Looking for long mother of the bride dresses? Today we’re talking about mother of the bride dresses long in length, short, and even a few tea-length styles. After many emails on the topic (you guys were crazy about long mother of the bride dresses, and so were your moms who wrote us!), we’re finally addressing this wedding advice question: what should the mother of the bride wear? Today we’re tackling short, tea-length, and long mother of the bride dresses so share this page with your mom and she can finally cross “find a dress” from her list!
If your mom is wondering what she is supposed to wear, or she is trying on tons of mother of the bride dresses and can’t find the perfect length or fit, we’re here to help. There aren’t too many rules when it comes to picking the perfect mother of the bride dress, but it helps to know a few of these helpful tips.
Today we’ll tell you what length (are long mother of the bride dresses best?) the dress should be, what color the mother of the bride is supposed to wear, which color she should steer clear of, and what she should definitely do before the big day. You’ll also see the best mother of the bride dresses in trend-worthy styles. You’ve never seen dresses as beautiful as these for moms. Your mom is going to be quite impressed with these designer styles. Let’s get started!
Mother of the Bride Dresses Long Length, Short Length, Tea-Length Options
First of all, let’s talk about what rules apply before you shop for mother of the bride dresses.
Whether you buy your dress online or in-store, be sure to follow these three rules.
Long Mother of the Bride Dresses? Short? Tea-Length? — 3 Rules to Follow
1. Never upstage the bride.
First of all, the mother of the bride should never (ever, under no circumstances) upstage the bride. It is her day! With so many beautiful mother of the bride dresses available today in-store and online, there’s really no reason to wear a dress that is white, too revealing, or way too short. The mother of the bride shouldn’t wear a dress that rivals the bride’s dress or draws too much attention.
2. Make sure your dress is comfortable.
As the mother of the bride, you’ll be wearing the dress from sun-up to sundown. Make sure the dress you choose is comfortable for sitting, standing, and dancing all night long. With that, be sure to wear comfortable shoes, too! Read: 7 Wedding Shoe Mistakes To Avoid for applicable tips.
3. Have your dress professionally tailored.
There’s no problem buying any beautiful special event dress off the rack. You don’t need to buy a specific garment from a best mother of the bride dresses collection or anything, as long as the dress is appropriate for the tone and theme. However, if you buy a dress off the rack — or, heck, you buy one from a best mother of the bride dresses collection — and it does not fit perfectly, have it professionally tailored before the big day. It is important to get a perfect fit in your dress so you look great and feel great on your daughter’s special day.
In addition to being professionally tailored, you will also want to have proper undergarments or shapewear. As a rule of thumb, bring your undergarments and shoes to your dress fitting to ensure there are no visible lines from your undergarments. At a fitting a week or two prior to the wedding, try on everything one last time to ensure you don’t need additional accessories such as a pair of nylons, Spanx (gotta love ’em!), a strapless bra, or fashion tape so you don’t have any fashion mishaps.
Oh and it’s a good idea to bring an extra pair of nylons like these, even if you keep them in the car. Those things ALWAYS seem to run on the most important occasions, am I right? I know you can fix a small run with clear nail polish, but who has time for that?! ;)
Mother of the Bride Dresses: Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most commonly asked questions about best mother of the bride dresses, answered!
1. What color should the mother of the bride dress be?
Traditionally, it seems like the mother of the bride dresses long length and short length tend to be silver, burgundy, and blue. This year, grey is another popular choice. However, some best mother of the bride dresses also follow suit with bridesmaids to “match” or at least coordinate with the color. There’s no hard rule here; she should shop for best mother of the bride dresses in a color that looks best on her and suits the occasion.
2. Can the mother of the bride wear black?
Yes! Black used to be a no for wedding guests and mother of the bride dresses, but that was years ago. While it is more common for the mother of the bride to wear one of the shades aforementioned, black is now totally OK to wear if it suits her (and if the tone is formal).
3. Are mother of the bride dresses long in length best?
No. Many moms opt for a long mother of the bride dress, but the dress doesn’t have to be a long-length gown. The mother of the bride dress can be long or short, depending on the time of year, theme of the wedding, formality, and frankly, any length she prefers. :)
And in case you missed it earlier…
4. Can the mother of the bride dress be white?
No! Do not wear white, off-white, or similar neutral shade that matches the bride’s dress. And you especially shouldn’t buy any mother of the bride dresses long in length in a shade that is even remotely close to the bride. She should shine brightest on her wedding day.
5. Where can I buy best mother of the bride dresses on sale?
The best collection of best mother of the bride dresses is at BHLDN. I’ve seen many (many!) best mother of the bride dresses elsewhere and few are as beautifully handcrafted and tailored like these. Short lengths, long lengths, sequins, rose gold, scalloped hems, and lace sleeves are just a few of the trend-worthy and feminine details available in this collection.
