Tips for Finding Your Mother of the Bride or Groom Style

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• While we'll always have a place in our hearts for a dress coat and hat combo (as you know, we're shameless royal watchers!), if that's not your natural style, you don't need to wear it just because your son or daughter is getting married. Mother of the bride or groom style has evolved, and these days, long dresses, bare shoulders, jumpsuits, and separates are all perfectly acceptable.

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• In this age of Instagram, many of us look to 'influencers' for style ideas, and just because you might be over 50, doesn't mean you can't take inspiration from social media. Whether it's Irish Insta stars like Vogue Williams' mum Sandra Wilson or mature supermodels like Maye Musk, there are lots of women online of all styles, shapes, sizes and ages, dressing beautifully and ready to inspire your own ensemble. Find someone you love and let them guide your look.

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• Look to the stars too. The red carpet is a great place to find style inspiration for an event as important as your son or daughter's wedding. Meryl Streep, Helen Mirren, Susan Sarandon, Oprah, Anna Wintour, Viola Davis, Joanna Lumley - fierce, stylish, stars over 50 are plentiful, so just pick someone whose style you resonate with.

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• There are no 'rules' for mothers of the bride or groom other than try not to wear anything that outshines the newlyweds. If the couple have a colour palette to their wedding, it's nice to keep your outfit as close to the tones as possible (without dressing the same as the bridesmaids!).

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• While we'd tend to advise mums against wearing anything too loud, bright or eccentric, if that's your go-to personal style then you should certainly reflect it in your wedding day outfit - you want to look and feel like your yourself!

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• Dress comfortably, wear or bring flat shoes if you find heels painful, and don't wear anything that means you'll be too restricted to eat or dance!

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• Invest in good underwear, if you're hoping to create a particular silhouette with your look, the right bra and shapewear will make all the difference! If your outfit doesn't fit quite right, professional tailoring can work magic too!

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• Talk to the other mum. If the couple are lucky enough to have both mums attending the wedding, it's not a bad idea to check in with the other matriarch of the family or liaise through your son or daughter to make sure you're not dressed too alike!

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• Get your hair and makeup done. Nails, tan, lashes, do whatever you want to do to make you feel like a million bucks! It might not be your big day, that that doesn't mean you can't indulge in a little pampering and feel like a star!

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• Not sure where to look for a mother of the bride outfit? Our essential list of shops and designers is a great place to start! Don't be afraid to stray from traditional boutiques and dressmakers - bridesmaid dresses, high street options, and department stories are great places to go to for modern style.

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