This day is all about your daughter, the
beautiful bride. You’ve dreamed about this day her whole life. You’ve pictured
her in a stunning white dress. You’ve helped her plan this day for months, but
you’ve neglected to find the perfect dress and look for yourself. We are going
to cover everything you need from top to bottom.
Hair
Your hair should not be the same as your
daughters. In fact, it should be opposite. If she wears an updo, you should
consider leaving your hair down. Leaving it straight or adding some curls are
both good looks.
If her hair is down, you should opt for
something up. Either part of the hair or all of it should be worn up.
Makeup
For your makeup choose colors that are less
dramatic. This may not be the best time to wear a bold red lip. Choose a soft
pink or shades of nude.
As for the eyes, this is another area to go
basic. Deep smokey eyes should be a look left for the bride. Remember, you want to be beautiful, but not
upstage the bride.
Dress
For your dress you can choose something that
is floor length or just above the knee. Choose a color that is an accent color
of her wedding, blush, or navy. You can choose a black dress if it is a black
tie wedding.
To add a touch of elegance, choose a dress
with lace. Lace sleeves, whether full or ¾, are a beautiful look, that can add
a bit of sexiness to it. Its ok to
choose a dress that is form fitting. However, a skin tight mini skirt is not
ok.
Nails
You can have a bit more fun with your nails.
French manicured nails are always classic, but there are other options you
choose. If you want a pop of color or a little extra flare, don’t be afraid to
wear bold red nails. It is ok to play with the shape, as well. If you want to
wear almond nails, go for it. Your nails won’t be noticed too much in the
wedding photos.
Accessories
You have a little extra leeway when it comes
to accessories. A nice pearl necklace is always classic. This is the area where
you are safe to add statement pieces. A bold fashion necklace or earrings is a
great way to add style to your look, without overpowering the bride.
Shoes
Classic pumps are a good choice. It is great
to wear shoes that are nude, black, white, or the same color as the dress. This
isn’t the time to add a pop of color that will stand out in pictures. You want
to beautifully blend into the photos. Neon colors or bold pops
of color should be saved for another day.
Remember, that you can still be beautiful
without taking away from the bride. You want the attention to be on her, not on
your brightly colored heels. Choose safe, natural colors for your dress,
makeup, and shoes.
So that's our guide to look the perfect Mother of the Bride. Let me know if you have other tips.
So that's our guide to look the perfect Mother of the Bride. Let me know if you have other tips.
