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AveryH · Nine West

Newbie and Outfit Challenge

Hermes

Welcome, AveryH!

took a quick look on overstock...

rehersal dinner:

$85

Eliza J Women's Tie-neck Charmeuse Dress

heels for both rehersal and wedding (the platform makes them more comfortable for spending a lot of time on your feet)

BCBGirls Women's 'Sheeba' Peep Toe Pumps

wedding:

in blue $77

for day:

Betsey Johnson top $90

Betsey Johnson Women's Silk Paisley Halter

paper denim cloth $80 (or go to TJ maxx and find some cheap jeans to get you by during your size transition)

Paper Denim & Cloth Jayne Medium-rise Wide-leg Jeans

I would wear some wedges that give you some height but will be comfortable when you're walking...

HTH!

Hermione · Kate Spade

oh my gosh, I LOVE all those dresses and those shoes! good ideas, d!

Alegria · Kate Spade

Welcome! I think D has come up with some great ideas.

Suasoria · Chanel

Okay, I'll play.

Rehearsal dinner - I think this is a knit so you could possibly travel in it, maybe with leggings and a cardigan in case you get cold on a plane. It has a day-to-evening feel and with the sequins around the bodice it doesn't need much in the way of accessories ($60, Banana Republic):

In case you need shoes too, these flats are a little dressier than average ($25 at Macy's):
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For the wedding, it's hard not to want to splurge a little! This also needs very little accessorizing other than a tan, conceals baby fat but is still just the right amount of sexy for a wedding ($80 at Nordstrom, but was $200):

Shoes, but you could go with any color ($40, Macy's):

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For sightseeing you can try the flats above (if they're comfortable enough) with bermuda shorts and a ubiquitous a-line top, something along these lines ($13 at Old Navy and $22 at Dillards):

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cc · Marc Jacobs

Welcome! Do you know what the dress codes for the wedding and rehearsal dinner are?

I live in NYC and would wear something like this out sightseeing. It could still be really hot and humid in early September but of course the air conditioning will make everything freezing cold inside.

These are from Old Navy:

I'd splurge on a comfortable but attractive flat sandal or wedge for sightseeing. I have the Clarks sandals in bronze and teal and love them. I also love Campers for walking.
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AveryH · Nine West

Thanks for all the suggestions - now I need to just get out and do some shopping! biggrin