Plus: How ‘mum’ jewellery went from naff to cool
| | | By Lisa Armstrong Head of Fashion | | I’ve been writing about clothes for a long time, but when my daughter married this summer, even I was surprised by quite how much the bride’s choice of outfit sets the tone for just about everything else. That’s especially true of a registry office, where things can go any which way, sartorially. When she was sorted, the rest of us could start thinking about what we were going to wear.
Cream was out and navy and grey seemed too serious for my Mother of the Bride look (no pressure on this one, as you can imagine). Pink lace and a pink light wool jacket are what I fell for. Classic separates that can be worn again and again – but still special. My mother wanted help too, then my other daughter. By breaking the rules a little, we all ended up with outfits we love. You can read my piece here.
Still on maternal matters, love it, loath it, or blissfully unaware (until now), “mum jewellery” is one bright spot in retail. Frankie Graddon has the low down.
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