What would you wear?

ebeeeee · September 13, 2009, 9:19pm

Another vote for Chicos they have great jackets, etc.

mathmom · September 13, 2009, 11:00pm

Really need more info. Your figure? How short a hemline are you willing to wear? Prefer pants? Where’s the party?

ghostfire13 · September 14, 2009, 2:42am

I’m in awe of the woman who fit into her old uniform. The last time mine fit was when I went to a Halloween party as a “Catholic School Girl” in grad school about 25 years ago.

soozievt · September 14, 2009, 2:56am

You say you want color and a dress.

What about these:

[Fixed</a> Wrap Knitted Dress-WH177-Dresses at Boden](<a href=“http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Dresses/WH177/Womens-Fixed-Wrap-Knitted-Dress.html]Fixed”>http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Dresses/WH177/Womens-Fixed-Wrap-Knitted-Dress.html)
[Double</a> Layer Jersey Dress-WH167-Dresses at Boden](<a href=“http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Dresses/WH167/Womens-Double-Layer-Jersey-Dress.html]Double”>http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Dresses/WH167/Womens-Double-Layer-Jersey-Dress.html)

You have to click on various colors to get the patterns and then enlarge.

Or maybe this:
<a href=“http://www1.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi23186&rootCategory=cat70008&catId=cat80018&sortKey=Default&section=Regular&conceptIdUnderSale=[/url]”>http://www1.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi23186&rootCategory=cat70008&catId=cat80018&sortKey=Default&section=Regular&conceptIdUnderSale=</a>

soozievt · September 14, 2009, 3:08am

[Maggy</a> London Ruched Dress - Wear to Work - Nordstrom](<a href=“http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3062183/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6014144?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6014144&P=1]Maggy”>http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3062183/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6014144?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6014144&P=1)

[Maggy</a> London Ruched Dress - Wear to Work - Nordstrom](<a href=“http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3017871/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6014144?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6014144&P=3]Maggy”>http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3017871/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6014144?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6014144&P=3)

bookworm · September 14, 2009, 7:14am

Oaklandmom,
Post again. Thinking about your coloring, cacki or brown pants would work. I’m confused if you want to wear a dress? Would you ever wear it again?

oaklandmom · September 14, 2009, 10:40am

Thank you all for the posts - I haven’t had much time on CC - DS is home with his girl friend, so I’ve been busy entertaining them (or perhaps I should say I’ve been busy being entertained by them).

The venue: a restaurant in L.A. I just googled it and it looks like Brazilian cuisine. Hmm. Maybe dark jeans and a fun jacket would be the right thing.

But I had liked the idea of a dress - I never wear dresses any more even though I love wearing dresses, so it just seemed like a good opportunity. Could I wear it again? Well, depending on the dress maybe at DS’ graduation in June (if he graduates in June - he’s thinking of maybe another year so he can complete a second major in CS).

My build - on the slimmer side, though not as skinny as I once was…

Shoes: I don’t wear heels ever since I was caught on the Bay Bridge in very high heels during the earthquake in 1989 and ran for my life when we heard “the bridge is collapsing” from a passing motorcyclist - but that is another story… I’ll need to do some shoe shopping as neither my sketchers nor my riding boots would work for this event.

& Yes, this is a reunion of my 8th grade class. Some of us went from kindergarden though college together but I’d lost touch with everyone until I heard about this reunion.

Thanks for all the links too, I’m off to check them out.

Jolynne_Smyth · September 14, 2009, 11:17am

oaklandmom–I bet if you wore the dark jeans & jacket you could dress it up w/a fun, chunky necklace and a big braclet. There are tons of stylish, inexpensive flats out there, now (if you won’t be wearing the shoes again, I’d go for the less expensive shoes as long as comfy).

I’m always cold in restaurants – I’d bring either a blazer or if you are wearing a dress, a cute sweater or funky, coordinating pashima type shawl. :-)

Puzzled88 · September 14, 2009, 12:08pm

If you love wearing dresses and like the idea of a dress, get a dress! I hardly ever wear dresses but when I do, it feels like an special occasion. I don’t wear heels either but since I’m not very tall, I look for flats that aren’t quite flat - my favorites have a solid “kitten heel” which I could run in if I had to, but also give me an extra inch or so of height. I have a closet full of black pants and colorful tops but vote for the dress. By the way, your personal shoppers have done a good job with their links. All those wrap style dresses would look great on you I’m sure.

