The day your son or daughter gets married is always emotional. You may feel nostalgic for the little baby you held in your arms years ago, proud of the person they?ve grown up to be, and also relived that all the wedding planning is finally over. But there?s another emotion you may feel, too: anxiety over your own outfit!
The mothers of the bride and groom often spend at least part of the wedding ceremony with all eyes on them. This means that everything, from your hair and makeup to the shoes you wear, must look perfect. But what exactly does ?perfect? mean for an MOB" Here are some tips for looking elegant (and age-appropriate) on the big day.
Get the Right Hemline

A vast majority of couples get married in the summer, which means you may find yourself celebrating on a rather warm day. But if you think that means you?ll be stuck sweating in your ?sensible? dress, think again! It?s perfectly appropriate for the couple?s mothers to step out in shorter skirts?provided they wear the right hemline for the occasion. Even if you have exceptional gams (and I know some of you do), the age of the mini-skirt has passed. If you are planning to show some leg, a good rule of thumb is to make sure your hemline doesn?t rise over four inches from the knee. Also, avoid pairing short skirts with sky-high stilettos; most agree that look is a bit too showy for your child?s wedding day.
Cover Up with Class
While browsing the boutique with the bride-to-be, you may find that the MOB landsc...