I bought my MOB dress (Alex evenings, long with jacket) and MOG dress (floral, long on me) from the Dillards in-store dresses. But MOB was back in 2016 when they still carried petite.
I didn’t want to do mail order but did so last year to try on a variety of options. I think you can order to be delivered to Dillards (or other store) then return right away if you don’t like it in the dressing room. I opted to have home delivery, return to store.
For my MOG dress, bought about 8 dresses from NRack to end up with one I liked. Returned the ones didn’t want at Nordstrom’s. I did the same procedure to find a white dress for my mom’s funeral. There really wasn’t anything I saw that was appealing to me in person and very little in my size.
For those who like black dresses with floral print or embroidery:
https://www.nordstromrack.com/s/embroidered-sleeveless-sheath-dress/7721041
Here is another black with embroidered flowers (some 3D)
EDIT - Hmm - looks like that one is low on size options with only and XS
Here is another:
EDIT again - well, shoot - so is this one in only and XL
And another:
Wow you guys are awesome!! @BunsenBurner that’s a beautiful dress. I normally can’t do a high neck but that is SO pretty!
I also like the middle one of @Hoggirl three - I like the first one a lot too but would not feel comfortable for this purpose with a bare back. The middle one is halter but has more coverage.
Gonna keep some close if I decided to start ordering!
If you find a dress you like that feels a bit to casual for the cermony, you could add a jacket or shrug. That of course adds another shopping chore (I did that, but for warmth/flexibility reasons since it was an all outdoor event).
I’ll be looking for a “stand alone” dress. A shrug or jacket is not my cup of tea! 
I swear they make like 2 sizes only in dresses or only 2 dresses!! Finding sizes is a hard thing!
Loosely starting to think about what to wear to my daughter’s multi event destination wedding extravaganza.
I think it’s really early and I’m hoping to find some great options in the future.
Middle of June. Tropical island. Wedding on the beach.
I’m short so will only order petite sizing.
Ordered these shoes https://www.nordstrom.com/s/6803330?color=206&size=6&width=m
Love them!
Ordered this dress today as only one in stock. Will wear to the rehearsal dinner or welcome barbecue or after wedding brunch
https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/dominic-beattie-tiered-mini-dress?
Am thinking of ordering these dresses for the wedding. And idea of what I think I’m looking for
https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/by-anthropologie-v-neck-ruffle-lace-slip-dress?
https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/the-kallie-flowy-maxi-dress-printed-edition?
https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/the-peregrine-midi-dress?
Bright colors. Floral. Light. Although the first is more muted.
Good choices. Get what is comfy for you.
Love them all! But especially like the short batik print one - I want it! (I think it would be too short on me)
Wonderful choices
I’m hoping the model is especially tall! And I’m especially short!
Please let us (me) know how the length turns out!
It does say the dress falls 33.5" from the shoulder in standard size. For me (5’6"), that would fall just above my kneecap.
LOL, just noticed the all positive reviews are from short people!
Out of curiosity, did any of you consider Rent the Runway? Have been getting ads from them and it made me think of this thread (although lots of the “occasion” looks seem intended for younger women.)
I did but you can’t tailor the dresses so that was a dealbreaker because I’m not tall enough to wear most dresses without alterations. Not to mention other areas that require a nip/tuck.
Such pretty dresses! Per the short styles, if any events are beachfront… beware the wind. You could test drive them near a fan.
Saw this dress from Boden
Wondering if anyone knows how this brand runs. I’m between a 4 and a 6
https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/cotton-maxi-tie-neck-dress/sty-d0889
I’ve seen that dress on ads on my phone!
I haven’t bought from them in quite a while, but their sizes were pretty standard. I’d say if you’re between sizes, you mught prefer the smaller size. But again, it has been quite a while since I’ve bought something there so that may no longer be the case.