BunsenBurner · September 14, 2009, 12:36pm

*Me Too *brand flats with a hint of a heel are very comfortable and stylish! Like these ones:

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Jolynne_Smyth · September 14, 2009, 12:41pm

Those are really cute, Bunsen! I wish I wasn’t resigned to wearing Dansko clogs most of the time, lol! :-)

silvervestersmom · September 14, 2009, 4:49pm

^^One of my college classmates (a phys ed major) wears her uniform to every reunion.

oldfort · September 14, 2009, 5:11pm

This is what I was thinking of for shoes:

[AK</a> Anne Klein Christa at Zappos.com](<a href=“Ak anne klein christa black multi fabric ak + FREE SHIPPING | Zappos.com”>Ak anne klein christa black multi fabric + FREE SHIPPING | Zappos.com)
[Enzo</a> Angiolini Reimel at Zappos.com](<a href=“Enzo angiolini reimel black leather enzo + FREE SHIPPING | Zappos.com”>Bruno Magli Angiolini | Zappos.com)
[Type</a> Z Dornadon at Zappos.com](<a href=“No results for Type z dornadon | Zappos.com”>No results for Type z dornadon | Zappos.com)

For jeans:

[Blue</a> Circle Embroidered Jean- Neiman Marcus](<a href=“http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod89950077&parentId=cat11310760&masterId=cat11310758&index=12&cmCat=cat000000cat000001cat17740747cat000118cat11310758cat11310760]Blue”>http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod89950077&parentId=cat11310760&masterId=cat11310758&index=12&cmCat=cat000000cat000001cat17740747cat000118cat11310758cat11310760)

For dressy top(don’t look at the prices):

[Floral</a> Tank- Neiman Marcus](<a href=“http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod79570024&parentId=cat14670736&masterId=cat8760735&index=54&cmCat=cat000000cat000001cat17740747cat7690734cat8760735cat14670736]Floral”>http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod79570024&parentId=cat14670736&masterId=cat8760735&index=54&cmCat=cat000000cat000001cat17740747cat7690734cat8760735cat14670736)

[Crossover</a> Sateen Shirt- Neiman Marcus](<a href=“http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod86640082&parentId=cat12110761&masterId=cat7690734&index=65&cmCat=cat000000cat000001cat17740747cat7690734cat12110761]Crossover”>http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod86640082&parentId=cat12110761&masterId=cat7690734&index=65&cmCat=cat000000cat000001cat17740747cat7690734cat12110761)

[Origami</a> Blouse- Neiman Marcus](<a href=“http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod87040106&parentId=cat12110761&masterId=cat7690734&index=49&cmCat=cat000000cat000001cat17740747cat7690734cat12110761]Origami”>http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod87040106&parentId=cat12110761&masterId=cat7690734&index=49&cmCat=cat000000cat000001cat17740747cat7690734cat12110761)

[Pierre</a> Leopard-Print Top- Neiman Marcus](<a href=“http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod90580006&parentId=cat12110761&masterId=cat7690734&index=0&cmCat=cat000000cat000001cat17740747cat7690734cat12110761]Pierre”>http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod90580006&parentId=cat12110761&masterId=cat7690734&index=0&cmCat=cat000000cat000001cat17740747cat7690734cat12110761)

roshke · September 14, 2009, 5:33pm

I have these peep toe low wedge Cole Haan shoes with Nike Air technology. I thought of them when you mentioned your terrible earthquake story. They are really comfortable and great for an event where I have to be in a dress or suit and need to do a lot of walking or standing. Some of the colors are on sale.

[Cole</a> Haan Air Elly Ot Ballet - Complete List of Styles](<a href=“http://www.zappos.com/n/bs/p/7384574.html]Cole”>http://www.zappos.com/n/bs/p/7384574.html)

worknprogress · September 14, 2009, 6:13pm

Gosh, I love this thread!

Jolynne_Smyth · September 14, 2009, 10:27pm

Hee, me too! I’m supposed to be ‘working’ but I’m checking out the Neiman Marcus tank tops! lol

mousegray · September 14, 2009, 11:21pm

Most women look good in a wrap dress, especially with the shirring at the waist if you have a belly (like me). I like to wear boots with a dress – a high heel boot with a wrap dress is good because it’s both casual and festive (like you’re not trying too hard!). If you’re slim, one of those short bolero type sweater/wrap things would be good with the outfit too.

Garnet Hill has good clothes for slightly older women who don’t want to look, uh, matronly.

riverrunner · September 14, 2009, 11:38pm

love this thread too! oldfort, you are giving me some great ideas for things already in my closet.

hmom5 · September 15, 2009, 12:54am

Am I the only one thinking you must wear whatever you look really hot in to drive the mean boys from middle school crazy? Not to mention the mean girls…

BunsenBurner · September 15, 2009, 1:26am

hmom, no, you are not the only one. I second your suggestion.

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