Classic Mother of the Bride Outfits
Elegant Occasion Outfits
Your daughter’s or son’s wedding is special so it’s only natural you want them to be proud of how stunning you will look. Looking smart and co-ordinated has never been easier with versatile separates, smart tailoring and glamorous day and eveningwear. We hope you like our selection of elegant occasion outfits, classic Mother of the Bride dresses and suits.
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Classic Mother of the Bride/Groom Outfits
Chesca Iris Floral Print Devoree Sleeveless Midi Dress, Navy/Multi
John Lewis & Partners
£325.00
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Gina Bacconi Sofya Jacquard Sheath Dress and Bolero Jacket, Pink
John Lewis & Partners
£350.00
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Gina Bacconi Adriana Lace And Satin Dress And Jacket, Ink
John Lewis & Partners
£320.00
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Chesca Iris Print Satin Devoree Longline Jacket, Navy/Multi
John Lewis & Partners
£275.00
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Chesca Iris Floral Print Multi Layered Devoree Midi Dress, Navy/Multi
John Lewis & Partners
£275.00
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Gina Bacconi Sadira Metallic Lace Maxi Dress and Bolero, Navy
John Lewis & Partners
£360.00
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Gina Bacconi Kayla Sequin Lace Midi Dress & Jacket, Champagne
John Lewis & Partners
£240.00
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Chesca Satin Devoree Abstract Pixie Hem Coat, White/Cobalt
John Lewis & Partners
£137.50
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Chesca Satin Devoree Abstract Stripe Sleeveless Dress, Ivory/Cobalt
John Lewis & Partners
£117.00
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Gina Bacconi Gemma Dress Jacquard Waterfall Jacket and Shift Dress
John Lewis & Partners
£230.00
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Gina Bacconi Tracy Chiffon Jacket and Floral Embroidered Dress, Dove
John Lewis & Partners
£380.00
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Gina Bacconi Gemma Dress Jacquard Waterfall Jacket and Shift Dress
John Lewis & Partners
£230.00
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Gina Bacconi Gladys Embroidered Dress with Chiffon Jacket, Pewter
John Lewis & Partners
£360.00
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Chesca Bluebird Silk Blend Devoree Floral Print Shrug, Multi
John Lewis & Partners
£175.00
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Chesca Bluebird Silk Devoree Swing Jacket, Bluebird/Multi
John Lewis & Partners
£235.00
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Gina Bacconi Joss Metallic Embroidered Lace Dress with Chiffon Jacket, Taupe
John Lewis & Partners
£350.00
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Phase Eight Women's Antonella Print Fit And Flare Dress
Phase Eight
Phase Eight Women's Aria Embroidered Fit And Flare Dress
Phase Eight
Phase Eight Women's Alisha Double Layer Lace Peplum Dress
Phase Eight
Hobbs Women's Marcella Silk Blend Beaded Dress - Pale Pink
Hobbs Ltd
Elowen Yellow and Pink Giant Poppy Print Midi Dress, Yellow
L.K. Bennett
Jolie Moi Danika Keyhole Floral Mesh Midi Dress, Mauve Pink
John Lewis & Partners
£85.00
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Adrianna Papell Watercolor Floral Midi Dress, Light Blue/Multi
John Lewis & Partners
£127.20
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Helen McAlinden Vintage Floral Soft Belted Midi Dress, Blush/Multi
John Lewis & Partners
£329.00
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Everyone has their own unique dress style that they feel confident with. Dressing up for an important event is nothing like casually throwing something on for the weekend. Wedding style guides and occasionwear sites are a good place to start for outfit ideas.
Get instant inspiration from fashion brands such as Hobbs, Chesca, L.K. Bennett, Gina Bacconi, Coast, Damsel in a Dress and Jacques Vert. You can discover more fabulous occasionwear brands at John Lewis and House of Fraser where they will have dedicated Mother Of the Bride sections to inspire you.
