These elegant outfit ideas for mother of the bride and guest will ensure you make it onto the wedding’s best-dressed list
This season, mother of the bride and wedding guest are spoiled for choice, with lots of options for every style of celebration. Floor length ‘cocktail’ gowns are a welcome part of the mix – perfectly in tune with the trend for evening and after parties. We also love the longer-length gowns being included in many designer collections, offering more coverage and a flowing and flattering silhouette. Here are some of favourite party outfit ideas.
Pronovias – After dark
With soft cap sleeves, a slimline skirt and a dash of glitter on the bodice, this Jardin design is from the Pronovias Fiesta collection and would make a sophisticated choice for an evening celebration or wedding after party. The Fiesta collection is stocked at Pronovias’ Old Bond Street store. pronovias.com
Perfect pleats – Katya Katya London
In a soft shade of blue and with subtle lace floral detailing, this Crocus dress is from the Katya Katya London occasion collection, which offers relaxed and contemporary options for mother of the bride and guest. The longer-length bodice, fitted long sleeves and soft pleats make it a flattering choice. katyakatya.co.uk
Summer breeze – Suzannah
Perfect for a relaxed summer or destination wedding, this glamorous navy dress with oversized poppy print has wide sleeves ending at the elbow, a fabric buckled belt and a flattering v-neck. The dress is part of Suzannah’s superb collection of occasion pieces for formal and informal events. suzannah.com
Easy elegance – Sassi Holford
Leading bridal designer Sassi Holford has a brilliant occasion collection – expanded recently because she had so many requests from mothers of the bride and partygoers. This glamorous red dress with long sleeves, wide v-neck and fluted hem is elegant enough to take you effortlessly from day to evening. All pieces in the collection, available at her Fulham Road flagship and made in her Somerset studio, can be designed in a wide choice of colours. sassiholford.com
Tailored Luxe – Lalage Beaumont
Versatile and chic enough for the smartest party, this tailored dress with three-quarter sleeves and on-trend silver grey geometric print is by London designer Lalage Beaumont. As with all her pieces, it’s beautifully made in exclusive materials, and also designed to be easy to accessorise with a coat, jacket or wrap. lalagebeaumont.com
New heights – Edwina Ibbotson
In an on-trend shade of rich coral, this elegant hat will add height and glamour to your wedding guest ensemble. The hat is designed and made to order by London milliner Edwina Ibbotson, and she offers expert advice and fitting to work with your personal style and the occasion. edwinaibbotson.co.uk
Party piece – Joyce Young
With a 1920s flavour, this longer-length ensemble by Joyce Young Collections consists of a fitted sleeveless dress with cropped lace overtop. The outfit can also be accessorised with a matching lace wrap. It’s a perfect design to make the transition from ceremony to party. All pieces in Joyce Young’s occasion collection are made to order in her Glasgow studio, giving you multiple options on colour, length and details. joyceyoungcollections.co.uk
Lilac time – John Charles
In a soft and flattering lilac, this neat tailored dress by John Charles has fitted elbow-length sleeves and a soft tie detail. While the design is understated, we love the addition of crystal on bodice and waist, adding subtle glamour that is perfect for mother of the bride. johncharles.co.uk
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