Dress people, MOB help???

mominva
Sat, 03 Aug 2013 17:50:16 +0000

OK, folks, here is an update:

I spent an afternoon this week hitting a local bridal shop and a Macy’s; it’s too late to order via a bridal shop (for November) and most of what Macy’s had in my size didn’t flatter my short heavy pear shape. I did buy one iffy (if I slim down a bit) short sequined dress in violet which will need sleeve shortening if I keep it:
[Patra Dress, Long-Sleeve Beaded Sequin - Dresses - Women - Macy’s](http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/patra-dress-long-sleeve-beaded-sequin?ID=678651&CategoryID=5449&LinkType=#fn=BRAND%3DPatra%26DRESS_OCCASION%3DGuest%20of%20Wedding%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D8%26ruleId%3D80%26slotId%3D4)

Nordstrom’s finally came through with the smaller size of my waitlisted dress:
[J Kara Embellished Chiffon Dress (Petite) | Nordstrom](http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/j-kara-embellished-chiffon-dress-petite/3486752?cm_em=&cm_mmc=email_tran-_-7/10/2013%208:06:38%20PM-_-waitlist-_-product_title)

I am waiting for one of my daughters to come see me in them; but if she likes the J Kara, I am done. I can wear it long or I think it will work in tea-length, too.

I haven’t seen the bride’s dress, can’t remember if she told me length; bridemaids are in short dresses.

I have 3 pairs of shoes coming next week from Zappos which will work with either dress.

This thread has been heaven sent. Thanks you all, particularly Chocolatechipcookie! Garland and I are cut from the same cloth with regards to our lack of affinity to dresses. JEM and I could wear each other’s clothes.

Off to figure out some rehearsal dinner options.