Should I tell my mom I don''t like her dress?

[shigidigi]

I dont think she needs to necessarily coordinate with the bridal party but I do think with her beautiful golden skin tone she could pull off the bronze like you suggested.

I think the two of you should head out to a macy''s or something and just have fun trying on different things. just like with the wedding dress, I''m sure you and your mom will have a "oh my god- that''s the one" type of scenario for your mom''s dress.

The important thing is that she tries on enough to get a sense of what style looks best on her- then you can start to work on the colors.

You can always do what Indy Gal is thinking of- and your mom could wear black! Black is the most flattering color on everyone and always makes a classy statement!

 

[sera]

Date: 10/24/2007 5:37:26 PM
Author: EBree
What if she purchased some kind of pretty beaded or lace jacket to wear over it? I think alone and strapless it looks like a BM dress, but with her shoulders covered, it could be lovely and appropriate for a mother of the bride.

I agree with EBree.

It''s not a bad dress on her; it''s just more bridesmaid-ish. With a little jacket over it, it might look less so. If that won''t work, what about finding a dress you would like to see her in, then tell her, "I found a dress that I think would be REALLY flattering and it would look less like a bridesmaid''s dress."

 

[Hera]

I was just catching up on the thread and was just thinking that the dress looks a little juvenile, a little too cute for her. I actually think it does the opposite and kind of ages her a little. I''m sure you can find something in your colors that would be to her liking, if not I''d let her choose what she wants within reason.

 

[brazen_irish_hussy]

A bronze would be great with her skin. What color is your bouquet? If it has some warmer colors maybe she could wear one of those. If she is going with gray, there are cool and warm tones and she should definitely wear a warm tone. I think the structure was good sense on her part as well as something not so shiny. It sounds like your mother has a pretty good idea of what looks good on her and that should help you pick something perfect rather than ok.

 

[gailrmv]

I think the general style looks good on her but she should try to find one that is more unique and maybe better made (I haven''t seen the Davids dress in person but going off of what others have said about quality.)

 

[door knob solitaire]

No honey, you don''t have to tell her YOU don''t like her dress...just tell her I DON''T like her dress.

There now, doesn''t that sound better?

DKS

 

[oobiecoo]

I think any neutral color would look nice but I would probably go with a dark charcoal or silver. And I''m so glad you liked the Siri dresses... they''re not very common though so hopefully there''s a retailer near you!

 

[Dandi]

I''m with Ebree on the shrug/bolero/shawl idea. My mum is wearing a strapless tea length dress to my wedding with a coordinating coloured bolero, and it looks SO stylish and sophisticated. Which suits mum, ''cos she''s beautiful

I think your mum looks great and not too ''bridesmaidy'' because that style really isn''t restriced to bridesmaids, but do what you feel you need to! She''d look great in anything!

 

[risingsun]

As a Mom, I wouldn't wear that type of dress to my daughter's wedding. I just don't think it works...sorry. A bolero or wrap is not going to make much of a difference, IMO. Maybe you could tell her you want her to look different from the members of the wedding party and are excited about going dress shopping with her at Nordies [or wherever]. They have a whole line of MOB dresses that you think would look great on her! Good luck...I hope it goes well for you both.

 

[rainwood]

Sabine -

I''m closer to your mom''s age than yours, and I don''t think that dress flatters her at all. A satin strapless look isn''t easy to pull off at any age, and your mom is lovely but too bosomy for a strapless dress cut straight across the chest. I know because I too have a lot up top and it''s the worst look possible because it makes "the girls" look even bigger and more like a shelf.

Every fashion makeover show says that us well-endowed women look better in a v-neck, and it''s true. That''s the neckline she shold be going for, and at a certain point, sleeves are a woman''s best friend. Satin doesn''t hide anything so I''d stay away from that for MOB dresses.

Gray is a difficult color to pull off, but there are different shades so it''s worth looking around to see if a cooler, blue undertone gray works best with your mom''s coloring or if more of a warm tone works. I''m sure you''ll find something fabulous.