Jacques Vert Occasionwear
The Mother of all sites for Wedding outfits for family and guests is Jacques Vert. You can easily lose yourself among the fabulous pages of special occasionwear, accessories and elegant clothing.
For head to toe glamour and the complete ensemble, Jacques Vert offers exclusive designs with exquisite style and colour. They pride themselves in the fine attention to detail every discerning woman appreciates.
They have an impressive collection of coordinating pieces on sale which are versatile and original. These include ladies dresses, tops, skirts, trousers and jackets available in sizes 10-22.
Jacques Vert understands the importance of matching accessories and how they are essential for completing an outfit. Their range of hats, fascinators, bags, shoes and a variety of other attractive accessories work perfectly with their collection of occasionwear.
It has to be the first choice shop for every Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom. It’s not often you find a collection that combines chic tailoring, modern styles in such luxurious fabrics. Best of all is the beautiful display of inspirational looks that bring together complimenting pieces in a variety of ways.
Windsmoor
Windsmoor is synonymous with elegant clothing and offers chic and contemporary styles for the modern woman. Their strong British heritage spans almost 75 years and has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
Expect to find the latest looks and collections packed with fiery colours and pastel delights of every season. For women who want to update their wardrobe, they can do so with show some stopping pieces. Perfect relaxed casuals, feminine tops, longer line tunics, knitwear and smart ladies wear can be added along with Windsmoor favourites. Fashion for women is available in sizes 10-24.
Premium exclusively designed outfits for daywear through to evening can be found in vibrant colours and bold prints. For special event dressing, you’ll find beautiful silk dresses, occasion coats, including a faux fur coat and glamorous accessories.
Shopping for classy clothes has never been so exciting, especially with so many gorgeous outfits all in one place. Elegant knee-length dresses and skirts combined with tailored jackets work well in creating effortless elegance. While trying out individual pieces in striking colours can add an edgy twist to your usual style.
CC Fashion Occasion Outfits
Formerly known as Country Casuals, CCFashion exciting name change brought a refreshing new look and feel to their women’s clothing range. They now have 64 freestanding stores and over 120 concessions located leading department store brands including House of Fraser, John Lewis and Debenhams.
Occasionwear and tailoring are softer than ever and undeniably feminine. There is a fine mix of contemporary catwalk styles and timeless vintage plus understated pieces for any occasion.
Actress and Bond Girl Jane Seymour continues as the ‘Face of CC’ and stars in their spring and summer collection. Women can enjoy discovering head-to-toe outfits, luxurious fabrics, bright, bold colours and prints.
There is always room for another classic outfit in your wardrobe especially if it adds a touch of Hollywood glamour. Loose layers, ruffles and frills in silks, satins and chiffon have a romantic look while their sculptured peplum jackets are the ultimate when it comes to tailoring.
You can shop for an entire special occasion outfit with suggestions of dresses, jackets, coats, skirts, blouses and accessories to complete the look. There are beautiful accessories to add the Midas touch with colourful fascinators, headwear, jewellery and matching satin shoes and bags.
Wonderful blue, pink, purple, black and white are just some of the shades that can be found in their range. There are occasion outfits in navy, cream, red, multi-colour prints and patterns
Eastex Wedding Wear
For all your seasonal essentials visit www.eastex.co.uk and discover the delightful range of elegant women’s clothing. Get the look and find the perfect combination for any special occasion. Smart tailoring and sophisticated styles are available in sizes 10 – 20.
Eastex is an established label providing quality and comfort without compromising on style.
Shopping for a wedding guest or Mother of the Bride outfit has been made easy with their dedicated section of occasion outfits. Updated collections, new arrivals and seasonal offers make shopping more pleasurable.
There are categories for buying separates including jackets, trousers, skirts, blouses and dresses plus accessories and jewellery. Eastex is a great destination for buying a hat for a wedding or a day at the races.
Browse their outfit ideas for fabulous colour combinations of navy, red, purple, ivory and buttermilk in prints, stripes and floral designs.
