Petite Mother of the Bride Dresses | Mon Cheri Bridals (2024)

FAQs

What does mother of the bride wear to a small wedding? ›

(Psst: The same goes for grandmother-of-the-bride dresses, too.) Moms are encouraged to wear an outfit that they love (with the bride's approval, of course). Sleek evening gowns, trendy midi dresses, dressy jumpsuits and chic MOB pantsuits are all excellent options.

Typically the Mother of the Bride's dress should complement the bridal party's color palette. Not necessarily match with the bridesmaids, but choose a color in the color family. The most popular color for the mother of the bride to wear is navy or a royal blue, followed by blush or a shade of nude.

Too much fabric can overwhelm a petite bride, drowning their figure instead of emphasizing it. Sheath or column gowns also make great petite wedding dresses for short brides. The streamlined silhouette of a sheath gown will also help to lengthen a petite frame, grazing the body without being totally form-fitting.

A-Line Dresses: A-line dresses are a classic choice for mothers of the bride. This silhouette gently skims over the waist and hips, creating an elongated and slimming effect. Choose a dress with vertical details, such as pleats or vertical lace panels, to further enhance the illusion of length.

Avoid Matching with the Bride

Remember that mother of the bride should not wear the same color or even shade of the bride's wedding dress. The bride's gown is usually in shades like ivory or champagne, so make sure that you don't choose any shade of white.

Formality and Color Coordination

Unless the bride asks both Mothers to wear the same color, make sure you avoid wearing the same color on the occasion. The mother of the bride and the mother of the groom's outfits must complement each other, especially for photos.

A Groomsman

This is the traditional choice and gives the guy another few moments in the spotlight. If the bride has a stepmother, she would be escorted to her seat by a groomsman before the mother of the bride; the bride's mom should be the last person to be escorted down the aisle, just before the bridal party.

Color: Who Coordinates with Whom? Traditionally, the mother of the bride has been the first to choose her dress. The color of the mother of the groom's dress should complement, but not match it.

The ideal length for women's petite dresses is mini or to the floor. Sheath dresses are perfect models for short beauties. Every girl wants to look like a princess. If you can't take your eyes off puffy skirts or ruffled tops, wear a high platform or heels, visually increasing your height and height/volume proportions.

What style dress is best for petite? ›

A: The best dress shape for petite women often includes styles that define the waist and enhance curves, such as wrap dresses, fit-and-flare dresses, and sheath dresses with hemlines just above the knee.

A-Line Dresses: A timeless choice, a-line dresses are perfect for petites. They cinch at the waist and gently flare out, creating an illusion of longer legs while maintaining a flattering silhouette. Wrap Dresses: Wrap dresses are a petite women's best friend!

Beaded dresses are some of the most popular mother-of-the-bride styles, and it's easy to see why—sparkly sequins and beading just scream "celebration." This blush pink gown is adorned with beadwork and gorgeous floral details for a breathtaking ensemble for mothers of the bride.

Choose an elastic shapewear that you can wear under your outfit. Elastic shapewear gives an illusion of the belly fat being evenly distributed around your waist and mid-section. If you feel there is still a lot of uncomfortable, wobbly flab around the tummy, you can get elastic belly-bands.

A: The Mother of the Bride needs to coordinate with the Mother of the Groom and decide whether they will be wearing long or short dresses, but both are acceptable.

Knee-length dresses are perfect for more casual weddings, while midi-length dresses are a great choice for more formal events. For evening weddings, floor length mother of the bride gowns are the most traditional and formal option. These gowns exude elegance and sophistication, and are perfect for black-tie affairs.

Go for a cute LWD or jumpsuit, dressed up (or down) with easygoing accessories. Show off your unique personality in a fun and flirty LWD, or bring the glam in a full on ball gown. It s your day, beautiful! If your dress is short, don't forget to wear standout shoes!

"When it says casual, men could show up in pants and a blazer with no tie—or maybe not a jacket at all—but just a nice shirt and a pair of slacks. Women can wear a nice sundress or dress, a jumpsuit or even a two-piece set," says Julie Sabatino, bridal stylist and founder of The Stylish Bride.