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To my readers new and old,
I have been “out of the loop” with blogging and sharing stories about the fashion world particularly in mother of the bride dresses and such. It was such a busy year for us despite the economic recession. I believe that there are lots of women out there who have a not-so-great time looking for their special dress. They come to my webstore www.audreysmotherofthebride.com for low prices and extensive selections. And they find them. We thank you, our customers, for making 2010 a great year for us.
Christmas is in 9 days and not one mother is worrying about her dress at this time. But once the “fa-la-la-la-la-ing” is over and done with, the bride’s wedding looms very, very near. The designers and manufacturers will then introduce their new styles for Spring 2011. The new designs now are trendier and more “hip” for the mother of the bride. However, not all mothers want to wear strapless bustier top dresses with bolero jackets.
Our store is different and we are different. We listen to what the real mothers want. The mothers who are not a size 4 or 6 and who have fitting issues with their dresses. Mothers want to look tastefully elegant without sacrificing their integrity.
We provide brands now that will customize the style for you without changing the original pattern too much, of course. These custom mother of the bride dresses are offered from sizes 2 to 38. Which physical store out there can do this for you, I wonder?
Best of all, prices are very reasonable and waiting time is not too long–about four weeks. Enjoy your holidays, your family and friends, and the food, fun, and laughter that goes with it. Looking forward to seeing you all visit our store come 2011! Peace, and God Bless!
Photo credit: Nico Bridal, style NIC92882, from www.audreysmotherofthebride.com
Stacey Mother of the Bride Dress
It looks like it is a slow bridal season this year with the economy being the way it is. Afthr the bride’s dress is purchased, alongside the flower arrangements, the wedding favors, hotel and reception, wedding DJ and band, etc., the mother of the bride dress is last on the list of things to plan for. Oftentimes, this goes unplanned and the mother of the bride has to scramble and look for her dress at the last minute.
The bridal stores offer various mother of the bride apparel. However, with spur-of-the-moment shopping and lack of proper planning, prices tend to be exorbitant.
With a limited budget, shopping is really not easy. At our online store, AudreysMotheroftheBride.com we update our “clearance rack” once a week with marked down specials. Prices range from $15 through $135. This beats shopping at the local store. Oftentimes, our clearance items are the current season clothing – we just have to make way for more items. It is just that simple.
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There are news and more news of the economic crisis bombarding us from all angles. Should you as the mother of the bride or groom cut corners and save money by pulling out something to wear from your current wardrobel? After all, don’t most ladies have at least one special occasion dress to wear which was already once or twice at some other formal occasion?
I know what you are thinking….”what if the invited guest has already seen me in this outfit?” Oh dear, the dilemma we ladies face and the embarrassment of it all!
I have good news for you. I am sure you have already checked out the department store racks combing for the sales and clearance items. First of all, determine the price range you want to allecate to the mother of the bride dress. Then you will not go above and beyond your means and have a guilty complex later.
Here are some quick and easy tips for shopping for affordable mother of the bride apparel.
1. Of course, the sales and clearance racks. No brainer.
2. Bridesmaid dresses–yes, bridesmaid dresses and you have read this correctly. The styles are fashionably revealing or fashionably modest. You may want to go for the latter and use a nice shawl or wrap. Bridesmaid dresses come in a choice of colors and shopping this way may be much easier for you.
3. Clearance items from online bridal stores. Most items are marked to clear at their cost price as they really do want to move it out quickly. Web stores do not have the foot traffic that brick-and-mortar stores have. Therefore, the huge markdown for something that mostly has been tried on (not worn) only once, or not at all.
4. Simply shop online bridal websites. Their prices are not marked up twice or triple the cost price of the dress. Online shopping is the way now and more of the future as shoppers get more savvy and computer literate. Prices are cheaper and time is saved browsing online in your jammies.
5. There are several websites selling low priced or discount mother of the bride clothing. There are high end mother of the bride apparel that compete with the prices of the brides’ wedding gowns. You see these in the specialty bridal boutiques and department stores. However, stores like AudreysMotheroftheBride.com http://www.audreysmotherofthebride.com/site/906987/page/1034036 (click this link) offer dresses that range from $100 to mostly $200, and up to $300 max. Our selections are huge, prices very reasonable, and someone can help size you if you are in doubt. Also, the most wonderful thing is that we have the most number of plus size mother of the bride dresses around.
6. Dive into your closet, pull out that dress that was worn just once or twice, and add a shawl, jacket, something creative to it to get a brand new look. Your seamstress may be able to give you suggestions as she will probably have to make something for you to accessorize your outfit.
There you go, ideas that will save you money and make you feel special for the wedding day. You need to shine as well being the mother of the bride, and you so deserve it.
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Mother of the Bride Dress Tips
Posted on: November 11, 2008
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Mother of the Bride Dress Tips
Source: Audrey Cheong of http://www.audreysmotherofthebride.com – online bridal shop specializing in mother of the bride and groom gowns.
Your daughter or son is getting married and you need a dress for the upcoming wedding. It is their wedding after all and there are so much preparation ahead to make it all seamless. However, do you know that the toughest thing for the mother is actually finding herself a mother of the bride or groom dress?
The typical mother is in her late fourties to sixties and nature has not been kind to her figure over the years. It is definitely easier to fit a young bride-to- be in her twenties and a size 6 or 8, then the mother of the bride who is more than likely a plus size.
No worries, here are some tips before you go shopping for that mother of the bride dress!
1. Know the colors of the wedding and decide on what colors will blend in with those colors. Through your experience, you will know what colors become you and be confident enough to say “no” to your daughter if she insists that you wear certain colors that make you feel unattractive.
2. Ensure that you communicate your color decision with the mother of the groom. Oftentimes, the mother of the groom live miles and cities away and she is left in the dark as to what you will be wearing. Foster a good relationship with her by communicating what color or even what kind of dress you will be wearing to the wedding.
3. Shop early! Again, shop early! This cannot be stressed enough. Your gown may have to be special ordered (8-12 weeks lead time) and when you finally get it in your hands, will more than likely need alterations to make it perfect for your body type.
4. Be aware of your body type and what looks good in a catalog or mannequin will not look good on you. Mothers love dresses that have jackets and long sleeves. You can wear a spaghetti strap dress as well but if you are not too proud of your arms or shoulders, opt for a nice shawl or a crochet jacket for some coverage.
5. Be realistic that you are shopping for a tailored, structured gown with beads, trimming, and all the accents. A special occasion gown is often not “stretchy” and loosely fitted. It will need alterations to fit you properly. Even a model or actress on the red carpet has her dress fitted for her for that special event.
6. Body shapers, girdles and foundations are made for a reason. Otherwise they will not be hotsellers in the lingerie department. Every dress looks immediately better with some form of body shaper underneath it to hold all the folds and bulges in place. You will look and feel better after investing in and wearing one of these foundations.
7. Jewelry, purses, shoes, earrings, and even dress watches, all add lovely touches to the mother of the bride outfit you will be wearing. Just go easy on these accessories. If your dress has lots of ornate beading and glitter, wear simple jewelry like a pearl necklace. Or Or you could forgo a necklace with some bold earrings. Less is always more.
8. Be aware that social occasion gowns are typically 58 to 60 inches long, if they are meant to be floor length. Petite gowns are around 54 inches long. Gowns are cut in these standard lengths and so if you are very tall or short, do be wise and shop early for your gown. It will either need shortening if you are short or special ordered for you with extra length if you are a tall person.
Author: Audrey Cheong of AudreysMotheroftheBride.com an online store offering reasonably priced mother of the bride and groom dresses. We specialize in plus size formal gowns and evening wear. Visit http://www.audreysmotherofthebride.com for wonderful prices and great selections.
