MOB Dresses in Gem Tones

From traditional emerald green green lace mother of the bride dresses to va-va voom sapphire blue sheaths, we’ve round up some of the most popular dresses for the MOB and MOG. The best thing about gem tones? There is one out there for everybody. And for women with dreary hair, gem tones make all of your coloration light up. Let’s start with amethyst. This elegant and royal color goes with a wide variety of color palettes (not that you have to match the wedding party, but you also don’t want to collide).

 It’s also perfect for ladies who aren’t 100% comfortable with color. If you would in most cases purchase a Floor Length Chiffon Princess Mother Of The Bride Dress, but don’t want to wear black to your child’s wedding, amethyst is the perfect color for you. Dark shades are just as complementing as black provided you stick to one color. Ruby and garnet robes are terrific methods of the more color-confident woman. Remember that red is really eye-catching, and you don’t want to be accused of trying to take attention away from the bride. Dark rubies and garnets are red’s sophisticated and conservative relative. Fantastic for an event in which you want to look your best, but not put on a show. Sapphire is such a luminous shade of blue, which is why I love the gown above.

The fabric’s sheen provides the dress a total light, and the lace-topped bodice and receiver collar is great for a lady who favors to be more covered up. Ever since I saw this dress I keep thinking how terrific Diane Keaton would try looking in it! When wearing sapphire as the mother of the bride or bridegroom, stabilize the settings with the silhouette. For example, this deeper sapphire (above) complements this slightly sexy sheath (you rock it, mom), whereas this more vibrant shade (below) keeps a basic silhouette from being overly matronly. There is a reason that emerald green green was the color of the year in 2013. It’s freaking gorgeous (and looks especially amazing on people that have hazel eyes and/or red hair). When wearing such a strong shade, you don’t need to add accessories a ton–keep it simple and refined. As with any dress, play up what you love and cover what you don’t. Have amazing arms, but not fond of your abs? Go for a sleeveless dress with an interesting neckline, and an empire midsection (above, right). Long and lean? Add figure to your figure with a midsection detail, but exhibit your height in a sheath silhouette (below).