simple but elegant mother of the bride dresses
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When planning looks for your bridal party, consider your mother of the bride (and mother of the groom) separately from your bridesmaids and maid of honor. We're talking about one of (if not the) most important guests in attendance—and she might be playing double duty as a host, too. While it's traditional for the bride to dictate what color her mother sports on the wedding day, this an opportunity for your mother to look and feel incredible and like the best version of herself. Allow her some input on what tone she'll feel most comfortable entertaining in; it's far more important that she feels beautiful and confident than that she blends in precisely with your bridesmaids. Make sure her look in no way contrasts with the event's color palette, and that it feels right in the setting and complements your other family members, bridesmaids, and your gown. Ahead, 25 mother-of-the-bride looks that feel fashion-forward, elegant, and of-the-moment for a return to weddings later this year and into 2022.
1 Oscar de la Renta
Embroidery artfully placed in vertical lines elongates a woman's silhouette, making moms look taller, longer, and leaner.
2 Tadashi Shoji
Lace insets and artful draping are subtle statements—until they're executed in a rich shade of red. The pleating and placement of the ruffles on this sheath all work to draw attention to your smallest point: your natural waist.
3 Giambattista Valli
For warm-weather weddings and intimate affairs outdoors, style your bridal party—and most importantly, your mother—to the theme. Floral prints and soft colors play well with decor that's sure to embrace the blooms of the spring and summer months.
4 Alexander McQueen
For a look that's just as glamorous as it is chic, choose a style with sheer elements that both conceal and reveal. A gossamer cape will look regal walking down the aisle before it wows with movement on the dance floor.
5 Lemon-Print Silk-Blend Off-The-Shoulder Gown
Encourage your mom to have a little fun when dressing for your ceremony or rehearsal dinner. Go for prints that speak to your wedding location, and most importantly, her personal style.
6 Lela Rose
Choose a gown with structure that holds its shape all on its own. This brocade gown draws the eye to all the right places—from a hint of skin on the shoulder to a ruched waist.
7 Stella McCartney
For the mom that isn't about a cinch at the waist and prefers a shift or blouson silhouette, opt for a rich color, a subtle tonal print, and a hint of skin—a la this one-shoulder stunner.
8 Gucci
Choose a look with a color pop rather than a head-to-toe tone to ensure your mother looks her best standing alongside you in photos and complements your bridal party.
9 Dolce & Gabbana
When in doubt, opt for a little black dress—but make it super luxe. This lace look feels special and festive, without a print, bold color, or dramatic sleeve in sight.
10 Jenny Packham
Jewel tones are an ideal palette for mothers of the bride and grooms year-round. To avoid looking too holiday-inspired, choose the rich tone best suited for your event's color palette, be it a deep emerald, sapphire, citrine, garnet, amythest, or a softer pink topaz.
11 Erdem
She's a superhero to you and your entire family, so why not let her dress the part. Caped gowns and sleeves are ideal for a woman looking for a bit of coverage, without the heft of a full sleeve. Plus, the silhouette of this gown will look that much more show-stopping as the cape wafts down the aisle to reveal her silhouette as she moves.
12 Co
For the mother whose style is sleek and minimal, opt for a gown with an architectural silhouette in her favorite color.
13 Valentino
Sweet and sophisticated, this gown wows with its bold tone and classic silhouette. Don't be afraid of anything oversized—the large bow of this gown will flatter small busts, and make waists and arms appear petite in comparison.
14 Costarellos
A hint of sheen makes pastels like this dove grey feel rich and appropriate for the evening. Plus, a blouson sleeve and a ruched neckline add to this silhouette's romantic vibe.
15 Ssōne
A gown with jewels at the neckline alleviates the need for a necklace or loads of other extras. Stick to a small yet stately earring and a cocktail ring, and keep additional sparkle to a minimum.
16 Monique Lhuillier
Spring and summer weddings call for soft tones, floral motifs, and a romantic flair. This dress has all of the above.
17 Victoria Beckham
Mothers of the bride often limit themselves to neutrals like navy, black and metallics—but if your mom is one to sport a bold hue, lean into her penchant for pops of color with a tone that best suits her complexion, your bridal party, and the setting.
18 Oscar de la Renta
When choosing a look for a summer wedding, opt for something that feels seasonally appropriate in a hue she's accustomed to feeling her best in. Florals set on black or dark backgrounds feel no less romantic but certainly bring the delightfully unexpected.
19 Baruni
If full skirts and punchy prints aren't your mom's go-to, try a statement sleeve. Pair the dress with neutral or metallic accessories to keep the rest of the look sophisticated and simple.
20 SemSem
If your mom is after a high neck and long sleeve without the added weight of stiff silk, go for an easy silhouette that will move with her. This gown comes complete with slits in the sleeves to keep her cool at an outdoor wedding this summer.
21 Zuhair Murad
A gossamer cape on this effortless, draped halter gown makes it that much more formal. Take it from us: this is how you do super-bright hues for black tie.
22 Carolina Herrera
Everyone knows you're the bride, so don't worry about your mom wearing white or a full skirt alongside you. A look in alabaster—like this one with hints of black, a portrait neckline, and a floral motif—will only stand to unify your bridal party and make your photos look that much more cohesive.
23 Reem Acra
For the mom after a gown with a bit of structure, look for nods to classic tailoring, like stiff collars, button fronts, and belted waists, for a super-flattering yet formal fit.
24 Brandon Maxwell
Neither a daytime event nor a formal summer evening soiree requires a full-length gown. This sweet and elegant midi with a built-in cape would look just as chic paired with an evening shoe as it would with a floor-length maxi.
25 Valentino
Consider choosing a look that can transform from the ceremony to the reception. This dress' dreamy chiffon cape feels ceremonial and refined, and is easily removed to reveal a slinkier metallic sheath underneath for dinner and dancing.
Carrie Goldberg Weddings & Travel Director Carrie Goldberg is HarpersBAZAAR.com's Weddings & Travel Director.
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simple but elegant mother of the bride dresses
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