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post #11 of 19
2/9/12 at 11:39am
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Originally Posted by debellafunk View Post

Wear what you feel the most comfortable in.  Also chose a color that you look good in and that your dd likes also.  I don't know if I agree with Aliadam but you are to chose your dress first before the future MIL.

I didn't say the MIL should chose her dress first, I said it was traditional for both mothers to wear the same length dress.
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post #12 of 19
2/9/12 at 11:40am
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Thanks. I really needed these insights.  I was looking at long dresses and I know if I chose one, I would have felt strange while all the guests were wearing short dresses.  I think even if I do choose a knee length dress, the MIL can choose tea length.  I seriously do not think she would wear a short one. 

 

And Calimari, I didn't think about body make-up.  I am going to look into that.

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post #13 of 19
2/9/12 at 11:42am

My mom wore a long straight skirt in one color of my wedding colors, and my mil wore a knee length dress in the other color of my wedding colors.  Pictures are gorgeous simply because of the coloring all matching.  I don't think any of us thought about the length of dresses coming into it. 

 

(BTW...I wore dark dressy jeans and a black lacy top to my daughter's wedding!!!  LOL  NEVER did I imagine such a thing, but she got married by a justice of the peace at the courthouse.)

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post #14 of 19
2/9/12 at 12:23pm
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Originally Posted by blessed_with_6 View Post

My mom wore a long straight skirt in one color of my wedding colors, and my mil wore a knee length dress in the other color of my wedding colors.  Pictures are gorgeous simply because of the coloring all matching.  I don't think any of us thought about the length of dresses coming into it. 

 

(BTW...I wore dark dressy jeans and a black lacy top to my daughter's wedding!!!  LOL  NEVER did I imagine such a thing, but she got married by a justice of the peace at the courthouse.)


 

I highly doubt DD will allow that for me!  Although, that is what I would prefer to wear!  smile.gif

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post #15 of 19
2/9/12 at 1:10pm

My MIL wore a nice black pant suit I helped her pick out. She was not comfortable in a dress or skirt. I bought her a really pretty brooch and she looked great. My mother worse an ankle length skirt and a sparkly top. Each one was dressed in what made them most comfortable. It made them both happy, which in the end made me happy. I am sure you DD will want you to feel comfortable and happy with what you are wearing.

I would not worry about what the future MIL is going to wear, but if you wish to talk to her ahead of time you can. She may have a picture of her outfit, or at least an idea of what she is looking for. Just remember it is about your DD, and what she wants is all that matters.

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post #16 of 19
2/9/12 at 1:46pm

ZC

Mother-in-law, me, Mom

 

Very different styles.  They both wore that worked for them!

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post #17 of 19
2/9/12 at 4:29pm

I think it all depends on how formal it is going to be.  If it is very formal, then I think floor length would be appropriate, if not very formal, then dress length (slightly below the knee  (or a suit) would be great.  I think more than the length I would consider a "toned down" color, like a soft pink (very flattering), seafoam green, black but very simple, navy can look very stunning.  Nothing bright or too flashy would be my first priorities.

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post #18 of 19
2/15/12 at 5:02pm

I would say to go with the length that the bridal party is wearing. 

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post #19 of 19
2/15/12 at 5:56pm
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Originally Posted by hawkshoe View Post

I would say to go with the length that the bridal party is wearing. 


Bridesmaids are wearing cocktail dresses--at the knee.  DD is wearing a traditional, long gown with a train.  I think I may just have to decide when I go shopping.  If anything looks good, I just may buy it.

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