Sequin Mother of the Bride Dresses

Not for an evening or black tie wedding, where sequin is standard occasion wear. In a full length gown with a covered neckline or sleeves it reads as elegant rather than loud, and keeping jewellery minimal is usually enough to keep the look balanced.

All-over sequin gowns, sequin lace dresses, cocktail midis and styles with sequin embroidery on the bodice or sleeves, from Dressology, Trellis Lane, Tania Olsen and Adrianna Papell. Colours include navy, wine, emerald and blush as well as silver, gold, champagne and gunmetal.

Sequin is one of the better fabrics under low reception lighting, because it catches whatever light there is and keeps definition when plain fabrics flatten out. In bright daylight it can read brighter than expected, which is worth considering for a daytime wedding.

Sequin styles are listed in AU sizes 4 to 30, with many made to order. Sequin fabric has less give than a knit, so the fit matters more, and a try-on dress at home is a reliable way to confirm your size before ordering the gown.