My mom is about to start shopping for her attire. She's asked my input, and while I told her I knew she had taste, style, and was perfectly capable of dressing herself, I'd be happy to look at shops online and see if I found anything that I thought she'd like/look good in. (my folks are not tech savvy. at. all.)
Here's the vent part:
My mom is 64, looks at most in her early 50s. She's been overweight my whole life, but has been working really hard the past year and a half to bring her weight under control and get healthy, dropping 20 lbs so far (go her!), not an easy feat considering her asthma, other breathing issues, and the fact that she is the sole caregiver to my 100% combat disabled Dad. I'm so proud of her, and want her to feel comfortable, confident, and pretty at my wedding (She could show up in jeans and a blouse if that's what did it, but of course she would never do such a thing).
I've started looking, and I noticed that the MOB dresses seem to go to one extreme or the other: a) super sexy/slinky/designed for very thin, fit women, or b) very very matronly outfits for older, heavy women (neither of which are my mom's taste). I've found maybe one or two dresses that are not in these extremes, but they are in colors that are (in my humble opinion) hideous.
Why is it that dress companies seem to assume moms will only be one extreme or the other? Can't a gal be a mom and not be super skinny but not matronly either?
This is probably a stupid thing to worry about. It's just annoying that companies only target a few size demographics. My biggest concern is that my mom will go out shopping all excited to get something pretty to wear, only to be very disappointed by the options and selections for her.
I may end up suggesting she look into a shell top and jacket and pairing it with a pleated, full skirt. It's a late morning ceremony with luncheon, so hopefully she either finds something she likes or my idea works...