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Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
My future mother-in-law wants to wear this dress to my wedding. Am I wrong for freaking out?
There are many unspoken rules when it comes to weddings, with the number one being don't upstage the bride. Others include, but are not limited to, don't propose at someone else's ceremony, and definitely do not wear white unless your name is on the invite in gold foil. However, one future mother-in-law (MIL) has thrown that rulebook out the window with her decision to wear a very questionable dress to her daughter-in-law's big day. The angry bride-to-be took to Reddit to share her wedding wardrobe woes, posting a picture of the dress her future MIL wants to wear down the aisle - and no, it's not her aisle. The offending frock is a full-length gown that's almost entirely white, save for a smattering of oversized floral prints. Elegant, but unmistakably very bridal. The thread has sparked a huge debate with hundreds agreeing that the MIL is most definitely in the wrong. And apparently, when it comes to wearing white at weddings, the rules come with some very specific numbers. 'The dress is like 75 per cent white and therefore not an appropriate choice for your future MIL. There is no reason why she can't find something else to wear,' one commenter wrote. When it comes to wearing white at weddings, the rules come with some very specific numbers Another user invoked what they call the 60/40 Rule, an unwritten code of conduct for navigating the tricky terrain of wearing white to a wedding Another user invoked what they call the 60/40 Rule, an unwritten code of conduct for navigating the tricky terrain of wearing white to a wedding. 'A very rough and unofficial guide for how white a dress can be is the 60/40 rule. If it's 60 per cent colour and 40 per cent white, it should be fine. But this is more than 60 per cent white. Yeah, that should be a no. And to add to that it's floor length. It reads as very bridal.' Others agreed, suggesting the future MIL may be trying to make the day about herself - or at the very least, drawing attention away from the bride. 'It'll go perfectly with her speech that recounts her son's entire birth and includes a line like 'I was the first love in his life,' another person joked. 'Horrible question, but is yr MIL a super skinny middle-aged woman? This is a rather demanding dress.' Upon further investigation, and in the MIL's defense, Femail can confirm that this exact Charmeuse One Flutter Sleeve Print Gown is currently being marketed online as a 'mother of the groom' design. On US website Teri Jon, the ivory satin frock (which retails for $1100 AUD) is listed among hundreds if other Mother of the Groom options with accessory suggestions to match, which could be seen as very misleading for those not-in-the-know. Despite our findings, some Reddit users did off some more diplomatic advice, suggesting the bride either ask her MIL to consider something with more colour, try a shorter hemline, or just tell her exactly what colours she's allowed to wear. Others suggested the future MIL may be trying to make the day about herself, or at the very least, drawing attention away from the bride 'This may be a hot take, but I think the bride should dress the MOB & MOG, just like the bride dresses the bridesmaids. Or at least give them a colour palette to work with, that's what I plan to do at my wedding.' But most agreed, when it comes to white at weddings, unless you're the one walking down the aisle, it's a no-go. The post has sparked a wider conversation about the blurry etiquette surrounding white at weddings. Is cream okay? What about florals? Can grandma wear a pale lace suit? According to Reddit's hive mind, the answer lies in how 'bridal' it reads. As one commenter put it perfectly: 'To wear a dress like this to someone else's wedding, you are sending a social signal of disrespect. Coming from an older generation where manners and etiquette were extremely important, you should understand this.'
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
A denim dress is the ultimate summer wardrobe staple - here are the 11 best on the high street right now, from £38
The best thing about warm-weather dressing is that it requires little to no planning: just slip on a dress in the morning with a pair of slingbacks (or even some strappy sandals, if your office dress code is the laid-back sort), grab your woven tote of choice (could be leather or raffia) and you're good to head out the door. Floral frocks are still very much in our mix, despite several attempts from the minimalist style set to declare the print dead. Just lean into richer colours such as burnt oranges, espresso browns, merlot red and mossy olives, rather than the sugary pinks and pastels, says YOU's fashion columnist Joanne Hegarty. Floral prints are also getting some serious competition from polka dots this season, with the SS25 collections on the high street bursting with dresses, blouses, tops and even trousers covered in dots of all sizes and colours. Not into prints? Linen dresses never disappoint as the weather warms, especially if you stick to classic shades of white, blue and black. The same is true for embroidered dresses, as they're typically made from breathable cotton and the openwork detailing offers a breezier alternative. And then, of course, there are denim dresses. Often overlooked because we think of it as a heavier fabric, but most styles on the high street right now are actually made from lighter-weight denim. Plus, they're versatile, low-maintenance and look cute paired with raffia accessories. What's not to love? So, scroll down for our edit of the best denim dresses to shop this season, from drop-waist midis to strapless and slip silhouettes. The best denim dresses Nobody's Child £89 Shop Boden £136 Shop FatFace £69 Shop Gap £65 Shop Aligne £135 Shop Ghost £129 Shop Mint Velvet New Look Next £38 Shop Reiss £190 Shop Zara £39.99 Shop
Telegraph
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
How to wear modern florals without looking like granny's eiderdown