L.K. Bennett Mother of the Bride Outfits
Buying a Mother of the Bride or Groom outfit is completely different and is usually more formal. There is an air of sophistication about the whole event that you want to project in your choice of clothes.
Finding the right colours, materials and style that flatters your body shape can transform the way you and others see yourself. You may not recognise the sophisticated lady you see in the mirror.
There are some who know exactly what style suits them and have been shopping for classy clothes for years but for others, it may not be as easy. A wedding is a chance to be inspired by style advisors who’ll have tips on how to enhance your appearance. You can even try out a new look with a makeover and new hairstyle.
A more mature woman looking for an outfit will feel comfortable in quality fabrics and traditional designs that naturally look sophisticated. Experience comes with age so shopping for special occasions although a big event is not so daunting. The style of dress expected at weddings is usually well-cut, elegant and stylish.
Shopping for Mother of the Bride/Groom wear is not about the latest fads it’s about a buying a timeless classic that is also fashionable. When you wear a sophisticated outfit for a wedding you want it to look current but also appropriate for the occasion. Nothing shocking or out of place for this class act just a perfectly coordinating ensemble that oozes elegance.
Hobbs Mother of the Bride
The best occasions require the best clothes and accessories which is what you will find at online and from high street brand provides elegant versatile outfits for the mature sophisticated lady. Well-dressed ladies will feel confident in their choice of clothes that are stylish and made to flatter the figure.
You’ll soon discover statement pieces across latest collections from designer brands, designer lingerie and European fashion to their own in-house range. Designer collections include Gerry Weber, Basler and Chesca that guarantees quality and comfort in sizes 8-26.
Enjoy an exciting shopping experience showing the latest colour trends and looks of the season. Especially relevant is the Wedding guest, Mother of the Bride or Groom range of special occasionwear dresses and outfits. View the Daytime Occasion, Evening glamour or Mother of the Bride section for style tips and complete outfits for a wedding.
You can shop by price, brand, colour or items from blouses, coats, jackets, dresses, knitwear, shoes and handbags plus swimwear, tops, skirts and lingerie. Spring and summer collections are bright and vibrant while autumn and winter colours are deep and rich. Every season has an exciting range to take you through the warm and cooler months.
Gina Bacconi Mother of the Bride Outfits
You will find feminine clothing for women in a range of sizes. High street stores L. K Bennett, Phase Eight Coast and Hobbs stock evening wear, trouser suits, suits, dresses and accessories from scarves to handbags and shoes. Gina Bacconi at John Lewis and Shubette at House of Fraser have elegant wedding guest Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom outfits.
Elegance is another fashion brand with more than 70 shops. The company’s own store and franchised shops throughout the world. Their presence and international success in the fashion world has seen its brand of elegant clothing highly sought after. Discerning dressers know Elegance is where to shop for supreme tailoring and glamorous outfits.
Here a unique combination of flawless craftsmanship, exquisite materials and timeless designs are put together beautifully. Proving just how in tune they are with their fashion-conscious customers. High-quality women’s fashion is seen in the latest catwalk colours and trends producing creative collections for each season.
Start shopping with Elegance for a wonderful journey full of inspirational ideas for finding the perfect outfit. Collections include Holiday Cruise Wear, Essentials, and Mother of the Bride, Daywear, Business and Weekend/Sports Wear.
Elegant Occasion Outfits
The Alexon label captures the ultra-feminine and elegant styles of today’s independent woman. Fashion aware shoppers enjoy high-quality clothing and occasionwear at Debenhams, John Lewis and House of Fraser. The launch of their new Alexon online store www.alexon.co.uk offers a greater selection of co-ordinated fashion ranges and classical styling. You can enjoy the luxury of modern styles and fabrics and easy mix and match designs in sizes 8 – 22.
Take an inspiring glance at the latest arrivals for the season’s best looks. Summer through to winter occasion outfits ensures you look elegant and sophisticated for all your events. Find outfit ideas for a day at the races, weddings, a regatta, the proms, holidays and more.
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.
