20 Elegant Plus Size Mother-of-the-Bride Dresses For Every Dress Code

If you ask us, picking a dress for your daughter’s—or son’s—wedding is one of the more pleasant and fun tasks for the mother-of-the-bride! If you’re shopping for plus-size gowns, you’ll be shocked at the sheer number of elegant, curve-loving options.

Whether you want to go flirty and summery or all-out-glamorous, use the occasion to find a dress that makes you feel fabulous! 

You’ll still want to take your cues from the bride, trying to abide by her color palette and level of formality. As you are a part of the wedding party, choosing something that complements their attire can help photos and the ceremony look more cohesive.

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Thankfully, there is no reason not to let your personality shine when selecting a dress. It’s a special day for you, too, and you deserve to feel like a million bucks. 

We’ve saved the princess ball gowns for the bride and rounded up a selection of dresses that are fit for a queen. Hopefully, our inspirational list will make your choice a breeze. Not only saving you stress but leaving you with ample time to help your daughter and son-and-law with the party planning! 

1. Retro Modest Adina Dress
2. Sequined ¾-Sleeve Simone Dress
3. Floral Three-Quarter Sleeve Maxi Dress
4. Ellis Velvet Open Back Dress
5. Wildflower Embroidered Dress
6. Lace ¾-Sleeve Messi Dress
7. Lace and Chiffon Hayek Dress
8. Sleeveless Knee-Length Sally Dress
9. Gala Glam Evening Gown
10. Lara Evette Lace Gown
11. Pryce Off-the-Shoulder Column Dress
12. Velvet Floor-Length Lynn Dress
13. V-Neck Embroidered Elegance Gown
14. Floral Vienna Plus Size Maxi Dress
15. Jewel Neckline Kay Dress
16. Ruched-Waist Margarita Dress
17. Belted-Waist Madge Dress
18. Velvet Sleeveless Colleen Dress
19. Modest Xenia Dress with Pockets
20. Charisma Crepe Wrap Jumpsuit

20 Plus-Size Elegant Mother-of-the-Bride Dresses

We’ve lined up a gorgeous selection of plus-size gowns, from two-piece separates to ultra-formal floor-length dresses. But before that, real quick, check out our guide on mother-of-the-bride wedding attire, where we talk about colors, dress code formality, and where to buy the perfect dress.

Back to the dresses!

Move Over, Matronly Mother; it’s Time for Chic Elegance!

We’re all for traditional, but that doesn’t have to mean boring! These fresh and charming mother-of-the-bride dresses are sophisticated, stylish, and comfortable. They’re made to accentuate all your best features while offering subtle touches and smoothing ruching right where you want it.

No matter which season your daughter chose for her big day, you can be confident you’ll enjoy it in style with one of these lovely options. Sometimes, the bride gets her mother a dress for the wedding day as a thank-you gift. If that’s the case, coordinate colors and styles in advance. 

Now mom, after you picked a gorgeous gown for your daughter’s big day, it’s time to practice your speech! If you need help with writing it, we have a helping guide on mother-of-the-bride speech with tips and examples.