Attractive Mother of the Groom Dresses for Winter

"Chains do not hold a marriage together. It is threads, hundreds of tiny threads which sew people together through the years. That is what makes a marriage last."
― Simone Signoret

Needless to say, if you are a mother of the bride or groom, you should take special efforts to look great on your child's wedding day. A wedding dress goes a long way in making your impression on such an important occasion of your life. Hence, you should give a great deal of thought to your wedding outfit.

An old-fashioned etiquette says that mother of the groom should wait for mother of the bride to pick her dress first. Though not absolutely necessary, the style, pattern of the two mothers should have some similarity. Most importantly, they should have the same degree of formality.

Hence, if the mother of the bride decides to go for a ball gown, you will invariably have to pick something on the similar lines. A better idea would be to have a talk with the mother of the bride regarding what style, color etc., can suit the two of you. You can then easily come to a consensus.

It is also preferable to talk to the bride regarding what kind of dresses she expects at the wedding. Your soon to be daughter-in law would be delighted to guide you regarding your dress selection. The color of the mothers' dresses is a lighter shade of bridesmaid's dresses and of similar formality. Hence, if possible have a look at the bridesmaid's dresses.

Winter weddings have an air of formality about them. Hence, it's best to stick to the traditional wedding dresses. Bold, bright colors are best choice. In this season, darker colors like maroon, red, blue, green or pink will look absolutely gorgeous.

However, steer clear of any shades of white, ivory, off white etc. If you must, ask the bride if it's okay with her, because traditionally white is reserved for the bride. Although, black was earlier out of wedding scenario, it is now one of the highly sought after colors.

Again, consult the couple regarding the black outfit on their wedding. While wearing a black outfit, make sure to accessorize it heavily.

As mentioned earlier, you should take a cue from the mother of the bride outfit regarding the style and pattern of a wedding dress. Spaghetti strapped dresses are generally not recommended for winter weddings.

If you must wear them, make sure you throw a shawl or a knitted jacket on your shoulders. Tea length mother of the groom dresses, though cute, must be avoided for winter weddings. A-line skirts, suits and jackets, hats all look apt for winter weddings.

Mother of the groom attires are found in almost every shop that stocks bridesmaid dresses. There are also special mother of the bride and groom stores where you can find beautiful collection of wedding dresses for mothers. Since, these stores especially cater to the needs of older women, you can find numerous designs, patterns, and styles that can suit you.

The Internet is another place where you can get great wedding outfit for you. You can go through the various vintage styles available on the Internet. You can also find some economically viable plus size dresses.

Thus, finding the perfect mother of the groom dresses may not be as difficult as it sounds. So, choose the best outfit for yourself and dazzle alongside the newly wedded couple.