jessila
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Post by jessila on Sept 16, 2018 18:11:22 GMT -6
If you had more time, I'd suggest eshakti. I just got a bridesmaid dress from Azazie and it was a great experience but I don't think you have enough time for that with trial dresses. Lane Bryant is typically my go to but mine has good selection. I've ordered stuff from there and dress Barn by taking my own measurements and comparing to the charts in the sites.
I love the last dress you showed.
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Cher
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Post by Cher on Sept 16, 2018 18:39:09 GMT -6
I like the black dress you posted, Kristy.
I had a black tie optional wedding. Technically, it was black tie but my planner said it’s bad form to dictate black tie only because that may not be possible for whatever reasons so it’s better to put “black tie suggested/requested/optional” on the invite.
That said, there’s no rule that you have to wear a gown, just that there’s a certain level of formality. So if you don’t go with a gown, I would do a cocktail dress or a dress that errs on the more fancy side. I think the last black dress fits that bill. Unless you want an excuse to go shopping. In which case, FASHION 👏🏼 SHOW! 👏🏼 FASHION 👏🏼 SHOW! 👏🏼
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Post by allthekristys on Sept 17, 2018 6:30:17 GMT -6
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Post by calendula on Sept 17, 2018 6:54:34 GMT -6
Of the dresses you posted that you have already, I'd say only the last one might work. You can get really fun colorful or metallic heels shipped free one-day from Zappos.
If I were you though I would probably wear a long dress! I used to equate long dresses with black tie weddings but lately I've gone to a lot of cocktail attire weddings and all the young hot twenty somethings my husband works with are wearing either long dresses or fancy jumpsuits with heels and jewelry. For a black tie optional wedding I wouldn't do a jumpsuit obviously but I think if you were comfortable with a long dress you should go for it!
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Post by calendula on Sept 17, 2018 6:59:52 GMT -6
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Post by allthekristys on Sept 17, 2018 7:11:41 GMT -6
Of the dresses you posted that you have already, I'd say only the last one might work. You can get really fun colorful or metallic heels shipped free one-day from Zappos. If I were you though I would probably wear a long dress! I used to equate long dresses with black tie weddings but lately I've gone to a lot of cocktail attire weddings and all the young hot twenty somethings my husband works with are wearing either long dresses or fancy jumpsuits with heels and jewelry. For a black tie optional wedding I wouldn't do a jumpsuit obviously but I think if you were comfortable with a long dress you should go for it! Well this is awkward bc my DW is thinking of wearing one. She's not really a dress-person - so she's been eying these up. You think they aren't appropriate? Other option is blazer, black pants, nice blouse, heels.
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jaidit
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Post by jaidit on Sept 17, 2018 7:11:57 GMT -6
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brux
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Post by brux on Sept 17, 2018 7:24:02 GMT -6
Of the dresses you posted that you have already, I'd say only the last one might work. You can get really fun colorful or metallic heels shipped free one-day from Zappos. If I were you though I would probably wear a long dress! I used to equate long dresses with black tie weddings but lately I've gone to a lot of cocktail attire weddings and all the young hot twenty somethings my husband works with are wearing either long dresses or fancy jumpsuits with heels and jewelry. For a black tie optional wedding I wouldn't do a jumpsuit obviously but I think if you were comfortable with a long dress you should go for it! Well this is awkward bc my DW is thinking of wearing one. She's not really a dress-person - so she's been eying these up. You think they aren't appropriate? Other option is blazer, black pants, nice blouse, heels. I think these would both be hot and appropriate jumpsuits! These are Dress Barn plus size ones.
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Post by calendula on Sept 17, 2018 7:26:14 GMT -6
Of the dresses you posted that you have already, I'd say only the last one might work. You can get really fun colorful or metallic heels shipped free one-day from Zappos. If I were you though I would probably wear a long dress! I used to equate long dresses with black tie weddings but lately I've gone to a lot of cocktail attire weddings and all the young hot twenty somethings my husband works with are wearing either long dresses or fancy jumpsuits with heels and jewelry. For a black tie optional wedding I wouldn't do a jumpsuit obviously but I think if you were comfortable with a long dress you should go for it! Well this is awkward bc my DW is thinking of wearing one. She's not really a dress-person - so she's been eying these up. You think they aren't appropriate? Other option is blazer, black pants, nice blouse, heels. Not awkward! I think its a great choice if she wasn't comfortable wearing a dress anyway. She should go for it.
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Post by calendula on Sept 17, 2018 7:27:30 GMT -6
that black and gold dress jaidit posted is amaaaaazing. That. That's what I would wear.
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brux
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Post by brux on Sept 17, 2018 7:31:43 GMT -6
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brux
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Post by brux on Sept 17, 2018 7:33:25 GMT -6
This is a bit prom-y, but I kind of love it. I would get vv drunk while twirling around in this dress.
