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Post by pierkiss on Jan 26, 2018 17:48:49 GMT
It’s very pretty but taupe and champagne sound a bit...dull? I was told by the peas the mother of the groom wears taupe...
That’s an old joke/shitty statement for “knowing your place” as the grooms mother. It’s not actually expected of you!! I think that you should pick a color that you love! Or one that you think is great that also compliments the wedding party colors. |
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Post by destined2bmom on Jan 26, 2018 17:54:24 GMT
I really like the dress and think whatever color you choose; you will look beautiful!
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Post by IAmUnoriginal on Jan 26, 2018 17:54:45 GMT
I love the dress. Get it in a color you love that will not clash with the bridal party.
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Post by scrappert on Jan 26, 2018 18:02:36 GMT
Very nice!
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Post by grammadee on Jan 26, 2018 18:02:47 GMT
I like the plum, but as a MOG dress, it prob should be a lighter colour, any one that doesn't clash with the bridal party's. Champagne or beige would be pretty with some nice accents. A pretty scarf, maybe? Gold jewelry?
Does the wrap come separately? Can you get the wrap in gold?
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Post by Jili on Jan 26, 2018 18:17:12 GMT
I really like the dress and find that plum color especially appealing. I think it would look really good on you.
Though, I got married in the dark ages when everyone wore what looked good. My bridesmaids wore dark plum, and I think my mom wore some sort of teal dress. I can't remember. We all looked good though, and I don't look at photos and freak out about how all the colors clash. That's just me, though.
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Post by lurkingsince2001 on Jan 26, 2018 18:36:50 GMT
I like that style but color choice would depend on fit for me. The fit in the hips and waist would concern me that a lighter color would add pounds visually.
1) Beige or taupe can be difficult to pull off coloring wise, so I'm glad you are swatching.
2) You don't have to wear those type of colors unless you want to. Seriously.
3) The only colors to avoid are white or whatever color the bride is wearing and possibly black, although I've seen that done well. It would be nice to not clash horribly in all the pics with whatever the rest of the wedding party is wearing color wise.
4) Please pick something that you will feel good in and can wear again. That dress would make a snazzy little number for many different occasions and it would be a shame to never wear it again.
5) I feel shoe choice could make or break the outfit. What are your thoughts on those?
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Post by ~summer~ on Jan 26, 2018 18:50:03 GMT
I’ve never heard that the mother needs to wear taupe - that seems so silly. Is it evening wedding? I would wear navy or plum or another dark color. But taupe and Champaign would both wash me out.
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Post by needmysanity on Jan 26, 2018 18:55:37 GMT
5) I feel shoe choice could make or break the outfit. What are your thoughts on those? I will do something medium heel and strappy. Once I get my dress I will start looking. I don't want anything too high because I will fall flat on my face! |
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Post by needmysanity on Jan 26, 2018 18:56:11 GMT
The ceremony is at 4pm with reception right afterwards |
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Post by epeanymous on Jan 26, 2018 19:05:53 GMT
It comes in every possible color but I'm leaning toward Taupe or Champagne. I like it better without the wrap but since it's an April wedding I will probably appreciate having a little extra layer as the night goes on.
That is cute!
I actually really love champagne (not so much taupe), but I agree with everyone else that you should pick a color that flatters you that doesn't clash.
Peas will love -- my MIL bought a literal ballgown for our wedding that was much fancier than my wedding dress and that she made sure to tell me cost much more than my wedding dress cost. You know what? Who cares? No one pays much attention to what anyone other than the bride is wearing anyway.
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Post by my3freaks on Jan 26, 2018 19:50:52 GMT
That dress is pretty. There were quite a few I liked on that site. This and this and this are pretty too.  I wish you could see the dresses in the different colors. Champagne would be pretty, but I think you should wear a bolder color if that's what you want, as long as it doesn't clash with their wedding colors. |
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Post by catck on Jan 26, 2018 20:19:02 GMT
My son is getting married in June and I have chosen an olive green dress, I did get the bride's opinion before I bought it to ensure it didn't clash with the bridesmaids. I had never heard of the MOB/G wearing taupe!!
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Post by scrappysurfer on Jan 26, 2018 20:49:33 GMT
Lovely dress!! I love it in the purple but I think you could also look amazing in one of the silver/grey shades which go well with pink).
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Post by needmysanity on Jan 26, 2018 21:47:43 GMT
That dress is pretty. There were quite a few I liked on that site. This and this and this are pretty too. I wish you could see the dresses in the different colors. Champagne would be pretty, but I think you should wear a bolder color if that's what you want, as long as it doesn't clash with their wedding colors. I hope the quality is good because they do have a lot of nice styles. |
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Post by J u l e e on Jan 26, 2018 21:56:47 GMT
I never thought that was a serious statement. And this is the only place I've ever heard it. I don't know that I've ever seen a mother at a wedding actually wearing beige.
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Post by dawncpa on Jan 26, 2018 22:17:06 GMT
I'm MOG in July. The colors are navy and gold. The bride wants me, her sisters (the readers) - in navy and/or gold. I'm not even sure if the bridesmaids will be navy or gold yet, but I'm glad I didn't have to wear beige. It can be lovely on some people. I'd wear something you like that is okay with the bride. Personally I like solid colors and not patterns because of the pictures, but that is just me.
