Top Five Fashion Tips for Mother of the Bride

1. Your mum wants to look age appropriate, not dated. Steer her away from 

the more traditional twin-sets, as they can make women look older and shorter, 

and skin-baring numbers that fall into the over-sexy, cougar category.

2. For her shoes, the best shades are dark patents for a touch of winter glam, 

or nudes and pale metallics for summer chic. Avoid ankle straps as they cut off 

the leg. Go for a comfortable heel height (no sky-high stilettos please) and 

remember a pedicure makes all the difference for open-toes.

3. Choose accessories in complimentary colours and tones rather than 

matching – head to toe in one hue can looked dated. For bags, clutches always 

work well, and this where she can add a bit of fun and personality without 

killing the overall look. She can also tie it in with your colour scheme and bring 

in a bit of sparkle.

4. Jewellery needs to be balanced, so if she’s wearing a chunky necklace go for 

studded earrings. If she prefers larger, more ornate earrings go for a bare neck 

– this can be the most beautiful part of a woman’s body as she ages – 

something most women don’t realize.

5. Mothers of the bride often feel under pressure to wear a hat. If she’s 

reluctant to cover up, a great alternative is to wear a fascinator or a vintage 

hairpin. Both can add real wow factor to her outfit and can be worn 

comfortably all day.

Mother of the bride dress should be one of the top considerations of the bride.