Mature Wedding Outfits and Dress Suits

Getting married is a wonderful event that can happen at anytime in our lives. What we choose to wear may be influenced by the latest fashion trends. Ultimately, if we’re looking for mature bride outfits or dresses for the older lady, our shape, age, and what looks good will win the day.

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John Lewis Wedding Outfits and Occasion Dresses

Find sophisticated two-piece occasion outfits for all your special occasions throughout the year. For outfit, Inspiration Visit our Wedding Style Gallery

Ivory & Blush Lace Mature Bridal Wedding Outfits

Lila Off-White Lace Wedding Dress, White
Lila Off-White Lace Wedding Dress, White
LK Bennett

was: £699.00

£349.00

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Colette Cream Silk Chevron Stripe Long Wedding Dress, Cream
Colette Cream Silk Chevron Stripe Long Wedding Dress, Cream
LK Bennett

was: £799.00

£399.00

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Alie Street Evangeline Intricate Lace Wedding Dress, Ivory Dream
Alie Street Evangeline Intricate Lace Wedding Dress, Ivory Dream
John Lewis & Partners

£289.00

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Alie Street Georgia Flared Wedding Dress, Ivory
Alie Street Georgia Flared Wedding Dress, Ivory
John Lewis & Partners

£149.00

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Alie Street Amber Floral Lace Maxi Wedding Dress, Ivory
Alie Street Amber Floral Lace Maxi Wedding Dress, Ivory
John Lewis & Partners

£219.00

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Alie Street Arabella Floral Lace Wedding Dress, Ivory
Alie Street Arabella Floral Lace Wedding Dress, Ivory
John Lewis & Partners

£199.00

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Alie Street Annie Flared Wedding Dress, Ivory
Alie Street Annie Flared Wedding Dress, Ivory
John Lewis & Partners

£149.00

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Alie Street Macie Floral Lace Shift Wedding Dress, Ivory
Alie Street Macie Floral Lace Shift Wedding Dress, Ivory
John Lewis & Partners

£149.00

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Alie Street Anya Corded Lace Wedding Dress, Ivory
Alie Street Anya Corded Lace Wedding Dress, Ivory
John Lewis & Partners

£289.00

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Alie Street Beth Lace Kimono Sleeve Wedding Dress, Ivory
Alie Street Beth Lace Kimono Sleeve Wedding Dress, Ivory
John Lewis & Partners

£169.00

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Dotty Ivory Satin Wedding Clutch Bag, Ivory
Dotty Ivory Satin Wedding Clutch Bag, Ivory
LK Bennett

was: £189.00

£94.00

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Alie Street Anya Scalloped Lace Knee Length Wedding Dress, Ivory
Alie Street Anya Scalloped Lace Knee Length Wedding Dress, Ivory
John Lewis & Partners

£189.00

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Alie Street Annie Petal Wedding Dress, White/Multi
Alie Street Annie Petal Wedding Dress, White/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£149.00

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Leilani Cream Lace Wedding Shoes, Cream
Leilani Cream Lace Wedding Shoes, Cream
LK Bennett

£259.00

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Belle Silver Leather Wedding Shoes, Silver
Belle Silver Leather Wedding Shoes, Silver
LK Bennett

£259.00

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Mathilde Navy & Cream Polka Dot Silk Tea Dress, Navy Blue
Mathilde Navy & Cream Polka Dot Silk Tea Dress, Navy Blue
LK Bennett

£379.00

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Mira Navy Crepe Long Sleeve Tea Dress, Navy Blue
Mira Navy Crepe Long Sleeve Tea Dress, Navy Blue
LK Bennett

£329.00

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Montana Orange Flower Bow Print Silk Tea Dress, Orange
Montana Orange Flower Bow Print Silk Tea Dress, Orange
LK Bennett

was: £399.00

£199.00

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Marais Paris Print Silk Tea Dress, Cream
Marais Paris Print Silk Tea Dress, Cream
LK Bennett

was: £399.00

£199.00

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Hilde Cream And Red Spot Silk Tea Dress, Cream
Hilde Cream And Red Spot Silk Tea Dress, Cream
LK Bennett

was: £399.00

£199.00

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Esme Black Crepe Crystal Button Tea Dress, Black
Esme Black Crepe Crystal Button Tea Dress, Black
LK Bennett

was: £299.00

£149.00

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Two Piece Occasionwear & Dresses For Over 60’s

