The venue can significantly influence your outfit choice. An indoor wedding at a luxury hotel typically requires more formal attire, such as a chic evening dress or elegant cocktail dress.

Conversely, an outdoor beach or garden wedding calls for more relaxed options. For these settings, consider a wrap dress, separates or a stylish pant suit that accommodates the casual atmosphere.

Also consider the practical requirements like footwear with heels that won't sink into soft ground; or a jacket that protects from the sun or wards off the evening chill.

The time of the wedding also affects your outfit choice. Evening weddings, especially those held late in the day, often have a cocktail party vibe. Even if the dress code isn’t specified, opting for evening wear or cocktail attire can be a stylish choice.

If you’re the mother of the bride or groom, you’ll likely want to stand out while still complementing the wedding’s formality.

A good mother-of-the-bride/groom outfit should reflect your personal style as much as your status.

Don't feel restricted by traditional notions of mother-of-the-bride dress styles. The wedding dress code and style of venue as well as your own personal style should be higher considerations.

Look for fabrics that will make you feel both beautiful and comfortable. A wedding can feel like a long day if you're constrained in restrictive clothing. Jersey fabric with its stretch qualities can be a good alternative.

There's plenty of printed, plain and even shimmer jersey options available, and they are not restricted to dresses either. Separates and pant suits make good mother of the bride and groom outfits too, again consider the stretch factor for easy all-day wear.

The Jacaranda print Scuba Crepe fabric is a great example of how sophisticated stretch fabrics can look. Available as a skirt suit, the Benni Jacket pairs with the Aaron Midi Skirt, or as a pant suit with the Corbin Pant for versatile style options that you can wear beyond the big day.