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Post by coconutbacon on Sept 17, 2018 7:37:56 GMT -6
Of the dresses you posted that you have already, I'd say only the last one might work. You can get really fun colorful or metallic heels shipped free one-day from Zappos. If I were you though I would probably wear a long dress! I used to equate long dresses with black tie weddings but lately I've gone to a lot of cocktail attire weddings and all the young hot twenty somethings my husband works with are wearing either long dresses or fancy jumpsuits with heels and jewelry. For a black tie optional wedding I wouldn't do a jumpsuit obviously but I think if you were comfortable with a long dress you should go for it! Well this is awkward bc my DW is thinking of wearing one. She's not really a dress-person - so she's been eying these up. You think they aren't appropriate? Other option is blazer, black pants, nice blouse, heels. Just jumping in to say that I think it’s completely appropriate. I wore a jumpsuit earlier this year to a black tie optional wedding, and there were several other jumpsuit clad party-goers, including the mother of the bride!
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Post by Uncaripswife on Sept 17, 2018 7:44:19 GMT -6
that black and gold dress jaidit posted is amaaaaazing. That. That's what I would wear. Yep. Like, I'm trying to think of some excuse to buy it.
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Post by kittyriot on Sept 17, 2018 8:23:44 GMT -6
I am obsessed with this jumpsuit. I don’t own it yet but wanna! I would totally wear to a black tie event!
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emma
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Post by emma on Sept 17, 2018 10:34:11 GMT -6
Tlex , I really like that dress! It’s so forgiving and I’ve gotten tons of use from it. I got mine for way less, they nearly always have a seasonal version of it at Winners which I think is TJ Maxx for you guys. I usually see them for $60-90. ok I need you to find this dress for me! I never find anything good at Winners and i love that dress so hard
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Tlex
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Post by Tlex on Sept 17, 2018 10:40:47 GMT -6
It’s so forgiving and I’ve gotten tons of use from it. I got mine for way less, they nearly always have a seasonal version of it at Winners which I think is TJ Maxx for you guys. I usually see them for $60-90. ok I need you to find this dress for me! I never find anything good at Winners and i love that dress so hard Just lmk your dress size. The winners near the movie theatre we went to for Oceans 8 had stacks of them this summer!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2018 10:42:47 GMT -6
that black and gold dress jaidit posted is amaaaaazing. That. That's what I would wear. Yep. Like, I'm trying to think of some excuse to buy it. I’m very tempted to buy it for a wedding I have in December.
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emma
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Post by emma on Sept 17, 2018 10:51:36 GMT -6
ok I need you to find this dress for me! I never find anything good at Winners and i love that dress so hard Just lmk your dress size. The winners near the movie theatre we went to for Oceans 8 had stacks of them this summer! oh i never go to that one, i always go to the one by Nandos and it's kind of crap. Maybe i need to stop in this week since i need to go to ikea for smoked salmon anyway. How does it fit? I'm kind of in between a 8 and 10 right now
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Tlex
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Post by Tlex on Sept 17, 2018 10:52:28 GMT -6
Just lmk your dress size. The winners near the movie theatre we went to for Oceans 8 had stacks of them this summer! oh i never go to that one, i always go to the one by Nandos and it's kind of crap. Maybe i need to stop in this week since i need to go to ikea for smoked salmon anyway. How does it fit? I'm kind of in between a 8 and 10 right now Size down for sure, IMO
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emma
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Post by emma on Sept 17, 2018 10:53:40 GMT -6
oh i never go to that one, i always go to the one by Nandos and it's kind of crap. Maybe i need to stop in this week since i need to go to ikea for smoked salmon anyway. How does it fit? I'm kind of in between a 8 and 10 right now Size down for sure, IMO ok if you see it in an 8 LMK. I'm hoping to be down a little more by this December wedding anyway
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Post by miawallace on Sept 17, 2018 10:57:25 GMT -6
Check out the City Chick brand at Macy’s for plusnsize. I recently wore a dress to a wedding.
But their dresses fit so well and are gorgeous.
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Post by miawallace on Sept 17, 2018 11:03:49 GMT -6
I recently bought this one for a wedding in November. Got it at Poshmark. New with tags. I think it was $27 or something like that. But it’s currentlu available at Macy’s.
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elodin
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Post by elodin on Sept 17, 2018 12:34:11 GMT -6
that black and gold dress jaidit posted is amaaaaazing. That. That's what I would wear. My bff wore that exact dress, but in blush/gold for a bridesmaid dress in our other friends wedding and it is really beautiful! Super flattering and she's a size 14 or 16 I believe.
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Post by allthekristys on Sept 29, 2018 16:55:05 GMT -6
Bumping this because we went shopping and both found something at Macy’s immediately. We also both feel fantastic and are super happy with them! Now we need to figure out accessories, shoes, etc. biggest stressor is done!
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Post by allthekristys on Sept 29, 2018 16:55:42 GMT -6
Mine:
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Post by allthekristys on Sept 29, 2018 16:56:00 GMT -6
DW:
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Post by dogbutt on Sept 29, 2018 17:04:46 GMT -6
Love both of your choices. You both look amazing!
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Post by thatgolfb on Sept 29, 2018 17:07:02 GMT -6
You both look amazing!!
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Post by flippinchica on Sept 29, 2018 17:09:00 GMT -6
Love both outfits!
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