Mother of the bride attire: dresses and suits
Your daughter is getting married. Or your son. You are looking for an outfit that will last all day, that reflects who you are, and that doesn't make you look like someone else.
It is a more difficult search than it seems. Too many boutiques offer two options: the invisible dress, or the suit just as we imagined it twenty years ago. There is nothing in between. We have built our selection precisely in that middle ground.
What you won't find elsewhere
We don't offer a suit in two colors. We offer a dozen, in several shades, and the collection is renewed every week. That is what makes all the difference in a search like yours: you don't adjust your desires to what is left in stock, you choose.
Our consultants know which cuts work for every body type. A tailored jacket doesn't hang the same way depending on your shoulders; palazzo pants aren't worn like tapered ones. This is the kind of detail that is sorted out in the fitting room, not in front of a screen.
Choosing your outfit
The suit, the revisited staple
The trouser suit remains the most comfortable choice for a day that starts at the town hall and ends late. A structured blazer paired with palazzo pants creates a clean, modern silhouette that doesn't feel dated.
A skirt suit also works, provided you choose a knee-length or midi cut and a fabric with a nice drape.
Our advice: opt for a fluid fabric rather than a rigid one. The wrinkle-free crepe lasts all day without creasing, even after three hours of sitting during lunch. That is the reason we use it so much.
The dress
A long or midi dress, in a straight or slightly flared cut, remains the simplest choice. Add a blazer or a short jacket: you get an outfit that adapts to the temperature as well as the time of day.
For an evening wedding, a long dress is naturally called for. For a daytime ceremony, our evening and cocktail dresses offer lengths that are easier to wear.
The two-piece set
This is the most flexible option. A fluid top and wide-leg trousers in the same fabric create the effect of a structured outfit, but each piece can be worn separately afterward. For a given budget, it is the best value in terms of usage.
Colors
The rule is simple: neither all-white nor all-black. White belongs to the bride, and black remains associated with mourning in religious ceremonies.
Everything else is open. Deep shades — midnight blue, forest green, plum, terracotta — flatter all skin tones and photograph well. Powdered tones work well during the day, in a bright setting.
A point often forgotten: remember to coordinate with the other mother. A quick call prevents discovering two identical outfits on the morning of the event.
On-site alterations
A ceremonial outfit almost always requires alterations. Hems, waist, sleeve length: those three centimeters make the difference between a beautiful piece and an outfit that fits you.
We provide alterations in the boutique. Three weeks are enough: time for the fitting, the alteration, and a final adjustment. If you come in six to eight weeks before, we can also bring in a size or a color that is not in the boutique.
Come see us
Our boutique at 21 rue du Président Édouard Herriot, in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon, specializes in ceremonial attire. You can come without an appointment. If you prefer a quieter moment, call us at 09 71 56 59 66: we will offer you a slot outside of busy hours.
You can also browse online and reserve a fitting in the boutique.