LAST week’s article was about choosing the attire for the mother of the bride as she has to look fabulous, feel good and comfortable in the attire she is wearing and the right colours that go on well with her skin type and who she is because everyone wants to see who the bride’s mother is.
Selecting the mother of the groom’s  (M.O.G’s) attire could put you in a dilemma with the wide variety of choices that you would have to select from.
However, keep in mind that your dress or gown should not overpower the mother of the bride’s attire.
The M.O.G’s wear could be anything from an elegant gown to a jacket and skirt suit or any other kind of formal wear.
The mother of the groom may not be the star of a wedding, but it is still a very special day for her.
So finding appropriate M.O.G attire that she likes and feels comfortable and the one that suits you and your personal style best in is essential.
But it is not just as simple as buying any old attire.
A good mom will make sure that it complements (but does not necessarily match) the M.O.B and the rest of the wedding party.
First of all if you want to be coordinated with the rest of the wedding and if everyone else is wearing light colors, you will stand out garishly in a bold dark red dress.
You also won’t want to upstage the bride or her mother, causing hurt feeling.
But you should still look like yourself and feel comfortable in what you are wearing while you need to coordinate a bit in the background with the M.O.B. wearing dresses that match in length and formality is not pleasing, you need not to look like twins.
Hopefully, you will find a dress that you will be able to wear again.
The attire for the M.O.G is as important as the groom’s attire or the bride’s attire even though she does not really have an important role to play at the wedding.
Detailing is important in selecting what the mother of the groom wears at the wedding.
Being the M.O.G, it may not be your day entirely, but it is sure that it is an important day for you.
So it is necessary to dress appropriately and to find that perfect attire.
Selecting the right attire as an M.O.G will not be limited to just the mother of the groom gown or dresses.
It would also include accessories like a hat or a stole, the shoes, the jewelry and many more other accessories that you can use to look beautiful, you must avoid bigger handbags go for a clutch.
It is also necessary that you have a discussion with your son who is the groom and the mother of the bride regarding your attire and you could also make use of some advice from them so that you don’t clash with the bridesmaid and the mother of the bride.
The accessories and jewelry that you would be wearing should obviously complement the attire worn.
You should coordinate the heels that you would be wearing with your dress, it should also be comfortable enough if you would have to stand for long or they will be so agonising that you will have to take them off before your son says “l do” the type of shoes which are appropriate are the ones with a British heel do not go for high heels.
The earrings watch bracelets and necklace should be light and subtle and keep it minimal if possible it should not be a distraction.
For an evening wedding a formal dress is the right idea.
If that is not your style, then a dress suit can work too well.
Do not worry about looking matronly because there are plenty of elegant, formal looks that are both appropriate and fashionable.
For a very formal wedding you could wear a floor-length gown, for a wedding that is semi-formal, you could wear a street- length dress.
If the wedding is an informal one, you could choose to wear a jacket and skirt suit or the type of attire you wear when going to church.
When it comes to color choices, navy is the number one most requested color for the mother of the groom.
Other popular colors include bluish and shades of nude. Traditionally, you want to avoid white, black and red.
White can appear to rival the bride, black and red have the potential to seem flashy.
That said we have seen moms look elegantly tailored in white, chic and classic in black and tastefully stunning in reds.
The bottom line is that this look to more subdued but stately colors in neutrals, burgundy, lavender, silver and shades of blue.
It is a good idea to consult the bride through the groom on color, especially if you have your heart set on white, black and red.
She may be too reserved to say anything. So regardless, think about the wedding details which include color scheme and season as you shop.
This will also help with the building of a strong relationship and love because many women when they hear the word mother in law mentioned all that comes to mind is a cruel, evil mother.
Those will point you in the right direction and keep all parties happy.
There is no denying that you should look and feel fabulous on your son’s wedding day.
But if you are questioning the style, run it by the groom first just in case.
If he seems concerned, then look for a more modest backup (nothing frumpy of course).
No tight or short attires just stick to the styles you know fit you well.
As far as the colours are concerned, you can choose from traditional beige, to a pastel pink, purple or peach.
Colors to avoid include white, black, tan, off-white and campaigned.
Make sure the color of your attire goes well with that of the wedding and there is no need to play yourself down unnecessarily.
You can shop for M.O.G’s dresses in boutiques and bridal saloons.
Remember as the mother of the groom that when you are choosing the attire keep in mind that based on the formality of the wedding, the mother of the bride and the fashion wishes of your son and soon to be daughter in law.
As the mother of the bride and mother of the groom you will also pose in many photos together so communicating with one another about the attire for the wedding ensures a cohesive look and can help both of you build a strong friendship.
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