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Karina


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hi girls.. i have a charity auction to go to in nyc on thursday... i need a dress i can buy at a B&M store today, under $200 preferably, and won't make me look fat

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well, missy... what B&M stores do you want to consider?  that'll help narrow it down...

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Karina


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saks, bloomie's, nordie's, anthro, what else...


i'll spend more if the dress is worth it



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Any preferences on color or fabric?

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Karina


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not really - im pretty open to everything!


 



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I found it!!!


if you have a navel piercing, it will show it off quite nicely




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Not sure how fancy it needs to be but I think these are cute - Antho


saint-cyprien dress$128


symphony dress$168


toreador dress$128



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$130 $158 $178


Laundry by Shelli Segal Silk Taffeta Column Dress $239



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ok, seriously now... I would pound some pavement and hit the clearance racks at saks, bloomies, and nordies.  get the most bang for your buck.  I don't think anthro will have anything that will be appropriate.


 



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Karina


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you know .. i was thinking something along the lines of these hot numbers.... rar - they need to be pretty formal. 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Flannel Popovers


 



 



 



 


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It's gonna be hard to top that, Detroit!


Katrina, for some reason, whenever I picture you, I see Catherine Zeta-Jones, so these choices might be influenced by that.


Pretty, but it's pricey:


Laundry by Shelli Segal Scattered Bead Organza Party Dress$360


Mary L Couture Twisted Back Dress $195


London Times by Maggy London Chiffon Halter Dress with Bow $67 also comes in black


A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Strapless Side-Pleat Long Satin Gown $260 comes in black and ivory


 



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now you're talkin' Karina!


OR these just scream sophistication...


Rhinestone Ruffle DressCutOut Knit Dress


 


ok, but seriously, I really do like these - they caught my eye too:




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PrincessPink


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I've always done weel at BCBG for my black tie events - have you tried there?

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Karina


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these two actually spoke to me also. i'm going to go to nordie's and bcbg. 



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I always remember sfclinevandy getting beautiful evening gowns at Jessica McClintock. IIRC they're not that expensive. There's a boutique at GSP...might be worth a look.


good luck! you'll look gorgeous!



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i'm such a traitor, but i definitely suggest BCBG, but i would look at the department store if you find a dress you like because they have a better return policy, and bcbg only has sales twice a year (i don't think there's one right now).  but i really love BCBG and have a ton of luck at Bloomingdales (i think they have the best selection of dresses as far as department stores go)



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Karina


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i think this bcbg number is very chic, but i don't know if it'll work.


 


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