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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:37:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Echo on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it/page/2#post-2298070 Sun, 25 Dec 2022 02:27:53 +0000 Echo 2298070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The first dress would be perfect for a wedding and it is SO flattering. It would also allow you to change how dressy it appears with jewelry - an idea I am fond of. But the second dress is also just smashing on you, and I'd be tempted to keep both and wear the second for less dressy occasions.  annabelle on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it/page/2#post-2298048 Sat, 24 Dec 2022 20:16:40 +0000 annabelle 2298048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ you look beautiful! I personally love the neckline of #1 on you, if you feel it's appropriate for the wedding. It really frames your face! Mary Beth (formerly LBD) on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it/page/2#post-2298021 Sat, 24 Dec 2022 15:17:58 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2298021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oooh, this is a tough one, because you are stunning in both!  For a wedding, I’m inclined towards #1, but the richness of color and bombshell fit in #2 is <chefs kiss>.   <div> </div><div>This sapphire sort of color is a signature color for you, for sure!  I’m going to be a naughty Christmas elf and whisper in your ear that you might keep both.  #1 for your events capsule, #2 for dressier occasions that aren’t all-out fancy.  </div><div> </div><div> </div> Dressfema on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it/page/2#post-2298006 Sat, 24 Dec 2022 09:08:59 +0000 Dressfema 2298006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Both the dresses look great on you, I prefer the second one. rachylou on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it/page/2#post-2294541 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:18:58 +0000 rachylou 2294541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Both are gorgeous! Pearl choker for the second dress? LJP on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294484 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:08:27 +0000 LJP 2294484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I personally prefer the first one in how it frames your face and neck, but they are both lovely. Lucky you!  I'd skip any necklaces and wear a statement bracelet or grouping of finer ones .  With 3/4 sleeves, it's the perfect opportunity to show off your wrists, hands etc.  Earrings depend on how you will wear your hair.   Barbara Diane on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294483 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:45:25 +0000 Barbara Diane 2294483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Both are fabulous, keep both! Now I want to copy you. So glad you have found your dress(es). notsaf on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294479 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:03:28 +0000 notsaf 2294479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a fab color on you. I'm all for #1. It is chic chic chic. Angie on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294444 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:10:21 +0000 Angie 2294444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Marija, YES to trying another bra, and keeping both dresses!  Anonymous on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294439 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:05:00 +0000 Anonymous 2294439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Both are great! 1 is more wedding appropriate but 2 would be good for work. A silver shoe/bag complement, bracelet + earrings and good to go! RobinF on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294436 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:59:27 +0000 RobinF 2294436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These are both great! Good idea to let the bride have a say. I agree that it might be worth it to keep them both, although maybe one in a different color.  Indigoprint on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294434 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:53:54 +0000 Indigoprint 2294434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Both FAB. I like # 1 the best.... love the collar and sleeve length. Both are a good dress for your occasion. Minaminu on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294431 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:41:26 +0000 Minaminu 2294431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ really really like nr 2! If I remember right, you mentioned that it would have been a relaxed wedding. For me, the material of nr 2 would fit better this type of wedding as it more of an understated elegance and a  modern classic. I would just add a nice pair of earrings and a delicate bracelet. The colour of nr 1 is also great on you but - to my eyes, and I am not an expert - it looks a bit dated.  Olive Green on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294430 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:38:42 +0000 Olive Green 2294430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Both gorgeous. Clever to let the bride pick!  Zaeobi’s suggestion of shoe clips is inspired.  I might get number two in another colour and keep both? kkards on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294409 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:51:16 +0000 kkards 2294409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Both are fab!  Yay for having choices and double yay for finding bargains, but not settling  Zaeobi on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294395 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:59:50 +0000 Zaeobi 2294395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, what finds with both dresses - great fit & colour on you, plus the price seems right! For an event as special as your child's wedding, I'd go with #1 - it feels festive without screaming it, & the silhouette looks like it would be more forgiving post-dinner ;) The knotted neckline, tapered skirt & 'half' sleeves on #2 are lovely but remind me a little more of elevated workwear - agreed that you should still keep it, but perhaps for a cocktail party. Is it a stretchy jersey fabric? How about dangly earrings + adding a shiny brooch to the belt of #1? A sparkly cuff bracelet & silver clutch could work with either dress too. If your feet are fussy I'd recommend adding shoe clips to some already comfy shoes, to make them more party appropriate unfrumped on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294378 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 04:30:05 +0000 unfrumped 2294378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow- both are great and at first I thought I liked # 1 absolutely best because of the portrait type neckline and swishy skirt, but on second look I am thinking 2 looks more youthful- perhaps because it is a touch less dressy and looks more “ active”, if that’s a thing for a dress. Or it fits better? I might see what the shoe options are, as sometimes the shoe picks the dress! Suz on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294375 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 04:08:48 +0000 Suz 2294375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What Irina said!! Keep both! They are both fabulous on you.  