Petite Mother of the Bride Dresses

So it's your daughter's wedding and you are confused about what to wear for this happy and auspicious occasion. Well, do not worry, it happens to all women, especially, when it's their daughter's wedding as they have to choose a dress that will make them look classy and elegant but at the same time not an overtly gorgeous dress as it is the bride's day!

And this confusion may leave mothers of the brides with limited dress choices to select from. But, a smartly chosen dress teamed with right accessories can make you look smart and beautiful at your daughter's wedding, more so if you have a petite figure.

This story provides you with some tips cum ideas on petite mother of the bride dresses so that you can look striking (without offending your daughter, of course)!

Before you choose any dress, it is vital for you to understand your body type and structure so that you know which body parts need to be highlighted and which need to be hidden. For example, if you have thin arms and legs, then wearing a sleeveless dress or a knee length dress can allow you to flatter your assets.

On the other hand if you have bustier body it is wise to go for dressed with significant necklines. You should also go for sleek dresses that would make you look taller and slender adding to your prominence. It is extremely important to stay away from fabrics and dresses that make you look smaller and rounder, for example, frills and umbrella dresses as they will just make you look smaller and negligible.

Another important factor that you must keep in mind when it comes to petite mother of the bride dresses is dressing age appropriately. As mentioned above, you do not want to steal all the attention from your daughter as its her day so go a little low but still make the dramatic presence. After all you are the mother of the bride and you must look your best! To get more ideas on modest wedding dresses for petite mothers of the bride, read the rest of the article. 

Dresses with Jackets: Petite mother of the bride dresses with jackets are one of the safe bets that you can carry with grace and style. There are many ways you can experiment with jackets. You can go for designer evening gowns that are coupled with jackets that certainly make you look elegant and graceful.

You can also wear a jacket with a knee length 'A' line skirt, long skirt, or a dress to look chic and younger. A jacket with formal or designer pants too look sleek and sexy.

Just make sure to choose fabrics that are more flowing, such as, satin, crepe, and silk, etc. Also make sure to go for plain and single color dresses with subtle lace, beads, and sequins work on the jackets.

Evening Gowns and Cocktail Dresses: A graciously designed cocktail dress or an evening gown can also serve as a great wedding outfit at your daughters wedding if you have a flattering figure. Women with great upper body can go for off shoulder dresses that can be coupled with silk scarves or stoles to mellow down the look of the dress a bit.

You can experiment with various sleeve lengths to achieve the desired look. For example, a knee length cocktail dress with full sleeves and three fourth sleeves can make you look younger yet posh.

While choosing gowns make sure they are 'A' line or made up of flowing materials. Avoid going for overtly bright colors and choose the pastel and rich fresh colors in wedding gowns.

There are certain things that you should strictly abstain from:

• Do not wear dresses that expose too much of your body parts.
• Avoid wearing contrasting colors and go for single color dresses.
• Avoid wearing a dress of the same color as your daughter's wedding gown.
• Do not wear any belt or jewelry that makes you look round and small.

With these tips, you are sure to choose the appropriate dress at daughter's wedding. So go ahead and look gorgeous.