Mother of the Bride Dresses

Start with the setting and time of day

The setting usually narrows things down fast. For a beach ceremony, look at our Beach Wedding Mother of the Bride Chiffon Dresses, which come in V neck, A line, midi, ruffle and pocket styles. For a summer wedding, the tea length dresses in square neck, lace, ruffle and A line are a natural fit. An evening wedding calls for sequin, in midi, maxi, petite, wrap style or long sleeve. A formal ceremony often suits the long chiffon dresses with a cape. The best mother of the bride dresses are the ones you can wear comfortably all day, so picture the photos, the dinner, the dancing and the hugs before you choose.

Pick a shape and level of coverage

Coverage and shape matter as much as the occasion. If you want your arms covered, the dresses with a lace jacket, a cape or sleeves do that, and the photos show exactly how each one is cut. Wrap style and V neck designs define the neckline and waist, while A line skirts fall away from the hips. Ruffle styles add some texture. The Lace Jacket and Slit style has a slit in the skirt. If you are shopping as mother of the groom, the Plus Size Mother of the Groom Dress with Sleeves comes in wrap style, ruffle, A line and chiffon versions.

Check sizing and timing before you order

Every dress page has a size chart. Measure your bust, waist and hips and compare them to the chart, even if you know your usual size, because sizing varies from one maker to another. All sales are final, with no returns or exchanges for fit or change of mind, so a few minutes of measuring now is worth it. We list plus size and petite styles, and the photos show the cut. Shipping to the US is free and takes 7 to 14 business days, so order well ahead of the wedding and leave time for any alterations. If an item arrives damaged, defective or wrong, we replace or refund it within 14 days of delivery.