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
L.K. Bennett

£699.00

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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

£199.00

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Colette Cream Silk Chevron Stripe Long Wedding Dress, Cream
Colette Cream Silk Chevron Stripe Long Wedding Dress, Cream
L.K. Bennett

£799.00

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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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Lovette Cream Devoré Long Wedding Dress, Cream
Lovette Cream Devoré Long Wedding Dress, Cream
L.K. Bennett

£799.00

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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

£189.00

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Phase Eight Women's Elyse Lace Tiered Wedding Dress
Phase Eight Women's Elyse Lace Tiered Wedding Dress
Phase Eight

£299.00

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

£259.00

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

£249.00

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

£179.00

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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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Harlow Ivory Satin Crepe Long Wedding Dress, Cream
Harlow Ivory Satin Crepe Long Wedding Dress, Cream
L.K. Bennett

£699.00

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

£249.00

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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

£159.00

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Dotty Ivory Satin Wedding Clutch Bag, Ivory
Dotty Ivory Satin Wedding Clutch Bag, Ivory
L.K. Bennett

£189.00

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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

£169.00

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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
L.K. Bennett

£259.00

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Belle Silver Leather Wedding Shoes, Silver
Belle Silver Leather Wedding Shoes, Silver
L.K. 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
L.K. 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
L.K. Bennett

£329.00

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Esme Red Crepe Crystal Button Tea Dress, Cherry
Esme Red Crepe Crystal Button Tea Dress, Cherry
L.K. Bennett

£299.00

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Esme Black Crepe Crystal Button Tea Dress, Black
Esme Black Crepe Crystal Button Tea Dress, Black
L.K. Bennett

£299.00

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Montana Orange Flower Bow Print Silk Tea Dress, Orange
Montana Orange Flower Bow Print Silk Tea Dress, Orange
L.K. Bennett

was: £399.00

£199.00

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Marais Paris Print Silk Tea Dress, Cream
Marais Paris Print Silk Tea Dress, Cream
L.K. Bennett

was: £399.00

£199.00

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Two Piece Occasionwear & Dresses For Over 60’s

Chesca Hummingbird V-Neck Mesh Dress, Aqua/Multi
Chesca Hummingbird V-Neck Mesh Dress, Aqua/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£195.00

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Helen McAlinden Bev Smartie Print, Green/Multi
Helen McAlinden Bev Smartie Print, Green/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£305.00

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Helen McAlinden Bailey Smartie Print Dress, Multi
Helen McAlinden Bailey Smartie Print Dress, Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£305.00

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Helen McAlinden Luna Mist Dress, Light Blue
Helen McAlinden Luna Mist Dress, Light Blue
John Lewis & Partners

£379.00

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Helen McAlinden Layla Mist Midi Dress, Summer Mist
Helen McAlinden Layla Mist Midi Dress, Summer Mist
John Lewis & Partners

£310.00

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Helen McAlinden Sandra Midi Lace Dress, Oyster
Helen McAlinden Sandra Midi Lace Dress, Oyster
John Lewis & Partners

£359.00

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Helen McAlinden Dianna Tailored Dress, Mist
Helen McAlinden Dianna Tailored Dress, Mist
John Lewis & Partners

£339.00

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Chesca Tiered Midi Dress
Chesca Tiered Midi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£195.00

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Adrianna Papell Sequin Guipure Lace Sheath Dress, Skyway
Adrianna Papell Sequin Guipure Lace Sheath Dress, Skyway
John Lewis & Partners

£189.00

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Chesca Cosmopolitan Striped Midi Dress, Multi
Chesca Cosmopolitan Striped Midi Dress, Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£165.00

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Adrianna Papell Floral Embroidered Bell Sleeve Dress, Pink/Multi
Adrianna Papell Floral Embroidered Bell Sleeve Dress, Pink/Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£169.00

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Chesca Sequin Lace Maxi Dress
Chesca Sequin Lace Maxi Dress
John Lewis & Partners

£141.00

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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 Devoree Swing Jacket, Multi
Chesca Chrysanthemum Silk Devoree Swing Jacket, Multi
John Lewis & Partners

£235.00

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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

£147.50

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

£117.00

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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 Sofya Jacquard Sheath Dress and Bolero Jacket, Pink
Gina Bacconi Sofya Jacquard Sheath Dress and Bolero Jacket, Pink
John Lewis & Partners

£350.00

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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 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

Hobbs Women's Sofia Jacquard Coat - Pale Blue Multi
Hobbs Women's Sofia Jacquard Coat - Pale Blue Multi
Hobbs Ltd