Adrianna Papell Ribbon Embroidery Flared Dress, Opal
Adrianna Papell Ribbon Embroidery Flared Dress, Opal
John Lewis & Partners

£199.00

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Adrianna Papell Floral Jacquard Dress, Blue/Multi
Adrianna Papell Floral Jacquard Dress, Blue/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£249.00

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Adrianna Papell Floral Lace Scallop Trim Shift Dress, Ivory/Mint
Adrianna Papell Floral Lace Scallop Trim Shift Dress, Ivory/Mint
John Lewis & Partners

£169.00

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Adrianna Papell Floral Print Midi Dress, Peri/Multi
Adrianna Papell Floral Print Midi Dress, Peri/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£159.00

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Adrianna Papell Crepe Tiered Sleeve Sheath Dress, Smoky Jade
Adrianna Papell Crepe Tiered Sleeve Sheath Dress, Smoky Jade
John Lewis & Partners

£139.00

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Adrianna Papell Bell Sleeve Tie Front Midi Dress
Adrianna Papell Bell Sleeve Tie Front Midi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£149.00

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Adrianna Papell Crepe Fringe Midi Dress
Adrianna Papell Crepe Fringe Midi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£250.00

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Adrianna Papell Long Sleeve Beaded Maxi Dress, Mint Glass
Adrianna Papell Long Sleeve Beaded Maxi Dress, Mint Glass
John Lewis & Partners

£349.00

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Adrianna Papell Embroidered Fit and Flare Dress, Blue/Multi
Adrianna Papell Embroidered Fit and Flare Dress, Blue/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£249.00

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Adrianna Papell Beaded Mesh Dress, Elegant Sky
Adrianna Papell Beaded Mesh Dress, Elegant Sky
John Lewis & Partners

£299.00

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Adrianna Papell Beaded Mesh Wrap Dress, Mint Glass
Adrianna Papell Beaded Mesh Wrap Dress, Mint Glass
John Lewis & Partners

£279.00

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Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Stretch Mikado Dress, Deep Emerald
Aidan Mattox by Adrianna Papell Stretch Mikado Dress, Deep Emerald
John Lewis & Partners

£295.00

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chesca Chrysanthemum Dress, Navy/Multi
chesca Chrysanthemum Dress, Navy/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£325.00

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chesca Chrysanthemum Silk Blend Shrug, Navy/Multi
chesca Chrysanthemum Silk Blend Shrug, Navy/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£175.00

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chesca Beaded and Embroidered Dress, Pewter
chesca Beaded and Embroidered Dress, Pewter
John Lewis & Partners

£295.00

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chesca Floral Print Pixie Hem Coat, Pewter/Turquoise
chesca Floral Print Pixie Hem Coat, Pewter/Turquoise
John Lewis & Partners

£275.00

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chesca Devoree Floral Print Midi Dress, Pewter/Turquoise
chesca Devoree Floral Print Midi Dress, Pewter/Turquoise
John Lewis & Partners

£275.00

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chesca Iris Floral Print Devoree Sleeveless Midi Dress, Navy/Multi
chesca Iris Floral Print Devoree Sleeveless Midi Dress, Navy/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£325.00

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chesca Cornelli Lace Jacket
chesca Cornelli Lace Jacket
John Lewis & Partners

£125.00

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Gina Bacconi Kayla Sequin Lace Midi Dress & Jacket, Champagne
Gina Bacconi Kayla Sequin Lace Midi Dress & Jacket, Champagne
John Lewis & Partners

£240.00

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chesca Floral Beaded Georgette Midi Dress, Violetta
chesca Floral Beaded Georgette Midi Dress, Violetta
John Lewis & Partners

£295.00

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Gina Bacconi Adriana Lace And Satin Dress And Jacket, Ink
Gina Bacconi Adriana Lace And Satin Dress And Jacket, Ink
John Lewis & Partners

£320.00

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Gina Bacconi Gemma Dress Jacquard Waterfall Jacket and Shift Dress
Gina Bacconi Gemma Dress Jacquard Waterfall Jacket and Shift Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£230.00

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Gina Bacconi Karyn Firework Sequin Jacket and Midi Dress
Gina Bacconi Karyn Firework Sequin Jacket and Midi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£280.00

