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Post by microworm on Apr 20, 2024 9:10:29 GMT -6
I need help finding a dress. I am a bridesmaid in a wedding this Aug (ceremony) and Sept (reception). Location is Chicago-area. The only requirement is that it is in the orange color palette. I'm petite, size 0, with pretty good T&A. I prefer more fitted and simple dresses without a lot of embellishments because I'm small and too much overpowers me. I'm open on length but leaning long.
Also, there are so many websites now for dresses, Revelry, Azazie, etc. Has anyone had luck with ordering online?
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Post by Eagles on Apr 20, 2024 9:34:27 GMT -6
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Post by Eagles on Apr 20, 2024 9:41:46 GMT -6
I'll also go on record as stating that I hate "pick your own bridesmaid dress" directives unless they're black gowns. Giving a general color family and vague style makes more work for the wedding party. Pick a designer, pick a color, and then let people choose a style that makes them comfortable.
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Post by microworm on Apr 20, 2024 10:04:59 GMT -6
I'll also go on record as stating that I hate "pick your own bridesmaid dress" directives unless they're black gowns. Giving a general color family and vague style makes more work for the wedding party. Pick a designer, pick a color, and then let people choose a style that makes them comfortable. Agreed! |
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Post by Eagles on Apr 20, 2024 10:51:59 GMT -6
Actually katespade had to go through this last year so I'm tagging her. |
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Post by katespade on Apr 20, 2024 10:54:35 GMT -6
When I tell you my sister’s “pick your own in this color scheme” was by far the worst experience ever I mean it. She was a horror about it and nothing I picked was good enough.
I have no helpful suggestions just sympathy for how fucking annoying it is.
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Post by Eagles on Apr 20, 2024 10:55:50 GMT -6
When I tell you my sister’s “pick your own in this color scheme” was by far the worst experience ever I mean it. She was a horror about it and nothing I picked was good enough. I have no helpful suggestions just sympathy for how fucking annoying it is. What was the site where you found the dresses we actually liked? I can't remember. |
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Post by katespade on Apr 20, 2024 10:59:23 GMT -6
When I tell you my sister’s “pick your own in this color scheme” was by far the worst experience ever I mean it. She was a horror about it and nothing I picked was good enough. I have no helpful suggestions just sympathy for how fucking annoying it is. What was the site where you found the dresses we actually liked? I can't remember. Azazie, but I didn’t end up buying one from there because she didn’t approve any of the colors 🙄 Also a plug for Abercrombie of all places. The dress I ended up convincing her to let me wear was from there much to my surprise. |
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Post by miawallace on Apr 20, 2024 11:00:12 GMT -6
I love the dresses at Astr The Label. They have a bridesmaid and wedding guest section.
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Post by STP on Apr 20, 2024 11:21:42 GMT -6
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Post by STP on Apr 20, 2024 11:24:26 GMT -6
Also, rusty orange was my wedding color and the bride is pretty gutsy letting the BMs pick willy nilly bc orange clashes like crazy.
Unless you're the only one, and even then I'd confirm with her what she means by "orange" because that is a whole host of hues and they don't go together AT ALL.
