Elegant Mother of the Bride Dresses for Any Kind of Ceremony
While the bridal gown is the pièce de résistance of every wedding day, the mother of the bride dress holds VIP status as well. Over the years, MOB dress options have gotten a bit of a bad rap as overly conservative or dated; but we can make the case for easily undoing that reputation, one gorgeous gown at a time.
Vogue’s Favorite Mother of the Bride Dresses
It starts with taking the overall theme and color scheme of the wedding into account—but while those are good guidelines to follow, it s just as important to consider your own dress style. If you always feel your best in a simple sheath, by all means, find the most beautiful version you can. Do you gravitate more to dramatic silhouettes and ball gown-type numbers? As long as you pick one that stays true to the vibe of the day, there s no reason you can t go all out. A mother of the bride gown is also a lovely opportunity to play with lace, pattern, and interesting fabrics. (Unlike traditional bridesmaids dresses, it ll be one of one on the big day; there s room to stand out.)
In the end, the mother of the bride just wants to feel beautiful celebrating her daughter—and, of course, look fabulous in photos. Shop 26 dresses that are ideal for all sorts of climates and seasons, from more casual beachside affairs to full on holiday season black tie.
