How to Make M.O.B. (Mother of the Bride) Style Major—Not Matronly Inline

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    Black Tie

    Valentino floor-length silk dress, $6,290; mytheresa.com; Hemmerle diamond black gold ear pendants, $110,000; 1stdibs.com; Balenciaga All Time satin open-toe pump, $1,175; matchesfashion.com

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    Cocktail

    Givenchy satin-trimmed pleated skirt in black lace, $2,175; net-a-porter.com; Dolce Gabbana cotton-blend lace top, $1,187; net-a-porter.com; Lanvin linen-blend blazer, $3,495; net-a-porter.com; Prada Swarovski Crystal-heel satin and metallic leather pump, $595; saksfifthavenue.com; Lanvin silver-tone crystal clip earrings, $673; net-a-porter.com

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    Fashion Forward

    Erickson Beamon Grapes of Wrath gold-plated Swarovski crystal earrings, $495; net-a-porter.com; Alexander McQueen silk-satin gown, $3,765; net-a-porter.com; Dolce Gabbana embellished floral-print brocade sandal, $995; net-a-porter.com

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    Garden

    The Row Frances shantung top, $2,090; net-a-porter.com; Tory Burch large round Glam sunglasses, $175; toryburch.com; The Row Sprecher shantung skirt, $1,750; net-a-porter.com; Manolo Blahnik leather wedge sandal, $695; saksfifthavenue.com

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    Beach

    Kate Spade New York Splash Out Wicker Clam Shell purse, $298; bloomingdales.com; Oscar de la Renta embellished silk-chiffon lame gown, $4,390; net-a-porter.com; Oscar de la Renta Spanish Mule embellished linen and leather slippers, $273; net-a-porter.com