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Post by microworm on Apr 20, 2024 11:32:05 GMT -6
Lulus is my go to for dresses as well. I didn't see much I loved there when I looked recently. I don't think I have the right coloring (aka pale) for a Creamsicle type color so I'm leaning more fall orange. |
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Post by microworm on Apr 20, 2024 11:32:59 GMT -6
Also, rusty orange was my wedding color and the bride is pretty gutsy letting the BMs pick willy nilly bc orange clashes like crazy. Unless you're the only one, and even then I'd confirm with her what she means by "orange" because that is a whole host of hues and they don't go together AT ALL. I KNOW! Think about that creamsicle next to a dark rust. Woof. |
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Post by microworm on Apr 20, 2024 11:47:14 GMT -6
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Post by microworm on Apr 20, 2024 11:55:51 GMT -6
What was the site where you found the dresses we actually liked? I can't remember. Azazie, but I didn’t end up buying one from there because she didn’t approve any of the colors 🙄 Also a plug for Abercrombie of all places. The dress I ended up convincing her to let me wear was from there much to my surprise. They do have some nice dresses but not seeing any orange  |
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Post by katespade on Apr 20, 2024 12:01:26 GMT -6
Azazie, but I didn’t end up buying one from there because she didn’t approve any of the colors 🙄 Also a plug for Abercrombie of all places. The dress I ended up convincing her to let me wear was from there much to my surprise. They do have some nice dresses but not seeing any orange There was a sunset color maybe? There were 2 or 3 oranges last year if I remember right because orange was one of the colors we were told we could consider. |
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Post by AmyG on Apr 20, 2024 12:06:57 GMT -6
When I tell you my sister’s “pick your own in this color scheme” was by far the worst experience ever I mean it. She was a horror about it and nothing I picked was good enough. I have no helpful suggestions just sympathy for how fucking annoying it is. everybody around here used to always use David's bridal. Bride pickS color and like long or short strapless or not and send everybody to go find the style dress that fits their body type. But David's bridal is struggling to stay in business. They do have some cinnamon color dresses but that looks like the only orange |
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Post by microworm on Apr 20, 2024 12:09:02 GMT -6
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Post by sudsy on Apr 20, 2024 12:17:15 GMT -6
Wear an orange jumpsuit. With a prison number. You’d still look hot but it would send a message 🤣
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Post by Bookshelves on Apr 20, 2024 13:36:54 GMT -6
I really need the bride to give greater directive than “orange family.” It’s giving me secondhand anxiety!
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Post by microworm on Apr 20, 2024 14:36:43 GMT -6
Just asked her some things. Decor is emerald green, gold, and white. Again she said any orange for BM dresses. Gahhh.
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Post by newspapers on Apr 20, 2024 14:36:54 GMT -6
Orange is a bold color to let people DIY.
Maybe eshakti? You can customize length, sleeve, and neckline on all of their styles.
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Post by newspapers on Apr 20, 2024 14:38:10 GMT -6
Just asked her some things. Decor is emerald green, gold, and white. Again she said any orange for BM dresses. Gahhh. Maybe I’m not visually creative enough to imagine this whole color scheme looking like anything but lucky charms. |
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Post by tinyjoys on Apr 20, 2024 14:39:54 GMT -6
Just asked her some things. Decor is emerald green, gold, and white. Again she said any orange for BM dresses. Gahhh. Maybe I’m not visually creative enough to imagine this whole color scheme looking like anything but lucky charms. I picture the Emerald City, soooooo |
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Post by sterling on Apr 20, 2024 14:45:29 GMT -6
Just asked her some things. Decor is emerald green, gold, and white. Again she said any orange for BM dresses. Gahhh. Sounds vaguely… Oompa Loompa? |
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Post by tinyjoys on Apr 20, 2024 15:20:10 GMT -6
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Post by elle on Apr 20, 2024 15:46:08 GMT -6
Just asked her some things. Decor is emerald green, gold, and white. Again she said any orange for BM dresses. Gahhh. My face right now.* *Considering she's not giving any real direction with the shade of orange she is imagining, not the idea of those colors all together. |
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Post by Eagles on Apr 20, 2024 16:22:34 GMT -6
Just asked her some things. Decor is emerald green, gold, and white. Again she said any orange for BM dresses. Gahhh. Does she belong to the Ancient Order of Hibernians? (I have drunk many a beer in an AOH hall) This is a hell of a palette. I like your idea of leaning more copper/rusty orange. |
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Post by Eagles on Apr 20, 2024 16:26:36 GMT -6
What was the site where you found the dresses we actually liked? I can't remember. Azazie, but I didn’t end up buying one from there because she didn’t approve any of the colors 🙄 Also a plug for Abercrombie of all places. The dress I ended up convincing her to let me wear was from there much to my surprise. But you did get amazing shoes! |
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Post by mothafuckinteatime on Apr 20, 2024 18:52:44 GMT -6
There are some great orange dresses on Baltic Born.
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