Plus Size Dresses for Mothers of the Bride and Groom
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- Plus Size Dresses for Mothers of the Bride and Groom
I am the owner of a webstore AudreysMotheroftheBride.com that specializes in plus size mother of the bride dresses and yes, gowns for the mother of the groom as well.
In my years of experience dealing with customers who browse online, their dilemma is finding a lovely mother of the bride dress to wear on their full figures. They lament that the dresses out there are either too flamboyant and revealing, or too matronly looking and make them look older than they feel.
Here are some guidelines for the plus size mother of the bride to look becoming on their daughter or son’s wedding, yet not sacrificing good taste and comfort while wearing their chosen dress.
Helpful suggestions:
1. Have an idea about fabrics, their textures, and quality. Every good clothing website will state the type of fabric used on the description summary of the dress. Mother of the bride dresses are usually made of synthetic fabrics nowadays, due to lower costs and their ability to be wrinkle-free. Remember that special occasion dresses are tailored, have lining, and are generally not stretchy like casual wear.
2. Every woman must have an idea of which colors looks good on them. Pinks may look great on the catalog models but do absolutely nothing for you. Discuss with the bride on the colors of the wedding and decide on the color variation that becomes you.
3. A mother of the bride who is well-proportioned or of an hourglass figure, can wear a more fitted style. Just remember to put on that body shaper or corset as this can work wonders for any figure whether it is slim or fuller.
4. If you are NOT of an hourglass figure, know whether you are bustier or more hippy. It is always best to find a dress that will fit the widest part of your body and then get the rest professionally tailored down to fit you. Remember–even skinny models have dresses tailored to fit their bodies for the photography session.
5. Browse online stores for a myriad of plus size mother of the bride gowns. They carry the latest styles and if they do not have your size in stock, they can surely special order one for you. Remember that every manufacturer size their dresses differently, especially special occasion dresses. So, it is helpful if you know what your body measurements are before you shop and then purchase online.
6. Know your figure type. If you are hip heavy, the A-line styles are definitely for you. If you are busty, stay away from clingy fabrics and low bodices that accentuate your fullness. Jackets whether long or the shorter bolero styles, always manage to hide a flaws like heavier arms. Or have thought about a snazzy shawl to wear over your shoulders?
7. Do not allow your daughter or daughter in-law to dictate which style she wants you wear. This could be potentially upsetting for you. Only you will know which styles and colors flatter you. Negotiation and compromise are best for both parties, achieving a better outcome, and no hurt feelings.
7. Golden word–TAILORING! Do not wear dresses that are too large for you as they make you look heavier and this is not what you want. You will look slimmer if a dress is customized for you. Invest in professional tailoring.
8. Give ample time–at least 4 months–before the wedding to find a plus size mother’s dress. Do not make the common mistake of trying to lose those few extra pounds before the wedding and holding off buying your dress until then. You will be surprised that there are not too many physical shops out there that carry the style you want in a plus size. You may have to shop online and if so, need to allow time for alterations and exchanges, if any.
Author: Audrey Cheong is the owner of an online bridal store specializing in plus size
Source: Audrey Cheong of www.audreysmotherofthebride.com
Every new season brings in different styles and in exciting colors to the mother of the bride dresses. This fall and winter season, the special occasion dress manufacturers will be introducing their fall/winter lines from July to October. Fall is not traditionally the bridal season but there are still quite a few weddings to be held between late August all the way through December.
It is actually a trying time for mothers of the bride and groom alike as spring mother of the bride gowns are in abundance in the stores but quite a few manufacturers do introduce their social occasion dresses for the spring and then again for the fall.
Mother of the bride and groom gowns for fall/winter 2008 will feature rich fabrics with new fangled names like hi-twist crepe, vintage chiffon, shantung, fortuni slinky, and hammered shimmer. All of these are polyester blends with somewhat high resistance to wrinkles and crinkles. They surely feel good to the touch and make the mother of the bride and groom look absolutely awesome wearing them despite a moderate price.