Mother of the Bride Dresses Long Length + More
Now that you know what to look for when shopping for mother of the bride dresses, here’s our favorite long length, short, and tea-length dresses the mother of the bride or mother of the groom will love to wear.
Mother of the Bride Dresses Long Length, Short Length, or Tea-Length: 1. Francia rose gold dress
This is one of the prettiest mother of the bride dresses long in length! I love the way it sparkles. This long-length dress features a flattering cowl neck and back, all beautifully adorned with rose gold sequins. Buy it here.
And check out the beautiful cowl back!
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Mother of the Bride Dresses Long Length, Short Length, or Tea-Length: 2. Whitney dress
This dress is so beautiful! It is a modern twist on the traditional mother of the bride dresses long length options, as it hits right at the knee. I adore the all-over graphic lace, lace sleeves, and scalloped hem. Buy here.
This dress is available in two colors: sky — a soft grayish blue, and a mauve-y peach.
Here is the dress in peach.
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Mother of the Bride Dresses Long Length, Short Length, or Tea-Length: 3. Riesling
I have to say, the Riesling is my favorite of the long mother of the bride dresses of this list. I adore this shade (“blue mist”) and the cut seems like it is ultra-flattering. This mother of the bride dress has a long-length and flutter sleeves, along with sparkly embellishments which finish this dress beautifully.
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Mother of the Bride Dresses Long Length, Short Length, or Tea-Length: 4. Presley dress
This color of red really pops! And you have to admit, these bow-backed velvet heels are pretty amazing, too. Dress is shown below in raspberry and features an all-over geo applique for texture, depth, and a trending below-the-knee length. I really like the illusion neckline on this dress.
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Here’s the heels! In addition to red, these heels are also available in black and rose.
You can buy the shoes here.
Since this is one of my favorite mother of the bride dresses, I really want to show you how beautiful it also looks in blue and champagne.
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Mother of the Bride Dresses Long Length, Short Length, or Tea-Length: 5. Lena
This is a stunning mother of the bride dress in a port wine color. This dress features feminine detailing like a blouson bodice, exaggerated flutter sleeves, and a high neckline. Also available in blush, emerald, and navy.
Check out the dramatic back of this dress!
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Mother of the Bride Dresses Long Length, Short Length, or Tea-Length: 6. Eliza
The Eliza is one of the prettiest chiffon mother of the bride dresses I’ve ever seen. It features a high-neck illusion bodice with embellishments along the top in floral beading, which extends into the skirt. The back of this dress features a stylish keyhole design.
This dress is also available in morning mist, a soft greyish blue.
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Mother of the Bride Dresses: 7. Amada
The Amada is one of the most intricate mother of the bride dresses. It features hand-sewn beading in floral and geometric motifs, along with a blouson style, keyhole back, and airy tulle skirt.
This dress is available in lilac and bordeaux, shown below, as well as peony, morning mist, and sandstone (you can see them all here.
And here is the dress in bordeaux (love this for a wine themed wedding!)
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Mother of the Bride Dresses: 8. Sienne
This slim sheath silhouette dress has metallic soutache applique for texture and shine. The cap-sleeves and v-back finish this dress beautifully.
Here’s the back:
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Knee-Length or Long Mother of the Bride Dresses: 9. Helen
This shimmering knee-length dress is dance-ready! This is perhaps the most glamorous of the mother of the bride dresses. The bateau neckline, flutter sleeves, and allover beading make this dress one-of-a-kind.
And you have to see the back!
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Long Mother of the Bride Dresses: 10. Symphony
This dress is beautiful! Although I’m not a huge fan of the high leg-slit (it just seems a big high to me, but to each her own!), this dress is positively stunning. It features art deco inspired beading, a sheer blouson bodice, and open shoulders. I love the navy color, too! This is one of those mother of the bride dresses long in length yet offers a modern twist. Perfection.
And here is a photo of the back.
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Long Mother of the Bride Dresses: 11. Romina
This subtle crepe dress features subtle sparkle and a floral embroidered bodice. The illusion neckline exudes elegance.
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Mother of the Bride Dresses: 12. Linda
This classic lace column dress features cap sleeves, a scalloped hem, and illusion neckline.
Now perhaps THIS is best dress yet. I can’t make up my mind — there are so many beautiful options!
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Where to Buy Mother of the Bride Dresses Long Length, Short Length, or Tea-Length
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Tell us: which do you prefer? Mother of the bride dresses long length, short, or tea-length? Is your mom wearing a long length mother of the bride dress? Or something shorter? What is your mom planning to wear? Tell us in the comment box below! And as always, feel free to email us with any questions and we’ll swoop in to help. That’s what we’re here for!
Happy Planning! P.S. And Happy Dress Shopping! :)
xo
Emma
