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WELCOME TO BRIDES’

SPECIAL MOTHEROF

THEBRIDE SECTION.

When it comes to the

perfect wedding gown,

your choices are far-

reaching - and you know

exactly where to look

(hello, Brides!). But for

mums, it can be trickier.

My own mum (pictured

with me on my wedding

day in 2008) found

choosing her own outt

dicult – knowing all

eyes would be on her, she

felt under immense

pressure to ‘get it right’.

In the end she picked

a stunning Pronovias lace

jacket and organza skirt.

But witnessing the trouble

she had has made me

realise how indispensable

this guide will be for your

own mum. Turn over for

some celebrity inspiration,

while page 124 has day-

to-night accessories you’ll

both love. Be sure to let us

know what your mother

wore by tweeting a photo

to @bridesmagazine,

using #MOBbrides.

Happy shopping!

FASHION AND BEAUTY EDITOR

IT’S ELEGANT, FEMININE,

MODERN AND, ABOVE

ALL, TIMELESS. HERE’S

HOW TO TRANSLATE IT

TO YOUR LOOK

WA Y S

10

this outf it

works

YOUR 7-PAGE MOTHER-OF-THE-BRIDE STYLE GUIDE

HAIR

Occasion hair

doesn’t have to be

stiff and formal.

Add textured height

with a pro-dry,

or try a simple

updo.

MAKEUP

Strong eyes

and defined brows

frame the face, while

rosy lips and soft

cheeks are ageless.

See our beauty tips

on page 126.

PLEATING

Any wobbly bits

are banished when

you wear a fuller,

pleated skirt. An added

bonus; the pleats ensure

the skirt will move gently

as you walk, giving you

the illusion of gliding

effortlessly.

SHOES

These peep-

toes with a mid heel

go with any dress. Get

a pedicure at least

two days before! (See

page 116 for

inspiration!)

LENGTH

A hemline that

hits the knee is the

most flattering (below

the knee makes legs look

shorter). Bare legs –

prepped and tanned – are

ideal. If you wear tights,

go for no thicker

than 10 denier.

POCKETS

Fashionable,

fun and, above all,

very useful! Ditch the

clutch and store your

lippy in here (and a few

tissues for the odd

tear during the

speeches).

NECKLINE

Rounder,

higher necklines

are flattering on the

over-50s – covering

the décolletage.

The neck appears

elongated and

elegant.

DROP

WAIST

When combined

with a flared skirt,

it conceals the

stomach and

hips where

needed.

COLOUR/

PATTERN

Rose suits most

skin tones. The

varying shades of pink

soften this print and

look modern – block

colours can be

ageing.

WAIST

A nipped-in

waist defines the

figure. Tailoring is key

to creating a svelte yet

wedding-appropriate

silhouette. This is

feminine, but not

too sexy!

love Brides!

To ums

Cotton jacquard

dress, £1,400,

temperleylondon.com

BRIDES 115