She can choose to coordinate with the bridal party or she can select a color that enables her own personal style to stand out. If the bride has chosen rum pink as her accent color, mom can complete the color story tonally with a dress in the champagne and gold family. Look for a color relationship between Mothers and Bridesmaids fashions at David's Bridal. Both have fresh spring options of periwinkle, lilac and sage. Shades of gray, marcasite, silver and platinum are newsy and a fabulous alternative to black.
All colors get a new feel with metallic and iridescent fabrications.
It's the details and carefully placed touches of embellishment that can make all the difference on simple silhouettes, and give color and fabric newness. For fabrics, it's all about shimmer. Watch for metallic and iridescent treatments. The placement of beading and sequins on cuffs, collars and bodices helps translate simple styles. Embroidery, with or without a shimmery quality, adds richness to fabric and creates a sensational look.