£349.00

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Hobbs Women's Sofia Jacquard Dress - Pale Blue Multi
Hobbs Women's Sofia Jacquard Dress - Pale Blue Multi
Hobbs Ltd

£299.00

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Hobbs Women's Christie Silk Blend Dress - Jewel Green
Hobbs Women's Christie Silk Blend Dress - Jewel Green
Hobbs Ltd

was: £299.00

£219.00

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Hobbs Women's Adela Lace Shift Dress - Pale Blue
Hobbs Women's Adela Lace Shift Dress - Pale Blue
Hobbs Ltd

was: £269.00

£149.00

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Hobbs Women's Adela Silk Blend Coat - Pale Blue
Hobbs Women's Adela Silk Blend Coat - Pale Blue
Hobbs Ltd

was: £349.00

£229.00

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Georgia Lavender Crepe Frock Coat, Lavender
Georgia Lavender Crepe Frock Coat, Lavender
L.K. Bennett

was: £299.00

£149.00

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Hobbs Women's Darcie Fit And Flare Coat - Sage Green
Hobbs Women's Darcie Fit And Flare Coat - Sage Green
Hobbs Ltd

was: £249.00

£199.00

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Hobbs Women's Marcella Silk Blend Jacket - Berry Purple
Hobbs Women's Marcella Silk Blend Jacket - Berry Purple
Hobbs Ltd

was: £199.00

£145.00

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Hobbs Women's Elize Jacket - Pale Pink
Hobbs Women's Elize Jacket - Pale Pink
Hobbs Ltd

£139.00

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Hobbs Women's Christie Silk Wool Jacket - Royal Blue
Hobbs Women's Christie Silk Wool Jacket - Royal Blue
Hobbs Ltd

£199.00

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Hobbs Women's Marcella Silk Blend Beaded Dress - Pale Pink
Hobbs Women's Marcella Silk Blend Beaded Dress - Pale Pink
Hobbs Ltd

was: £299.00

£219.00

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Hobbs Women's Marcella Silk Blend Jacket - Pale Pink
Hobbs Women's Marcella Silk Blend Jacket - Pale Pink
Hobbs Ltd

was: £199.00

£149.00

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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

£119.00

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

was: £149.00

£59.50

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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

£79.00

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

was: £110.00

£79.00

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Phase Eight Women's Leighton Floral Embroidered Midi Dress
Phase Eight Women's Leighton Floral Embroidered Midi Dress
Phase Eight

£169.00

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Phase Eight Women's Venita Bow Long Jacket
Phase Eight Women's Venita Bow Long Jacket
Phase Eight

£199.00

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Phase Eight Women's Venita Bow Long Jacket
Phase Eight Women's Venita Bow Long Jacket
Phase Eight

£199.00

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

£110.00

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Freud Yellow Cotton Tie Neck Dress, Yellow
Freud Yellow Cotton Tie Neck Dress, Yellow
L.K. Bennett

was: £279.00

£139.00

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Elowen Yellow and Pink Giant Poppy Print Midi Dress, Yellow
Elowen Yellow and Pink Giant Poppy Print Midi Dress, Yellow
L.K. Bennett

was: £299.00

£149.00

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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
L.K. Bennett

was: £399.00

£159.00

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Montana Yellow Naive Floral Print Silk Tea Dress, Yellow
Montana Yellow Naive Floral Print Silk Tea Dress, Yellow
L.K. Bennett

was: £329.00

£164.00

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Emerald Purple Cotton Bow Shoulder Dress, Purple
Emerald Purple Cotton Bow Shoulder Dress, Purple
L.K. Bennett

was: £329.00

£164.00

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Flori Pink Poppy Print Silk Cutaway Dress, Pink
Flori Pink Poppy Print Silk Cutaway Dress, Pink
L.K. Bennett

was: £429.00

£214.00

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Boyd Cream Mimosa Print Silk Midi Dress, Yellow
Boyd Cream Mimosa Print Silk Midi Dress, Yellow
L.K. Bennett

was: £399.00

£199.00

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Jemima Watercolour Floral Print Silk Open-Back Dress, Multi
Jemima Watercolour Floral Print Silk Open-Back Dress, Multi
L.K. Bennett

was: £459.00

£229.00

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Glinda Cream Silk and Metallic Silver Dress, Yellow
Glinda Cream Silk and Metallic Silver Dress, Yellow
L.K. 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
L.K. 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
L.K. 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
L.K. 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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