Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Going to the Chapel... (See Jane Say Yes to the Dress)

I have a wedding to attend in about two weeks and am thinking it's a great opportunity to buy a new dress.  Yes, I have options hanging in my closet, but as I leaf through them, all I can do is shrug and think, 'meh.'  I have plenty of lightweight, summery, cotton dresses that are a bit too casual and most of my dressier options are LBDs.  While I love all that is black, I'm wistfully yearning for a pretty dress that begs to be dressed up rather than dressed down.






1. Rebecca Taylor Puma Dress - A great alternative to the LBD.
2. DVF Ninel Dress - This is everything I'm looking for in a summer wedding dress - I just need to find my size.
3. Anthropologie Susannah Dress - I'll admit, I saw a friend wear this to a wedding, so my idea is totally stolen.
4. Rachel Gilbert Nakita Silk Mini Dress - Out of my price range, but I'm more than in love.
5. Stella McCartney Floral Dress - Speaking of dresses out of my price range....dare to dream.

Can you please help me choose a dress or shoot me some ideas?

22 comments:

Mary said...

I'm dreaming with you on Stella's floral dress :)

Great blog :)

xxMK
Delightful Bitefuls

Sarah said...

Your blog post title today made my heart skip a beat! I almost called Mags and ask why she hadn't told me the news, ha.

Closet Fashionista said...

Ooh I love the first one!! :D And the third reminds me of a Burberry Prorsum dress! :D
http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/

Lisa Griffin said...

Such pretty options, i'm in the same dilemma! i have 2 coming up and lbd's always seem dismal to me for a wedding- time to shop!
www.indramaticfashion.com

this free bird said...

That freaking Rachel Gilbert is a dream! why God why??

Don't know if you're a 2 or a 4, but here's a great deal on a Loeffler Randall:

http://www.shopbop.com/spaghetti-bodice-dress-loeffler-randall/vp/v=1/845524441862971.htm?folderID=2534374302076349&fm=sale-category-shopbysize-viewall

How about this See by Chloe (sale, but but you could track it down at Saks...)
http://www.shopbop.com/safari-belted-heart-dress-see/vp/v=1/845524441859205.htm?folderID=2534374302076349&fm=sale-category-shopbysize-viewall

Can you do Petite??? LOOK AT THIS MALANDRINO!! Less than $200!!!

http://www.shopbop.com/draped-neckline-dress-flutter-sleeves/vp/v=1/845524441864861.htm?folderID=2534374302076349&fm=sale-category-shopbysize-viewall

Go to Shopbop - major sale on now...scan those dresses sister! If you need help, just let me know your size and I'll do some more digging. Id' also look at Bloomies online - there's some great sales going on. How about Anthro?

Good luck and xo...ps - did you put your name in for the Silver Pyramid Cuff?? Woot!!

Josie said...

The Rebecca Taylor and Rachel Gilbert ones are my favorites -- they are absolutely ADORABLE! Every one of these is totally perfect for a wedding, though -- I love using weddings as an excuse to get a new dress!
xxoo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

Rocker Chic said...

Love the tube top gray one super cute modcloth.com has some pretty dresses.

http://iwouldsorockthis.blogspot.com/

Carly Anne said...

I'm actually on the hunt for a dress for my engagement party - thanks for the great inspiration!

XO
Carly

All this is Grace and Charm
http://allthisgraceandcharm.blogspot.com

this free bird said...

http://www.edressme.com/flowing-cocktail-dresses-259628.html - call me crazy, but i am mildly in love with this dress

http://www.edressme.com/print-cocktail-dress-859483.html - and this one!

http://www.bcbg.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4107551&cp=2769162.2768993&clickid=cat_leftnav_txt&parentPage=family - mother of pearl check this pretty one out!!!

i gotta quit while i'm ahead. bcbg always knocks the wind out of me. you can sometimes find a good one of those on sale, too.

Viva La Fashion said...

well, im partial to DVF. but any choice that you make will be stunning. :)

this free bird said...

could this be the one??

http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/dresses/patternsprints/PRDOVR~26642/26642.jsp

(see jane's internet friend fall over and faint for this dress - it is very pretty)

Le Sigh of a Fashionista said...

I love the DVF...she can do no wrong in my eyes!

Ashley said...

I like the Rebecca Taylor and I know this is a terrible terrible (27 dresses) cliche, but you could totally wear it again!

xoxo, Ashley

Marcie said...

Love these dresses. I really am into earth tone right now, and the two dresses here are perfect.

Thanks for visiting so I could find you. Great blog!!

xo
M

kirstyb said...

oh wow all these dresses are pretty fabulous xxxx

Lindsay With An "A" said...

Hello lovely! Thanks for stopping by my blog and supporting it :) I love the last two dresses, but how about checking out Nordstrom or Anthropologie? Even Shopbop has some great buys online! Good luck with your dress search! xx

http://lindsaylovesitall.blogspot.com

Nikki said...

These are great options! I especially love the Rebecca Taylor dress.


xx
NIkki

Sahitya said...

Love the jacket in the first pic.
I want one
Keep in touch
xx
Sahi
www.barelyvogue.com

Shelley said...

the 1st or 2nd one. You are not a gray girl.
Love, Mom

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