Style tips for mother of the bride wear

Just because September is around the corner, doesn’t mean the wedding season is over. In fact, fall is one of the most popular wedding times, making now the perfect time to find the perfect mother of the bride wear. While you may have no say in color or overall theme, you still can find a silhouette that is flattering for your unique size and shape.

Which type of dresses for the mother of the bride or groom look best on taller figures? To avoid appearing short-waisted, make sure to pick a dress that nips in at your natural waist. This will elongate your figure and make you look slim. Know that a-line cuts work well on any shape, and that a column or sheath dress is particularly stunning on a tall woman, as it drapes the figure and offers a willowy, elegant look— Mon Cheri bridal fashions has some gorgeous column dresses to choose from. Tall women should shy away from empire waists because the long lines will make them look even taller.

Those with a more petite figure who are in search of dresses for the mother of the bride should opt for longer skirts, like this season’s popular maxidresses, to create longer lines and the illusion of a higher waist. Also, they should stay away from large patterns, as they will overwhelm a petite frame and make it appear even smaller.  Gown silhouettes are also difficult for smaller women to pull off, as the length of the skirt and its fullness will be disproportionate, making them look round and possibly a little heavy. However, the longer lines of an empire waist dress can elongate a short woman’s look and make them look taller.

For women searching for mother of the bride wear that want a cutting edge design, there is the trendy mermaid silhouette that is a favorite among designers right now. It’s not as intimidating as it looks—while it is tightly fitted to the body, it is sleek and fashionable yet will also show off curves. This style looks especially beautiful on those with a slim to medium build and more balanced measurements. Women with apple, pear or athletic body shapes should avoid this style.

Luckily, our fashion clothing store has a wide-range of styles and silhouettes that cater to every type of body shape and size. We have new collections from reputed designers like Mon Cheri bridal fashion in stock, ensuring the ability for everyone to find something that is flattering from head to toe.