@deb922 I think a dress that works best for you, based on what we have seen, should have some sort of a sleeve and brighter colors. Long or midi will work with the right shoes. I like the espadrille wedge idea with the second dress!
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A few more reasons I like dress #2:
-It has little sleeves. From what youāve said, youāll be much happier covering your shoulders.
-Thereās a darker color across the whole neckline which provides a nice contrast to your skin. I understand what you mean about being washed out - Iām a Winter from the old Color Me days and even with a great tan, some colors instantly make me look sallow.
-There are so many colors in the material that you can have some fun deciding how to accessorize.
I like the idea of a low wedge sandal. Because you may or may not end up on sand, nothing with a heel that could sink in. Also perhaps something you can easily kick off!
If you want to play up the whole island resort vibe, perhaps coral.
https://www.dsw.com/en/us/product/impo-raizel-wedge-sandal/557742?activeColor=824
And a nice shrug for a cooler night.
Just brainstorming!
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I love #4 on you but agree itās not the right one for wedding. Iād keep it anyway.
#3 is too much fabric. I think since it cotton it doesnāt hang as well.
I like #1 style wise but agree it washes you out. I like #2. I think the drape of that brand is nice.
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One quick thought on that fruity maxi dress - if you really love that pattern, try pinning up the last flounce out of the way and see how it looks as a knee length. If you like that look, then just have the bottom flounce taken off and maybe converted to a wrap. It looks like you might not even need a new hem because of that double band.
Then it becomes a perfect brunch dress!
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Number 3 and 4 are the same dress, just different colors and prints.
4 is linen instead of cotton in 3
I like the wedge idea on 2
I have one more dress coming so stay turned.
I think I could make 1 work but itās not love so Iām going to rule it out.
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I assume different lengths, too? They surely look different! 
Iāve been browsing Macyās site that seems to have a good selection of petite dresses. Here are some in brighter colors. Most summer dresses come sleeveless but not all sleeveless are made the same. I like the halter styles personally because they are most flattering.
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Thanks for the links.
I was trying to multitask on my response lol
Yes different lengths.
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Those are some cute options. Macyās prices took attractive.
I like 1 and 2. 3 adds a bunch of fake weight and 4 looks very casual
I think the first two are good choices. I found these on the komarov website. Similar but different. I am tall-ish so I am not familiar with petite shopping. I am thinking maybe on these styles petite vs tall sizes arenāt as important as on other styles.
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#2 wins my vote!
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I like this shoe a lot. I think the shade will lengthen the leg.
But if she is walking on sand, I donāt think sheāll ever get all of it out of that roping on the wedge.
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I like number 2 the best of these options, with at least a slight wedge heel.
Bunsenās first posted dress is interesting.
Have you considered ordering a bunch of dresses from someplace like Nordstrom, having them delivered to the store, and having one of their stylists help you?
Adrienne Pappel(sp?) has a 20% off sale right now, and a bunch of options came up when I searched mother of the bride dress for beach wedding.
When I was at the mall today I was thinking about you and looked at dresses while at Nordstrom and Anthro :).
Is your daughterās dress more formal or more casual? What kind of material is it?
I might go with something thatās a solid, but probably relatively bright color, but that is with no idea what your daughter or anyone else is wearing.
Thanks
The nearest Nordstrom is 3.5 hours away so itās not possible to have any help from a stylist. Although itās a great idea.
I went to Anthropologie to return dress 3 they have no petites and the ones I returned will be sent back.
I also think that dress 2 is the best option I have right now. I do think a wedge heel would be the option with that dress.
I think Iām going to order the first dress @BunsenBurner linked.
My problem is that Iām picky and hard to fit.
My daughterās dress is pretty traditional beachy.
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The 1st Macyās dress is very attractive and nice if it fits you properly! Great that you have #2 also!
Iāve been trying out fake tanning. My first attempt didnāt seem to do much. But Iām trying!
I like 2 a lot a winner
Bumping this up.
Iām down to 2 dresses for the destination wedding.
Iāve gone back to this dress
https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/the-somerset-maxi-dress2?color=080&size=4000
Canāt find another I like better, it fits well and is flattering
And this
I think Iāll take both dresses and have it be a game time decision.
Iāve also bought this dress for one of the events
Itās very light and easy.
Iām a little concerned that all of these dresses are too dark and too heavy for the tropics. But the no white mandate made it difficult. Daughter doubled down on the no white at all. So thatās how itās going to be.
I may still change my mind but I really like dress #1. Iāve ordered a ton of dresses and returned a ton.
And although I appreciate @Marilyn help, I didnāt feel pretty in the Komarov dresses and so I sent them back.
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I just saw that shorter Lilly dress online today! I think itās so cute, but their short dresses are just too short for me. And, I donāt have long legs at all.
I think itās just that I really hate how my thighs look 
Iām happy it works for you, because I love it - especially the waist!
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Short Lilly dresses are perfect length for petite women if the top part fits well.
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I was told the bride (my daughter lol) is considering dressing me and the MOG in pink.
Um, I donāt like pink.
I hope sheās thinking a darker shade that might look better on me (light-skinned Italian). I understand her feeling on āanything but blackā but Iām hoping for a style and color that will flatter me. I didnāt lose 40 pounds recently for nothing! I guess I was thinking I could pick my own dress, in consultation with her. She may change her mind, but I dare not voice an opinion at this point.
My mom wore the same dress to my wedding as she did to my brotherās. Things have changed, apparently lol.
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