for the occasion, though like others I’m not sure on the colour. It would depend on your colouring but could look really nice.

Once you’ve accessorised it, I think it would be perfect for the type of wedding you described. .

I live near two primary schools. I have never seen anyone on the school run in a dress remotely like that. It's all hoodies and jeans, or a t-shirt and maxi skirt here, and it's a fairly affluent area.

OP I think it looks great. The happy couple are not going to have their wedding or marriage ruined by any overlocked hems.

@oliviaAustinpeople judge style. I’ve got great designer clothes in the back of my wardrobe. They are still stylish and appropriate.

My MILs wasn’t designer. People don’t care so long as it’s clean, appropriate etc. many people aren’t stylish and nobody cares. People are looking at the bride and groom, not the MOG.

I think it's fabulous OP. Jazz it up with a cerise hat/ fascinator/ jacket/ bag etc. Enjoy the day

obviously it is weather dependent but I live in london and I would wear a dress like that as a casual dress on a school or shop run (I wouldn’t wear this one because of hideous print but the general style). Just because you wouldn’t doesn’t mean no one would.
I can’t believe people consider this a dress up version or low key wedding, that’s just sad.

No fascinator! If she’s worried the dress is not ‘special/expensive’ enough, a nasty fascinator is only going to cheapen it. Bloody ghastly things.

It’s beautiful and fits like a glove. ‘Special’ and ‘expensive’ are subjective, people on here often purport to spend £1000s on one dress so I wouldn’t take this as a realistic cross section of objective commenters.
nobody needs to know how much you spent, even with designer , it could easily be off Vinted or from charity shop.
it fits like a glove, is very pretty, and it’s your son’s wedding so just enjoy it

This is a lovely dress. Get a decent hat and shoes and it’ll be spot on.

Do not listen to anyone telling you to get a fascinator - do not in any circumstances (baring threat to life or fancy dress) wear a fascinator.

As for the person wearing this with trainers for the school run. That is peak 2022. Also a no no.

Agree!

I don’t suit hats so never wear them for special occasions, just get your hair done and maybe a beautiful hair accessory if your hair suits it, but the dress has so much going on, you don’t need to go ott just because it’s your son getting married. Look at models in dresses of this type and fine ones with hair most like yours and use that for inspiration