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Post by Tamhugh on Jan 26, 2018 22:21:52 GMT
Navy looks really pretty with pink.
As an aside, that website sends dresses from China, I believe. A friend ordered a dress from them for her DD's wedding and the fit was really odd. Returning it was complicated and expensive, so she ended up eating the cost.
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Post by needmysanity on Jan 26, 2018 23:22:23 GMT
Navy looks really pretty with pink. As an aside, that website sends dresses from China, I believe. A friend ordered a dress from them for her DD's wedding and the fit was really odd. Returning it was complicated and expensive, so she ended up eating the cost. I was wondering about the quality and reputation of the company so thanks for the input. I will have to rethink this - I only have 2 months before the wedding. |
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Post by beaglemom on Jan 27, 2018 0:17:25 GMT
I think navy would look geat with their colors!
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Post by Peal on Jan 27, 2018 0:21:54 GMT
I think it is just lovely. My mom and MIL both wore royal blue for my wedding. They both looked so nice in that color, but, it was one of my colors, so it blended so well.
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Post by utmr on Jan 27, 2018 13:51:13 GMT
My MIL wore metallic gold. Shiny, shiny metallic gold. Bridesmaids in black, step MIL in navy, my mom in dark royal-ish blue. 20+ years later it doesn't matter, but at the time I was not pleased. Did I mention how shiny it was?
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Post by auntkelly on Jan 27, 2018 16:01:50 GMT
Navy looks really pretty with pink. As an aside, that website sends dresses from China, I believe. A friend ordered a dress from them for her DD's wedding and the fit was really odd. Returning it was complicated and expensive, so she ended up eating the cost. I was wondering about the quality and reputation of the company so thanks for the input. I will have to rethink this - I only have 2 months before the wedding. I would be worried about ordering a dress over the Internet when you are not familiar w/ the company and only have two months until the wedding. I think I would start shopping at brick and mortar stores or order some dresses from stores where I knew returns were easy. I’m not sure what people were saying on the other thread, but I think the MOG has every right to look fantastic on her son’s wedding day. As long as you don’t wear the same color as the MOB or a color that clashes w/ what the wedding party is wearing, you’ll be fine! |
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Post by J u l e e on Jan 27, 2018 16:05:23 GMT
I was wondering about the quality and reputation of the company so thanks for the input. I will have to rethink this - I only have 2 months before the wedding. I would be worried about ordering a dress over the Internet when you are not familiar w/ the company and only have two months until the wedding. I think I would start shopping at brick and mortar stores or order some dresses from stores where I knew returns were easy. I’m not sure what people were saying on the other thread, but I think the MOG has every right to look fantastic on her son’s wedding day. As long as you don’t wear the same color as the MOB or a color that clashes w/ what the wedding party is wearing, you’ll be fine! I don't really understand this either. My mother and MIL both wore light blue to my wedding. They both look fantastic in that color. I don't think anyone gave it a second thought. Do people really think this way? Is this really a thing? |
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Post by auntkelly on Jan 27, 2018 16:21:10 GMT
I would be worried about ordering a dress over the Internet when you are not familiar w/ the company and only have two months until the wedding. I think I would start shopping at brick and mortar stores or order some dresses from stores where I knew returns were easy. I’m not sure what people were saying on the other thread, but I think the MOG has every right to look fantastic on her son’s wedding day. As long as you don’t wear the same color as the MOB or a color that clashes w/ what the wedding party is wearing, you’ll be fine! I don't really understand this either. My mother and MIL both wore light blue to my wedding. They both look fantastic in that color. I don't think anyone gave it a second thought. Do people really think this way? Is this really a thing? I think the rule that the MOB picks the color of her dress first has been in the etiquette books for a long, long time. However, if the MOB and MOG don't care if they are wearing the same color, then that's great. |
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Post by gar on Jan 27, 2018 16:21:27 GMT
I would be worried about ordering a dress over the Internet when you are not familiar w/ the company and only have two months until the wedding. I think I would start shopping at brick and mortar stores or order some dresses from stores where I knew returns were easy. I’m not sure what people were saying on the other thread, but I think the MOG has every right to look fantastic on her son’s wedding day. As long as you don’t wear the same color as the MOB or a color that clashes w/ what the wedding party is wearing, you’ll be fine! I don't really understand this either. My mother and MIL both wore light blue to my wedding. They both look fantastic in that color. I don't think anyone gave it a second thought. Do people really think this way? Is this really a thing? I don’t think it is any more / or should be anyway. The old ‘rules’ are made to be broken I say  |
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Post by needmysanity on Jan 27, 2018 16:54:04 GMT
I would be worried about ordering a dress over the Internet when you are not familiar w/ the company and only have two months until the wedding. I think I would start shopping at brick and mortar stores or order some dresses from stores where I knew returns were easy! As much as I love this dress I’m ditching it because of the company. I will stick to the ones I know have easy return policies. I live in the sticks so online shopping is an easier option. |
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Post by idahopea on Jan 27, 2018 17:11:03 GMT
I hope you find a great dress that will make you feel beautiful on the special day!
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Post by mlynn on Jan 27, 2018 17:13:23 GMT
Perhaps you could take a picture of the dress to a local seamstress/tailor etc and see if they can make you one like it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2018 17:13:52 GMT
Pretty dress!
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