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Christmas is the perfect time of year for a wedding, and it is becoming an increasingly popular month for couples when it comes to setting the date for their special day.

Being the winter season, the rich colours and fabrics on offer to you as mother of the bride are endless and at Gray and Osbourn, we specialise in a wide range of mother of the bride outfits to suit all different types of wedding occasion. So, whether you’re attending a grand stately home or a more casual venue, you can find the right outfit to ensure you look the part.

Take advantage of our winter sale which is currently offering our customers some fantastic discounts on a wide selection of mother of the bride clothing and more.

The Chesca Silk Devore Dress is currently on sale and offers the ideal choice of dress to suit any style of wedding. You can dress it up with a tailored jacket, or adopt a more relaxed feel by teaming it with a cardigan, shrug or pashmina. The dress comes in a stunning red rose print on floaty silk-blend black devoré, which creates the perfect colour palette for the Christmas season.

The Gray & Osbourn Dress and Bolero currently on sale is the ideal choice of outfit for a more sophisticated, formal look. It offers delectable elegance and style and comes in a frosted-finish oyster colour which makes for a wonderfully festive look this winter season. The matching bolero jacket completes this stunning outfit and contains a cutaway front with bugle bead trims, three-quarter sleeves and split cuffs. To complete the outfit we recommend opting for the matching My Hat Flower Hat with swathed crown, bow and feather trims.

The Gina Bacconi Colour Block Shimmer Jacket currently on offer is another popular choice of garment if you want to really look the part on your daughter’s special day. The jacket is impeccably tailored in a lustrous shimmer finish fabric in antique gold, ivory and black. Team the jacket with the Gina Bacconi Colour Block Shimmer Top and the Gina Bacconi Colour Block Shimmer Skirt to create the perfect winter wedding look.

If you’ve been a mother of the bride at Christmas time, why not share your experiences below and provide some hint and tips on how to pull off the perfect mother of the bride look this winter.

The Christmas and festive season is a wonderful time of year that everyone looks forward to. With so many Christmas parties, lunches, family gatherings and so forth to attend, we all want to look our best and most importantly, feel our best.

Requiring a new outfit or two for this Christmas festivities? Then you need Gerry Weber online.  This label specialises in smart tailoring and more casual styles, known for its clean lines and versatility you can see why these easy to wear items are a must have this Christmas.

Tis the season to eat, drink and be jolly. Worried that the decadent food and drinks are affecting your waistline? Don’t worry, this is the one time of the year where you can indulge and worry about the consequences later. You want comfortable, easy-wear items that will hide that indulgence, while still making you look and feel gorgeous. Gerry Weber online guarantees that each item is very comfortable for this season, made from quality fabrics you will look as beautiful as you do comfortable. The Christmas season would not be the same without a wonderfully warm coat. Gerry Weber Faux Fur Collar Padded Coat is a luxurious coat made from a satin-finish oyster fabric with warm lightweight padding, contour quilting and detachable faux fur collar perfect to help you fight wind and rain this chilly season. Perfect to feel comfortable in after indulging in a wonderful Christmas lunch the Gerry Weber Fringe Detail Cardigan is on trend with angora in the yarn for extra softness. This Christmas make sure you look as wonderful as you feel with Gerry Weber online.

Christmas is fast approaching so it’s time to pick the perfect items to dazzle this Christmas season.

Gray and Osbourn is currently running an end of season sale offering customers discounts as high as 50% off a selection of winter clothing and Christmas party wear so you can benefit from a selection of dazzling designer clothing at a reduced price.

Finding the perfect outfit for Christmas Day can be really great fun as it is a chance to dress as glamorously as you like. It’s also a great opportunity to accessorise with plenty of Christmas sparkle. The Gina Bacconi Fully Sequinned Dress is an ideal choice if you want to make an entrance this Christmas and it is currently on sale, so you can save money and look chic at the same time. The Gold Banded Dress With Gems offers a more subtle sparkly look and is a gold pleated jersey dress containing beautiful black gems and stud accents on the front shoulder line.

If you prefer to opt for a less formal look, then why not dress it up with some of our beautiful designer jewellery. The Twisted Beaded Necklace is a beautiful chunky piece which is currently on sale and looks perfect against any colour or style or dress or two-piece. For something more delicate, the Adele Marie Double Strand Pearl Necklace currently has 50% off and offers a string of beads and faux pearls on a double stranded necklace complete with ribbon fastening for an eye-catching, but subtle look.

