Q.
My mother is going to escort me down the aisle. The wedding colors are black and ivory. What color dress does she wear? People are telling me she can't wear black to the wedding. Won't it look weird for both of us to wear ivory?
A.
Moms generally can wear any color that complements the wedding colors -- that means any shade that doesn't clash with them. Since your colors are black and white, your mom can wear any color she wants. It's fine if she wears ivory (as long as it's fine with you; some brides like to be the only one in white). While black is an acceptable evening-wedding color for guests these days, it's still not really an appropriate color for moms; some say it suggests she's in mourning. Let your mom choose the color that best flatters her skin and hair.
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richera1
My daughter is wearing an ivory lace gown to her December wedding and all the bridesmaids are wearing black gowns and carrying bright pink bouquets. I am wearing a strapless black ball gown that will NOT make me look like I am in mourning, believe me! We wanted a more sophisticated look, not a "matchy matchy" looking wedding party. And black gowns are more likely to be able to be worn again and are the most figure flattering. I think the notion of black being frowned upon went out years ago....
derekandtiffani
my colors are black & white and my mom is wearing gun metal gray.
AmThomps85
Why not have her wear a black skirt with a nice ivory blouse?
accmv8
My mom is wearing black because it it flattering, not because she's sad. As long as she looks good, and feels good, I think black is ok.