Older women can always opt for elegant suits for weddings. These attires come in fabulous patterns and colors…
Ladies suits undoubtedly exude elegance, class and grace If you are the mother of the bride or of the groom, a wedding suit is the perfect choice for you. You can select a color that matches with the wedding palette, and complements your skin tone and age. While the bride will be the one stealing the show, you too have to make an effort to look as beautiful as you can. Let it be known that you are the mother of the bride/groom and the one who is proudly giving her daughter away, or receiving a daughter-in-law instead! Let us find out why every woman must own a few formal suits for weddings.
Such suits were once a very integral part of formal occasions, where women wore their best ones for luncheon, kitty parties, gatherings, weddings, baptisms, prayer meetings, and for funerals. These suits have been losing their popularity with the onset of modern gowns and dresses, nonetheless the dignity and magnificence offered by these suits remains unmatched. After a certain age, some women find it inappropriate to wear certain designs and patterns of clothes. They would rather go in for something that graces their body and their state of mind. Ladies suits being as well-tailored as they are, allow women to wear skirts without looking too provocative. Hats are not an essential part of this attire, but in case you choose you wear one, there are a vast variety of patterns and colors to avail from. The best are those that have a sheath of net/lace that allows you to shield your eyes, so that you can have a bit of privacy in case you cannot help control your tears. After all, to witness your daughter getting married to someone she loves and someone who loves her, can be a very overwhelming and joyous moment.
Designs of the Season
Bolero Coat
The hottest designs of this season include adapting knee-length skirts with bolero coats. These coats look the best with 3/4 sleeves, however full-sleeved lace, or satin coats looks fantastic as well! Bolero coats are made to accentuate the shoulder line and bust, and are an elegant escape from sleeveless and strappy dresses.
Mid-Length Suits
A well-fitted symmetrically designed mid-length skirt adapted with an equally well-tailored blouse and a coat, is all that you’ll need for looking beautiful. You may go in for silk, satin, or chiffon suits and blazers, to give your wedding suit a dynamic appeal. You can always opt for embroidered fabrics and ready-made designs as well.
Long Wedding Suits
There are stunning new designs available this season, which allow you to opt for sensual and classy suits, which come with ankle length skirts. However, these skirts must be plain, without any added frills or embroidery.
Long Coated Wedding Suits
Adapting a long coat with a mid-length A-line skirt, and other patterns, looks fabulous as well. This trend is so hot this season, that it seems it’ll take a few years for it to fade away. It is by far the most elegant, suave, and safe option for older women, who’ll be attending weddings soon. Include some lace, and embroidery to the coat, if you please.
A Well Tailored Affair
Make it a point to get your suit tailored to perfection. You wouldn’t want to look as if you had to stuff into it, nor would you like it to be too baggy from the sides. You also need to make sure , that you are dressed according to the occasion. The reason being, that weddings today may be set on various outlandish themes. If it’s a beach wedding, you cannot and should not wear a suit! For the simple reason that, firstly; your attire will not go along with the theme, secondly; you will get roasted in the heat. You should instead go in for a flowing dress of a fine silky material which allows you to breathe and move around freely. Being a wedding, it is important that you pay attention to the way you dress, because there will plenty who would be noticing you as well. That includes members from the groom/bride’s side of the family.
Plan Ahead of Schedule
You can get yourself a fine wedding suit, from a boutique that deals specifically with wedding garments and embellishments. Or you can get one tailored to perfection. Keep a look out for sales, which could help you drastically minimize your expenses, without jeopardizing with the quality of the dress. However, make it a point to get your suit tailored, at least a month in advance so that there are no last-minute delays or errors. You will need to select a fabric which suits the prevalent whether, so that you do not sweat profusely, or catch a chill! You will also need to pay close attention to the color you select. Choose colors that are soothing, and attractive, such as lavender, light peach, pink, turquoise, steel-gray, cream, bronze, and plum. You can even go in for trousers for weddings and match it up with an elegant shirt/blouse, and coat. Do not wear unfeminine dinner jackets as that will make you look out of fashion, and out-of-place. If you do decide to go in for a jacket, wear exceptionally attractive and delicately designed ones.
You can accessorize these suits with elegant jewelry, such as a beautiful brooch, or a chunky necklace, and earrings, or you can wear really delicate bracelets, and chains as well. Do not forget to wear color coordinated footwear. Also try wearing footwear that you’ll be comfortable walking in, since weddings need a lot of last-minute running around, no matter how much planning goes into them.