Mother of the Bride Dresses She'll Love

These designs (with serious fit-and-flatter power) will make mom feel beautiful.

Garden Party Mother of the Bride Dress

A V-neck dress with an A-line skirt and a knee-length coat by Collection 20 by Watters.

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Formal Mother of the Bride Dress

A taffeta gown with a lace and tulle overlay by Ivonne D.

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Structured Mother of the Bride Dress

A silk shantung dress with a bolero jacket by Montage Boutique.

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Sophisticated Mother of the Bride Dress

A taffeta gown with a lace illusion neckline by Ivonne D.

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Conservative Mother of the Bride Dress

Silk dupioni two-piece dress with a ruched jacket and three-quarter-length sleeves by Collection 20 by Watters.

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Modern Mother of the Bride Dress

Fit-and-flare beaded gown with a sheer tulle overlay and an illusion bateau neckline by Ines Di Santo.

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Black-Tie Mother of the Bride Dress

V-neck A-line gown by Noir by Lazaro.

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Romantic Mother of the Bride Dress

Fit-and-flare gown with black charmeuse and a lace overlay by Jim Hjelm.

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Fun Mother of the Bride Dress

Taffeta halter-strap ball gown by Alfred Angelo.

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Classic Mother of the Bride Dress

Fit-and-flare gown with a lace bodice overlay and peplum by Noir by Lazaro.

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