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For the mothers of the couple

Plan for the moment someone says, “Mum, you look lovely.”

Dresses, jackets and trouser suits with sleeves and kind cuts, in UK sizes 10 to 24. For mothers of the bride and groom.

Two women in their sixties laughing together on a bench at a garden wedding

Why Rokvane

It's her wedding. It's your day too.

Of course it's the bride's wedding. Everyone will be looking at her, and that's as it should be.

But you'll be in the photographs too, standing right beside her. You've waited a long time for this, and you'd like to look good in it. Not showy. Not upstaging anyone. Just you, with the fuss taken out.

That's why Rokvane is here for the mothers of the bride and the groom. Sleeves. Cuts that skim rather than cling. Colours that sit beside a wedding palette. UK sizes 10 to 24.

So that when someone says, “Mum, you look lovely”, you believe them.

Arms covered. Middle forgiven.

We choose pieces for covered arms and cuts that skim rather than cling. You should be able to sit through three courses and a speech without thinking about your waistband once.

Know your size first.

Every piece has a size chart and a close look at the fabric. You won't be guessing from a thumbnail.

No guilt about the price.

Outfits like this can cost £300 on the high street, for something you'll wear twice. Our dresses start at £69, so you can look wonderful without feeling bad about it.

Where are you in the wedding?

Mother of the Bride

You've chosen, checked and paid attention to everyone else for months. This one is for you.

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Mother of the Groom

Your son. Your front row. Dresses that belong beside everyone and still look like you.

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Winter wedding

A cold church and a long afternoon. Dress and coat sets, so you're warm in the photographs and not only in the car.

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Not a dress person

You haven't worn a dress in years, and you're not starting for the photographs. Trouser suits and jumpsuits that are every bit as dressed up.

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Mother of the Bride favourites

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A-Line Evening Dress Women's V-Neck Floral Print with Three-Quarter Sleeves

A-Line Evening Dress Women's V-Neck Floral Print with Three-Quarter Sleeves

Sale price  £39.95 Regular price  £79.90

Midi Dress Women's Wrap Cut with Flutter Sleeves and Asymmetric Hem

Midi Dress Women's Wrap Cut with Flutter Sleeves and Asymmetric Hem

Sale price  £37.95 Regular price  £75.90

Elegant 3/4 Sleeve Midi Dress with Flattering Flow

Elegant 3/4 Sleeve Midi Dress with Flattering Flow

Sale price  £49.95 Regular price  £99.90

Evening Dress Women V-Neck Cap Sleeve A-Line Flattering Fit

Evening Dress Women V-Neck Cap Sleeve A-Line Flattering Fit

£69.95

Evening Dress Women's V-Neck Sleeveless High-Low Design

Evening Dress Women's V-Neck Sleeveless High-Low Design

£44.95

Evening Dress Women's V-neck Cap Sleeve High-Low with Ruffle Detail

Evening Dress Women's V-neck Cap Sleeve High-Low with Ruffle Detail

£44.95

Maxi Dress Women with Tie Waist and Button Detail

Maxi Dress Women with Tie Waist and Button Detail

£29.95

Midi Dress for Women with Long Sleeves and High Neckline

Midi Dress for Women with Long Sleeves and High Neckline

£64.95

Not the same colour as the other mother.

Or the bridesmaids, for that matter. Ask the couple for a photo of the palette, then choose yours.

Navy

Sits quietly beside most palettes.

Dusty pink

Soft, and kind in photographs.

Champagne

Warm, but it can read as ivory. Ask the bride about her dress first.

Sage

Calm, and at home in a garden.

Order it now. Try it on in peace.

Put it on at home, in your own shoes, with nobody watching. We dispatch within 1–2 business days, and delivery typically takes 4–6 business days after that. You have 30 days from delivery to decide, and the tags should stay on until you're sure. If it goes back, the return postage is yours unless the item is faulty or not what you ordered.

Delivery and returns

What you're quietly wondering

Is a trouser suit allowed?

Yes. Dress as you would if you weren't thinking about anyone else, and check the colour with the couple first.

What if I turn up in the same colour as the other mother?

Ask the couple which colours are taken, and ask the other mother too. It's a perfectly ordinary phone call.

Will it look as good in real life?

Every product page shows the fabric up close, and the colour as it is, so you can judge it before you order.

All questions

The Mother's Outfit Timeline

One free page. When to buy, who chooses first, the colours to leave alone, and what to check the day it arrives.

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