I hit it lucky at LT NYC. But I also looked online at a lot of dresses. As with the shoes (see other thread) there weren’t a LOT I actually would have wasted my time ordering anyway.
I am finding none either - none that I like. And we have lots of stores; I’ve been to them all, Nordstrom, NM, Bloomingdales, Macy’s, Saks Off Fifth.
The dresses have too much bling for my tastes. They are covered in beads or sequins or have tacky rhinestone belts. Or they are in black, red or dark navy. Or they are slit up to the crotch. The ones that don’t have these drawbacks are frumpy, old-fashioned looking things.
I am at a loss.
Whether at bloomies or NM, I order more in the store online. I may try on regular sizes, then salesperson orders for me online. So, if a regular size 2 fits ok, but we agree the petite would be better, the salesperson orders the right size for me. I wouldn’t hesitate to have her order 2 different sizes.
In blue (not that size). The first one has pockets.
TatinG - I had a problem with the vast majority of dresses I tried on too, whether in store or the ones I had ordered. I finally found something at Dillards from Adrienne Papell. A simple fit and flare dress with a subtle pattern. But it’s more like tea length or just below the knee. I didn’t want a long dress so I’m fine with that.
This looked great on but it’s too similar to what I wore to older sons https://m.macys.com/shop/product/jessica-howard-sequined-lace-a-line-gown?ID=4469740&CategoryID=72059.
I found this in royal blue, and because its not a petite and I am so short, I thoughtit was floor length with a train! https://www.macys.com/shop/product/betsy-adam-satin-fit-flare-gown?ID=5328613&pla_country=US&cm_mmc=carat_ret--spring_18_promo_retargeting_w8010001_11696--1340728-_-02042018_08042018
It fit well, very flattering, but I am very self conscious about my back and my batwing arms.
@jym626 that’s a very pretty dress. I don’t have an issue with my arms but I do with showing my back.
Thanks, @mom60. I may go see if I can find it again, but its a lotta dress (the bottom, with all the crinolyn and such) on the bottom.
@jym626 I really like that dress and have bookmarked it. I am a big fan of the tan color but will probably end up getting the blue as it is better with my pale complexion.
@millermomm Which dress? Post 5387?
My boss’ daughter is planning her wedding now. Apparently the new trend around here is to not use flowers, only greenery. She does not want any color. Not sure what bridesmaids are wearing, but all will have matching long, champagne-colored skirts and maybe different tops (possibly white, will have to check). The only flowers will be white ones in her bouquet (but no roses or baby’s breath) and groom’s boutonniere. Knowing her, it will be fabulous. Are you seeing this trend also?
@musicmom1215, I think that may look lovely on the day of the event, but the photos might be a little dull.
I barely noticed my daughter’s blue-and-purple bouquet on the day of the wedding, but in the formal family shots and couple photos, the colors added a lot of interest. (She didn’t have attendants, so I can’t comment on bridesmaid dresses.)
We are having both black and white, and color photos…so the colors won’t really matter in the black and whites.
Our tables are having garlands and candles…no colorful flowers. We think it’s going to look terrific. Greens in the garlands, white candles, Silver charger plates. I think it’s going to be pretty!
Bride and bridesmaids are carrying darker color mixed hydrangea.
My daughter really Ickes bouquets bursting with color. But her centerpieces will likely be candles with greenery as mentioned above.
@musicmom1215 - my D liked the greenery and candles on the tables but her wedding planner is advising her to rethink that as it she feels it’s been overdone. Wedding isn’t till next year so she has time.
S and his fiancé are having garlands and candles in holders. Or at least last I heard. It saves a lot of money not having flowers on the table.
My D has been busy searching for a photographer and we really noticed how the dark flowers in bouquets really pop in the photos.
Overdone to a planner who is at weddings every weekend. Maybe not to the average guest.
The garlands and candles are costing us the same amount as a flower setting in the center of each table. The venue provides a hurricane candle in the center…we provide everything else, including the small votive candle holders and candles. It’s not a bargain, but it’s the look my kid wants!
I agree…the wedding planner goes to tons of weddings. She probably thinks hydrangea are overdone too. Tough. If that is what your kid wants!