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Occasionwear for Over 50-Year-Olds

Champagne Rosé Crush Pleat Satin & Chiffon Shrug
Champagne Rosé Crush Pleat Satin & Chiffon Shrug
Chesca

£125.00

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Champagne Rosé Crush Pleat Layered Dress
Champagne Rosé Crush Pleat Layered Dress
Chesca

£195.00

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Black Large Hatinator with Lattice Brim, Sinamay Bow & Feathers
Black Large Hatinator with Lattice Brim, Sinamay Bow & Feathers
Chesca

£165.00

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Black Six Panelled Crepe Chiffon Skirt
Black Six Panelled Crepe Chiffon Skirt
Chesca

£135.00

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Azure Floral Print Silk Devore Swing Jacket with Split Cuff Detail
Azure Floral Print Silk Devore Swing Jacket with Split Cuff Detail
Chesca

£235.00

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Azure Bias Cut Chiffon Dress
Azure Bias Cut Chiffon Dress
Chesca

£155.00

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Roman Floral Pleated Halterneck Maxi Dress in Orange
Roman Floral Pleated Halterneck Maxi Dress in Orange
Roman Originals

£80.00

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Roman Floral Print Chiffon Bolero in Orange
Roman Floral Print Chiffon Bolero in Orange
Roman Originals

£26.00

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Roman Scallop Edge Plain Shift Dress in Lilac
Roman Scallop Edge Plain Shift Dress in Lilac
Roman Originals

£50.00

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Azure Six Panelled Chiffon Skirt
Azure Six Panelled Chiffon Skirt
Chesca

£135.00

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Azure Floral Print Silk Devore Layered Shrug
Azure Floral Print Silk Devore Layered Shrug
Chesca

£175.00

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Black Crush Pleat Satin & Chiffon Shrug
Black Crush Pleat Satin & Chiffon Shrug
Chesca

£125.00

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Phase Eight Women's Daisy Lace Jacket
Phase Eight Women's Daisy Lace Jacket
Phase Eight

£179.00

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Phase Eight Women's Tallula Lace Coat
Phase Eight Women's Tallula Lace Coat
Phase Eight

£199.00

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Phase Eight Women's Daisy Jacket
Phase Eight Women's Daisy Jacket
Phase Eight

£129.00

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Phase Eight Women's Daisy Lace Double Layer Dress
Phase Eight Women's Daisy Lace Double Layer Dress
Phase Eight

£169.00

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Phase Eight Women's Daisy Lace Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Daisy Lace Midi Dress
Phase Eight

£169.00

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Phase Eight Women's Zita Lace Sleeveless Dress
Phase Eight Women's Zita Lace Sleeveless Dress
Phase Eight

was: £169.00

£91.26

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Phase Eight Women's Zita Lace Jacket
Phase Eight Women's Zita Lace Jacket
Phase Eight

was: £149.00

£53.55

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Phase Eight Women's Isabella Lace Jacket
Phase Eight Women's Isabella Lace Jacket
Phase Eight

£179.00

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Phase Eight Women's Isabella Lace Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Isabella Lace Midi Dress
Phase Eight

£169.00

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Phase Eight Women's Isabella Lace Coat
Phase Eight Women's Isabella Lace Coat
Phase Eight

£249.00

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Phase Eight Women's Isabella Bow Jacket
Phase Eight Women's Isabella Bow Jacket
Phase Eight

£129.00

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Phase Eight Women's Zoelle Bow Detail Jacket
Phase Eight Women's Zoelle Bow Detail Jacket
Phase Eight

was: £110.00

£71.10

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Freud Yellow Cotton Tie Neck Dress, Yellow
Freud Yellow Cotton Tie Neck Dress, Yellow
LK Bennett

was: £279.00

£139.00

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Jemima Watercolour Floral Print Silk Open-Back Dress, Multi
Jemima Watercolour Floral Print Silk Open-Back Dress, Multi
LK Bennett

was: £459.00

£229.00

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Elowen Yellow and Pink Giant Poppy Print Midi Dress, Yellow
Elowen Yellow and Pink Giant Poppy Print Midi Dress, Yellow
LK Bennett

was: £299.00

£149.00

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Boyd Cream Mimosa Print Silk Midi Dress, Yellow
Boyd Cream Mimosa Print Silk Midi Dress, Yellow
LK Bennett

