Chic Floral Mother of the Bride Dress

The flowers are blooming, spring is here, and I’m on a high after watching Megan and Harry’s stunning royal wedding. It got me thinking about what I would wear if my daughter or son were getting married.

Today, I’m excited to partner with David’s Bridal to showcase the chic, figure-flattering floral Mother of the Bride dress I’d choose.

When shopping for a mother-of-the-bride dress, there are several key factors to consider, including color, length, and finding the perfect style that suits your personality.  But what women stress about most is finding a style that flatters their body type.

The trick is to choose a dress that accentuates your best features and downplays the ones you’re not as fond of. Since I still have a nice waist, I like to show it off, which is why this gorgeous Leaf-Print Mikado Ball Gown works perfectly for me. It defines my waist.

I’m not as happy about my tummy, which has gotten a little softer and rounder over the years. With this full skirt, I don’t have to worry about holding anything in, especially when it’s time to take the wedding photos. This dress works for women who are self-conscious about their tummies, but it’s also a great choice for pear-shaped women because the full skirt camouflages wide hips and a larger bottom.

If you prefer a more slim-fitting style, a soft, fluid dress with ruching is surprisingly flattering and forgiving, providing a slimming effect when you want to accentuate your waist definition. I  also help wear shapewear.

Other things I love about this dress? The illusion plunge neckline with the sheer inset is beautiful. tIt’s very glamorous, but demure at the same time.

Additionally, the printed skirt is both chic and modern. Has a fabulous selection of on-trend styles, including off-the-shoulder and cold-shoulder designs, High-low hemlines, Elegant coverage – sleeves, coordinating jackets, Lace, and MOB dresses with sophisticated embellishments.

Navy is super slimming and also very popular this year, in addition to colors like Wine, Plum, Berry, Black, and neutrals like Champagne, Grey, and metallic Gold and Silver.

The other nice thing about David’s Bridal is they have over 300 locations in the US, Puerto Rico, Canada, and the UK – making it easy for the entire bridal party to shop together or remotely online – davidsbridal.com

You can get a complete head-to-toe look from handbags to jewelry and shoes. Don’t you love this fabulous clutch bag?

I love the clear Lucite block heels I chose that give a glassy, barely there look. They’re so Cinderella-like! (And comfy too!)

And my feminine, sparkly Leaf Drop Earrings mirror the leafy print on my dress.

My bracelets (Twisted Pave Rhinestone and Pearl & Crystal) look so rich and expensive, but they are surprisingly affordable! Layered them for a more youthful look.

This dress is easy to wear because it suits most body types. However, David’s has many more Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom Dresses for all kinds of figure challenges.   For example, want to:

• Cover Your Arms and Play up Your Legs? Try a short dress with a sheer cape overlay. Why do u get light, airy coverage on top, and all attention is drawn to your legs? Be sure to wear a gorgeous pair of shoes!
• Cover Your Legs but Highlight Your Gorgeous Curves or Flat Tummy? The gorgeous sequinned mermaid gown is a stunner.
• Accentuate Your Toned Arms – A tank or off-the-shoulder style would be lovely.

Did I mention that David’s Bridal has expert in-house alterations to make sure your dress is a perfect fit?

I couldn’t be more thrilled with the modern look of this dress and the way it flatters my figure. ( No frumpy here!) This gown makes me feel like royalty, and the best part is that I can wear it again. It takes a mother of the bride and groom some gown, but it also works for many other formal occasions.

Be sure to visit David’s Bridal to find your perfect MOB/MOG Dress so you can look and feel fabulous on the big day!

NEED MORE IDEAS?

Need more ideas about what to wear as Mother of the Bride or Groom? Pick up a copy of my bestselling book, Tweak Your Chic – Mother of the Bride.  It will tell you everything you need to know on one of the most important and cherished days of your life.

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Deborah Boland

Deborah, a former Fashion & Lifestyle TV host and Image Consultant, understands the style challenges women face in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. As the founder of Fabulous After 40, she helps women tweak their chic and embrace fashion with confidence—so they always look and feel amazing.

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