This fall season, evening wear manufacturers are introducing fabulous and popular colors of dark chocolate, plum, sapphire, jade, mocha, and midnight blue. The usual basic colors of champagne, navy, pink, silver, purple, are always popular. Although the dark pinks or fuchsia, of course, make way for the lighter tones for fall. Black is now increasingly popular and no longer “taboo” or bad luck for weddings. It is the color of sophistication and wealth (dare I say good taste as well?) and is the main color of many “black and white” weddings. As with these specialty weddings, the color ivory (like black), is also no longer shunned by even the mother of the bride. It is definitely a free-for-all these modern times, if everyone is happy, including the bride.
Being in the wedding business and specializing on mother of the bride or mother of the groom dresses, I have seen so many styles offered from season to season, year to year. No longer is the mother of the bride or groom satisfied with a boxy, frumpy style and with a matching jacket. This part of the 21st century, the styles have gone increasingly youthful, design and detail conscious and yes, budget conscious as well as the dollar does not stretch that far any longer.
Popular designers for moderately priced mother of the bride and groom apparel are Karen Miller, Cachet, Ursula, Scala, Alex Evenings, Misty Lane, and DJ Collection. Their styles are well-made, affordable and most of all youthful looking. No more dowdy, unattractive mother of the bride outfits for you. All of these are sold online at AudreysMotheroftheBride.com. Our specialty are hard-to-find plus size and full figure dresses. Online bridal stores like ours only offer the current season’s styles in with varying designs and with affordable prices. You can shop comfortably from your home without walking the mall and fighting traffic. This leads to a less stressed mom of bride.
Misty Lane
Author: Audrey Cheong is the owner of an online bridal store specializing in mother of the bride dresses and other formal evening gowns in missy, petites, and plus sizes. Please visit her website www.audreysmotherofthebride.com for great selections with reasonable prices.
SOURCE: Audrey’s Mother of the Bride – http://www.audreysmotherofthebride.com
1. SHOP SALES RACKS. This is a no-brainer. Retail stores will discount up to 70% of the original price of the mother of the bride dress, depending on how desperately they want to clear the racks of the current season’s clothing to make way for the new season. Spring/summer lines start showing up on the racks from January through April, while fall/winter dresses are introduced between June and September. Therefore, you will get bargains around these times as well for the last season’s mother of the bride apparel.
2. SHOP EARLY. The mother of the bride should start shopping for her mother of the bride outfit as soon as she knows the colors of the wedding. All too often she takes care of all the details that go into the wedding, while forgetting her own needs. She should spend this time with the bride going over styles, fabrics, accents, accessories, etc. Late shopping only brings on more stress and possibly more money spent on things that were purchased in haste and then returned with “buyer’s remorse”. Quite a few bridal shops do not take back returns or offer refunds once the mother of the bride walks out of the store with her dress.
3. SHOP ONLINE STORES. There are tons of reputable and traditional bridal boutiques out there that have an online store on the immense “world wide web” nowadays. The costs of running and upkeeping a brick-and-mortar store are escalating and definitely cut into profits. Any savvy shop owner knows full well that they will have to own a “web store” to fully maximize their sales and therefore, profits. Check their Better Business Bureau record or see if the site has a BBB online reliability logo, if you are still not comfortable shopping online. Once you start using your fingers to do the shopping, you will never stop!
4. SHOP BRIDESMAID DRESSES. The “youthful” mother of the bride can opt for a bridesmaid dress which are normally priced less expensively than a mother of the bride gown. Seek the tailoring expertise of a bridal dress seamstress to add on beads, sequins, and other exotic trimmings to create a uniquely appealing look.
