Melvacorni

For her daughter's art-filled Washington, D.C., marriage ceremony, this mother of the bride , donned a unusual, multi-patterned Oscar de la Renta gown.

The monochrome design creates a streamlined look, whereas crystals, beads and sequins add just the proper amount of razzle-dazzle.

This sweet and elegant midi with a built-in cape would look simply as stylish paired with an evening shoe as it might with a floor-length maxi.

Mother of the bride dresses need not feel frumpy or overly conservative!