When choosing a dress for your son’s wedding, avoid wearing black unless requested or at a very formal wedding. Wait for the mother of the bride to choose her dress before selecting yours, and follow her lead on length and style. Choose a dress that flatters your figure and complements the other wedding dresses.
Although the mother of the groom traditionally takes a backseat in the details of her son’s wedding planning, one of the most important things to do is find an appropriate gown. It used to be customary for mothers of the groom to wear black, but those days are over. There may be the occasional exception of wearing black at an extremely formal wedding or at the request of the bride, but black is best saved for wakes and funerals. Don’t worry, because there are plenty of non-black options available for a mother of the groom dress. If you take into account some commonly practiced wedding etiquette along with a few other tips, finding a suitable dress for your child’s big day can be an enjoyable experience.
If you haven’t received any requests or instructions from your son’s fiancé, traditional wedding etiquette requires that you wait until the mother of the bride selects her dress before choosing yours. She should follow her example when she decides the length of the dress she will buy because, if the mother of the bride wears a long dress, it is not appropriate for her to wear a long dress and vice versa.
When shopping for a mother of the groom dress, you should also follow the guidelines for mother of the bride dress style. It would not be appropriate for you to wear a sundress while she wears a more formal dress. Similarly, if the mother of the bride is wearing a more casual dress or cocktail dress, she should not wear a gown.
Once you figure out what style of dress you need to buy, it’s important to remember that you are a mother. It is not necessary to appear matronly or unkempt, but you are expected to dress according to her age. Mothers of the groom should not wear revealing necklines or dresses that are more than slightly above the knee. If the dress was made for a teenager or 20-year-old, then most of the time it is not appropriate for the wedding.
In contrast to the length and style, the color of your dress should not match the color of the mother of the bride dress, nor should it match the bridesmaid’s dresses. However, the color should complement the other wedding dresses, and can also be chosen based on the bride’s request. It is important to remember that the bride’s requests take precedence over traditional guidelines for choosing a dress for the mother of the groom.
The most important thing to consider when shopping for a dress for your child’s wedding is how it fits. Dresses that don’t fit well are not only uncomfortable, but they usually don’t look great either. Take the time to find a dress that flatters your figure or can be tailored to suit you. If you have a hard time finding this type of dress, make a custom one. Spending some money on tailoring will allow you to look your best and be able to celebrate your son’s marriage with balance and comfort.
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