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01-30-2016 05:27 PM
My daughter is getting married in May in North Carolina. I've been searching online and can't really find what I like. It has to be something I won't be hot in. I don't like short sleeves, but a sheer (cool) fabric in a 3/4 sleeve would be ok. I don't want a long dress. Even a dress with a sheer "jacket" would be ok. (Can ya tell I don't like my upper arms?) Pleeeeeeeease help me.
01-30-2016 05:48 PM
01-30-2016 05:53 PM
How funny that I see this thread. My daughter is getting married in May too! I have been looking for a dress since October. I found one that I was all excited about and it would have been perfect but when I went to order it, it had been discontinued. It was a knee length sheath with a 3/4 sleeve jacket from Social Occasions by Mon Cheri. So anyway, now my search continues.
I feel doubly overwhelmed as my other daughter is also getting married this year in August. I need to find 2 dresses and 2 outfits for the showers, not to mention the shoes, jewerly, clutches and such that go along with it.
I wish you luck on finding your special dress and congrats to your family.
01-30-2016 05:53 PM
For a spring/summer wedding in the South, I would suggest you wait a little bit and try looking in department stores. Winter fashions are going out and spring type styles are just now starting to hit the stores. Since you want a short dress, the bigger, big name stores should have what you are looking for in a summer type dressy dress. I would not trust buying online for a bridal dress at all unless you have a brand that you are absolutely sure of, that will always fit you. If all else fails, you could always have a dress made for you, with fabric you pick out in a fabric store. Don't rule out a full length dress either, because it can always be shortened to your liking. It is a very cheap thing to have done. If you really want to purchase online or just want to look at ideas, I would highly suggest lightinthebox .com. It is based in Hong Kong. We bought our daughters wedding dress from them. It was perfect. Her measurements were a perfect fit with their sizes. They have pages and pages of MOB dresses. Good Luck!
01-30-2016 05:58 PM
@lolakimono wrote:Glad to help!
A few questions to narrow the search-
size?
maximum price?
color?
lolakimono... Thanks for your interest! Uhhhhh unfortunately I'm about a 14-16. Can't seem to lose the weight I've been trying to lose, so I'm coloring my hair a lighter blonde. Color: I LOVE pink, but I'm getting desperate. Light blue, light green, deep pink, taupe - I'd settle for one of those colors. I'd rather not spend more than $100, but if I LOVE it, I would.
01-30-2016 06:01 PM
Social Occasions by Mon Cheri - WOW, those are pricey! Would you believe I've never owned a "formal" dress? I'd rather not spend that much cuz I don't think I would wear it again. But thanks.
01-30-2016 06:03 PM
@terriebear Thank you so much. Good advice and good ideas... those help! I appreciate it.
01-30-2016 06:09 PM
If you have a Nordstrom near you, I would check the website information about a personal shopper. This is a free service they offer and a personal shopper will help you find an outfit, undergarments, and even accessories if you want. It's great for special occasions like weddings, but it's available all the time.
You set up an appointment, have a phone consult, and when you arrive you'll find a dressing room filled with items that are appropriate for the occasion, fit within the budget you've discussed, and match your other personal preferences ("I don't want my arms to show").
I hope you find something you love and have a wonderful time at the wedding,
01-30-2016 06:12 PM
Have you checked out Macys? Bloomingdales? New York Dress? JCPenneys? Davids Bridal? I am trying to think of all of the sites I have checked.
Lord and Taylor, Wish Brides, The Wedding Knot, Saks, Younkers.
If I can think of more sites I will come back and post them for you.
01-30-2016 06:18 PM
If you can do petites, these are $60 at Nordstrom Rack- sizes 14P and 16P remain.
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