As hemlines continue to shift apace and micro-trends flash before our eyes, one could assume something as classic as a floral print would be a perma-trend, immune from fashion's fickleness. Yet even though florals' appearance in fashion dates back to Ancient Greek and Egyptian civilisations, they're not exempt from fashion's eternally mercurial mood… In more recent times, those wishing to look even vaguely contemporary knew flowery prints would not gain plaudits. Over the last decade, the fashion pack deemed florals unspeakably twee and better suited to soft coverings than clothes. Combined with rope-soled wedge espadrilles, a floral frock became the epitome of unfashionable dress (ahem). We can chart the downfall of florals was certainly linked to a moment of cinematic contempt, when Meryl Streep's character in The Devil Wears Prada (2006) deadpans, 'Florals for spring? Groundbreaking.' But it wasn't only Miranda Priestley's fictional disdain that tipped florals into decline. In 2016, John Lewis noted a rise in searches and sales of striped tees, solidifying the fall of the ubiquitous floral top as an essential in British women's wardrobes. Since then, Breton tops became the shortcut to chic. The allure of insouciant French stripes usurped fussy, English country garden florals for several seasons hence. However, as surely as hardy perennials will bloom, fashion is reliably cyclical. As stripes are now every grandma's go-to, the stylish set banished the basic Breton and are welcoming florals again. Joy Montgomery, Shopping Editor at Vogue, has been tracking the trend's re-emergence. 'Florals were ripe for disruption,' she believes. She cites the brand Balenciaga as making her reconsider florals: 'Seeing Kim Kardashian in the brand's autumn/winter 2022 campaign, head-to-toe in granny-ish florals that had been subverted via sculptural stretch fabric.' Likewise, Dries Van Noten's spring/summer 2023 collection advanced the burgeoning trend for blooms. Montgomery says, 'It stood out for its intellectual take on florals, reworking the print in unexpected ways. Cool girls world-over swooned.' For spring/summer 2025 Jonathan Anderson's interpretation of florals at Loewe is blazing a trail. Actors Ambika Mod, Ayo Edebiri and Gal Gadot all wore the standout creations on the red carpet, making florals look modern again. In contrast to Loewe's edgy interpretation, Madonna was seen in a far more traditional floral frock in New York last month. The ditsy design, demure midi length – and accompanying sensible cardigan – looked more dated than daring, although the addition of boyish flat shoes evidenced a clever styling twist. Read on for the key updates and styling tricks that will elevate your floral staples and stop any comparisons to cushions, curtains – or indeed the cutting garden. The Sharp Floral Dress While a floral tea dress once reigned supreme as the most charming option for those attending Chelsea Flower Show (opening in a couple of days on May 20). This year, why not opt for bolder silhouettes and prints instead? Magda Butrym has created a niche as one of the most exciting fashion talents of her generation, consistently using rose motifs on her body-conscious silhouettes. This spring Butrym collaborated on a sell-out collection with H&M, the star of which was a jersey minidress covered with red roses printed on a black background. Worn by Chloe Sevigny (herself no wallflower when it comes to edgy trends) Butrym says, 'I feel that the rose is bold and delicate and always so protective, because of the form and the layers of petals. It's not just about the look of the flowers, or wearing the flower, it's more the idea that you can bloom from inside.' And what use is fashion if not to align our inner selves with how we appear on the outside? However, if you're not ready to take such a stylistically progressive step black-backed floral print, asymmetric detail or abbreviated hemline looks fresh. Alternatively Joy Montgomery offers excellent advice for styling more traditional floral dresses. 'Shoes are your first port of call: I would recommend looking to Loewe's SS25 collection, where floral dresses were grounded with preppy boat shoes, boxing sneakers and masculine loafers.' So, Madonna got it right! Montgomery continues, 'Emilia Wickstead took a similar approach, styling her traditionally girly floral dresses with wide-strapped sandals and fringed leather flats. It's all about balancing out the girlishness.' The Sexy Floral Shirt As we edge into hotter weather a floral top will add edge to simple staples on sunny days. The most successful and oft-repeated styling tricks either rely on consistency (which is why The Princess of Wales always looks immaculate in similarly toned separates) or by choosing contrasting elements in one outfit – stylists call this 'The High/Low mix'. Kay Barron, Fashion Director at Net-a-Porter suggests adding in contradictory elements when styling florals. 'A floral shirt paired with a great pair of jeans is a good option for everyday wear,' she opines, 'while a draped top [as created by Victoria Beckham ] combined with linen trousers is ideal for the summer months.' Neat, soft-toned floral patterns have a traditional look, which feels dated for 2025, so try searching out more exuberant blooms, in genetically-modified colours, instead. These nod to the modern incarnation of the floral trend. The mix of a surprisingly large print un-natural shade will turn something as seemingly simple as a floral shirt into a bold statement miles away from the look and connotations of a blowsy floral blouse. Beyond your basic blue jeans, choose one colour from the print and then repeat it on your bottom half (whether trousers, shorts or skirt) for a more coherent and polished look which suits particularly smart events. The Slick Floral Suit Kay Barron points out: 'For spring summer 2025, diaphanous floral dresses were a standout trend on the catwalk, with many of the big designers embracing delicate, floaty silhouettes with soft florals.' But beyond a one-and-done dress, a co-ord or trouser suit is as easy to wear as a fancy frock but comes with the added benefits of a stronger silhouette the element of surprise. Trouser suits have the reputation of being slick, sharp and no-nonsense, particularly when they come in the expected options of standard pinstripe, Prince of Wales check or tweed. However, when decorated with blossom the combined effect of strict silhouette and voluptuous print actually seems wildly subversive. If you are contemplating any event this season, a floral suit will certainly stand out in a sea of flowery frocks. Beyond the classic blazer and trousers combo, short suits and draped pyjama style co-ords are worthy of consideration. Florals can even make the transition to evening with a metallic finish. On a practical note, to accompany such an efflorescent outfit, be mindful to keep your accessories minimal. A sculptural clutch bag and boyish flat shoes or barely-there sandals look most modern – along with a care-free attitude. Montgomery says: 'From the outside, certain Gen Z-coded fashion 'cores' seem to champion classic spins on the bucolic print… but it's always done with a wry, tongue-in-cheek knowingness. In this way, the floral reboot is not only about more directional renderings of the print, but also about the spirit in which you wear it.'