5. SEARCH FOR “DISCOUNT” DRESSES ONLINE. The mother of the bride can open up more options for herself if she is computer literate and able to do a search using the keywords “discount” or “cheap”. Example, search for “discount mother of the bride dresses”. These words can conjure up an image of herself in a cheesy, polyester dress but you will be surprised what will show up online that are not quite cheesy despite being made of polyester. By the way, there are 40 blends of polyester and almost all synthetic fabrics for special occasion wear are made of some type of polyester.
6. SHOP REGULAR EVENING WEAR. Add on a shawl or jacket or buy fabric to make a unique, one-of-a-kind jacket to cover the shoulders and arms for modesty or for providing warmth.
7. WEAR A TEALENGTH OR COCKTAIL DRESS. These are priced less than the floor-length gowns and are more versatile, as you can surely wear them again at another special occasion.
Source: Audrey Cheong of AudreysMotheroftheBride.com, a webstore, where “we make mothers look beautiful”. Visit her store http://www.audreysmotherofthebride.com for mother of the bride dresses and formal evening wear, especially in plus sizes.
It could be a known fact that more than 66% of women in the USA today wear a size 12 or larger. It is terribly frustrating to have an idea of what you would like to wear to that office or holiday function, or any special occasion for the matter, and not be able to find the dress that you truly want in the local stores or boutiques. When you do set your eyes on that special dress, you cannot find your size as all the dresses are either a size 6, 8, or 10 and you are definitely NOT one of those.
Well, have you ever thought about the ease and convenience of online shopping? Certainly, you have bought gift baskets or a set of dishes on the internet but a formal occasion dress? That must be truly beyond your comprehension and a new frontier for you but stress no longer, as you can successfully purchase a plus size special occasion dress or formal gown online.
These are the rules:
1. Have an idea about fabrics, their textures, and quality. Every good clothing website will state the type of fabric used on the description summary of the dress. Special occasion dresses are usually made of synthetic fabrics nowadays, due to lower costs and their ability to be wrinkle-free. Visit stores and boutiques in your area and very soon, you will be a fabric expert!
2. Also visit physical stores to see what colors and styles fit your shape and figure and have an idea what you would like or not like on you. Are the styles on the racks too dowdy or are they just plain revealing? Are the colors too loud and bold or are they just plain boring? You will choose the style and color basing on what is socially acceptable for that special event and what will look great on you.
3. Basing on previous shopping experiences and yes, mistakes of the past, you will also have a clear idea of what is becoming on you and to you.
4. Buy or borrow a tape measure (the vinyl or cloth type), if you do not have one already. This is the best tool to obtain your body measurements accurately. Measure over your undergarments, your chest, waist, and hips. Place the tape measure snugly and firmly over your body and not too tightly. Write these numbers down in inches.
5. Now for the best shopping online experience ever, ensure that you select a dress size basing on these body measurements of yours. Remember that every manufacturer size their dresses differently, especially special occasion dresses. There is no standard American size chart for women’s clothing. What is normally a size 16 to you, is probably not the same when it comes to formal wear.
6. When selecting a size, please choose the size that corresponds to your widest body part, if your body measurements are not ideally proportionate. Social occasion dresses are not everyday clothing and are highly tailored and constructed. You may have to follow the rule—“easier to take it in, than to let it out”.
7. Visit the various online boutiques out there. If you do not have a website name in mind, do a “search” in Yahoo!, Google, MSN, or AOL for “special occasion dresses”, “formal dresses”, or “evening gowns”, to give you a few examples. All the specialty stores selling these dresses will be in the search results. It is now up to you to visit them and see what they have to offer. Online stores usually have great prices and selections.
8. Remember to allow ample time between the time you shop and the special event because oftentimes, plus size social occasion dresses are special ordered and require a waiting period.
9. If you follow the above rules, your online shopping experience for your plus size formal occasion dress, will be a pleasant one and you will definitely do it again the next time around. Happy Shopping!!
Author: Audrey Cheong is the owner of an online bridal store specializing in plus size mother of the bride dresses and mother of the groom gowns. Visit her store AudreysMotheroftheBride.com for great prices and wide selections.
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