mother of the bride dresses slate blue Mac Duggal 5640 graceful coverage Blue Mother of the Bride

Color and Pattern Flexibility Black tie optional gives you more color freedom than strict black tie

A subtle front slit adds a contemporary touch, allowing for ease of movement while giving the gown a hint of allure

Regular dress shoes just dont cut it anymore

To this day, it holds the record for being the most expensive dress ever sold at auction, making it one of the most expensive pieces of pop-culture memorabilia

Whimsigoth Style Style Notes: If you weren't grunge or super polished, you probably spent the '90s trying to imitate Lisa Bonet and her artfully thrown-together NYC artistic look

Style with strappy heels as shown for an elegant evening look, or dress down with pointed mules for summer weddings