Wrap Dresses

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<p>I am calling out for help from CC fashion gurus for help finding a wrap dress. I had a few many years ago and found them to be very flattering, especially around the mid section. I would like to find one for an upcoming wedding, preferably in a darker color that would hit slightly above the knees and with long sleeves. It doesn’t need to be a true wrap dress where it has the tie, I would actually prefer one without. Budget would be up to $150. </p>

<p>eta: I guess it wouldn’t be a true wrap dress without the tie, so I think I am looking for a faux wrap dress?</p>

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<p>I was looking at Macy’s website yesterday and they have quite a few “psuedo” wrap dresses that are on sale with additional discounts for Veterans Day.</p>

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<p>Try Lands End. </p>

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<p>Take a look at Talbots. They usually have a few wrap style dresses in a nice jersey knit fabric. </p>

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<p>No suggestions, but thank you for posting your budget. I hate it when people post these types of threads but don’t give enough info - especially their $$ budget!!! </p>

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<p>Searching away, so far a BCBG Adele dress and pretty green Michael Kors have caught my eye. </p>

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<p>The problem I am having is those darn 3/4 length sleeves. It seems all the ones I like have them, which I absolutely hate! @abasket, although I love looking at the high end clothing on threads, I see something that is gorgeous only to see the price and literally gasp!</p>

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<p>Funny, I LOOK for 3/4 sleeves - prefer them! </p>

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<p>I’m seeing mostly 3/4 length too. The Michael Kors one looked to have long sleeves. Here’s a Calvin Klein.
<a href=“Matte jersey printed wrap dress evergreen multi, Calvin Klein | 6pm”>Matte jersey printed wrap dress evergreen multi, Calvin Klein | 6pm;

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<p>GA2012mom, if you are ok with shopping online and returning stuff, try Outnet for deeply discounted DVF wrap dresses (since it is a discounter, their site geAlso, look at Saks, Neiman, and Nordy’s - their fall sales are on this week. Do not dismiss those higher enders - some of their sale stuff could be within your budget. </p>

<p>BCBG true wraps have been problematic for me, because they don’t like to stay tied and therefore have to be constantly adjustride apart. I think a BCBG faux wrap styles would be a better choice. I like also Lauren dresses - there are some faux wraps as well. </p>

<p>I have this dress in many colors and love it:</p>

<p><a href=“http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/diane-von-furstenberg-new-jeanne-two-print-silk-wrap-dress/3799923”>http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/diane-von-furstenberg-new-jeanne-two-print-silk-wrap-dress/3799923&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Another one:</p>

<p><a href=“http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/michael-michael-kors-faux-wrap-jersey-dress/3825158”>http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/michael-michael-kors-faux-wrap-jersey-dress/3825158&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>A few more choices:</p>

<p><a href=“http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/maggy-london-print-long-sleeve-jersey-wrap-dress-regular-petite/3762023”>http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/maggy-london-print-long-sleeve-jersey-wrap-dress-regular-petite/3762023&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p><a href=“http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/michael-michael-kors-logo-plate-matte-jersey-dress-regular-petite/3920811”>http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/michael-michael-kors-logo-plate-matte-jersey-dress-regular-petite/3920811&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>@ Deborah T That is exactly what I am looking for but in a solid. I think the print might make me look even bigger. I am 5’7" and size 10, fortunately everything is proportioned but I think a solid color would be better for me…but I want those shoes! @BunsenBurner, I dont see that in a solid which is what I would like. I will check out those others, but you are dangerous…I loved that site yooks that you mentioned on another thread, but mostly out of my price range! </p>

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<p>I have this dress from Talbots, it’s very comfortable and flattering. <a href=“Women's Clothing & Apparel | Talbots”>Women's Clothing & Apparel | Talbots;

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<p>It’s tough finding those long sleeves. Maybe it would be worth seeing how the printed Calvin Klein looks trying it on.</p>

<p>ETA: Lord and Taylor has it in the 10.
<a href=“http://www.lordandtaylor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/lord-and-taylor/patterned-wrap-dress-0118-cd4ajtde--1?site_refer=CSE_GGLPLA&site_refer=sem+g&keyword_refer=&kpid=76196310&gclid=CKPejZ_248ECFUeBfgodqg4ANw”>http://www.lordandtaylor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/lord-and-taylor/patterned-wrap-dress-0118-cd4ajtde--1?site_refer=CSE_GGLPLA&site_refer=sem+g&keyword_refer=&kpid=76196310&gclid=CKPejZ_248ECFUeBfgodqg4ANw&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>I think I will try that one after all, maybe the deep green color will negate the print. I would normally never wear hosiery, but I think I will go for the Donna Karan fishnet nude from the other thread and some platform nude pumps. This will be for a small wedding in Asheville, NC over Thanksgiving weekend. I originally was going to wear pants, but I was told that a dress was more appropriate for Temple.</p>

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<p>There are quite a few faux wrap or twisted front dresses on this site…
<a href=“http://www.soma.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=55&pageId=3&productId=570120222&viewAll=&prd=Ivy+and+Blu+34+Sleeve+Faux+Wrap+Dress&subCatId=cat7299287&color=&fromSearch=&inSeam=&posId=12&catId=cat8739276&cat=Dresses+Short+Dresses&onSale=&colorFamily=&maxPg=4&size=”>http://www.soma.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=55&pageId=3&productId=570120222&viewAll=&prd=Ivy+and+Blu+34+Sleeve+Faux+Wrap+Dress&subCatId=cat7299287&color=&fromSearch=&inSeam=&posId=12&catId=cat8739276&cat=Dresses+Short+Dresses&onSale=&colorFamily=&maxPg=4&size=&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>GAmom, I see, you like solid colors (I personally think wrap is a style that works great with prints!).</p>

<p>This is my go to dress style:</p>

<p><a href=“http://m.macys.com/shop/product/lauren-ralph-lauren-long-sleeve-faux-wrap-sheath-dress?ID=593795”>http://m.macys.com/shop/product/lauren-ralph-lauren-long-sleeve-faux-wrap-sheath-dress?ID=593795&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>It travels well and looks much more expensive than it really is. :slight_smile: You can find it on other colors! </p>

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<p>On another thread a while ago, someone (maybe BunsenBurner) recommended the Lauren by Ralph Lauren faux wrap dresses. Whoever that was, thanks! I bought a sapphire wrap dress, which turned out to be a great choice for the wedding I went to.</p>

<p>Unfortunately that style wouldn’t work for the OP, as it has 3/4 sleeves. But here is the same style in long sleeves:
<a href=“http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/lauren-ralph-lauren-long-sleeve-faux-wrap-sheath-dress?ID=593795”>http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/lauren-ralph-lauren-long-sleeve-faux-wrap-sheath-dress?ID=593795&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>CF, great minds… ;)</p>