Proper step-mother wedding attire for an October wedding....?

I am a dress size zero, 5ft6in, slim/athletic/toned build.

I would like wedding attire that is form fitting, but not too tight. I would also like to keep it modest by covering my legs at least down to just below my calves.

Please, also, any suggestions for dress color, style, hand bags and shoes.

Hair: dark, rich-chocolate brown, naturally wavy and shoulder length, but will reach just to my breast bone by the day of the wedding.

Destination: Florida, maybe Boca, or somewhere along the Atlantic in FL.

Only serious and creative suggestions welcomed. Kindly press ENTER if you feel the urge to criticize.

Thanks.

Proper step-mother wedding attire for an October wedding....?

When you are out shopping, there's a section for Mothers of the bride,check there.If you do not know the color of the wedding ask and try to blend with it.The bride is the only one that is suppose to stand out---therefore white.I would assume your husband will be walking her down the aisle--match his color just the palest shade of it.Tea length is the length you are after.Good choice.Good luck on the search......

Proper step-mother wedding attire for an October wedding....?

The only proper attire for ANY step-mother would be an invisible cloak

Proper step-mother wedding attire for an October wedding....?

If you are a member of the wedding party, let the bridesmaids dresses and the brides color theme for the reception and her flowers make your descion for you. Find a color that coordinates, but doesn't match. If you are on speaking terms with the Mother, ask what she is wearing, and do not wear that.

If you are not a member of the wedding party, wear what you want, let the weather and the time of day and the season tell you what to buy. For instance, if step daughter has chosen fall colors, and you look great in bronze, and the brides Mom isn't wearing that, pick that.

Brown is really in right now, a chocolate dress, with a darker bag and shoes would be great for a fall wedding. Beige and champange would look great on you, too, and would work with the beach destination. Blue and brown are in, also, it would work for a beach wedding. Go with a matching purse and shoes if you go with a neutral color.

I noticed that dresses are plain and monotone this year, lots of bodice wrapping, some empire style, with a cross over bodice v-neck and a wide band above the waist. You're small, you can wear almost anything with your dark hair and size. Take the bride with you to choose, if you can, if you have that kind of a relationship with her.

Congrats to the happy couple.

Proper step-mother wedding attire for an October wedding....?

I think the "smart" and proper thing to do would be to take the bride with you and shop for a dress together. That way when you are complimented on your attire you can graciously thank the person and let them know that it was something you and the bride chose together. This way it will elleviate any issues your husband's ex may have with your attire if any.

Good luck!

Proper step-mother wedding attire for an October wedding....?

Just a nice dress will be fine as long as it is not white or off white. Usually the mother or step mother of the bride will wear blue because they are gaining a son and the mother of the groom will wear pink because they are gaining a daughter. But, it really won't matter what color you wear as long as it's not white or off white.

Hope this helps some.