42 best mother of the bride dresses for 2023
As the mother of the bride, effortlessly chic and elegant is the ultimate style goal as you proudly stand beside your daughter on her big day. Finding the perfect dress can feel like a monumental task, especially if you have a specific list of requirements like color, sleeve length and fabric type.
To help you on your quest for a fabulous flattering gown, we've searched top retailers to find 42 beautiful mother of the bride dresses for 2023, for every season and style of wedding. We've also scoured our real wedding archives to share the looks of some super stylish mothers of the bride (and groom) to inspire you to step outside your comfort zone and perhaps try out a different color or dress style.
Pink mother of the bride dresses
Magenta is the color of the year and a great choice for weddings as it's so striking and feminine. The key is to look for a sophisticated gown with flowing fabric and balance an open neckline and sleeveless style with a longer length skirt, and vice versa. Keep your hair, make-up and accessories chic and understated for an elegant mother of the bride look.
Solace London | Monique Lhuillier
Pale pink mother of the bride dresses
If hot pink is too bold for you, consider a softer shade like blush or pale mauve. Look out for different fabrics, embellishments and prints to elevate these more muted shades, such as lace, florals, beading or sequins.
Ivory mother of the bride dresses
Providing your daughter is OK with it, off-white shades like ivory, ecru, cream, beige and champagne are a wonderfully elegant choice for the mother of the bride.
Green mother of the bride dresses
If it's an outdoor wedding, consider a yellow or green gown for a natural summery look. Many consider green to be a nature's neutral so play around pairing it with other colors for contrast, such as pink, coral or orange.
Giambattista Valli | Mac Duggal
Blue mother of the bride dresses
Universally flattering, there is a shade of blue to suit everyone. From pale silvery hues to duck egg, lavender, navy and darkest midnight blue, it's a failsafe choice for a chic mother of the bride (or groom) look.
Black mother of the bride dresses
Elegant and slimming, consider a dark shade like charcoal grey or black if your daughter is having a formal wedding with black tie or cocktail attire. We love one-shoulder and sleeveless dresses to break up the solid color, accessorized with simple gold jewelry and a loose up-do.
Brown beaded floral cap sleeve gown - Mac Duggal | Brown floral lace and tulle gown - La Femme
Orange and brown mother of the dresses
A wonderfully seasonal choice for fall weddings but fabulous any time, dresses in earth tones like rust, chestnut, sand and ochre should never be overlooked. Orange is another hot color for 2023 so if you're feeling bold, try out dresses in tangerine, mango and apricot shades to lift your mood and bring some vibrant energy to the occasion.
Orange feather-trimmed crepe gown - Taller Marmo | Brown sequin cape sleeve cocktail dress - MacDuggal
