https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:54:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1/page/2#post-2291960 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 22:04:47 +0000 nelywilk 2291960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Number 2 is the best in my opinion </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1/page/2#post-2291788 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:16:59 +0000 Angie 2291788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES to Teri Jon at Neiman Marcus and on their site too!&nbsp;<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1/page/2#post-2291767 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:06:16 +0000 marija 2291767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Julie, yes to Poshmark and anything previously loved. &nbsp;Why not right? &nbsp;Thanks for the name of the brand. &nbsp;I'm always looking for new ideas. &nbsp;The first one is a Canadian designer called Brian Bailey. He has his own store.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1/page/2#post-2291634 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 21:29:07 +0000 JulieinMI 2291634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations Mirija! I had two sons get married in 2022 and looked at sooo many dresses! Is #1 from Teri Jon? They carry a lot of beautiful shirt dresses and that is around their price point. I did end up purchasing one of their dresses but I found it on Poshmark for around $400 less than their price and it was brand new. Also found it on ebay. Their styles run very long so might be a good fit for you. I am only 5'4" so I did have to have it shortened quite a bit. Sounds like you might be having it made but just in case you change your mind they do have beautiful dresses. Either way enjoy the wedding. We had so much fun at both that we wanted to do it all over again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1/page/2#post-2291513 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:37:50 +0000 Anonymous 2291513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 2 and 10 most! Congrats </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1/page/2#post-2291297 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 15:59:43 +0000 Anonymous 2291297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I reread and looked at your dresses. I still think black May send the wrong message about how you feel about the bride. I would also avoid sleeveless without a topper for a church wedding. Remember in most of Europe you would not be allowed in the church. You could do a blue tulle skirt with sequined top. Remember that whatever you wear will live on forever in wedding pictures. And get prepared for the mother/son dance. All eyes will be on you. Wear or take comfortable shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1/page/2#post-2291294 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 15:21:15 +0000 April 2291294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just helped a friend accessorize her GMOB dress for an autumn wedding, and the tricky part was she bought a sleeveless gown she loved and then was unable to find a topper that pleased her.&nbsp; Eventually she bought a second dress that came with its own topper.&nbsp;</p> <p>I would beware sleeveless in a Canadian autumn unless you already have a fab topper in mind, or know you won't need one for whatever reason.</p> <p>FWIW, I think it's no longer considered bad luck or overly somber to wear black to a wedding, especially if the dress has a little glitz.&nbsp; If you google "black and white weddings" you can see plenty of images where the whole bridal party is in black, and sometimes even the cake is a BW theme.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1/page/2#post-2291282 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 13:35:59 +0000 citygirldc 2291282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations to you.&nbsp; I suppose it depends on how formal the wedding will be, but my favorites are 2 for an evening formal or 8. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1/page/2#post-2291279 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:08:59 +0000 Cee 2291279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations to your son and the rest of the family, Marija </p> <p>...Oh and I like outfits #3 and #5 !&nbsp;</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1/page/2#post-2291261 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 03:17:01 +0000 marija 2291261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni! &nbsp;Great colour! &nbsp;I love it. &nbsp;And you look FAB! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1/page/2#post-2291179 Sat, 12 Nov 2022 07:36:00 +0000 Rejoiceandbe 2291179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems from the pictures that you stand more confidently in dresses 2 and 11, as if you knew you looked good. In some of the other pictures you look more diffident. Sometimes going with our gut instinct is the right thing to do. Did any of these dresses give you an emotional response? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1/page/2#post-2291167 Sat, 12 Nov 2022 04:15:30 +0000 Jenni NZ 2291167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sure Marija you could also look back on my old threads in the forum- Nov 2019. And May 2019 when the poor forum had to give detailed opinions on 3 different dresses I was looking at! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1/page/2#post-2291164 Sat, 12 Nov 2022 04:03:18 +0000 marija 2291164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni NZ, Could you post a photo of yourself at the wedding? &nbsp;I would love to see it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1/page/2#post-2291161 Sat, 12 Nov 2022 03:19:44 +0000 Lisa W 2291161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>So happy for you and your family! The range of favorites that everyone has so far can you let know you look very good in many styles and colors!! In fact, when I got to #8 (before reading comments), I had the thought "Wow- she can wear anything and look wonderful".&nbsp; Another thing to celebrate!</div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1/page/2#post-2291082 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 20:04:53 +0000 Jenni NZ 2291082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s wonderful about your son and his bride. In the end that’s the most important of course. We are so happy with the man our daughter chose ( that I was MOB for in 2019) and 3 years on that’s still the case.<br /> I did put lots of effort into my outfit and was very happy. After a fair bit of looking and thinking ( and 3 forum posts with lots of opinions!) my dress was on sale. Having one made sounds great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1#post-2291078 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:50:19 +0000 marija 2291078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! &nbsp;So many opinions! &nbsp;It's nice that it seems I can't go wrong.&nbsp;</p> <p>Yes, I love love love the first, but as Helena said even SAYING Bayview Village Mall costs money. &nbsp;ha ha. &nbsp;Most of these dresses, other than the first were about the same price except for #2 and #3, which were $400. &nbsp;</p> <p>The others were between $100 - $200. &nbsp;Either full price or on sale.&nbsp;</p> <p>Angie, this is what the lady at the store told me. &nbsp;They can make the sleeves longer as well as the torso and the length. &nbsp;Many people don't realize that torso is a problem which is not easily solved when one is tall.