A son or daughter's wedding is a wonderful excuse for the mothers of both the bride and the groom to wear something suitably outstanding for the wedding. If a mother's dress for the wedding is to be worn again on other occasions, she will need to choose very carefully. Shops specializing in special occasion outfits will be able to advise on styles, colours, shapes and the appropriate accessories, etc.
more...
To avoid color clashes on the day, it's well worth both mothers making time to discuss with each other what they are planning to wear, and to confer with the bride.