Mother of groom bridal shower dress

[Anonymous]

Can anyone help with suggestions? Summer and resort location. I pretty much only wear a dress when absolutely required, and I feel this is one such occasion. I’m 5’4”, 145 pounds. (“Hourglass” and a full support bra an absolute must). Usually a more structured form fitting dress, mostly solid color, slight v neck is best. But I can’t seem to find anything I like.

[Anonymous]

Summer resort means summer resort wear.

My MIL rarely wears dresses, yet she is always the best dressed woman in any room. She would wear white slacks or a brightly colored slacks with a blouse with the sleeves cuffed and the collar popped. Nice flats, gorgeous jewelry and coordinated handbag. Think: resort preppy.

If you wear a dress, it shouldn’t be a structured office-looking dress. Find a resort dress.

[Anonymous]

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/wayf-blouson-dress/4023136?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses&color=lavender

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/kay-unger-organza-jacquard-midi-cocktail-dress/5924737?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses&color=persimmon

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/eliza-j-floral-long-sleeve-faux-wrap-dress/5827735?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses&color=navy

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/maggy-london-pintuck-floral-print-midi-dress/5899608?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses&color=soft%20white%2F%20berry

[Anonymous]

https://www.adriannapapell.com/products/short-sleeve-sheath-dress-with-tie-waist-in-dusty-blue-ap1d103912

https://www.adriannapapell.com/products/floral-printed-sheath-dress-in-blue-multi-ap1d104501

https://www.macys.com/shop/product/lauren-ralph-lauren-wrap-style-jersey-dress?ID=11836595&CategoryID=60098&swatchColor=Aruba%20Pink (in blue also)

https://www.anntaylor.com/the-tie-waist-sheath-dress-in-linen-blend/564061?skuId=31357074&defaultColor=2064&catid=cata000013&selectedColor=2064

https://www.nicandzoe.com/clothing/clothing-dresses/falling-fronds-dress-S211903.html?lang=en_US

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/niczoe-inky-flowers-sleeveless-shift-dress/5466799?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses&color=blue%20multi

https://www.jmclaughlin.com/vilma-dress-dorian-geo-lt-blue-blue-navy.html

https://www.jmclaughlin.com/ayla-dress-dragonfly-garden-off-white-multi.html

https://www.jmclaughlin.com/sophia-sleeveless-dress-in-bermuda-palm.html (2 other pattterns)

https://www.adriannapapell.com/products/floral-chiffon-fit-and-flare-dress-in-navy-multi-ap1d104404

https://lordandtaylor.com/collections/womens-dresses/products/naomi-drape-surplice-sheath

[Anonymous]

Some great choices here!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.adriannapapell.com/products/short-sleeve-sheath-dress-with-tie-waist-in-dusty-blue-ap1d103912

https://www.adriannapapell.com/products/floral-printed-sheath-dress-in-blue-multi-ap1d104501

https://www.macys.com/shop/product/lauren-ralph-lauren-wrap-style-jersey-dress?ID=11836595&CategoryID=60098&swatchColor=Aruba%20Pink (in blue also)

https://www.anntaylor.com/the-tie-waist-sheath-dress-in-linen-blend/564061?skuId=31357074&defaultColor=2064&catid=cata000013&selectedColor=2064

https://www.nicandzoe.com/clothing/clothing-dresses/falling-fronds-dress-S211903.html?lang=en_US

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/niczoe-inky-flowers-sleeveless-shift-dress/5466799?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses&color=blue%20multi

https://www.jmclaughlin.com/vilma-dress-dorian-geo-lt-blue-blue-navy.html

https://www.jmclaughlin.com/ayla-dress-dragonfly-garden-off-white-multi.html

https://www.jmclaughlin.com/sophia-sleeveless-dress-in-bermuda-palm.html (2 other pattterns)

https://www.adriannapapell.com/products/floral-chiffon-fit-and-flare-dress-in-navy-multi-ap1d104404

https://lordandtaylor.com/collections/womens-dresses/products/naomi-drape-surplice-sheath

I like all the dresses from Macy's, Ann Taylor and J McLaughlin. I think the others are too formal and too fussy for a resort location and OP would feel out of place for a daytime event.

I also like the suggestions from 9:46 about the slacks. You could go with linen or a wearever type pant from JJill or Talbots and look very pulled together.

