STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
stylethread site home page -> stylethread forum -> shopping & fashion -> Dress needed...fast!
Post Info TOPIC: Dress needed...fast!
KaffeeKlatsch


Marc Jacobs

Status: Offline
Posts: 2347
Date:
Dress needed...fast!
Permalink Closed

Ok gals, I need all the help I can get.  A friend's last minute wedding is on the horizon...two weeks away and I need to find a dress. 
I'm in the mood for something showstopping.  I'm done trying to be conservative and blend in. 
I'd like to keep it under $200 and of course I need to be able to get it in store quickly. 
I'm 5'8'', generally a 0 or 2 with a pretty straight frame.  
At this point I'm open to anything...long, short, etc.  The only real stipulation is that I don't do strapless.
Please please please suggest away!
:)


__________________

...High expecations are such trouble-makers...

http://www.confessionsofthecaffeinated.blogspot.com
Boots


Gucci

Status: Offline
Posts: 2925
Date:
Permalink Closed

I think the best way to stand out is in a great color and maybe with a bit of shine.  I'll bet you a lot of people will be in black.

These are from Nordstrom


_6107622.jpg $196 Ardianna Pappell
_6013531.jpg$148 Calvin Klien
_6073999.jpg$158 Suzi Chin I think this one is my favorite.

_6010346.jpg$138 Taylor

_5957131.jpg$145 Calvin Klein

This is from Anne Taylor

243544_3547_pdlg488x600.jpg$168





__________________

Interested in craft beer and wine?  Visit my blog http://downthehatch1.blogspot.com/
KaffeeKlatsch


Marc Jacobs

Status: Offline
Posts: 2347
Date:
Permalink Closed

Thanks Boots! I do like the first one you posted quite a bit.

__________________

...High expecations are such trouble-makers...

http://www.confessionsofthecaffeinated.blogspot.com
gossipgirl


Dooney & Bourke

Status: Offline
Posts: 875
Date:
Permalink Closed

I like the first one too

__________________

Fashion fades, only Style remains - C Chanel.
Suasoria


Chanel

Status: Offline
Posts: 3120
Date:
Permalink Closed

I like the first one but it reminds me of the pink dress you already have...the Indian/sari looking one with gold. I know the top is different but the style is similar.

__________________
KaffeeKlatsch


Marc Jacobs

Status: Offline
Posts: 2347
Date:
Permalink Closed

Suasoria...Wow...you have a great memory and a great eye! I definitely had an 'wow, I must post here often' moment! I was actually considering wearing the pink one to this wedding!

__________________

...High expecations are such trouble-makers...

http://www.confessionsofthecaffeinated.blogspot.com
KaffeeKlatsch


Marc Jacobs

Status: Offline
Posts: 2347
Date:
Permalink Closed

Btw...please keep the recommendations coming girls! :)
I tried the Adrianna one on yesterday and sadly it was not for me fitwise. :(
I think part of my problem is that I have an idea in my head of what I want, but nothing similiar is available anywhere, so I'm having a hard time focusing on anything else.

__________________

...High expecations are such trouble-makers...

http://www.confessionsofthecaffeinated.blogspot.com
D


Hermes

Status: Offline
Posts: 8209
Date:
Permalink Closed

Boots wrote:

This is from Anne Taylor

243544_3547_pdlg488x600.jpg$168


this is stunning!!!

 



__________________
"Fashion can be bought. Style one must possess." ~ Edna Woolman Chase
Kelly


Hermes

Status: Offline
Posts: 5919
Date:
Permalink Closed

All from nordies:

$82

$79

$88

$88

$98

$118

$118

$128

$129

$148

$148

__________________

Fashion is art you live your life in. - Devil Wears Prada | formerly ttara123
Kelly


Hermes

Status: Offline
Posts: 5919
Date:
Permalink Closed

leah_leanna wrote:


I think part of my problem is that I have an idea in my head of what I want, but nothing similiar is available anywhere, so I'm having a hard time focusing on anything else.



What's in your head?



__________________

Fashion is art you live your life in. - Devil Wears Prada | formerly ttara123
jmango


Dooney & Bourke

Status: Offline
Posts: 724
Date:
Permalink Closed




(various colors)
a little over- $218 (incl. necklace)
loft, $79.50cotton, comes in black, $168



-- Edited by jmango on Saturday 1st of May 2010 12:24:29 PM

__________________
KaffeeKlatsch


Marc Jacobs

Status: Offline
Posts: 2347
Date:
Permalink Closed

Kelly wrote:

leah_leanna wrote:


I think part of my problem is that I have an idea in my head of what I want, but nothing similiar is available anywhere, so I'm having a hard time focusing on anything else.



