Mother Of The Bride Trends For 2022 (2024)

Weddings are set to dominate the social calendar this year, and here at McElhinneys, we pride ourselves on helping our customers find the perfect outfit for any occasion.

With plenty of delayed weddings set to take place in the coming months, the search is on to find the right look for many mothers.

With this in mind, we have put together some top picks of trends to look out for when it comes to shopping for Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom dresses for weddings in 2022.

1. Full Skirt

Among the top trends we are starting to see for Mother of the Bride outfits this year, in particular, are dresses with full skirts and dipped hemlines. A great example of this trend is this Gabriela Sanchez dress, which is a timeless look that oozes elegance with the pearl detailing along the waist and neckline.

The jacquard detailing throughout adds a luxurious feel ensuring you will look and feel a million dollars whether you're attending an intimate wedding ceremony with close friends and family or a grander affair. Sizing of Gabriela Sanchez pieces ranges from UK 10-22.

2. Boat Neckline

Another trend we're seeing this season is a callback to the boat-neck style of dress favoured by Jackie O in the 60s, perfectly represented in this gorgeous design from Couture Club which comes in a flattering grey shade. Sizing of Couture Club pieces ranges from UK 10-22.

This dress would be a great choice for a Mother of the Bride with a flattering shape, capped sleeves, summery floral pattern and a full skirt and dipped hemline. The skirt style, in particular, is proving popular and we can see why as it allows for plenty of movement, making this a great option for dancing in the later portion of a wedding.

3. Pencil Skirt

If the full skirt style isn’t your thing, then this signature pencil-skirt style dress from Veni Infantino is also proving to be a popular choice in 2022, as it offers figure-enhancing tailoring in a classic Mother of the Bride style, with the embroidery adding a touch of glamour while the neckline and 3/4 length sleeves complement the overall shape of the outfit.

If you’re looking for something with that wow factor Veni Infantino is sure to be a winner and proves a popular choice with many mums.

4. Bold Colour

A huge trend when it comes to Mother of the Bride styles at the moment is a greater emphasis on colour and a great example is this Lizabella dress which would be the perfect choice for a Spring/Summer event or wedding.

The v neckline shape is a flattering style, and the knee-length skirt will provide comfort without being too heavy for a summer occasion. This fabulous style of dress is available now at McElhinneys in a range of beautiful colours and would be a great option if the Mother of the Bride or Groom was keen on coordinating with the bridesmaids, and also work as a fabulous wedding guest outfit, with Lizabella sizing ranging from UK 8-24.

5. Shades of White

Another trend that shows no signs of fading away in 2022 is the Mother of the Bride matching with the bride in a white shade and this dress from Gabriela Sanchez is the perfect choice for someone who wants to fit in with the brides colour scheme. The simplicity of this dress style and shape is utterly timeless and the crisp white colour will help ensure the Mother of the Bride shares the spotlight with the rest of the wedding party.

When it comes to securing your perfect dress for a special occasion you deserve the 5* service and at McElhinneys we stock a wide range of mother of the bride and occasion wear outfits from leading brands including Lizabella, Gabriella Sanchez, Veni Infantino, and many more. Browse through our full occasionwear collection online or call in-store to be assisted by our team of experts.

We also stock a wide range of bridal options from a variety of designers. Our bridal team would be delighted to assist your bride in finding her dream dress. For more information on wedding dresses available in-store or to request an appointment for our Bridal Rooms, click here or call 074 913 1217.

Until next time,

Shannon x

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