was: £399.00

£199.00

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Gabbi Green And Pink Giant Poppy Print Stretch Silk Dress, Green
Gabbi Green And Pink Giant Poppy Print Stretch Silk Dress, Green
LK Bennett

was: £399.00

£199.00

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Glinda Cream Silk and Metallic Silver Dress, Yellow
Glinda Cream Silk and Metallic Silver Dress, Yellow
LK Bennett

was: £499.00

£249.00

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Callie Pink and Yellow Cherry Blossom Print Silk Dress, Pink
Callie Pink and Yellow Cherry Blossom Print Silk Dress, Pink
LK Bennett

was: £429.00

£214.00

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Amor Yellow and Red Cherry Blossom Print Crepe Dress, Yellow
Amor Yellow and Red Cherry Blossom Print Crepe Dress, Yellow
LK Bennett

was: £359.00

£179.00

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Essie Pink Chine Floral Print Raw Silk Dress, Pink
Essie Pink Chine Floral Print Raw Silk Dress, Pink
LK Bennett

was: £459.00

£229.00

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Mature Bride Wedding Outfits MOTB Plus Size Occasionwear


Mature Wedding Outfits Gina Bacconi Occasion Dresses and Dress Suits MOTB

Today’s modern approach to wedding fashion makes shopping so much easier. Wearable styles that look fabulous on the big can be coordinated in a variety of ways for a different look for many occasions after. Occasionwear brands such as Gina Bacconi, Shubette and Adrianna Papell are masters of creating chic, two-piece dress suits. For a completely sophisticated range at reduced prices, look to Just Last Season. With up to 70% off from brands Jacques Vert, Windsmoor, Kaliko, Eastex and Precis Petite. Here you will find wedding outfits from previous collections that are just as stunning as when they were first released.

The young bride has amazing bridal couture at her fingertips, helping her find the perfect wedding dress. The youthful body can carry many styles, from slinky body-defining outfits to big puffy meringue gowns. On the other hand, older brides may feel uncomfortable with such over-the-top creations and veer towards a more refined look.

Wedding Suits for Mature Women Over 50

Every bride looks beautiful on her big day, but the journey of getting there can be a stressful one. Ploughing through many wedding magazines, bridal shops, and fashion houses looking for inspiration starts out as fun but can soon be a mind-boggling experience. The mature lady, however, as the edge over her youthful sisters; she has wisdom and inner confidence that comes with age. She knows what styles work and how best to dress for her shape and size.

The location of the wedding will have a lot to do with the style you choose. In addition to the traditional church wedding, ceremonies can be performed almost anywhere nowadays, from an exotic beach and elegant country house to a chic city. Timing will of course, also hold sway on what you wear.

Summer & Winter Wedding Styles For Sixty Plus

Summer is a popular time for weddings, but winter can be just as rewarding. There’s something magical about getting married around the festive holidays or on a snowy winter’s day. Each season comes with its own palette of pastels, punchy hues and warmer tones that will play a part in the overall colour theme.

The older woman can wear various styles, such as a floral print dress with fetching lace shawl, pencil skirt and coordinating jacket or choose to shimmer in a silk dress and matching bolero.


Mother of the Bride Wedding and Occasion Coats

Bridalwear for Older Women

Modern older women today know their own style and will already have discovered a host of designers and fashion stores they are happy with. However, getting married poses a different question when looking for something spectacular for that all-important day. What will you choose? A full-length ivory gown or a chic two-piece outfit; with so many occasionwear collections, the choice is endless.

Plus Size & Petite Wedding Outfits

Jacques Vert is great for mature bridalwear and Mother of the Bride outfits. Complete wedding outfits and dedicated pages on what to wear to special occasions will help you carry off your special day with panache. For feminine styles in plus sizes, there’s Chesca Direct, home to wonderful fluid styles to suit the fuller figure.

Here you will find plus-size wedding gowns, two and three-piece outfits and loose-flowing dresses with matching shrugs. For smart separates, skirt suits and sophisticated tailoring, look to CC Fashion and collections in standard and petite women’s sizes.

Author Debra Binns
Curated by Debra Binns

Debra Binns is the co-founder of MotherOfTheBrideOutfits.org.uk. Debra has been creating and sharing relevant content about women's occasionwear since 2009, bringing together fabulous fashion from the high street and online stores for that special occasion.

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