The wedding will be in November (southeast USA). The site is the yard basically of an antebellum mansion; the reception is inside the mansion. Her dress is strapless organza over satin, beading on the bodice, full ballgown type skirt (again organza over satin with satin border and beading on the bottom on the skirt). She is wearing a diamond-look headpiece with fingertip length veil. The flower girl/jr. bridesmaids are in white organza over satin tea-length dresses. I have two choices of dresses and am undecided. Dress #1 is sea-green-aqua crepe, round neck sleeveless 2 rufflely (sp?) kind of swingy bottom (slightly below knee length) with a sheer matching jacket with sea-green-aqua pearls scattered all over the jacket (probably wearing silver shoes) or perhaps the dress without the jacket (kind of matronly looking) and just a pretty organza shawl. Dress #2 is champagne color, floor length, slightly off the shoulder short sleeves, fitted bodice (slightly below waist) with beads.
2007-10-19 13:36:30 · 5 answers · asked by llewen 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
straight skirt with slight drape on side at waist. I don't know which is correct, the less formal (shorter dress) or the more formal (long dress)? My daughter's dress is very pretty but no train, she is wearing diamond necklace (groom's family heirloom). His family is from "old money" and the house is their ancestral home--restored and turned into a special events location. Please help me decide--I don't want to be overdone nor do I want to be too casual. Help!!! Please!!!
2007-10-19 13:39:30 · update #1
Thanks everyone. The long dress is champagne/beige, lovely--just worried it might be too formal. The aqua dress is a nice soft shade and really not that poufy--just hard to describe. Both look pretty good on me as I have pale skin, medium blonde hair and green eyes--just need a little more color to my blush and lipstick with the champagne one. I am still undecided--her colors, incidentally, are white, pale green, rose-pink. I was trying to match the green color with dress #1 but the color is more blue-green that really green--would blend though. Actually my daughter will be seeing both gowns this weekend--I am getting pictures taken by friend who can scan them into the computer so I can send them. Thanks for your input though-I feel the green/aqua one is cute on but maybe better for just a guest at the wedding rather than mother of the bride-will just have to see. Thanks again.
2007-10-19 14:52:16 · update #2
The champagne dress sounds timeless. Always go with classic & timeless. It will work anywhere. The green one sounds too poufy and the color is too much.
2007-10-19 13:52:17 · answer #1 · answered by tambos67camaro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the attendants are wearing tea length, you could wear the shorter dress. Also, an afternoon wedding is not as formal as an evening one.
The seagreen will probably photograph better. Bring the jacket. If it is a bit matronly looking, take it to a tailor, and get it fitted.
Silver shoes - OK, or pumps to match the dress; and you could bring a silver or soft white bag.
Champagne dress - more formal. Champagne pumps, or gold shoes;with a gold or off white bag. You will need a wrap, or evening jacket.
Decide soon, so the mother of the groom can match you!
[ Dress length, etc.]
Why not just ask daughter what she would like you to wear?
Send photos of both, with colors by your face - hopefully she'll pick most flattering [ they both sound lovely. ]
2007-10-19 13:56:54 · answer #2 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your daughter. Some girls might be bothered by their mother wearing white/off-white gown. When I got married I had a brocade gown with very short train full skirt and my mother had a full length brocade suit (found it in the wedding dress section) and it looked great in the pictures. I personally would vote for the champagne dress, sounds very classy.
2007-10-19 13:50:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like females in jeans. It creates them look more city like and it generally does not appear to be they try too much but if you're trying to get this guys attention, this may well not be what you want
2017-03-01 08:23:02 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really do enjoy wearing long skirts occasionally. They can be actually more comfortable than Skinny jeans and not as hot to wear also.
2017-01-30 20:20:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