48 best summer mother of the bride dresses for 2024
There's nothing quite like the emotion and excitement of your son or daughter's day. It's natural to want to look your very best as you stand proudly beside your offspring on this monumental day. So, what to wear? We have the answer amongst this selection of stunning summer mother of the bride (and groom) outfits for 2024, plus heaps of inspiration from stylish women who sparkled beside their sons and daughters on the big day.
Effortlessly chic, elegant and comfortable is the vibe we're all going for, so it's important to choose an outfit that's both flattering and cool in the summer heat. If you're conscious of your upper arms and sleeves are a must (we hear you!), you're in luck as puff and blouson style sleeves are everywhere right now. Let's go shopping...
Cos | Sea | Zimmermann
Ivory mother of the bride outfits
While etiquette dictates that you shouldn't wear white, ivory or cream to a wedding to avoid upstaging the bride, we can make an exception when it comes to the mother of the bride. On the agreement of your daughter of course, a pale shade looks incredibly stylish in summer as these elegant ladies show. Look out for florals and delicate patterns in textured fabrics (like lace, silk and linen) to ensure that your gown is undoubtedly non-bridal.
Dress the Population | Zimmermann | Sézane
Blush mother of the bride dresses
If you're striving for a soft and feminine look - blush pink could be the perfect choice. Look out for embellishments like sequins, beads or floral appliqué to add interest, and light fabrics like soft tulle and mesh that will flutter in the breeze. If you prefer a more structured fabric to flatter your figure, woven jacquard or cotton poplin create a beautifully classic silhouette by skimming over any lumps and bumps.
Mac Duggal | Doen | Rickie Freeman for Teri Jon
Koltson | Carolina Herrera | Rickie Freeman for Teri Jon
Bright pink mother of the bride dresses
Bright pink seems to be a popular choice for mothers of the bride and groom, and we are totally here for it! The key to mastering this bold look is to choose a sophisticated gown and balance an open neckline and sleeveless style with a longer length skirt, and vice versa. Keep hair, make-up and accessories minimal and understated to create a stylish, modern mother of the bride look.
Free People | Farm Rio | Rickie Freeman for Teri Jon
Elie Saab | Andrew Gn | Carolina Herrera
Red mother of the bride dresses
Anyone with an eye for design knows that red is the color du jour for 2024. While it might not be the obvious choice for a summer wedding (which is why we love it!), vibrant shades like coral, poppy or cherry red feel so joyful and look beautiful in the sunshine.
Badgley Mischka | Anthropologie | ALC
Huishan Zhang | Rebecca Vallance | Free People
Purple mother of the bride dresses
A surprisingly versatile color, purple has a shade to suit every complexion from pastel lavender and lilac, to vibrant magenta and violet, to deeper plum and eggplant.
Sea | Solace London | Carolina Herrera
Black and navy mother of the bride dresses
For the woman who wants to look elegant and sophisticated, black or navy is the failsafe choice, particularly for a formal affair or black-tie dress code. With an understated gown in a dark, flattering hue, you can be sure that your look is cohesive with the rest of the bridal party and won’t clash with other colors or prints in photos.
Ulla Johnson | Ulla Johnson | Elie Saab
Rickie Freeman for Teri Jon | Dress the Population | Badgley Mischka
Blue mother of the bride dresses
Blue and white is one of the most popular wedding color palettes and it is particularly beautiful for summer wedding. Universally flattering and perfect for emulating that relaxed-yet-polished Hamptons summer vibe, you simply can't go wrong with any shade of blue for your mother of the bride outfit.
Eliza J | Akris | Hannah Artwear
Rickie Freeman for Teri Jon | Zimmermann | Significant Other
Green mother of the bride dresses
Green is often described as 'nature's neutral' and with this concept in mind, it's easy to see the appeal of this beautifully flattering color. It feels fresh and verdant, and there's a shade to suit every skin tone and hair color, from vibrant jade and kelly green to muted sage and olive; rich emerald and forest to pale pistachio and mint.
