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Florence's dramatic, full skirt epitomizes elegance and contrasts perfectly against her timeless, classic bodice

Where a ball gown makes a grand, sweeping statement and a mermaid follows the body closely, the fit and flare sits in an ideal middle ground that suits the mother of the bride role beautifully

If you prefer to make your own as opposed to using the prepackaged slaw like me, you can use a knife so that the shreds are a little chunkier

The key is to stay polished, dress for the venue and season, and choose a look that feels celebratory without overshadowing the wedding itself

And according to the raving reviews from other trendy MOBs, this elegant mother of the bride dress is non-frumpy, tailored to perfection, and totally show-stopping