A Silk Wedding Coat for Mothers of the Bride and Groom
The Lyra is one of our most recognisable occasion coats and a favourite for weddings, particularly in our Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom collections. Its simple shape also makes it easy to wear beyond the wedding day, from the opera and Cheltenham or Ascot Races to dinners and other special occasions.
The gently flared silhouette layers beautifully over a dress without overwhelming the outfit, while its understated shape allows the fabric and colour to take centre stage. For more ideas, explore our wedding guest collection.
The Lyra Shape
The Lyra has a feminine curved collar that complements the neckline, a half belt at the back that shapes the waist, a slightly A-line cut and turn-back cuffs. It measures 42" / 106.6cm in length and looks best worn open. You can find it alongside our other mid length coats, or browse all women’s coats.
Raw Silk, Embroidered Silk and Cashmere
Each Lyra coat is available in embroidered silk, raw silk and cashmere, with each fabric offering a distinct finish. All fabrics are designed in-house, with careful attention to colour and placement so they sit well across the shape of the coat.
Embroidered silk introduces pattern, colour and intricate detail. Raw silk has a naturally textured finish and gentle structure that works beautifully with the Lyra’s shape. Our cashmere Lyra coats are a cashmere and silk blend, a softer option particularly suited to cooler days and autumn or winter weddings, while the silks are a lovely choice for spring and summer weddings.
How the Lyra Coat is Worn
For a classic Shibumi wedding outfit, pair the Lyra with one of our silk shift dresses. Choosing coordinating colours and fabrics creates a beautifully put-together look, while contrasting shades can make the outfit feel more individual.
The Lyra can also be worn with our Silk Palazzo Pants and Willow Silk Top or Silk Cigarette Trousers, or styled more casually with jeans, giving you plenty of opportunities to wear it again after the original occasion.
For alternative silhouettes, explore the longer Devi Coat, the distinctive stand-collar shape of our Nehru Coats, or a shorter layer such as the Bhumi Jacket. You can also browse our best sellers.
Sizing, Lining and Made to Measure
The Lyra comes in UK sizes 6-26, and our size chart will help you choose. Each coat has a usual lining colour, though this may vary with stock. If you would like a specific lining colour, please contact us before ordering, as this may incur an additional charge of £25.
If a standard size isn’t right for you, our made to measure service is available for all of our designs, or you can book an appointment to try the Lyra in person.