Wear one of these wine-colored gowns when your child ties the knot.
There are plenty of reasons why a mom should considering wearing burgundy on her child's big day. It's bold and beautiful, but not as in-your-face as a scarlet red; it looks great at any time of year; it looks great on nearly everyone; and it's just as timeless and classic as black. Burgundy also encompasses many different gradient hues—from merlot and syrah to ruby and garnet. In short: This rich red color is a knockout in any and every form.
While burgundy is a beautiful color to wear throughout the year, it's an especially fitting choice for any celebration taking place during the colder months. That's why so many mothers of the bride and groom hunt for the perfect burgundy dress for their children's fall and winter weddings. To help you narrow down the sea of saturated styles on the market, we pulled together some of our favorite mother-of-the-bride (and -groom!) dresses in this bold hue.
Burgundy can manifest in many ways, from a super-rich velvet gown to an ethereal puff sleeve and corded lace cocktail dress. Timeless ladies might lean more towards lace V-neck gown or one with a flattering scoop neckline. Modern moms will likely lean towards a form-fitting sheath with a one-shoulder strap. No matter which burgundy dress you choose, you'll surely turn heads on your son or daughter's wedding day. Click through to see all of our favorite burgundy mother-of-the-bride and-groom dresses here.
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Marchesa Notte
Shop Now: Marchesa Notte Flutter-Sleeve Embroidered Gown, $1,095, shopbop.com.
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Loup Charmant
Shop Now: Loup Charmant "Mayette" Plunge-Neck Silk Dress, $387, matchesfashion.com.
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Tadashi Shoji
Shop Now: Tadashi Shoji "Elias" Long-Sleeve Pintuck Dress, $388, tadashishoji.com.
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Giambattista Valli
Shop Now: Giambattista Valli Gathered Cape Silk-Georgette Gown, $1,447, matchesfashion.com.
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Michael Kors Collection
Shop Now: Michael Kors Collection Stretch Wool Crepe Drape-Sleeve Sheath Dress, $1,990, saksfifthavenue.com.
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Oscar de la Renta
Shop Now: Oscar De La Renta V-Neck Short-Sleeved Dress, $2,290, neimanmarcus.com.
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Adrianna Papell
Shop Now: Adrianna Papell Short Sleeve Beaded Blouson Gown, from $192, amazon.com.
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Rickie Freeman
Shop Now: Rickie Freeman for Teri Jon Off-the-Shoulder Taffeta Evening Gown, $760, neimanmarcus.com.
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