Mother of the Groom Outfits - The Hardest Gig in the Room

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So, your baby boy has found the woman of his dreams? That's wonderful news. Congratulations! And you're starting the hunt for drop-dead gorgeous wedding guest dresses? Yes?

As the buzz begins around the hunt for the perfect wedding dress, finding suitable bridesmaid's dresses and the colour scheme for the flowers, I know that as the mother-of-the-groom, it can be easy to feel a bit lost in the happy chaos. 

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Where Does the Mother-Of-The-Groom Fit in the Scheme of the Day?

First of all, there’s the etiquette that comes with any wedding. This is, after all, the bride's big day. And, once she's happy with her choice, it's over to her mum – as the mother-of-the-bride – to choose her dress. 

And not forgetting the all-important hat. This is important for you, as the mother-of-the-groom because experience tells me there’s a potential for much sensitivity about 'out-hatting' the mother-of-the-bride.

Where to Look for Elegant Wedding Guest Dresses?

Such wedding etiquette and traditions can leave you as the last to choose what you'd like to wear, and you might end up with rail after rail of sour sherbert lemon, lacklustre lavender, crisp apple green and dull autumnal ochre, even for spring weddings.

Adding to this sugared almond of a colour scheme is the fact that when you start to search for wedding outfits for women, you'll be faced with a scalloped-edge sea of cropped bolero jackets and lace corsages. So much so that you'd be forgiven for thinking you'd fallen into a fancy dress shop.

Here at Bombshell HQ, I believe that the high street and many online stores would have you believe that, as the-mother-of-the-groom, this is all that's available. I’m dedicated to letting you know that, when it comes to occasion dresses, it doesn't have to be like that.

So, fear not. I’m here to take the strain out of shopping for mother-of-the-groom outfits, replacing any stress with a whole heap of glorious and a generous splash of va-va-voom. And, this is vital, I’ll help you hold onto your sense of self, as well as your sense of style in the process.
Confident Bombshell 3/4 Sleeve Dress Brilliant Blue

 

How to Be a Drop-Dead Gorgeous Mother of the Groom

The many mothers-of-the-groom I've helped to dress over the years have taught me that their role isn't always an easy one, hence the title of this post. Not only do you have to do a delicate dance around the etiquette of the day, but there may also be a plethora of family politics to negotiate.

Are you divorced from your son's father, for example? Perhaps this will be your first chance to show the world that your head is held high and your smile is radiant as you rock out on the dance floor in the early hours. All while he's woken by his 30-year-old yoga teacher wife to tend to their screaming twin toddlers.

Perhaps life has been more fun and enjoyable than the pressure to join the gym and shift those final pounds you promised yourself you'd lose before the day? I get it, and I celebrate it – and you. So what if the mother-of-the-bride is a slip of a thing? So what if you're faced with ex-husbands, their new partners, and the weight of everyone's expectation?

This is your chance to make an entrance that's both classy and fabulous, all while oozing quiet, assured confidence. It's your day to be you – the woman who raised the gorgeous groom, who's quite rightly proud of her boy and is here to celebrate his union with the love of his life.

Fit Flare Flatter 'Black Polka Dot' Bombshell Dress

Stylish and Timeless Mother of the Groom Dresses That Will Make You Feel Incredible

So, what's going to make an impact in the midst of all these wedding guest outfits, with their fascinators and feathers? And what's going to make you feel fantastic? 

I believe, quite simply, that it's all in the cut, the colours, and the understanding that as women, we have curves – some of which we love to show, and some that we're more comfortable concealing.

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I founded Bombshell HQ because I couldn't find the right dress for my own curves. So using what I’d learnt in my work as a television costume designer, I went ahead and designed one. I developed the hourglass shape you’ll find here on the site across all body types by creating balance within each dress. My drive was to create a dress that would become a woman's ultimate secret weapon.

Powder Blue Grace Tie Front Shirt Dress

Cotswolds Red Roses Bombshell 3/4 Sleeve Confident Dress
Invitation Cinder Rose Collar Sarong Dress

And it’s my understanding of the need for you to feel confident in our dresses that sets Bombshell HQ apart. It's why Nigella Lawson bought twelve dresses in one fell swoop when she found me, and why my mothers-of the groom write back to me after the big day with testimonials like these:

A friend introduced me to Bombshell as I was looking for an outfit for my son's wedding. I’ve recently lost a lot of weight so wanted something that would be flattering to my curves but also hide the imperfections and this dress is perfect." 

Denise S.

The perfect dress for a winter wedding. I have always struggled with finding the right dresses for my shape, but I love Bombshell dresses, they make me feel all woman. I now have three hanging in my wardrobe.

Mrs M

Confidence is integral to my design philosophy. Using the finest fabrics and British manufacturers ensures I can look after every detail of every dress, every step of the way. I'm proud to say that the Bombshell dress has become the 'go to' dress for many of my fabulous customers. It's wonderful to think that, in a Bombshell dress, they feel that they can take on the world.

Bombshell White Evening Gown - Dresses For Weddings

Stylish Elegance You’ll Wear Again and Again

Unlike many of the wedding guest outfits you'll find both on the high street and online, you'll be able to wear your Bombshell dress time and time again. That's because I don't do boleros and I don't make lace corsages. Instead, I create dresses that you can dress up or down with ease dresses that scoop, skim, drape and flatter. 

The exquisite shearing panels of my mother-of-the-groom outfits will emphasise your curves, while my choice of sleeves (yes, actual sleeves) will free you from the constraints of the toning cashmere cardigan, all while leaving enough room for you to enjoy your wedding breakfast and dance the night away.

Are you ready to explore my selection of dresses for wedding guests? Are you ready to take your place as the mother-of-the-groom with confidence? Step this way.

Take Me to the Dresses - Shop Our Full Collection of Mother of the Groom Dresses

Silk Dupion Emerald Green Grace Tie Front Shirt Dress
Bombshell Shot Silk Dupion Heron Blue Dress
Invitation Oyster Collar Sarong Dress

Toby Roses Confident Bombshell Cap Sleeve Dress

Soft Gold Confident Bombshell 3/4 Sleeve Dress

Gold GRACE Tie Front Shirt Dress

 

We hoped that you enjoyed reading. If you're looking for a mother of the groom outfit shop our wedding outfits for mother of the groom

3 comments

  • Beverli : March 28, 2019

    My gorgeous son is getting married June 2020 is there a showroom I can visit to try your lovely dresses on ?
    Very excited !

  • Jenny Reade: February 07, 2019

    My Son is getting Married in Greece 2020 do you Summer dresses for this occasion??? Thanks

  • Mandy Eckworth: March 28, 2019

    Hello – just wondering when SS19 collection will be available. Looking to buy Mother of Groom dress for my son’s wedding in July!

    Thank you x

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