Bespoke mother of the bride Kent

mother of the bride dress in pink silk made to measure

Pink silk halterneck dress and jacket with Swarovski detail

Georgina commissioned this glamorous bespoke mother of the bride Kent. I made her a pink silk halterneck dress and jacket for her daughter’s summer wedding. I made it in pink silk crepe with a fuchsia lining and Swarovski crystal embellishment.

I designed her slim fitting dress with a halter-neck neckline and choker style neckband. I hand embellished with the neck band Swarovski diamante stones and tiny bronze coloured pearls. A ruched panel from underbust to hip is flattering over a more mature figure and the knee length skirt had a split at the back to allow easy movement.

I created a jacket with a cut away open front. Then I lined it with contrast bright pink fuchsia pink silk. Large blowsy sleeves are ruched up at the elbow and the back has a box pleat from the waist.

original design sketch by Felicity Westmacott dress and jacket
halterneck dress with crystal embellishment detail
halterneck baby pink silk mother of the groom occasion wear dress bespoke

Bespoke mother of the bride Kent on the real occasion, hats and accessories always bring everything toether.

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Fitting pictures of the Bespoke mother of the bride Kent

fitting picture pretty in pink finished special occasion dress made to measure

Pictures from Georgina’s final fitting

pink crepe silk dress and jacket fitting picture dressmaker
neckline halterneck detail with hand beading diamante and pearl

Above, detail of the embellished collar on the pink silk Bespoke mother of the bride dress in Kent

Below, detail of the ruched jacket sleeve

The fabrics that Georgina chose were all from Bennett Silks. I keep their sample books in my studio for visiting clients to peruse during the consultation and design meetings.

ruched sleeve detail pink silk crepe made to measure ladies jacket bolero

Making the dress

toile practice run fitting of halter neck dress with dressmaker

Pictures from the toile fittings (practice run in cheap fabrics).

practice run toile fitting of jacket for mother of the bride dressmaker
in the workroom ruching panels

Above, creating the ruched panels for the midsection.

Below, beading the choker with real Swarovski crystal diamante stones in mixed shapes and little bronze pearls.

on the worktable diamante stone embellishment silver Swarovski
couture sewing techniques high finished concealed zip and embellishment bespoke dressmaker
hand beading detail Swarovski flatback stones diamante drop oval round rectangle and pearl
inside detail of Felicity Westmacott label, cerise pink silk lining and covered shoulder pad in bespoke jacket

I always sign my work, I was proud of this bespoke mother of the bride Kent.

beaded detail to neckline of pink occasion wear dress

I have made dresses and ensembles for many many mothers of the bride and groom in my 20 years as a bespoke dressmaker. If you would like to speak to me about a design for your special event just get in touch.

You can see more examples of occasion wear dresses in my portfolio like this one in green velvet which also features a jewelled embellishment. I also make wedding dresses for older and mature brides too.

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