Mother of the Bride dress: Is this the one??

So here we go, the year 2013! As you all know I am going to make my mother of the bride dress for the June wedding of my daughter. There was much talk about me making her gown, but the last time I was visiting in California she found the dress of her dreams. It was a gorgeous strapless gown from a Columbian designer and was an allover embroidery over tulle style. Now, as much as I wanted to make her gown, I understood my limitations and that I could not duplicate this gown. So she decided to purchase her gown instead of having me make it. I was not upset at all because when you find the "one" gown that blows your mind, that takes over. It's her day and she should have what she wants. And she looked stunning in it!!

Now, getting back to my dress. I have been going back and forth for several months about the style of my dress. Meghan gave me no restrictions, it is all up to me. From what I hear of European weddings, they are big on the hat and gloves thing. I am so all over that! It appeals to my love of vintage and if I have a free pass to wear a fabulous hat and gloves in public, I'm there!

With that said you have to have a certain style dress to pull that look off, IMO. So I was thinking a vintage styled type dress, with some modern touches. I also didn't want a strapless dress or anything that really shows my arms. Don't want to scare the relatives!  Also, although I am working on losing weight I am still a bit chubby and want to have a style that is flattering.

So what to do? I think I may have the answer! The following is a vintage styled pattern (from 1951) that should fit the bill. I am concerned that I may be too big to pull it off, but it has the elegant style I was looking for and would look great with a fabulous hat and gloves! Not sure of the color yet (have to match those Dress Blues!!).

So: What do you think? Is this the "one"???