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Re: Question about what to wear to my sons wedding?

@isaboo

If the MOB is going formal, as MOG, I'd do the same. Whatever length dress she chooses, I'd wear similar.

 

While the dresses pictured are lovely, silver/gray family is not easy to wear.  Depending on a person's coloring, it can wash you out. (I know I could not wear it) Personally I would not choose to wear a color the bridal party is wearing.  Mauve or rose would be a great choice.

 

Enjoy the day.

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I wouldn't want to stand out in the photos.  I'd want to blend in and look like I belonged and was supportive of the whole thing. 

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My son is getting married in October. I asked the bride what she wanted me to wear. She wanted me in silver/gray, very hard colors to wear. It is a formal wedding so it is a gown that I will be wearing. I went online looking and found something at Dillard's, more than I wanted to spend. I think it is important for you to look nice and be comfortable, it's a long day. 

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My son just got married last October. I am not the type to wear anything stiff, formal or the typical matronly looking mother dresses. I found a lovely tea length dress in the better dresses dept. of my local Macys. It was a complete hit! I got so many compliments and didn't feel doudy. It photographed really well too. When deciding, I did text a photo to my DIL and got her approval before I bought it though. 

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Re: Question about what to wear to my sons wedding?


@isaboo wrote:

My son is getting married next month and I don't know what kind of dress to wear.  The brides mom is wearing a navy blue formal type.  Is it ok if I wear a nice dress that isn't really formal? Also what is a good color to get? The wedding colors are gray and maroon. I have seen many navy ones I like but I don't think it would be a good idea to wear the same color as her mom. Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated.


talk to the bride,

my daughter is getting married I picked my dress and sent a pic to the other mother so she will know what I am wearing.  

We won't care if she wears the same color but some might,  

 

 

IMO  start looking  there are tons of dresses out there but I found it hard to find that special one, 

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I’d ask DIL....long or short?  She may say it doesn’t matter to her in which case you’re home free.  If she specifies one over the other, you have a starting point.

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