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Chic Wedding Suits for Mothers of the Bride and Groom

By

Elizabeth Swanson

Updated on March 18, 2023 03:23PM EDT

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Most people think of dresses when they think of mother-of-the-bride and -groom attire, but that doesn't mean a traditional gown is a requirement. In fact, we think more mothers of the bride and groom should consider wearing suits on the big day. No matter what your style—feminine, classic, trendy—there is a chic suit that will suit your personal preferences. (Pun intended.) We love how elevated and polished a blazer and pants combination looks, and finding a matching set makes curating a put-together look entirely effortless. Put it on and you won't have worry about finding a coordinating wrap for the reception or the need to readjust your attire throughout the wedding festivities, as can sometimes happen with a dress.

Thinking about wearing a suit for your son or daughter's wedding? When shopping for your attire, make fit your top priority. Tailoring can be a great option and an investment, as you'll be able to wear your suit time and time again after the big day is over. There are so many colors and varieties to choose from, too, depending on the wedding location and season. If your child is getting married in a garden or at avineyard, try pastel colors, like pale blue, lavender, yellow, and peach, and breezier fabrics. For a black-tie wedding, a gorgeous black jacquard suit will make a chic statement. For a more casual celebration (maybe one taking place on the beach or your own backyard!), consider suits in seersucker fabrics or with checked patterns.

And if you're still on the fence about forgoing a dress entirely, try a suit-skirt or suit-dress combination. (We're envisioning something Jackie O.-inspired, like a tailored sheath dress paired with a matching jacket, which will always be timeless.) Here, we've rounded up a variety of them to flatter just about every mother-of-the-bride and groom.

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Gabriela Hearst

Double-Breasted Wool-Blend Blazer Wool-Blend Wide-Leg pants — Courtesy of Net-a-Porter

Gabriela Hearst "Angela" Double-Breasted Wool-Blend Blazer, $1,590, net-a-porter.com

; and Gabriela Hearst "Vesta" Wool-Blend Wide-Leg pants,

$1,090

,

net-a-porter.com

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Theory

One-Button Good Wool Jacket Skinny-Leg Pants — Courtesy of Neiman Marcus

Theory "Etiennette" One-Button Good Wool Jacket, $475, neimanmarcus.com

; Theory "Treeca" Skinny-Leg Pants, $275,

neimanmarcus.com

.

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Joie

Grid-Print Ruffled Blazer Cropped Grid-Print Pants — Courtesy of Bloomingdales

Joie "Villette" Grid-Print Ruffled Blazer, $398, bloomingdales.com

; Joie "Dicra" Cropped Grid-Print Pants, $248,

bloomingdales.com

.

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Tahari Arthur S. Levine

Levine Stand Collar Two-Piece Skirt Suit — Courtesy of Lord & Taylor

Tahari Arthur S. Levine Stand Collar Two-Piece Skirt Suit, $280, lordandtaylor.com

.

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Tibi

double breasted suiting "Steward" blazer — Courtesy of Tibi

Tibi "Steward" Blazer, $595, tibi.com

.

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Stine Goya

Crepe Blazer and Cropped Pants — Courtesy of Moda Operandi

Stine Goya "Florence" Crepe Blazer, $500, modaoperandi.com

; Stine Goya "Bob" Cropped Pants, $310,

modaoperandi.com

.

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Jenny Park

"Hannah" Blazer "Gianna" Wide-Leg Pants — Courtesy of Shopbop

Jenny Park "Hannah" Blazer, $595, shopbop.com

; Jenny Park "Gianna" Wide-Leg Pants, $380,

.

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John Meyer

Five-Button Two-Piece Skirt Suit — Courtesy of Dillards

John Meyer Five-Button Two-Piece Skirt Suit, $129, dillards.com

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J. Crew

Structured Peplum Blazer in Bi-Stretch Cotton Wide-Leg Pants — Courtesy of J. Crew

J. Crew Structured Peplum Blazer in Bi-Stretch Cotton, $198, jcrew.com

; J. Crew Wide-Leg Pants in Bi-Stretch Cotton, $128,

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Max Mara

Wool Two-Button Suit Jacket — Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue

Max Mara "Berma" Wool Two-Button Suit Jacket, $1,590, saksfifthavenue.com

.