You also could go with a skirt. Here are some resort-type skirts from Talbots that you can dress up or down depending on the top and sandals you choose to pair with it.

https://www.talbots.com/cotton-canvas-skirt/P212018305.html?cgid=apparel-skirts&dwvar_P212018305_color=CORAL%20MULTI&dwvar_P212018305_sizeType=MS#start=1&sz=36

https://www.talbots.com/coastal-medallion-maxi-skirt/P202018245.html?cgid=apparel-skirts&dwvar_P202018245_color=WHITE/INDIA%20INK&dwvar_P202018245_sizeType=MS#start=1&sz=54

https://www.talbots.com/canvas-a-line-skirt---medallion/P202018229.html?cgid=apparel-skirts&dwvar_P202018229_color=MALIBLUE%20MINT&dwvar_P202018229_sizeType=MS#b7709aa315452ee3e666b7a0f7=&start=1&sz=54

https://www.talbots.com/embroidered-linen-a-line-skirt/P212018307.html?cgid=apparel-skirts&dwvar_P212018307_color=BLUE%20CHAMBRAY&dwvar_P212018307_sizeType=MS#9dafdc5f9a1d3691ba710a6a85=&start=1&sz=54

[Anonymous]

Here are 3 shift-type dresses from Sara Campbell.

https://www.saracampbell.com/collection/spring/tile-print-jersey-shift-dress-with-ruffle-boat-neck/

https://www.saracampbell.com/last-chance/keyhole-rolled-collar-magic-dress/

https://www.saracampbell.com/collection/spring/empire-waist-sheath-dress-with-cross-front-neckline/

https://www.saracampbell.com/dresses/toile-print-dress-with-scallop-hem/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here are 3 shift-type dresses from Sara Campbell.

https://www.saracampbell.com/collection/spring/tile-print-jersey-shift-dress-with-ruffle-boat-neck/

https://www.saracampbell.com/last-chance/keyhole-rolled-collar-magic-dress/

https://www.saracampbell.com/collection/spring/empire-waist-sheath-dress-with-cross-front-neckline/

https://www.saracampbell.com/dresses/toile-print-dress-with-scallop-hem/

Well, 4. I need to learn to proofread...

[Anonymous]

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/kay-unger-organza-jacquard-midi-cocktail-dress/5924737?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses&color=persimmon

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I know I’m not supposed to love this dress but I do!

[Anonymous]

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/kay-unger-organza-jacquard-midi-cocktail-dress/5924737?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses&color=persimmon

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I know I’m not supposed to love this dress but I do!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/kay-unger-organza-jacquard-midi-cocktail-dress/5924737?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses&color=persimmon

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I know I’m not supposed to love this dress but I do!

Very pretty. I love the colors! I actually think it might be even better if it were knee-length but that may just be me. Either way the wearer would stand out in a good way!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here are 3 shift-type dresses from Sara Campbell.

https://www.saracampbell.com/collection/spring/tile-print-jersey-shift-dress-with-ruffle-boat-neck/

https://www.saracampbell.com/last-chance/keyhole-rolled-collar-magic-dress/

https://www.saracampbell.com/collection/spring/empire-waist-sheath-dress-with-cross-front-neckline/

https://www.saracampbell.com/dresses/toile-print-dress-with-scallop-hem/

Well, 4. I need to learn to proofread...

They are all very pretty. I love the lemon-colored dress but it may be too formal for a bridal shower at a resort.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here are 3 shift-type dresses from Sara Campbell.

https://www.saracampbell.com/collection/spring/tile-print-jersey-shift-dress-with-ruffle-boat-neck/

https://www.saracampbell.com/last-chance/keyhole-rolled-collar-magic-dress/

https://www.saracampbell.com/collection/spring/empire-waist-sheath-dress-with-cross-front-neckline/

https://www.saracampbell.com/dresses/toile-print-dress-with-scallop-hem/

Well, 4. I need to learn to proofread...

They are all very pretty. I love the lemon-colored dress but it may be too formal for a bridal shower at a resort.

I like the first 2 dresses. The Kay Unger Nordstrom dress is a cocktail dress and way too dressy for a bridal shower.

[Anonymous]

Would the Kay Unger be ok for an August wedding guest in DC. (Not family).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would the Kay Unger be ok for an August wedding guest in DC. (Not family).

Sure