Mother of the Bride Outfit Challenge

Could she look at getting something made by a local dressmaker? I know someone who has to have all her clothes handmade due to a physical abnormality, and it's not as expensive as you would think (and her clothes are more complex than most because the dressmaker can't just use a straightforward pattern because of her issue)

View quoted message That's been suggested to her but we're not sure where to start locating a reputable seamstress. They don't by any chance live in the Birmingham area to they?

I think JJs house will make dresses to measure - I got my bridesmaids dresses from them and they are great but I got them off the peg so can’t comment on bespoke offerings but I think it’s an option and they have a huge range.

View quoted message Thanks Jane, I'll suggest them to her!

View quoted message I bought my 5 BM dresses from JJs house and three were custom made. All fantastic quality and excellent service as they emailed me to check sizes for the bespoke dresses. All of them fit well although we might get my sisters adjusted as the shoulders were a bit big but I think that was more the style of dress. They have infinite style and colour choice and we have been really impressed with JJs.

My Auntie sometimes looks through Next tall, and long tall Sally. I'm sure most of my Aunts occasion wear is next though as long tall doesn't have huge selection. My sister in law 6ft 5, she also suggested next tall. Good luck xx

View quoted message Fab, thank you for these suggestions! Will definitely suggest them 😊