Mother of the Bride, Mother of the Groom Dresses

Today's bride is  about 28 and her mother between 50-56. You don't feel old so you shouldn't dress that way.

Remember to flaunt your assets and hide your flaws. It is your day too and don't worry too much about competing with the bride. There is no doubt she will be the most beautiful one at the wedding, no matter what.

Mother of the Bride If the bride requests you wear a certain color, but you think you look ghastly in the color of her choice, gently ask her if you might wear a different shade. Chances are, she'll agree. If the bride is your daughter�well she's your daughter and if she's your daughter-in-law�she'll want to please your son.

Invest in the best your pocket book allows. For this special day you may even want to splurge a bit. Every fashionable look is abundant at every bridal and department store at every price. Bloomingdales and other national chains create some of the best designer copies around, but many manufacturers offer sensational styling reasonable prices.

Beautiful. Elegant. Modern. Timeless. Chic. Words to describe the way you want to look on your child's wedding day. Photographs last forever and so do memories. This is the day you've secretly dreamed about for decades! It won't come again so invest the time and dollars in a dress you adore!