Mother of the Bride Summer Jacket Dresses
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Mother of the bride summer jacket dresses are sophisticated options that covers arms and offer a lightweight, removable layer for warm weather weddings.
Summer Jacket Dress Option
Outdoor weddings in the summer can be hot and humid, even in the shade. Indoor ceremonies and receptions are usually air-conditioned, making them anywhere from ten to even twenty degrees cooler than the outdoor temperature. This can create issues when trying to dress for a wedding the moves between outdoor and indoor areas.
Mothers of the bride can combat this problem by looking for a summer jacket dress appropriate for a wedding. The jacket is not only a solution to the temperature, but also a way to cover arms that they wish to hide or to adhere to more modest dress requirements during the wedding ceremony.
Wedding Jacket Dress Styles
Mothers of the bride, and mothers of the groom, begin searching for their attire almost as early as the bride. Dresses with a jacket are a popular choice, even in the summer. Look for dresses with jackets in the following styles, perfect for summer weddings:
- Bolero: A formal version of the shrug, this is a cropped jacket. It may have short, three-quarter or long sleeves.
- Sheer Sleeves: A sheer, long-sleeved jacket shows some skin and is lightweight but offers a little bit more coverage than a short sleeve jacket or none at all.
- Lace: Look for a dress with an unlined lace jacket for a timeless, elegant mother of the bride look.
- Crocheted: A crocheted jacket is a bit heavier and is perfect for women who tend to be cool even in warm months.
- Devoré: This style of jacket will have a design etched into the jacket, usually a pattern or floral look. It will look excellent against a plain dress.
Women who find dresses without jackets can also purchase them separately. For a sharp outfit, look for a jacket in one of the dress accent colors. If the dress is monotone, it can be hard to find an exact match. In cases like this, look for a neutral that compliments the dress and bridal party colors. Black, tan, brown, silver, gold, and dark blue are good colors for a jacket that pairs with a summer dress.
Some mother of the bride dresses may come with a jacket attached. This is a good style for women who want to avoid fussing with a jacket that slips off or blows open in the wind. Dresses with a faux jacket top will often have sheer sleeves, collar, and a v-neck, attached just under the bustline. This adds little bulk but offers a bit of coverage for the mother of the bride. Unfortunately, attached jackets cannot be removed, so if you think you will want to take a jacket off, skip an attached jacket dress.
Buying Your Mother of the Bride Summer Jacket Dress
Women can purchase mother of the bride outfits at nationwide department stores, boutiques, and wedding shops and salons. If your daughter wants you to have a style similar to the bridesmaids, look for a dress by the same designer.
Department Stores
Department stores usually have a "special occasion" section that offers dresses with jackets that are perfect for both the mother of the bride and groom. Be sure to shop in that section to avoid finding a dress with a jacket that is more suited for a wedding versus the office.
Online, department stores like Nordstrom and Macys offer suggestions for wedding dresses fit for the mother of the bride.
Online Retailers
Online retailers offer mother of the bride summer jacket dresses in a bigger selection of colors, styles, and fabrics than women can find in many stores. These selections are usually discounted, too. Check out the mother of the bride selection at Audrey’s Mother of the Bride and House of Brides for jacket dress options.
Bridal Salons
Shopping for a mother of the bride summer jacket dresses at a bridal boutique has several advantages. You will get personal attention and recommendations from the salesclerks. You can try on dresses in person instead of hoping something ordered online fits. Additionally, many boutiques offer discounts for purchasing multiple bridal party outfits at the same location.
Jacket dresses offer the option for mothers of the brides to choose a sleeveless, strapless, or spaghetti-strapped dress they may not want to purchase otherwise without feeling self conscious or uncomfortable in their wedding wear.
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