What's in your head?


I so do not want to admit to it...but in my head...peacock.  Yup...peacock.  I saw a picture of this gorgeous ornate (and of course thousands of dollars) peacock feather dress and became completely obsessed.  So I've been hunting for something that either has the peacock colours and pattern, or actual feather adornment.
Crazy, right? 
Someone needs to talk me down from the insanity! :)

 



__________________

...High expecations are such trouble-makers...

http://www.confessionsofthecaffeinated.blogspot.com
Becca


Kate Spade

Status: Offline
Posts: 1348
Date:
Permalink Closed

leah_leanna wrote:
I so do not want to admit to it...but in my head...peacock.  Yup...peacock.  I saw a picture of this gorgeous ornate (and of course thousands of dollars) peacock feather dress and became completely obsessed.  So I've been hunting for something that either has the peacock colours and pattern, or actual feather adornment.
Crazy, right? 
Someone needs to talk me down from the insanity! :)

 


I love peacock stuff too!  The colors are just so pretty.  Anyways, I remembered this Tbags dress I came across on bluefly a few months ago.  There's only one left.  Not sure if you're going to like it or not but it is peacock!  I can't get a larger pic to show up, so defiintely go the site to get a better look.  HTH!

prodImage.ms?productCode=301317003&width=157&height=188

http://www.bluefly.com/Tbags-purple-peacock-print-jersey-deep-v-neck-dress/SEARCH/301317003/detail.fly



__________________
Fashion your life as a garland of beautiful deeds. -Buddha
jmango


Dooney & Bourke

Status: Offline
Posts: 724
Date:
Permalink Closed


I so do not want to admit to it...but in my head...peacock.  Yup...peacock.  I saw a picture of this gorgeous ornate (and of course thousands of dollars) peacock feather dress and became completely obsessed.  So I've been hunting for something that either has the peacock colours and pattern, or actual feather adornment.
Crazy, right? 
Someone needs to talk me down from the insanity! :)

not for the wedding- but since its a peacock feather print i figure it would post it in case you are interested (the print is on other items too)

liberty of london for target, $35



__________________
Kelly


Hermes

Status: Offline
Posts: 5919
Date:
Permalink Closed

Peacock isn't nuts at all! I think it's really pretty! Sadly I haven't found any peacock prints that would be in a B&M store

__________________

Fashion is art you live your life in. - Devil Wears Prada | formerly ttara123
Suasoria


Chanel

Status: Offline
Posts: 3120
Date:
Permalink Closed

How about something in that blue/teal color with peacock feather earrings?

1_101569_FS.jpg

ETA here's an idea

_6054449.jpg

-- Edited by Suasoria on Sunday 2nd of May 2010 10:00:50 PM

__________________
Suasoria


Chanel

Status: Offline
Posts: 3120
Date:
Permalink Closed

leah_leanna wrote:

Suasoria...Wow...you have a great memory and a great eye! I definitely had an 'wow, I must post here often' moment! I was actually considering wearing the pink one to this wedding!



That's because I'm under your bed snooping. Oh hai dust bunneh.

 



__________________
KaffeeKlatsch


Marc Jacobs

Status: Offline
Posts: 2347
Date:
Permalink Closed

Suasoria wrote:

How about something in that blue/teal color with peacock feather earrings?

1_101569_FS.jpg

ETA here's an idea

_6054449.jpg

-- Edited by Suasoria on Sunday 2nd of May 2010 10:00:50 PM



I may actually wind up going this route.  I was initially hoping to find something long and flowy and peacock-y...which technically, the earrings are! ;)  So I could go with a sassy bright cocktail dress and fab shoes, right?
I'm going to go browse the online earring shoppingness for a good pair, and then I just need to find a dress in a similiar colour but not strapless.
Thanks Suasoria!  You really hit the nail on the head with this suggestion.  Muchly appreciated! :)

 



__________________

...High expecations are such trouble-makers...

http://www.confessionsofthecaffeinated.blogspot.com
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
stylethread site home page -> stylethread forum -> shopping & fashion -> Dress needed...fast!
Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us


Create your own FREE Forum
Report Abuse 		Powered by ActiveBoard