If you’re worried you’ll pick mother of the bride dresses that are ugly, look no further! We’re here to prove you don’t have to choose something that is totally covered up and ill-fitting; you’re the Mother of the Bride and you deserve to look stylish! Read on for mother of the bride dresses that are stylish and modern for 2024 + beyond! Plus, subscribe for the latest to your inbox.
What should the Mother of the Bride wear for a fall wedding? Does the dress have to be matronly or unattractive? Of course not! The MOB deserves to wear an attractive, non-hideous dress that flatters, fits, and looks great on her. This means you can wear any kind of dress you’d like — well, within reason.
Don’t wear white or champagne, ivory, light beige, or cream. But you already know that. ;)
And make sure it’s dressy enough for the occasion without being too revealing or trying to upstage the bride. But you wouldn’t do that anyways.
Here are some dress suggestions so you can avoid wearing an ugly dress to your daughter’s wedding.
Where to Shop Non-Ugly Mother of the Bride Dresses
My best suggestion for where to buy Mother of the Bride dresses is… Azazie. They offer stylish dresses in every size, age, and style.
And for fall 2024, which will be here before we know it, we’re finding many autumnal-inspired dresses for the Mother of the Bride to wear with elegance and grace here.
Mother of the Bride Dresses That Are Not Hideous
1. Mermaid Floral Embroidered Gown
By Adrianna Papell.
2. French Blue Embroidered Dress
A pretty in blue dress with gorgeous hand-beaded detailing. By Adrianna Papell.
3. Flutter Dolman Sleeve Gown
This is such a pretty color and shape! Love the Dolman sleeves. By Adrianna Papell.
4. Blue Cascading Ruffle Gown
Pretty, off-the-shoulders, and perfect for many types of weddings. By Adrianna Papell.
5. Pink Mother of the Bride Gown with Short Sleeves
This is an elegant gown in a beautiful shade of pink. Great option if you’re looking for a long-length dress with short sleeves! By Adrianna Papell.
6. High-Low Navy Mikado Sleeveless Gown
Elegant and stylish! What a fun modern take on the Mother of the Bride gown. Love it in navy. By Adrianna Papell.
7. Floor Length Sparkly Gown with Short Sleeves, $129
This is such an elegant choice! By Azazie.
Also love it in dusty rose:
8. Rose Gold Long Sleeve Maxi, $149
By Azazie.
Also available in a sleeveless option here:
9. Sleeveless Blue Floral Midi, $189
Gorgeous! Love a floral print like this one. By Azazie.
10. Gold V-Neck A-Line Sparkly Dress, $159
This dress has amazing reviews! It’s gorgeous. By Azazie.
11. A-Line Chiffon Floor-Length Dress, $169
Such a pretty shape and color! Love the sleeves. By Azazie.
12. Ballerina Length Burgundy Short Flutter Sleeve Dress, $99
What a great dress at a fantastic price! The sparkly sleeves are so pretty. By Azazie.
13. Asymmetrical Foil Print Gown
By Adrianna Papell.
14. Dark Navy with Sequins, $169
Stunning! By Azazie.
15. Mermaid Jacquard Floral Print Sleeveless, $219
Get it at Azazie.
16. Gold Short Sleeve Gown
Shimmer and shine with this pretty gold gown for the Mother of the Bride or Groom. By Adrianna Papell.
17. Dusty Blue Off-the-Shoulder Gown, $169
Such a pretty dress with a modern off-the-shoulder style and gorgeous jacquard print. By Azazie.
18. Long Sleeve V-Neckline Sequin Dress in Blue, $179
By Azazie.
19. Long-Sleeve V-Neckline Chiffon Dress, $169
A flowy and beautiful dress for the mother of the bride! Great for dancing the night away. By Azazie.
20. Flutter Sleeve Dress with Print
By Anthropologie.
21. Rose Gold Sleeveless Dress, $299 (+ 20% off for a limited time!)
This is my favorite of the moment! It’s such a pretty color and has a nice silhouette. By Adrianna Pappell.
22. Floor Length Mermaid Pleated Mesh Dress
This dress is so elegant! By Azazie.
23. Embellished Taffeta Gown
A stylish pleated dress in the prettiest shade of Rose. By Adrianna Pappell.
24. Pleated Maxi in Sunset Orange, $119
This is such a stunning color and shape! Love the pleats and neckline. By Petal & Pup.
25. Dusty Rose Asymmetrical Dress, $219
A perfect dress with a little extra layer and tons of elegant sparkle. By Azazie.
26. Black Ruffled One-Shoulder Mermaid Maxi, $88
A gown like this for the Mother of the Bride is a beautiful choice! I love the ruffled one-shoulder neckline and long-length skirt. So elegant! By Lulu’s.
27. Satin Mock Neck Sleeveless Satin Gown, $88
This is such a stylish dress for mom! Love the sleeveless neckline and mock neck. By Lulu’s.
28. One Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress in Bronze, $109
Glow with happiness in this stylish bronze satin maxi dress. By Petal & Pup.
29. High Neckline Satin Gown, $248
A stunning long-length gown in rich satin for perfectly elegant attire! Shown in green. Other colors available. By Anthropologie.
