Alright, let’s gab about these burgundy dresses for the mother of the groom. You know, for the big day when your boy’s gettin’ hitched. It’s a big deal, gotta look good, but not too good, ya know? Don’t wanna outshine the bride, that’s for sure.
First off, burgundy, that’s a nice color. Not too loud, not too boring. It’s like, what they call, “elegant.” Yeah, that’s the word. Makes ya look fancy, but not like you’re tryin’ too hard. It’s a good, solid choice, I tell ya. You ain’t gonna go wrong with burgundy, that’s for darn sure. It’s a safe bet, and when you’re old like me, safe is good.
Now, finding the right dress, that’s the tricky part. These days, they got all sorts of styles. A-line, sheath, mermaid… sounds like a bunch of fish to me! But I guess it matters. If you’re, uh, “full-figured” like me, maybe that A-line thing is good. Hides the belly, ya know? If you’re skinny, well, good for you, you can wear pretty much anything. Lucky ducks.
- A-line dresses: Good for hidin’ things, like I said. Flowy and comfy, too. You can move around, dance a little, not feel all squeezed in.
- Sheath dresses: These are the straight ones, right? Kinda hug your body. Look good if you got a nice shape, I reckon. Not for me, though. Too much huggin’ goin’ on.
- Mermaid dresses: Oh, honey, these are the tight ones on top, then they flare out at the bottom. Like a fish tail, I guess. Fancy, but not for everyone. You gotta be pretty confident to pull that off, and at my age, confidence is wearin’ comfortable shoes.
- Empire dresses: Someone told me these are tight under the chest and then loose. Good if you want to hide your tummy. Sounds comfy. Comfy is good.
And don’t forget the sleeves! Some dresses got no sleeves, some got short sleeves, some got long sleeves. Depends on the time of year, I guess, and how much arm you wanna show. Me? I like a little somethin’ on my arms. Keeps ‘em warm and hides the wrinkles, ya know?
Where to buy these dresses? Well, there’s stores like Dillard’s, they got all kinds of fancy clothes. Or you can go online, but that’s tricky. Can’t try it on, gotta send it back if it don’t fit. Pain in the neck, if you ask me. I like to see it, touch it, try it on before I buy it. That’s just common sense, right? But these youngsters, they do everything on their phones these days. I don’t get it.
Some folks say the mother of the bride picks her dress first, then the mother of the groom picks something similar, but not the same color. Sounds complicated to me. Just pick a color you like, a style that fits, and be done with it. It ain’t rocket science, people.
Now, some fancy folks might wear gold or silver, even black. But burgundy, that’s a classic. Like I said, it’s elegant, a “timelessly elegant shade” someone told me once. It works for most weddings, unless the bride says otherwise. You gotta listen to the bride, it’s her day, after all. Don’t wanna cause no trouble.
And don’t even think about wearin’ white. That’s for the bride, and only the bride. Unless she tells you to, but that ain’t likely. And navy blue, that’s popular too, but we’re talkin’ about burgundy here. Stay focused!
So, to sum it all up, burgundy dresses for the mother of the groom are a good choice. Find a style that fits, a color that looks good on ya, and don’t break the bank. Comfort is important too. You’re gonna be standin’ around, sittin’ around, dancin’ around… gotta be able to move! And for goodness sake, don’t wear somethin’ that makes you look like a stuffed sausage. Nobody wants that.
And that’s all I gotta say about that. Now, where’s my coffee?
