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Jackets and Shawls

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Welcome to our selection of jackets and shawls for Mother of the Bride and Groom! Here you'll find a wide range of elegant and stylish pieces to complete your look for your special day. Our selection includes fashionable and classic jackets as well as shawls in a variety of styles and colours. Whether you're looking for a sophisticated piece to wear to a formal event or something more casual, we have the perfect option for you. Shop now and find the perfect jacket or shawl to complete your look!
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Jackets and Shawls are the finishing layer that makes an outfit feel complete, and this is a small edit of two pieces, both in stock, in sizes Extra Small to Extra Large. A wrap or cover up earns its keep at a church ceremony where shoulders are best covered, in an air conditioned reception room, at a garden wedding once the sun drops, and through the cooler months when photographs run late. The aim is to complement occasion wear rather than compete with it, so the shapes stay simple and sit cleanly over a fitted bodice or a beaded gown without adding bulk. If you are still choosing the dress underneath, order a try-on dress through Try Before You Buy and see how a layer sits over it.

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Jackets and Shawls: your questions answered

Do I need a jacket or shawl for a wedding?

It depends on the venue and the season. Church ceremonies often call for covered shoulders, air conditioned reception rooms run cool, and outdoor evening photographs get colder than most people expect once the sun has gone down.

What is the difference between a jacket and a shawl?

A jacket gives structure through the shoulder and stays put, which suits a church ceremony or a formal photograph. A shawl is easier to take on and off through the day and adds less bulk over a fitted or beaded bodice.

Will a shawl cover a strapless or off the shoulder dress?

Yes, and that is one of the most common reasons mothers add one. A wrap lets you keep coverage through the ceremony and then set it aside for the reception without changing the dress underneath.

What sizes do the jackets and shawls come in?

They are sized Extra Small to Extra Large rather than in AU dress sizes, so the fit is generous and forgiving. Check the measurements against the dress you plan to wear it over, particularly through the shoulder.

Should the layer match my dress exactly?

It does not need to. A cover up that complements the dress usually looks better than one that tries to match it exactly, and a simple shape keeps the attention on the gown rather than on the layer.