Brides UK

The experts at elegant occasionwear label Condici give three

mothers-of-the-bride some much-needed style guidance...

Q

I wear a lot of black and I am not a

big fan of colour, but I know I can’t

wear black to my daughter’s wedding!

Can you help me find something suitably

stylish for the big day that isn’t too dark?

is is your season! High summer 2014 is all about

‘monochrome madness’ and don’t worry, although

all-black is not the done thing for weddings, it is

absolutely ne and considered super-stylish to

wear an outt with black contrast. Condici’s style

70782 (top right) is a perfect example of modern

wedding chic, combining two of the major trends

of the season: lace and monochrome. is beautiful

outt will gently coax you out from under your

security blanket of black clothes and your daughter

will be thrilled to see you looking so glamorous!

e top of the dress is beautiful black and white

lace with a short sleeve, and the georgette layers are

attering on all gure shapes.

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Q

The colour theme for my

daughter’s wedding is pastels

with overtones of very light metallic

shades. Obviously I want to look my

best but I want to avoid looking too

similar colour-wise to the bride. What’s

your advice?

Pastels are failsafe wedding colours that are

timeless and elegant. ey are always fashionable

and don’t date so you’ll look back at photos of

your daughter’s wedding in years to come and

know that you looked fantastic. A teeny bit of

texture can add a point of interest to a head-to-

toe pastel outt, and style 11240 (le) in ‘blush’ is

made in beautiful cloqué fabric with subtle

texture, which is gorgeous and also gives you a

slick, clean silhouette. e dress has so pleats

around the neckline and a touch of sparkle with

beading under the bustline. Or, if you don’t fancy

being pretty in pink and want to try some

metallic tones, something in luxurious silk such

as 90356 (below) might be more your style. In

platinum and cream, with a slightly darker shade

close to your face, you are certain to complement

the bride without cramping her style. is

gorgeous style has stunning pearl and diamante

beading and applique, so you can keep your

accessories simple with just a pearl necklace for

classic elegant mother-of-the-bride style.

Q

My son’s wedding will be at a

glamorous city venue and both

the ceremony and reception will be

taking place under the same roof, with

the celebrations going on late into the

night. I feel like the traditional ‘dress

and jacket’ look might be too much

but I am worried that if I wear a dress

on its own, I won’t look like the mum of

the groom. What would you suggest?

A fabulous single dress can be just as dressy as

the more conventional ‘dress and jacket’ or

‘dress and coat’ look – you just need to choose

the right one! Keeping in mind that you will be

in the same indoor venue all day with the

reception continuing until the early hours, you

need something not only amazing but that will

also go the distance.

Condici’s 11246 (above right) is perfect for your

big day. A striking ruched print dress with

monochrome tones and pink owers is nished

o beautifully with ruched tulle shoulder

feature, intricate embroidery details and elbow-

length sleeves. is demure dress will take you

from ceremony to spinning around on the

danceoor, and you can easily wear it again.

Don’t forget, this is your day to shine – bride

aside; you’re front row.

Style 11240

Style 70782;

Below: style 11246

Style 90356

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Bride aside

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