</p> <p>I was telling a friend of mine about my shopping experiences and she offered to make me a dress! &nbsp;So, maybe I will get the first one, though simplified. &nbsp;I think this will be the style I will like most. &nbsp;I really do not feel fab in dresses to the knee. &nbsp;They are OK, but I do prefer a mid calf length.&nbsp;</p> <p>In the end, I'm thrilled with my son's choice of bride. &nbsp;He could not made a better decision. &nbsp;These too are perfect for one another! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1#post-2291077 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:45:46 +0000 Sal 2291077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to the forum! What an exciting upcoming occasion. </p> <p>I agree with your direction. I think mid calf is so elegant and also modern classic. I think all these work - my least favourites are 6 - flattering but a bit dated - and 9 - you don’t shine as much as in the others. I think all the others are wonderful depending on your vibe and also budget. </p> <p>Keep us posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1#post-2291075 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:26:31 +0000 Jenni NZ 2291075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks like we all have different opinions! My favourite is actually #4, the burgundy. This is assuming it is not quite so formal. ( If much more formal I like # 10).<br /> The 2 different sleeves on the burgundy are interesting and to me the silver accents give a slam dunk to get accessories in that colour. I would be looking for a short bolero in silver. I would like to be able to ship you the silver sandals and clutch I got for being MOB in 2019! But NZ to Canada is a bit far </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1#post-2291068 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 18:06:56 +0000 Suz 2291068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lot of fab choices! It really depends on the dressiness of the event. Is the reception an evening reception? (With the wedding in the afternoon)? And will there be dancing as well as food?&nbsp;</p> <p>My thoughts, FWIW: I love #2 and #11 on you but not sure they read MOTG, exactly.&nbsp;</p> <p>#8 is gorgeous but does not feel festive enough to me; however, it would be a GREAT choice for a rehearsal dinner!&nbsp;</p> <p>#1 is lovely but it sounds like you would have to do some work to get it made for you in the right proportions. Would you wear it again, do you think?&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1#post-2291065 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:52:25 +0000 Cardiff girl 2291065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh don’t you look lovely in all of these.l think it’s easier for me to say which ones l don’t like as much.#7and#9 l feel don’t do you justice in the way the others do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1#post-2291060 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:42:36 +0000 kkards 2291060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Edited because I had the wrong number </p> <p>Ok before I read everyone comments my fav are #4and #10 (but I also like #2, &amp; if #1 was 4 inches longer, it would be by 1st choice)<br /> if it’s a formal wedding ,#10 100%<br /> if it’s a “just’ a dressy wedding # 4div&gt;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1#post-2291054 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:08:20 +0000 Lesley 2291054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#10! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1#post-2291053 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:07:50 +0000 catherine 2291053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 2 and 10, but I am not very fashion forward. You’ve come to the right place for advice, though, as many members here are exceedingly stylish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1#post-2291048 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:26:56 +0000 Angie 2291048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think #8 is a standout like a few others. Something about that colour and silhouette reads very chic!</p> <p>I like #1 best too - <i>IF</i> you can have it made to the lengths you like. Longer in the torso, and a midi length skirt! That's first prize :)</p> <p>How wonderful to be planning and looking forward to this joyous occasion!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1#post-2291041 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:08:26 +0000 madeline 2291041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #5. You look great and it looks comfortable. Afternoon weddings turn into loooong events! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1#post-2291040 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:08:14 +0000 Helena 2291040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late weighing in but I agree with notsaf - 1 and 8 were my favourites. It sounds like you've got a good strategy going forward and are much more clear on what you are looking for, which is great!&nbsp;</p> <p>Congratulations on the wedding! And I agree about Bayview Village lol ... I feel it costs money just to say it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1#post-2291036 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:14:18 +0000 Jules 2291036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Greenjeans I am green fan and I love #8 - but it honestly looks more like nice office wear to me, or something to be dressed up with a scarf for a meal out, not MOG wedding attire. I would definitely pick it up if you have need for something like that!<br />I tend to agree with #10 overall. I don't love the shorter or arm-baring options, they just don't feel as elegant for your role and the occasion. I also feel that it's flexible - could serve at a fairly formal occasion as well as something more medium dressy. So you won't look overdressed or underdressed. And the silver makes it more festive and celebratory than something that is mostly black, while keeping the skirt black does bookend your hair, eyes and brows. You will look fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1#post-2291035 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:07:56 +0000 marija 2291035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my! &nbsp;Thank you all for your replies! &nbsp;I think I will continue my search. &nbsp;</p> <p>A dress that is not too formal.&nbsp;<br />Something that is mid calf (midi?).<br />Sleeves.<br />Green, aubergine or burgundy.&nbsp;</p> <p>That first dress was $1100, which is not in my budget.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am also looking on Poshmark and in thrift stores/kijiji etc. &nbsp;If I know the general style, then I think I can be successful there.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you all!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1#post-2291030 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:48:15 +0000 lyn67 2291030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 6 very much, short but very festive-and you might want something you can move esy and quickly in?! Then, from the long ones, 5,9&amp;10 are all gorgeous! How exciting to have such a great event in your family!!!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mother-of-the-groom-dress-1#post-2291027 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:28:13 +0000 Greenjeans 2291027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, 8! That green is spectacular on you. I'm with <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/member/notsaf/">notsaf</a>&nbsp;regarding your color options. It looks like a number of these will work.&nbsp;Congrats on the celebratory occasion!&nbsp; </p>