Mother of the Bride Tweed Style Guide

We are well in the midst of wedding season, and of course, an important part of the build up to the big day is choosing an outfit. When it comes to wedding guest style there’s a balance to strike - feeling special enough for the occasion, while still reflecting your personal style. Many people also want to avoid buying something they'll only wear once - opting for something more versatile. We're going to tell you why tweed fits the bill perfectly, in a few different ways. Read on to find out more, and start preparing your outfit with us.

Tweed Style Inspiration

Our tweed feels luxurious, and it can be incorporated into an outfit in a few different ways. From well-made standalone pieces such as blazers, jackets, skirts to elegant dresses, and striking accessories. Better still, these are items that can become part of your wardrobe long after the wedding celebrations are over. We’ve given you a few ideas as a starting point, so if you’re still exploring options for your final look, hopefully this will spark some inspiration!

A Timeless Tweed Blazer<

A tweed blazer is one of the most versatile options for wedding guest dressing, and it brings structure and a ‘put together’ vibe to an outfit, while remaining super easy to style. We’ve got so many options of tweed fabric to choose from; you can make the blazer a focal point of the outfit, or it can be a more neutral layer. If you’re getting a tweed blazer tailored for the occasion, you can lean into the colours of the season. Summer weddings lend themselves to our vibrant pink, red, and orange and light blue tweed, and lots of these brighter fabric ranges have some beautiful fantasy yarns to choose from. On the other hand, deeper, darker shades work beautifully for autumn and winter celebrations.

The silhouette of your blazer can complement the rest of your outfit - if you’re wearing it over a midi dress, keep it fitted and short for an elegant, feminine feel.

A Stylish Tweed Clutch

Accessories are often what bring an outfit together - and our tweed clutches are showstoppers! Our new range of handbags showcase some of our favourite tweed fabrics, woven exactly the the same way but giving you a readymade tweed accessory. Choose a colourway that compliments your outfit, or use your handbag to bring some vibrancy to your outfit by opting for a contrasting shade.

A Classic Tweed Jacket

If you want to incorporate tweed into a slightly heavier layer, you could opt for a jacket - this works especially well if you just need something slightly warmer for outdoor weddings. Tweed jackets vary in shape, shown perfectly by our Eden and Beatrix jacket sewing patterns, and they can be crafted to feature details such as decorative trims, textured finishes and elegant fastenings. Both of our jacket sewing patterns are cropped styles, so they will sit neatly over dresses, helping to define the waist without overwhelming the rest of the outfit.

If you’ve already got a dress in mind, adding a tweed jacket can give the overall look a sophisticated finish, bringing a different texture to the outfit. Lots of our neutral fabrics feature some delicate flecks of colour in the yarn, so you could find a cream fabric with gold, navy, or pastel peach threads woven through, giving you a way to tie in with the dress you’ve chosen. Most importantly, your tweed jacket definitely isn't limited to one occasion - It can be worn again for lunches, race days, anniversaries and other celebrations.

A Divine Tweed Dress

Want the simplicity of a one-piece outfit? A tweed dress could be ideal, and it leaves you with minimal extra styling. Tweed dresses have a ‘high brow’ designer feel to them, and we think this is perfect styling! There’s plenty of options for tailoring your perfect dress style, from tweed shift dresses, to a softly fitted midi length. Add understated accessories, and finish with a simple bag for a look that's sophisticated, practical and easy to wear from the first photograph to the final dance.

A Chic Tweed Skirt or Trouser

Prefer not to wear a dress? A tweed skirt or trouser is a great alternative, and there’s plenty of styles to choose from, paired well with a fitted blouse or tailored jacket. You could even opt for a tweed co-ord set, We promise it’ll feel every bit as occasion-worthy as a dress, especially when styled with carefully chosen accessories.

Make your wedding guest outfit extra special with a touch of tweed

Choosing a outfit doesn't have to mean investing in pieces you'll only wear once, and it can feel even more sentimental when you opt for something tailored especially for the event. Tweed blazers, jackets, skirts and accessories offer their own beautiful spin on occasion wear, and you can still capture your own personal style. Take a look at all of our tweed fabrics online now.