We all know that the second most important lady of any wedding is the mother of the bride. StyleNest roundup the best stylish mother of the bride outfits to ensure you are looking the part this SS13.
From classic shift dresses to trouser suits and evening jackets, StyleNest bring you the best stylish mother of the bride outfits to ensure everyone knows just where that beautiful bride got her looks from.


Lace Embroidery Dress
This stretch satin panelled pencil dress with lace embroidered neckline is simple yet sophisticated and elegant. The knee length and soft metallic grey colour is a flattering choice for most skin tones and body shapes. This is a versatile dress that can be updated easily with colourful accessories or a statement jacket and can be worn time and time again.


Helen McAlinden Jackie Coat
This 60s inspired cream coat will look great paired with a printed shift dress or gold metallic pencil skirt and silk blouse. Finish off the look with a pill-box hat.




Eleanor Tweed Jacket
Finish off your outfit with this chic champagne tweed jacket with three quarter length sleeves and high neckline. Pair with a shift dress, pencil skirt or for the modern mother of the bride, cropped trousers and accessorise with a statement necklace. Can be worn as a separate throughout the season.


Erdem Anna Lace Dress
For the glamorous mum, this elegant lace dress is a classic investment and can be worn time and time again. Wear with delicate drop earrings or large pearl studs and classic courts for a timeless look.


Emma Jacket
For the mum who likes a suit, this stone coloured linen jacket is also available in coordinating skirt. The cropped peplum jacket cinches you in at the waist, nipping you in at all the right places, whilst the slim tailored pencil skirt balances out the silhouette, elongating the figure. Add a pop of colour or print underneath with a bright silk shirt or floral print top for an elegant mother of the bride ensemble.


Helene Berman Satin Jaquard Trouser
Looking for something a little different? Opt for these silk trousers and matching tee for a unique modern look. Pair with a cropped silk jacket for the ceremony and classic court shoes. Come evening add a statement necklace.



Untold Silk Mix Shift Dress
A classic shift dress with an embellished jewel collar for a glamorous look, this dusky grey dress features an emerald green panel to help accentuate your silhouette and all your best features.


Tara Jarmon Slinky Jersey Sleeve Dress
Silhouette hugging, this slinky taupe satin dress is ultra feminine and not only looks beautiful but feels absolutely luxurious to wear. With a V-back detail for a touch of allure, this sophisticated dress clings in all the right places, enhancing the silhouette.


Goat Pencil Dress
Ladylike and feminine, this soft apricot crepe dress from Goat makes for the ideal SS13 occasion dress. With pleated shoulders and a scooped back, this elegant and sophisticated dress looks polished paired with nude heels and a simple statement spring pochette.


Katelin Coat
With floral applique, this beige contrast coat offers just the right amount of detail without being too over the top. Just below the knee, the coat will conceal any dress underneath nicely. Fully lined for added sophistication, the soft natural colour will go with any colour palette from navy to grey and beige to red.


MaxMara Piadena Jacket
With a fresh spring colour palette, this delicate jacket makes for a sophisticated and feminine suit. The textured soft pink and pale blue with contrast colour block lime green stripe makes for the perfect mother of the bride.

For more wedding ideas, see StyleNest’s roundup of the best affordable wedding dresses.