If you prefer to adopt a more casual look on Christmas Day, why not opt for the Frank Lyman Jersey Trouser, which combines maximum comfort with style, designed in fluid, easy-wearing jersey with a pull-on stretch waist and a straight-leg shape. Team your trousers up with the Gina Bacconi Jacquard Cowl Neck Top in burnished gold and black animal print to jazz up your outfit and create an ultra-sophisticated evening look.

Once you’ve chosen the perfect outfit, complete your look with the perfect make up. You have taken the time to select and put together some fabulous party wear and you should do the same with your make-up. Don’t let your look down by adopting the “I simply need to apply more make-up for the evening” approach.  Take the time to try different colours and looks to see what works best with your outfit.

Your make up should compliment your colouring as well as enhance and flatter your features. It’s very easy to remain stuck in the same make up routine and avoid experimenting with new products and colours. If you need advice from the experts, we recommend the Colour Me Beautiful book. The ‘Make Up Manual’ (Hamlyn) is an easy to follow guide on how to create various looks  with the correct products and application techniques. You can also go one step further and book in for a Make-up lesson (£30 per hour) with a Colour Me Beautiful consultant as a pre Christmas treat for yourself.

If you have tips on how to create the perfect look for Christmas Day, why not share them with us below.

At Gray & Osbourn, we are known for our extensive Mother of the Bride collection. We update our catalogue regularly with new styles and looks to suit all shapes and sizes. Many of our Mother of the Bride styles are equally suitable as wedding guest outfits and other special occasion wear. Here is our rundown of our favourite Mother of the Bride outfits this season, suited to the wedding style:

Best for a Black Tie Wedding

The Gray & Osbourn Maxi Dress. Maxi dresses are no longer the preserve of the young nor are they limited to beachwear. This midnight blue jersey maxi dress has a luxuriously smooth satin feel and a gorgeous liquid drape. The gathered front and contoured waistline panel flatters and with its full-length front slit (discreet jersey lining below) adds extra glamour.

Best for a Winter Wedding

The Joseph Ribkoff Flare Dress.  The crossover jersey top with satin shawl collar and three quarter sleeves will ensure that you stay warm outside, but cool indoors. This dress is figure enhancing and the full taffeta skirt means you can dance the night away without restriction.

Best for Covering your Arms

The Gina Bacconi Jacquard Bodice Dress. This dress has a burnished gold and animal print chiffon top with full length illusion sleeves and a black jersey pencil skirt. The illusion sleeves won’t cling and are light enough that you won’t overheat in a warm venue.

Best for Flattering your Tummy

The Gold Dress with Built in Bolero. Often our customers will shy away from figure sculpting dresses if they want to hide their tummy. This dress from Gold has a shaped neckline, that draws the eye up towards your décolleté rather than to your tummy and the twist front elongates and lengthens the body. It has a simple pull on style so it’s super comfortable. Top tip: Invest in some shapewear if you’re really nervous about any lumps and bumps.

Best for a Summer Wedding

The Chesca Butterfly Cinderella dress. This elegant dress in midnight navy silk-blend with jewel-tone butterfly print is exquisite. It’s cut on the bias to fit and flatter and the cowl neck and backline will keep you cool with a glamorous and relaxed style.

Best for a Beach Wedding Abroad

The Damsel in a Dress Watercolour Dress. This dress sits on the knee and is a cotton/viscose mix so will keep you cool in hot weather. The print is in a summery floral watercolour, on luxurious chiffon with a cascading watercolour style.

Best for an Informal Wedding

The After Six Knit dress. This crepe-knit dress is chic and modern with in a blue-grey knit and soft ribbed texture. Trimmed with black and silver geometric studs, if you want to make it more formal, why not add the matching jacket.

Best for Wearing Time and Time Again

The Helene Berman Lace dress. We’ve chosen this dress because it encapsulates classic evening glamour. This dress is simply beautiful with black and vintage gold lace. With an illusion neckline and three-quarter sleeves and keyhole back detail, it’s a wardrobe staple for special occasions and expensive meals.

Basler specialises in smart tailoring and elegant separates for day and night occasions. In timeless designs and luxurious fabrics, each item fits perfectly to flatter your figure. Face this winter with cosy jacket and coats, warm soft knits, flattering trousers and glamorous dresses. Whether you are looking for an outfit for a casual or smart occasion, Basler lends itself to both. And outfit worn to work can be dressed up for an evening out.

