When it comes to traditional weddings, the bride's family foots the bill, and the mother helps the bride do all the planning and organizing. But when it comes time for the big day, the mother is generally shunned for the younger, hipper maid of honor, stuck wearing a frumpy dress and sitting down in the pews alongside the rest of the guests.Being the mother of the bride is not an easy role, especially in these modern times, in which brides generally have plenty of opinions as to how they want their perfect wedding day to play out. Luckily, though, as times have changed, so have the available Dresses For Mothers Of The Bride. Below, find some great options to help you shine in your daughter's big day.

Moms who want a sexier short dress can take a look at the Off-the-Shoulder Ruched Stretch Taffeta Dress.  This sleek little number is made of imported polyester stretch taffeta fabric, making it a form-fitting, yet comfortable design. The dress has an off-the-shoulder bodice with a center brooch that adds a bit of bling. The dress comes in Plumberry or Steel and is fully lined with a back zip. It is dry clean only.   One of the more clean cut short dress options is the Short Sleeve Dress with Jeweled Button Detail. Reminiscent of a June Cleaver-ish 1950's style, this dress is slightly conservative but still has a swingy kick to it. Made of rich satin fabric that shimmers in Foxy Gold, this dress features a short sleeved bodice with a portrait collar. The waist has a jeweled button detail and a tie bow. Made of an imported polyester and nylon blend and fully lined with a back zip, this style is also dry clean only. Another of the more conservative short dress styles is the Two Piece Floral Jacquard Suit with Rosette Detail. Perfect for daytime weddings, this classically styled suit gets a formal twist through its unique jacquard floral print material. The jacket on this suit has three quarter length sleeves and a classic portrait collar. The jacket's button has a rosette detail. To show off your curves is a slim knee length skirt. Fully lined and made of imported silver polyester, is dry clean only.While these short styles are definitely sweet, mothers of bride attending more formal evening weddings will want a full-length gown for their child's big day. One style that is an excellent, elegant choice for any mother is the Taffeta Mock Two-Piece with three quarter sleeves. This dress features a side-ruched top with a gorgeous brooch at the waist. The bodice resembles a wrap dress and has a portrait collar and three quarter length sleeves. Adding to its sophistication is a long flowing skirt. Available in sapphire, pewter or magenta, this gown has a back zip and is half lined. Made of a polyester, nylon and spandex blend, it is dry-clean only.

As you can see, there are a variety of non-frumpy options for mothers of the bride. No matter what shape of dress you are going for, there is a gown out there for you. Short or long, bright or sedated, modern or classic – mothers these days don't have to stick to boring shapeless dresses that do nothing for their figure.

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