Irina on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294372 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 03:49:03 +0000 Irina 2294372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Marija, for $80 I would keep the dress #2 in any case. You can wear it to another event. It looks so good on you Anonymous on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294368 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 03:41:48 +0000 Anonymous 2294368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I second Angie's ideas on how to bling up the second dress.  Sparkly earrings and brackets would be lovely.  I like sparkly snow flakes for winter, maybe stars or flowers for other seasons.  I like your idea of getting input from the bride.  You look stunning. Bijou on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294366 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 03:32:50 +0000 Bijou 2294366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Two beautiful dresses! A great idea to get input from the bride. I would be tempted to keep both. marija on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294364 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 03:23:02 +0000 marija 2294364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you all! So, I am thrilled to find two dresses. And in the end,I think I may let the bride (and my son and her mother) decide.   Suz, Style Fan, Jaime and Helena, thank you for the compliments.  I do love them both.  I was shocked that I liked the second at all. I didn't see myself in the mirror before I showed my daughter and she looked at me and said - that's the one.  I do like the "dressiness" of the first better, but I feel quite elegant the second.  Jenni, yes.  I wasn't going to go for blue, but the bride has changed her mind to green bridesmaid dresses.  This is such a relief because blue dresses are quite easy to find. Irina and Ang, yes, the first needs a good press, however, I should try a better "push up" bra.  I have a long torso and sometimes the cut/darts on the dress are too high for where my "ladies" sit. Does that make sense? Irina, (my mother's name!) you may be right.  I'll be visiting my mom tomorrow, so I may bring it to her and she'll tell me what she thinks.    Vildy, I was thinking of a brooch. That might be a fun thing to look for in a vintage shop.  Dee, Phoebe, Sal - yes to shoes!  I'm in Canada, but my daughter wanted good lighting. The ground is freezing.  Ang... silver shoes would be wonderful, but my very large feet are also an issue!  We shall see! I'm very pleased with my choices and you have made me realize that they are good choices. I'm also excited about the prices.  I have a budget so am so happy to say that both dresses were found on major sale at The Bay (Canadian department store online) and #1 was $150 #2 was $80. phoebe on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294362 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 02:29:50 +0000 phoebe 2294362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ 2, and you could polish it with your hair, earrings and shoes. The color is lovely and the fit is so flattering no need to "gild the lily" Dee on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294352 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 01:25:16 +0000 Dee 2294352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gorgeous dresses, can’t go wrong with either one, I also recommend wearing  shoes lol,  along with some pretty earrings and/ or necklace depending on hairstyle and dress choice. Jenni NZ on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294346 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 01:11:41 +0000 Jenni NZ 2294346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ha! I am delighted but also amused- delighted because cobalt is probably my favourite colour but amused because in your previous post you said not blue :) I have a reasonably strong preference for #1. It looks dressier and you could wear a pretty necklace and earrings. I bought a small sapphire pendant on a silver chain and matching sapphire drop earrings for my MOB outfit. Yay for finding 2 good options! Sal on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294341 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 01:05:04 +0000 Sal 2294341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lovely dresses - I agree they are both really good on you so it comes down to preference.  Earrings I think would be a good way to add some sparkle, and then silver, blue or black shoes depending on your own preference. Jaime on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294339 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 01:01:58 +0000 Jaime 2294339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Two stunning options. I lean toward #1 but it depends on how you feel and the dressiness level of the wedding. You can't go wrong either way. Vildy on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294336 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:49:23 +0000 Vildy 2294336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ wow how beautiful a color on you.  You can also pin a spectacular brooch on top of the knot on #2 Angie on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294333 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:34:55 +0000 Angie 2294333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Irina, I think #1 simply needs a press :)  Helena on "Have I found my mother of the groom dress? And how to style it?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-found-my-mother-of-the-groom-dress-and-how-to-style-it#post-2294332 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:34:24 +0000 Helena 2294332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh gosh, these are both absolutely gorgeous! I would say choose the one that *feels* the most comfortable - I agree that a blingy earring would be a gorgeous addition to both. The first one you could definitely wear a necklace too, that sits sort of in the middle of the open section.