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Zara

Striped Blazer and Striped Cigarette Pants — Courtesy of Zara

Zara Striped Blazer and Striped Cigarette Pants, from $29.90, zara.com

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Stella McCartney

Wool-Twill Blazer and Wool-Twill Bootcut Pants — Courtesy of Net-a-Porter

Stella McCartney Wool-Twill Blazer, $2,750, net-a-porter.com

; and Stella McCartney Wool-Twill Bootcut Pants, $865,

net-a-porter.com

.

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Tahari ASL

Pearl-Trim Jacket Dress Suit — Courtesy of Dillards

Tahari ASL Pearl-Trim Jacket Dress Suit, $199.99, dillards.com

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Rag & Bone

Wool Single-Button Blazer and Pants — Courtesy of Neiman Marcus

Rag & Bone "Cairo" Wool Single-Button Blazer, $550, neimanmarcus.com

; Rag & Bone "Poppy" Straight-Leg Wool Pants, $395,

neimanmarcus.com

.

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Calvin Klein

Yellow Studded Blazer Pleat-Detail Capris Suit — Courtesy of Macys

Calvin Klein Studded Blazer, $139, macys.com

; Calvin Klein Pleat-Detail Capris, $89,

.

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Alexander McQueen

Silk Ruffled Evening Blazer Suit — Courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman

Alexander McQueen Silk Ruffled Evening Blazer, $5,275; Alexander McQueen Slim-Leg Tuxedo Trousers, $1,695, bergdorfgoodman.com

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Theory

Classic Blazer Cropped Pants Suit — Courtesy of Bloomingdales

Theory "Carissa" Classic Blazer, $435, bloomingdales.com

; Theory "Treeca" Cropped Pants, $275,

bloomingdales.com

.

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Nine West

Crepe Flyaway Jacket Slit Skirt — Courtesy of Macys

Nine West Crepe Flyaway Jacket and Slit Skirt, from $79, macys.com

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Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani Gauze Jacquard Blazer Zip-Front Classic Pants — Courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman

Giorgio Armani Gauze Jacquard Blazer, $3,895; Giorgio Armani Zip-Front Classic Pants, $1,295, bergdorfgoodman.com

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Zara

Teal Green Buttoned Blazer and Cigarette Pants — Courtesy of Zara

Zara Buttoned Blazer and Cigarette Pants, from $29.90, zara.com

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Pallas

"Eden" Blazer "Éclair" Wide-Leg Pants — Courtesy of Shopbop

Pallas "Eden" Blazer, $1,465, shopbop.com

; Pallas"Éclair" Wide-Leg Pants, $865,

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Gabriela Hearst

Pink "Sophie" Blazer "Masto" Trousers — Courtesy of Matches Fashion

Gabriela Hearst "Sophie" Blazer, $2,500, matchesfashion.com

; Gabriela Hearst "Masto" Trousers, $1,590,

matchesfashion.com

.

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J. Crew

Shawl Collar Cropped Blazer Full-Length High-Rise Pants — Courtesy of J. Crew

J. Crew Shawl Collar Cropped Blazer, $158, jcrew.com

; J. Crew Full-Length High-Rise Pants, $120,

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Dolce & Gabbana

Black Floral-Jacquard Blazer and Trousers — Courtesy of Matches Fashion

Dolce & Gabbana Floral-Jacquard Blazer, $2,755, matchesfashion.com

; Dolce & Gabbana Floral-Jacquard Trousers, $950,

matchesfashion.com

.

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Khaite

Red Oversize Blazer Wide-Leg Pants — Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue

Khaite "Kendall" Oversize Blazer, $1,380, saksfifthavenue.com

; Khaite "Catherine" Wide-Leg Pants, $680,

saksfifthavenue.com

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