Your opinion, MOTB dress?

If it was any other function I would say raise your white flag and surrender.

However... it is a wedding.... meaning that everyone that your mom knows in the world will potentially be there. Also, wedding photos are around FOREVER and are constantly being shown to everyone and anyone who will look. So, definitely take charge and make sure your mom looks her best.

Hmmmm.... how to approach the subject? Maybe mention to both of them that it would be nice to have a fresh opinion with fresh ideas. Ask a non family member to tag along for a day of dress shopping. Also, ask as many random people in the shops for their opinions. Oh, and bring a digital camera so you can see the photos at home later.

Hope that helps.

Butt out. They asked your opinion, and you gave it. That doesn't mean that you are the final decision maker. Doing any more than what you have already done, what you were asked to do, will subtly tell your mom that you too are critical of her fashion sense.

I don't think you realize that a woman's personality has to be taken into consideration. The red dress you chose requires much more self-confidence than the blue one someone else chose. The red one would also be much more uncomfortable than the blue.

About the only thing you can do without being rude is to explain to your mom why you chose those dresses (i.e. the color is great for her, the cut is flattering, etc.). This would give her guidelines to follow when she looks at dresses. But keep in mind that she does need to look like her at the wedding, albeit a prettier version of her.

You can't make her listen to your suggestions, but I do have an idea.

You can tell her a great place to go where they will show her things that will look great on her.

My best friend (and me, and the other girls that are bridesmaids) are plus size, so we figured dress hunting would suck which it did until we found a great bridal store where they were super and very helpful. They helped Jenny pick out things that she would like but also gave their "professional" opinion when helping her. It seemed to guide her in the right direction, and we ended up finding "the dress" there.

The plus for you is that I am from St. Louis. We went to this great store on S. Hampton, Clarice's Bridal (www.claricesbridal.com). Tell her to call them up and set up an appointment. She won't regret it, and they won't let her walk out of the store in something "unflattering".

Good Luck!

i guess it depends on how they rejected your previous suggestions. did they just not like those particular dresses or were they less than enthusiastic about going with something other than what they chose when it came down to it? i think, since you were invited to help choose, i would keep coming up with suggestions, telling your sister how the dress compliments her good points (in a matter-of-fact way, not an exasperated, "why-don't-you-listen-to-me?" way) and ultimately, let them decide. it is her day and they are responsible for their own actions. i know this can be painful, but your sister will never be happy about her wedding unless she is beautiful in her own eyes.

i think both of the dresses are stunning. maybe you can explain to your mom your concerns, and that you just don't want to see her be hurt again. is there anyone else that can go shopping with them in your place who has good taste that they might listen to? maybe if you know the shops they're planning on going to you can call and speak to a manager and make some suggestions?

I don't see a problem with either of those dresses. Maybe you should suggest that the women that work at the boutique pick out choices for your mom and let her decide what she wants to buy.

You aren't going to change your sister, so accept that.

As far as mother, depending on the formality of the wedding, find something flattering to her figure, her coloring & of classic design.

i imagine it really is stylish:) i love lengthy solar clothing. and the white makes it extra stylish and straightforward. i'm not diggin the shoulder straps on it even with the undeniable fact that. If it became strapless it might seem a lot extra constructive! yet in case you wore a jean jacket or cute lengthy necklace it might seem cute for spring:) And if it really is you contained in the image you're very fairly and it flatters you properly :)

Either one will be fine. Stop worrying about it. If they want to look silly then let them look silly, just worry about yourself and how you look better than they do!

So what's the question?