One of the most important wardrobe decisions you'll make is which dress you wear to your daughter's wedding! Although she should stand out as an important member of the wedding party, the mother-of-the-bride shouldn't overshadow the bride. And because there are so many color options out there to choose from, it’s vital that you consider several aspects of the wedding before choosing a dress.
Of course, the first thing to consider is how formal the wedding is going to be and what season the wedding will take place in. Once you’ve figured out what style of dress is most appropriate, it’s time to select a color! Here are some tips for coordinating your dress so that you complement the rest of the wedding party:
WEAR COMPLEMENTARY SHADES
The mother of the bride doesn't need to match the bridesmaids, nor should she! Pick a color in the same family so that the mom is associated with the bridesmaids but still stands out.
The complementary colors are those that are directly opposite one another on the color wheel. Pick a shade of green if the bridesmaids wear pink. Blue or navy mothers’ gowns look great with orange or yellow bridesmaid gowns.
In contrast to the yellows and oranges of the bridal party, the mother of the bride should wear metallics, mid-tone browns, and neutrals. Pewter, gold, silver, navy, black, and taupe are suitable colors.
Analogous colors also complement one another. They are colors next to one another on the color wheel. Try royal blue or sky blue if the bridesmaids wear turquoise.
Is the bridesmaids' dress purple? Then the mother of the bride can coordinate her dress in luxurious shades! The best color for the mother of the bride dress is plum, lavender, eggplant, silver, navy, and gold.
CONSIDER A SECONDARY COLOR
If the bride has chosen a color palette with several shades in it, wear a dress in a secondary color that the bridesmaids aren’t wearing. That way, you can complement the wedding theme without copying the bridesmaids’ dresses to a T. If the bridal party dresses are green but the color palette includes yellow, try wearing a daffodil dress to bring out that secondary shade! If the bridesmaids are wearing purple but the color palette includes shades of pink, opt for a pink gown!
GO WITH A CLASSIC
Champagne is the most popular color for mothers-of-the-bride these days! Shades of champagne look good on everyone, and they can be worn throughout the year. Any neutral shade is a great choice to go for if you’re uncertain. Grays, beige, champagne, rose gold, and black dresses will almost always work.
We love helping mothers find the perfect dress for their daughter’s wedding! If you’re ready to get started, book an appointment with us today at Irini’s Originals!