Basler has a range of luxurious separates that can be coordinated with the rest of your wardrobe. A beautiful warm coat always makes the cold weather bearable. The Basler Wool Mix Coat comes in a warm red to keep you from looking dull through the cold season. Looking for that perfect jacket to match with an elegant pair of trousers? The Basler Collarless Jacket with Corsage is perfect for a day in the office or a day out for lunch with a friend.  Looking for that perfect pair of trousers?

The Basler Straight Leg Trousers are flattering for a beautiful office look. A beautiful black shirt is a must have this winter. The Frill Applique Cotton Rich Shirt is made to look beautiful and feel luxuriously soft. Everyone needs a wrap dress added to their wardrobes.

The Basler Jersey Mock Wrap Dress is easy to coordinate for a winter and summer look. One of our favourite features of jersey wrap dresses is that they can be worn from summer through to winter.  Wear jersey wrap dresses in winter under a warm, stylish coat and for spring, wear on its own or with a lightweight shrug. Now that Gray & Osbourn’s dresses are reduced, it’s a great opportunity to find a versatile dress that can be worn throughout the seasons.

Special and important occasions are great fun, finding an outfit however can sometimes not be as much. Finding an outfit that’s flattering and comfortable can be a nightmare. Gina Bacconi is renowned for creating glamorous formal wear for those special occasions. Each item of clothing is made with special attention to detail and stunning finishes making them perfect for weddings, parties, end of year work functions, mother of the bride and so forth. Finding the perfect outfit has never been this easy. You want to look your best at these special occasions and with Gina Bacconi you will find a suitable outfit that is cut to flatter your figure perfectly.

Looking for that special outfit for a cocktail party or work function? Gina Bacconi will have the perfect dress for such an occasion for example, the Jacquard Bodice Dress for contemporary elegance and the Velvet Trim Dress with hints of shimmering metallic silver. Do you need an outfit for your daughter’s wedding? Gina Bacconi will help you look your best for this momentous occasion with outfits such as Ombre Rouched Jersey Dress with incredible elegance, or the Geogette Palazzo Pants to be paired with a beautiful blouse and jacket for the chilly weather.

How do you shop for a special occasion outfit? Do you head straight for your favourite designer or do make sure you always have some hidden extras at hand, such as shapewear?

A beautiful Canadian label that specialises in smart separates and versatile dresses to take you from day into evening, Joseph Ribkoff uses bold designs, striking prints and beautiful colours for outfits that will turn heads. Build your wardrobe this season with beautiful items of clothing that can be coordinated with the rest of your wardrobe or worn separately to casual, smart casual and formal events. The items from this label can either be dressed up or down according to the occasion you are attending. For those busy days where you simply don’t have time to change into something more formal for the evening, merely throw on a smart pair of shoes, jewellery and other accessories and you will be ready to go.

Joseph Ribkoff have beautiful items such as trousers, blouses, dresses, jackets, tops and skirts to match your wardrobe. Looking for a beautiful dress for a wedding, cocktail party, end of year function and so forth? Then the beautiful Irridescent Print Dress may be what you are looking for. The stylish and sophisticated this dress will have you turning heads through the party season. A dress fit for almost any occasion, the Jersey Maxi Dress is fresh and playful with a bohemian feel although elegantly tailored. Looking for something extra special for an important day at work? This Joseph Ribkoff Animal Print Dress and Jacket could be what you are after. The dazzling pink, grey and black animal print can add glamour to both your days and evenings letting you concentrate on those things that matter most.

Bold design and use of colour in the form of the colour blocking was a huge trend throughout summer, and is a classic trend that can be worn over and over again.

A perfect outfit for a perfect day is the best brief for your mother of the bride outfit. However, as many recent mother of the bride or mother of the groom can vouch,  this is easier said than done. You have attended to all the final details and now its time to find the perfect outfit for your big day. Whether you are looking for a smart pair of trousers, beautiful tops and jackets or gorgeous mother of the bride dresses, we will have something for you from one of our top designers. Well known designers from Gray and Osbourn include; Chesca, Gina Bacconi, Damsel in a Dress, Michaela Louisa, Alexis and James Lakeland. Whether it’s a black tie castle wedding or bare foot on a beach in Thailand, you’ll find an elegant and beautiful solution from Gray & Osbourn.

Looking for casual mother of the bride dresses? The Michaela Louisa Print Dress or the Helen Berman All over Sequin Dress is perfect for a casual wedding. Needing something more chic and semi formal? The Damsel in a Dress Roses Print Dress or After Six Knit Dress with Studded Neckline are both contemporary and perfect for that semi formal occasion. Is the occasion very formal calling for an elegant evening dress? Gray and Osbourn Velvet flare Dress or the Gray and Osbourn Bolero and Dress are perfect for a night on the dance floor.

