Olvi's Lace 6125 is a floor-length forest green mother of the bride gown cut entirely from floral Dutch lace and lined in apple green, so the blooms read deep evergreen in shade while the lining throws a fresh, luminous cast as you move — the detail that separates it from the flat dark-green crepe and chiffon dresses filling most search results. The neckline is a softly draped off-the-shoulder cowl that falls just asymmetrically across the collarbones and forms short draped sleeve caps; the waist is ruched to sculpt the middle, and the fitted mermaid skirt releases into a subtle sweep train. Front and back photographs confirm the back is covered in the same lace with no exposed zipper. It belongs to Olvi's Aurora Bloom collection as style 6125, and Jan's Boutique carries it in sizes 2 through 20 on the Olvi's Lace size chart at $1,998 — under the $2,463 the designer lists for the same gown. Like every all-lace Olvi's style it is made to order and can be cut in any of the house's 100-plus lace shades, so forest green is a starting point rather than the only option; Forest Green itself is on order rather than in stock, so call 856-428-8181 before driving in.
Green is entirely correct for a mother of the bride or mother of the groom, and forest green is the shade that carries autumn and winter weddings, evening receptions, black-tie galas and milestone anniversaries: it sits beautifully beside ivory, blush, champagne, navy and burgundy wedding parties. Style it with gold or antique-brass jewelry, nude or bronze heels and a quiet wrap so the lace stays the focus. Because the gown is a true fitted mermaid, the fit through the waist and hip is what makes it, which is why brides' mothers come in for it rather than order it blind — Jan's has in-house professional alterations on site. Browse it alongside the rest of our mother-of-the-bride and groom dresses, grandmother of the bride gowns, lace dresses, charity event and gala gowns, wedding guest dresses, day and evening dresses, best selling evening and cocktail styles and evening plus sizes. Try it on at Jan's Boutique, 406 Marlton Pike E, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 — over 15,000 gowns in sizes 000 to 26, private fitting rooms, and customers who drive in from Philadelphia, South Jersey, Delaware, New York and Maryland. Call 856-428-8181 or book an appointment.
