Ex-Hippy Mother of the Bride Panic!

Tell me to eff off, but why cant she find something herself, why are you having to look for an outfit? Surely its her choice?

I see where you're coming from but without going into too much detail, getting her into a clothes shop is very difficult.

I just need some ideas to send her way.

WSS surely you have enough to worry about!

Ah Naboo, my favourite Shaman.

My mum has a gastric illness that is triggered by stress. She gets stressed about going clothes shopping. I'm just trying to make things easier for her. I'm the most laid back bride on earth, but this is the only thing that's really bothering me.

Haha yeah someone who knows who I am, most people on here thought my avatar was Kemal off Big Brother (Ihavent forgotton Mooey!!!)

Hmm tis a bit of a tricky one then, I dont really know where to suggest looking, I am really not a big fan of a lot of the mother of the bride stuff i saw (luckily neither was Mum) and the nice stuff people have flashed on here before always seems to be skirts and dresses. Where does your mum usually shop at? Would they do a dressy trouser suit, If your wedding is in summer would she maybe consider a nice maxi dress? Just thinking coupld find one to suit her hippy typ style and would look lovely and seasonal?

Thanks Naboo... Give my regards to Bollo.

If she gets to the shops at all it's M&S, but I've had a look online today and whilst there are some nice suits on there, but they're all quite work-orientated.

I think a maxi-dress could be an option, especially because she doesn't like the heat so it'll help to keep her cool.

Thanks for the advice ?

There are some nice Maxi-dresses in M&S at the moment - or how about Next online?

He he, I gotta bad feeling about this...

Anyway, a maxi dress sounds like a lovely idea. And a nice little cardi to go with it? Some chunky jewellery in a pleasingly ethnic stylee and she'll think she's in Woodstock! Sans doobie, of course.

T'internet sounds perfect. Can you look at things online together and make some inspired choices between you?

I see. Yes how about a maxi dress with a bolero style/cardi cover up?

My mum was a bit concerned with typical outfits don't suit her, or her shape (she is very concerned about her belly!) we found her a lovely black and white maxi dress from Debenhams, and only £55, doesn't look so good on the website, but maybe you could internet shop with your mum, buy a few extra bits, and then return the ones you dont want?