Fabulous Plus Sizes-Mother of the Bride

Plus Size And Looking Great

The mother of the bride is expected to look aptly festive for what is ostensibly a happy occasion,
even if she thinks the groom leaves something to be desired. However, outfits for both the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom should complement each other.

For a traditional wedding, you will want to rely on dressy fabrics, such as silk, taffeta, polyester

and brocade, to name a few. At more casual weddings, a breezy chiffon is fine. Your picks should
offer understated elegance for the wedding and translate as perfectly suitable choices for many

other special occasions. Look for luxe fabrics that are enhanced with bead, pearl and crystal

embellishments.

The dresses are usually full-length, and often come with matching jackets or boleros. If not,

make sure you have a pretty shawl or dressy sweater. If you can't see yourself in anything

other than a suit, make sure it's memorable with a metallic tint, sparkly adornment or shiny

threads.

The time of day certainly can dictate length. If the bridesmaids are wearing tea-length dresses

and the wedding is before 6 p.m., you can opt for a cocktail suit or dress. Mixing lengths can

also look awkward in photos.

As for color, coordinate your colors with the rest of the bridal party, or choose a hue that will

enable your individuality and personal style to stand out. Keep in mind that it's important to

select a color and style that are not too distracting, based on what the rest of the wedding

party is wearing, especially if you'll be taking tons of photos as a group.

For a fall wedding, you can go with jewel tones. With the bridesmaids wearing mocha,

something in deep purple or even royal blue or burgundy would be complementary. You should

avoid cream, ivory or champagne colors because they're too close to the bride's choice. And

black, even though it's appropriate for eveningwear, traditionally signifies a disapproval of the

marriage.

For winter weddings, you'll want something in a more somber color such as burgundy, blue,

gray, black or just about any other wintry hue. Many mothers of the bride go for champagne or

tawny, but for nuptials in January, go for one on the darker end of the spectrum.

For figure flattery: An empire waist is always complimentary. Rouching can camouflage a tummy

bulge. A sweetheart neckline draws attention away from a big bottom.

Plus-size women often have fabulous legs they want to show off. Accessories count, too -- women who are self-conscious

about flabby arms should stay away from big bracelets. And never dismiss the slimming power of body-shaping

undergarments.

Have a small upper frame and a larger lower body? A gown with intricate detail is perfect to enhance the bust line and

shoulders. Long, fluid skirts create the illusion of smaller hips and thighs.

For the full figure with generously distributed body measurements, the key is to find a gown that elongates your body and

stresses your best features. A scoop neck draws attention up and compliments a well-endowed bust line. Long sleeves

conceal a fuller arm. A dropped waistline slenderizes the torso. To show off a voluptuous "hourglass figure" with a full bust

and hips as well as a small waist, a sheath style or slim-fitting gown is ideal. Short sleeves or tank-top styles offer the

spotlight to sensual hourglass shapes.

Bigger, bulkier jewelry is also somewhat expected for the mother of the bride, and there's nothing wrong with going for the

costume variety. If you don't own any, star t asking friends early because borrowed jewelry can be hard to secure, especially

since you'll need a particular length and style to match your outfit.

Heel trouble is the easiest thing to remedy. Simply skip the stilettos. There's no reason why you can't find stylish flats or

dress shoes with baby heels. Go to any store, but find something of relative comfort for eight or so hours.

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