While you don't want to steal anyone's thunder, no one's saying that the mother of the bride can't make a subtle statement with her wedding guest dress. She might not be the star of the show, but she's still something of a VIP. That means you need plenty of options for mother of the bride dresses. It totally depends on your style and the season, but the most important thing to remember is comfort. As well as making sure the dress fits perfectly, which might mean taking it to a seamstress for tailoring, you also want to wear something that feels like you. If that sounds difficult to put your finger on, it is. But don't worry - when you find the one, you'll know.
SHOP: The Best Mother Of The Bride Dresses
www.ghost.co.uk
Ghost's selection of printed midi dresses is superlative. For mother of the bride dresses, you couldn't find one more flattering or comfortable than the Dana.
www.jigsaw-online.com
Jigsaw has great workwear dresses but it also does a brisk trade in occasionwear. This pastel pink, yellow and blue dress would look lovely underneath a single-breasted coat.
www.net-a-porter.com
Cut to skim the ankle at its longest-point, this silk-satin dress will steal the show (almost).
kitristudio.com
Kitri's printed frocks are a modern way to do mother of the bride dresses.
www.lkbennett.com
Mother of the bride dresses don't get much more special than this metallic number from LK Bennett.
www.hobbs.com
Hobbs has some of the best occasionwear on the high street, including this high-necked ochre dress that is perfect for autumn.
www.matchesfashion.com
An outfit in itself, Emilia Wickstead's maxi dress means you don't have to worry about an over-layer.