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When it’s your daughter’s special day, you want to look and feel special with her and stand out as proud mother of the bride. So, where do you start when it comes to ladies wedding clothing?

There are endless amounts of womens dresses available, but which one is the right style for the occasion?

As mother of the bride, a knee length or ankle length dress should be on the cards. You can even pair a skirt and top, but make sure that the length is appropriate and you feel comfortable.

For a winter wedding, you may be able to get hold of a matching jacket for your dress; this will look appropriate and keep you warm for outdoor photographs, and can be taken off indoors.

For women conscious of the top of their arms, you can cover up in winter or summer with a bolero or light weight shrug.

For a summer wedding, a sun dress would look great, if you are comfortable in bright colours you could dare to wear a bold coloured summer dress or floral print sun dress, which would be great for a garden wedding.

If you are looking for something to help sculpt your waist, a thick belt may be too harsh. Instead, try tying round some ribbon as a waist belt – you could even have it made in advance to match the colours of the wedding.

If you are looking for an ultra glamorous look, there are lots of glam maxi dresses out that are appropriate for special occasions. They also hide your legs and can also look great on plus-sized women.

Other things to bear in mind are the location and style of the wedding; if it is a church wedding, bear in mind how the bride wants the wedding to look, a low cut strapless dress may not be appropriate.

The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.

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Your daughters wedding, is an incredibly important and happy event. This will signal a new episode in your daughters life and maybe yours as well. It will also be a celebration of not only your daughters new life with her new husband, but also a new relationship and connection between two families. Your daughters wedding day will be memorable day for everyone involved, not quite as important to you as your own wedding day, but almost.

As Mother of the Bride, you will probably spend quite a bit of time thinking about your outfit. You will want to look your best on the day and of course in the photographs. Here are some important considerations when choosing your Mother of the Bride outfit.

The Bride and Bridesmaids- The big day is not really about being the centre of attention, this is of course the brides privilege, but in your supporting role, you will also want to look stunning. You should check how elaborate the brides outfit will be. If  the bride has opted for a simple look, try not to choose an outfit that is too elaborate. You will want to stand out from the other guests, after all, you are a very important part of the wedding party.Wear what every colour you like and know that looks good on you. Of course white is a big no no and it would be a good idea to perhaps consider what the bridesmaids are wearing. Don’t wear the same colour as the bridesmaids but  a colour that compliments would look great.

The Mother of the Groom – it would be a nice idea to consult with the mother of the groom on what you are wearing. You obviously won’t want to both turn up in exactly the same colour or very similar styles.

Dress or Suit - either a dress or suit will be appropriate for even the most formal or weddings. Depending on the weather, you may want to choose a tailored jacket to wear with a dress to keep you warm especially if the wedding reception goes on until the evening. Boleros and shrugs are also an elegant way to cover your arms.

The Hat- It is traditional (although not compulsory) for the Mother of the Bride to wear a hat. This is where you can really stand out from the crowd. Choose something elegant that compliments your outfit but it doesn’t have to be the same colour as your outfit. Try on a variety of different styles to see which looks best with your outfit and suits your face shape.

Shoes - It is likely to be a long day and you may well be on your feet for much of it, meeting and greeting friends and family, helping with arrangements and generally socialising. A comfy and stylish pair of shoes is essential. If you are buying new shoes, try them out in advance to make sure that they are comfortable, if they are not, it might ruin the day for you.

What ever you decide to wear, make sure it is something that makes you feel good. It is important that your wear what you feel comfortable in and enjoy yourself.