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Question by  Betty0320 (734)

What is the proper dress for a mother at their son's wedding?

I never wear a dress, for most formal functions, I wear a nice pant suit. Is this inappropriate for my son's wedding. If I need a dress, what kind of dress?

 
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Answer by  tbailer (48)

If you never wear a dress then I believe it is fine for you to wear whatever you are most comfortable in and whatever makes it you! My husbands mom never wor dresses either, she wore a suit outfit for our wedding and it was very appropriate and very her!

 
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Answer by  katmandu (190)

Either would be fine. You will be surrounded by friends and family, so be yourself and be comfortable. I would go with the pant suit and a very dressy blouse. If you go with a dress, any formal wear would be fine, tea or floor length. For either, wear a color that compliments the wedding party colors.

 
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Answer by  malone (4817)

It's accepted convention that the mother-of-the-bride sets the tone for what the moms will wear. She gets first choice of color, then the groom's mom follows with something similar or complimentary. A beautiful pants suit would great, just take cues from the "other mother" and run it by the bride.

 
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Answer by  Huntress (1935)

If you are uncomfortable wearing a dress wear a very nice pantsuit with a dressy top/heels. I would suggest consulting with your soon to be daughter-in-law re: colors, etc.

 
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Answer by  Darkephoenix (1789)

Wear what you're most comfortable in. A pants suit is perfectly acceptable for a mother of the groom. It will not be considered tacky or inappropriate. However, if it is an evening wedding you might want to go a little fancier than you would for a morning or afternoon ceremony.

 
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