Fall Fashions for Mother of the Bride

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Selecting the right fall fashions for mother of the bride is something to consider several months before the wedding. Department stores and bridal boutiques often get their fall inventory during the summer months. Purchasing a dress early leaves enough time for alterations and involves less stress for the mother of the bride, while giving the mother of the groom plenty of time to find her own dress.

Autumnal Mother of the Bride Outfits

Mothers of brides getting married in autumn have their choice of rich colors for their outfit. A fall wedding color palette offers plenty of stunning color combinations for coordinating with the wedding colors themselves.

At a blue and chocolate wedding, mothers would look stunning in bronze, caramel or even olive dresses. Weddings with a red, yellow, and burnt orange color scheme allow mothers to wear virtually any shade of brown or even a gold dress, with style and grace. Other colors to consider for fall fashions for mother of the bride include:

  • Mustard yellow
  • Dusty rose
  • Rusty red
  • Persimmon
  • Burgundy
  • Periwinkle
  • Gray-blue
  • Forest green

Sometimes, brides-to-be and their spouses do not choose their colors from a fall palette. Instead, they use other wedding color schemes that they may simply like better. In this case, mothers of the bride should look for a dress that coordinates with the colors, not the season the wedding is taking place.

Metallic colors are a good color choice for any season, but especially fall. Gold and bronze match virtually any color scheme and are appropriate for the fall. Silver, though not as autumnal as gold and bronze, will still compliment many wedding color schemes.

Black, while once a taboo color for weddings, especially for the mother, is now a trendy and fashionable color at upscale formal weddings. However, you should check with your daughter and her fiancé regarding their feelings if you want to wear a black dress to the wedding. While some brides choose black bridesmaid dresses or use black as an accent, they may still have issues with either of the mothers wearing the color.

Stylish Fall Fashions for Mother of the Bride

In many areas of the country, fall can encompass three different temperature patterns: hot, chilly, and downright cold. Due to the large temperature variations in the fall, layering is a great option for mother of the bride fashions.

Length: Sleeve and Dress

Early fall is often bright, sunny and warm. A mother of the bride might want to consider an outfit with short or three-quarter sleeves. This keeps her shoulders covered, while keeping her cool enough for the warmer afternoon temperatures. Long sleeves are perfect for the colder temperatures at the end of the season.

Formal weddings call for a floor-length dress; however, to make them cooler, consider removing the lining that adds bulk and weight. Skip hosiery if you wear a long dress and are often warm. In the cooler fall months, a floor length dress with hosiery and lining will look fashionable while keeping your legs warm. At an informal wedding in the fall, mothers can wear tea length dresses and still look appropriate for the season and occasion.

Fabric Choices

Typical fabric choices for mother of the bride dresses include:

  • Silk
  • Organza
  • Velvet
  • Chiffon
  • Polyester
  • Wool

Check the fabric content of the dress you plan to purchase. Keep in mind that wool and velvet typically trap heat, while chiffon is a lightweight fabric.

Jacket Fashions

Choosing dresses with a jacket is perfect fall fashions for mother of the bride. Boleros and faux jackets (jackets attached to the dress itself) are popular choices in the fall. Look for dresses that have thick straps or short sleeves in case you become warm and want to remove the jacket.

Shawls and pashminas are other options for covering up in the fall. Depending on the wedding's formality, another alternative to the jacket is to slip on an elegant dolman sleeve cardigan.

Finding the right mother of the bride outfit for the fall season can take a little extra work. Keep in mind both the wedding colors and the region's typical weather patterns in order to make shopping for the best fall fashions a little easier.

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