30. Dusty Blue Crepe Length Midi with Bow, $169
If you’re looking for a shorter length Mother of the Bride dress with chic sophistication, look no further! Shown in Dusty Blue (and available in other colors), this stylish dress is perfect. By Azazie.
31. Floral Beaded Gown
This Mother of the Bride dress will make a statement with beautiful floral sparkles and sheer cape sleeves. By Adrianna Pappell.
32. Blue Short Sleeve Jeweled Maxi
Ooh, I love this one! It has such a unique neckline that really stands out. It’s stunning, the perfect length, and a great color green. By Adrianna Papell.
33. Flourish Beaded Gown with Dolman Sleeves
This stunning dress is a rounded neckline with a perfect a-line silhouette. Who says the Mother of the Bride dress has to be ugly? This dress proves it can be modest yet beautiful. Get it at Adrianna Pappell.
34. Cap Sleeve Lace Mermaid Dress in Hunter Green, $98
Here’s a stunning hunter green dress finished off with a pretty cap sleeve. Love the lace bodice! By Lulu’s.
35. Lace Sleeve Floor-Length Gown, $199
This dress is elegant and formal with a stylish lace neckline we love! This color is so pretty. By Azazie.
36. Navy Mock Neck Chiffon Maxi, $88
Elegant and graceful! This navy mock neck maxi dress goes with everything and looks so stylish. By Lulu’s.
37. Floral Beaded Gown
This designer dress features floral beading allover the gown for a one-of-a-kind outfit you’ll always remember! By Adrianna Pappell.
38. Pleated Mikado Floor-Length Gown, $161
Go glamorous in this mikado gown featuring a long skirt and lovely one-shoulder neckline. By Azazie.
39. Tea Length Dress
In other retail spaces, long sleeve can sometimes look hideous, but not here. Case in point: mother of the bride dresses that aren’t ugly just have to have the right flow and color to them, like this gem below in blush. By Adrianna Pappell.
40. A-Line Beaded Floor-Length Burgundy Dress, $99
Love the elbow length sleeves here and the flowy skirt. By Azazie.
41. Sparkly Sleeveless Floor-Length Gown, $159
By Azazie.
42. Tea-Length Flutter Sleeve Sequin Dress, $239
A perfect dress for a midi length that really sparkles! By Azazie.
43. Caramel Satin Long Sleeve Maxi Length Gown
Wear this stylish long-sleeve satin gown with a chic front knotted detail. By designer Significant Other for Anthropologie.
44. Pleated Long Balloon Sleeve Tiered Dress, $98
What a gorgeous dress! It has long sleeves, a perfect navy blue color, chiffon material that drapes and flows, and elegant allover pleats. By Lulu’s.
45. Floral Sleeveless Halter Neck Midi, $89
Who says the Mother of the Bride can’t wear a stylish floral print? Go with this fun satin dress in a midi length by Petal & Pup.
46. One-Shoulder Blue Sparkly Dress, $89
Be the bride’s Something Blue in this elegant off-the-shoulder sparkly gown by Petal & Pup.
47. Long Sleeve Lace Cabernet Chiffon Dress, $179
This dress has lace long sleeves and a long-length maxi skirt in goes-with-everything cabernet, perfect for fall weddings! By Azazie.
48. Pink Floral Halter Neckline Gown, $89
Can the mother of the bride wear a floral gown? Yes, of course! This pink gown is one of the best Mother of the Bride dresses when you want to choose an elegant, statement-making dress that is beautiful and flowy. By Petal & Pup.
49. Navy Blue Jumpsuit with Off-the-Shoulder Ruffles, $81
Can you wear a jumpsuit? Of course! This dressy jumpsuit is perfect in navy with a wide leg and ruffles on the shoulders. By Petal & Pup.
50. Navy Blue Long Sleeve Velvet Maxi Dress, $98
You can get this gorgeous fall Mother of the Bride gown with long sleeves and sumptuous velvet at Lulu’s.
51. Dark Navy Halter Crepe Train Dress, $229
This is an elegant long-length dress with crepe material that looks stunning! By Azazie.
52. Halter Twist Satin Gown, $248
I love this gown! By Anthropologie.
53. Mermaid Ruched Sleeveless Dress, $169
This has a striking neckline and a gorgeous pattern! Love the ruching. By Azazie.
54. Dusty Blue Floral Dress with Sleeves, $219
A perfect short-sleeve blue dress for the mother of the bride! By Azazie.
55. Shimmery Lace Bodice Dress, $169
Love the bodice on this fabulous dress. By Azazie.
56. Criss-Cross Neckline Floor-Length Jacquard Dress, $129
Get it at Azazie.
57. Pleated Asymmetrical Dress in Champagne, $189
Love the midi length and boat neck style on this dress. By Azazie.
58. Sparkly Knee-Length Mother of the Bride Dress with Short Sleeves, $219
This is such a cute style! It’s one of the few knee-length dresses you can find that is elegant and sparkly. By Azazie.
Don’t stop there: if you want to see more Mother of the Bride gowns, click here to shop!
I hope this helps you and your mom to pick out a perfect dress for the wedding. Remember, when in doubt try it on! You never know when you’ll find the one for you. :)
Good luck!
xo
Emma
