Don't match up
accessories until you have the Dresses For Mother Of The Groom. Find shoes that match well with the dress, maybe shoes
that match up with the color. If you have a V-line blouse you may consider a
necklace or colored pearls near the color of the dress. Also consider earrings
that are near the color of your dress or silver or crystal earrings with a
lighter color dress and gold earrings with a darker color dress. Same story
with a hairpin or you can wear a color coordinated hat that nearly matches your
dress. If it's winter, a short jacket or shawl can go with the dress. A Hillary
Clinton style pantsuit is a possibility too. In your search for the mother of
the bride dresses, you want to understand the fabric types available.
Most special occasion
dresses are made of chiffon, silk or man-made silk, organza, or crepe. When you
go shopping you gain an idea of what fabrics you like before considering
shopping for a dress online. Even if you don't buy the mother of the bride at
the store, get an idea from the local bridal or dress shops and learn the types
of fabrics, their quality and texture. Also understand colors, what you see
online may be a slightly different shade then when you receive the dress. If
you order online, you need to know your approximate size. Have yourself
measured with a tape measure. your bust, waist, and hips over your under
garments. Compare these numbers to the management's store size chart to get
your bust size. If you are in between bust sizes, always take the size up, it's
easier to take in a dress than to let it out.
Online shopping are
stocked with a wide variety of styles, sizes, and colors, more than a physical
store and prices are pretty reasonable. Remember though, when you are shopping
for a "special occasion" outfit online, the return policy tends to be
more strict than for everyday clothing. Each store is different, check the
return policy before make a decision. On the mother's bride day of shopping,
considering it's a fun day, consider going out to lunch or dinner in addition.
If the budget is tight push more for the lunch. Be sure it's a lady's type of
restaurant where the food served is a meal such as, quiche, salads, soups,
wrapped sandwiches, pasta, etc. A luncheon that has a great lady's atmosphere.
You could consider a breakfast place, a dessert place, or a tea house instead
of a lunch place too!
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