Dresses for the Mother of the Bride and Groom

This sweeping strapless gown, in tissue taffeta, shows off an hourglass silhouette. Amsale dress [G361T] worn with Sequin necklace and pearl bracelet, both 212-398-7363.

A long shawl-collar jacket gives this strapless cocktail dress added coverage. Watters two-piece dress [4956] worn with Sequin earrings, 212-398-7363.

A shimmery metallic brocade jacket and studded bow lend elegance to this silk satin pencil skirt. Reem Acra jacket and skirt worn with necklace and belt.

Flared and pleated, this tweed peplum duo is a feminine twist on the modern suit. Pamella Roland jacket and skirt worn with Sequin earrings, 212-398-7363.

Graceful folds of silk shantung set this floor-length gown apart from the rest. Siri "Vivien Leigh" gown worn with Stephanie Browne "Kelly" necklace.

57 Grand "Reade" dress. Kenneth Jay Lane earrings, 877-953-5264.

Social Occasions by Mon Cheri dress. Sequin earrings, 212-398-7363.

David's Bridal dress and jacket. Sequin pearl earrings, 212-398-7363.

An interesting neckline puts the spotlight on an M.O.B.'s beaming smile. Lynn Lugo "Erika" dress. Sequin earrings, 212-398-7363.

Tadashi Shoji gown, 877-823-2744. Sequin drop earrings, 212-398-7363.

This ensemble is actually two looks in one: a suit for the ceremony and a dress for the reception. JS Collections dress and jacket, nordstrom.com. Sequin earrings, 212-398-7363.

Cloak bare shoulders with a cropped jacket or a shimmering, whisper-thin wrap. Elizabeth Gillett scarf.

Ippolita "Rock Candy" earrings.