Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Planning & Advice What should the mother of the groom wear? By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 28, 2022 My fiancé's mom asked me what she should wear. What do I tell her? Because the mother of the groom isn't part of the bridal party, she should avoid choosing a dress in the same color as the bridesmaids' attire, the mother of the bride's dress, or the wedding gown. Instead, she should pick a shade that both flatters her and won't clash with the other women's clothing in the photographs. Typically, the mother of the bride selects her outfit first, then calls the mother of the groom to advise her on color choices. You might also have suggestions—tell the mothers about any accent hues in your color scheme, or provide a fabric swatch of the bridesmaids' dresses for comparison. According to Mara Urshel of Kleinfeld Bridal, a dress shop in New York City, pale pinks, greens, and blues are all popular colors; black is appropriate for only the fanciest weddings. The hour and formality of the wedding (not necessarily the style of the bride's gown) should influence your mother-in-law-to-be's final choice. Got a question for our wedding experts? Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit