The seasons have always inspired fashion trends — perhaps none more so than wedding fashion. If you have a fall or winter wedding, take a cue from the beautiful natural colors and textures of the season for your bridal party dresses. Mother of the bride dresses in particular are a great opportunity to play up fall and winter colors and textures.

Mother of the Bride Dress Fabric and Texture

Being able to cover up and keep warm is possible with the right fabric. Even a summer dress pattern can be altered to cope with the colder seasons if the right fabric is used. Heavier fabrics that are suited to fall or winter weddings can range from silk to fur. However brocades and even satins can be quite appropriate while giving more scope to fit in with wedding style and fashion.

While a fall or winter dress needs to provide warmth, most wedding receptions take place indoors. For this reason it is not necessary to opt for a dress that is made from heavy duty wool, high necked and long sleeved. Instead, you can find a dress that’s layered for warmth. For instance, while the body of the dress can be made from a thicker material, the sleeves and neckline could be crafted from something much more flattering and delicate. It is also possible to get away with a sleeveless outfit and pair it with a jacket, wrap or cape trimmed in faux fur. This often adds a touch of stateliness to the mother of the bride dress.

Velvet is considered one of the most sumptuous fabrics in the world. Its luxurious feel and aesthetic make it an elegant fabric choice for mother of the bride dresses. And its sturdy weight makes it drape beautifully, which is ideal for dresses, capes and wraps.

While offering good protection from the cold, velvet appears almost fluid when the mother of the bride walks down the aisle. Velveteen is also a good choice for fall or winter weddings. It is a stiffer material and provides less sheen. This makes it a perfect for over garments such as jackets and wraps.

Fake fur is one more wonderful winter material. Apart from its tactile appeal, it is perfect for accentuating an outfit. It is opulent and luxurious and can make a statement unlike any other.

Mother of the Bride Winter or Fall Fashion Trends

Winter or fall weddings allow you to choose mother of the bride dresses that can be elaborate or simple. A-lines and princess gowns suit most winter weight materials while offering a flattering look for most figures. You can also choose from a variety of sleeves from long or no sleeves to bell sleeves or cap sleeves.

There’s no need to compromise on fashion just because it’s winter or fall. There are many fashionable and stylish mother of the bride dresses suited to the colder climate. A simple chiffon neckline will allow you to show a hint of skin while keeping you covered and providing a bit of warmth too.

You don’t have to compromise on your individual style either. A simple throw made from taffeta, satin or velour allows for insulation and provides a perfect stylish accent to any dress. While a complimentary coat designed to blend in with your dress offers a practical and appealing addition to every mother of the bride dress.

Mother of the Bride Winter or Fall Fashion Colors

The fall and winter seasons are also a good time to play with colors. Plums, chocolate browns, mocha, jade, purples, dark pinks or navy are all colors of sophistication and elegance. When teamed with complementary colors, they can make a strong fashion statement.

Burgundy has long been associated with fall or winter weddings because of the opulence it conveys, and because it complements almost every skin tone. When matched with ivory creams or gold tones it looks especially regal. However chocolate brown is taking its place as a wedding color, and looks wonderful against a snowy background.

Red too is a popular choice, but it should be a deep and rich shade. When used as an accent, red is at its best. Red can be successfully toned down with browns for a sophisticated, elegant look. For an even richer effect, you could replace red with deep purple for a regal color scheme.

Warm deep coral rose pinks, gold, browns and deep creams are not only beautiful, they are original and unique and they suit most skin tones too.

A winter or fall wedding doesn’t necessarily mean that mothers of the bride have to cover up completely. These seasons provide an ideal opportunity to play up natural colors, textures and patterns as you watch your daughter enter an exciting new stage of life.