Mother of the Bride Dresses

The two key factors you will want to keep in mind when selecting your Mother of the Bride dresses are color and style.

1. Color

The wrong color Mother of the Bride dresses can spell disaster and even ruin the wedding day pictures altogether. Sorry, I don't mean to put you under pressure here, but be sure that you select a color that won't look washed out in the photographs of the day or at the other extreme make sure that your Mother of the Bride dresses not too overpowering. Yes, I am afraid that unless shocking pink is part of the wedding theme colors you might want to save this color dress for another occasion.

Select a color that goes well with your skin tone as well as matching the Bridesmaid dresses and wedding theme colors.

2. Style

Style is very important. Nothing too tight or too flashy and definitely don't show too much cleavage as it will only be considered tacky and once those photos are taken there is not going back. Whether it is a floor length dress or a tea length dress that you choose, try to stick to fashions that are considered timeless like the Coco Chanel jacket and skirt suit which looked fabulous all those years ago and yet will still probably look fabulous in years to come.

If you're ordering your Mother of the Bride dresses by mail, be sure to have your measurements professionally taken at the store where you are making the purchase. If you are purchasing over the internet have a trusted friend or your daughter take your measurements carefully for you to ensure that your dress will be a perfect fit when it arrives.

Allow plenty of time in case of late deliveries and also for alterations, because even with the most careful of planning and most accurate of measurements you must allow for any mistakes that could take place at the other end which are completely out of your control.

For many women shoes are not just a delight, they are a full time hobby! If you are like Jessica Parker and the rest of the Sex and the City cast of characters you will need no advice when it comes to selecting a pair of shoes for yourself, but for many you will be wondering what color shoes to wear with your Mother of the Bride outfits.

There was a time when black was very much in and if in doubt settling on a pair of black pumps would do nicely and although a nice pair of black pumps will never go out of fashion, why not be a little more adventurous and go for gold, silver, or the matching color of your outfit? Do the same with the handbag and walla! you don't need to be a fashion guru to look like a celebrity!

Not all ladies are into accessories, but let's face it, it is fun to accessorize so even if you wouldn't usually, why not make this occasion that much more special and give it a try?

Take a wonder through the mall, or your favourite high street and pick out matching earrings, bracelet, necklace whatever you find that makes you feel like a million dollars, even if it doesn't actually cost a million dollars (unless that's your budget of course!)

Now, last but not least... Are you wearing a hat? I hope you answered yes, because a hat is the perfect accessory for this occasion and there is nothing more fun that trying on hats I'll tell you!

Often you can purchase your hats and handbags from the same store, but never mind where you purchase them from they will just add that finishing touch you were hoping for.