Today I give you sixty-six plus size mother of the bride dresses that are chic and stylish but age-appropriate.
And these gorgeous frocks can also work for mothers of the groom too!
66 Plus Size Mother of the Bride Dresses
Not Matronly but Appropriate
When I look for plus size mother of the bride dresses, I tend to avoid the “traditional” wedding attire brands.
With some exceptions, as things are getting better, I find that most wedding retailers offer matronly styles for mothers of the bride.
There is no reason to attend your child’s wedding looking like you’ve given up on life!
You don’t want to look like you’re wearing a prom dress, but you also don’t want to look like you’ve wrapped yourself in layers of chiffon and are waiting to die following the reception.
I don’t want to sound like an a-hole, but please don’t wear that type of dress or suit!
If you’re convinced that you want to wear a suit, try something with a modern cut and some structure. Or try a jumpsuit like this one or this one.
To Sleeve or Not to Sleeve
By the way, in case you didn’t notice, all of these dresses are long and have sleeves!
If you’d like to see sleeveless and/or shorter dresses for mothers of the bride/groom, please let me know in the comments.
To be clear, I by no means think that anyone of any shape or size should ever feel obligated to cover their arms or more accepted if their arms are covered.
Oh hell no! That is not my message.
If you want to wear a sleeveless or strapless dress, please do!
And if you’d like to see my picks in that category, just let me know.
66 Plus Size Mother of the Bride Dresses
Just click the images below to go to the dress’ retailer.
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These are awesome! I would love to see shorter options though – say, for a mom of a bar mitzvah boy? Shoulders have to be covered so yes to sleeves.
Me too! Looking for a cocktail length for next September.
I love your style!!
What about MOB dresses to wear at a barn wedding with cowboy boots in October 2023
Can’t believe how formal they are but then again I’m from England! Ours are shorter dresses and we are big on hats! xx
These are all terrific. I prefer some sleeve. A cap, flutter, or 3/4 not fitted sleeve. I also like the formal dressy pant with flowy top…Didnt see any at this time
I am looking for short sleeves, tea length (but no skirt flaring). I am at “that” age when I am always hot. Beginning to think it doesn’t exist. 🙁
I am looking for a below-the-knee but not floor-length, with 3/4 sleeves. Need gray color. So you offer any like that. Size 16?
All of the dresses are linked in the post. Just click through the images to see the retailers.
Looking for tea length with 1/2 -_3/4 sleaves
Hi. All lovely dresses but what about some not too formal pant options for outdoor wedding in September?
I am a very large woman with an apron that hangs low. Any shorter t length or below the knee dress that can help hide that feature would be welcome!
I need to make an updated post, but many of these dresses should still be available.
I am looking for a plus size 14-16 for a wedding Aug 11/2024. Not a long dress, and I am wide in the shoulders with no waist 🙁
Any help would be appreciated!
I would like to see sleeveless or cap sleeve appropriate for a late June wedding. I prefer A line dresses. Nothing fitted! No satin!
I would like an a line princess style dress with a jacket in Wisteria in size 24/26. The wedding that I am attending as mother of the groom is on January 18, 2025.
Thank you for your response,
Debbie Cross.
How long for delivery?
Hi Sheila,
It depends on the retailer… This is a blog and I do not sell any of these dresses. But they are all linked to their retailer if you click on the images. Please let me know if I can help any further.