Find your perfect mother of the bride dresses, outfit, trousers, blouses and jackets with one of Gray and Osbourn’s top designers and feel beautiful on this special day.

Cruises are the perfect holiday for those who seek peace and tranquility. A cruise with Avalon Cruises provides a great opportunity to glam up your wardrobe and dress with style for those sunny days and balmy evenings. At Gray and Osbourn we’ve got a large selection of excellent cruise wear currently on sale to create the perfect look for your future holiday.

Finding the right daywear to feel comfortable and cool on a cruise is easy at Gray and Osbourn. We have plenty of light sundresses which are ideal to wear on board or in port. The Pomodoro Short Sleeve V-Neck Dress is made from light cotton and is fully lined, offering a cool and breezy swirl-print dress with a flattering sweetheart neckline.

For more casual daywear, why not opt for the Apanage Cotton Stretch Cropped Trousers on sale in a tropical-print cotton stretch material, with a pull-on elasticated waist for maximum ease and comfort. Team them with the Apanage Sleeveless Handkerchief Hem Top to create the perfect look.

Choosing the right evening wear for your cruise can be a challenging experience, but at Gray and Osbourn, we offer a wide selection of evening wear perfect for all occasions, from mother of the bride style formal occasion wear to casual and simple evening dresses there is plenty on offer to keep you looking chic and stylish whatever the weather.

The Michaela Louisa Print Dress in stretch satin is offered in a beautiful silhouette-sculpting wrap dress style and is draped and gathered to one side to produce a flattering look which is perfect for all occasions. The Gina Bacconi Cornelli Skirt teamed with matching Gina Bacconi Cornelli Top is embellished with flowers of ivory cornelli tape-work to create maximum style and elegance.

If perhaps, you are going further afield on a cruise, then swimwear is one of the most important items you’ll take on any trip to the sun. The Sunflair Bandeau Swimsuit which is currently on offer combines a mix of oversize tropical shades for dazzling poolside style. The Sunflair Bandeau Swimsuit benefits from a flattering crossover bustline with soft bra cups for added support.

Team your swimwear with a Sunflair Cover Up which is currently offered at a reduced price and can be worn either as a strapless sundress or as a skirt. The mesh cover-up has a stretch-knit, fold-over top, plus shaped and split sides to add comfort and a touch of glamour to complete your poolside look.

If you have any tips on how to create the perfect look for a cruise, why not write and tell us about them below.

There is plenty of selection on the high street for women of all ages, but is the fashion suitable for the age of the women who are buying it? High street stores which cater for the over fifties, do not always think about what women of this age really want to wear, with some stores presenting large selections of unflattering, old-fashioned clothing which is simply not up to scratch.

At Gray and Osbourn, we are dedicated and focused on producing high class, designer clothing for women in their fifties to make sure that they are dressed fashionably and look stylish whatever the occasion.

Maxi dresses can be seen by more mature women as creating a less sophisticated look, but at Gray and Osbourn we offer a selection of stunning and sophisticated maxi dresses which are perfect to suit women of any age. Maxi dresses are designed to compliment women of all sizes and the Michaela Louisa Maxi Dress and Scarf currently on sale comes with a gathered bodice, side zip, and empire seam to offer the ultimate, stylish and flattering look.

Jersey dresses are another type of dress design which some older women may feel self-conscious wearing, but Gray and Osbourn offers a dazzling selection of fashionable and flattering jersey dresses perfectly shaped to suit. The Anise Twist Front Jersey Dress currently on sale is ultra wearable and ultra flattering, designed in a luxurious, draping jersey material for easy wintertime chic. The Gina Bacconi Stud Detail Jersey Dress is the height of modern sophistication in a beautifully simple style with burnished gold-tone studs accenting the zigzag front panels.

Animal print is in fashion again this winter season and looks great on women of all ages. Blending a bit of animal print design into your outfit will create a subtle but striking look. The Gerry Weber Cashmere Blend Fine Cardigan currently on sale offers several trends in one fabulous and exceptionally soft cardigan. The Gray & Osbourn Jacquard Cardigan combines simple yet dramatic knit for the autumn season and looks great belted or worn open for a more casual look.

If you have an opinion on whether the high street caters for women in their fifties adequately, why not share it with us below.