STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

Cricket · Gucci

Need outfit help! Evening BBQ

FashionPrincess · Hermes

What about a cute little sundress, or is that too dressy?

Oh, and congrats to the hubby on the new job!

-- Edited by FashionPrincess at 19:07, 2006-08-22

theotherjess · Chanel

Maybe a shirtdress with a cute belt?

gypsyfreak · Coach

FashionPrincess wrote:

What about a cute little sundress, or is that too dressy?

-- Edited by FashionPrincess at 19:07, 2006-08-22

This was my thought too.

esquiress · Marc Jacobs

i'm totally thinking a dress, too. maybe something that goes to mid-calf and skims your figure but doesn't hug it. and for the material maybe a nice jersey, or is that too casual? eyelet, maybe? or is that too fussy? and maybe a a cute cardi or shrug over your shoulders? let me see what i can find...

ETA:

ooh, how about something like this? it's catherine melandrino and @ $475, i think it's totally overpriced, but do you like the look?

oh my gosh, how cute is this one? from l.a.m.b., gwen stefani's line--

-- Edited by esquiress at 20:39, 2006-08-22

-- Edited by esquiress at 20:48, 2006-08-22

Cricket · Gucci

Oh, yeah, I LOVE the dress. It's gorgeous. Couldn't do the long sleeves right now, but I love the style and I think the empire waist would be flattering with my more than ample bosom . The color would not look good on me. It would totally wash me out, but I'd love to see anything similar in a different color. And probably closer to $100.

Guess I'll add some info for those of you who don't know what I look like... I'm 5'10, size 12 usually, fair (little bit of a tan right now) and blonde.

CheryleB · Kenneth Cole

Could you just call the CO's wife or one of the other officers' wives that has been to similar events and ask what would be appropriate? I'd be concerned about showing up in a dress for an outdoor BBQ in case the other wives are wearing pants or shorts. It wouldn't help your cause to alienate the other wives by being over-dressed but it would be equally uncomfortable to be underdressed.

esquiress · Marc Jacobs

Cricket wrote:

Oh, yeah, I LOVE the dress. It's gorgeous. Couldn't do the long sleeves right now, but I love the style and I think the empire waist would be flattering with my more than ample bosom . The color would not look good on me. It would totally wash me out, but I'd love to see anything similar in a different color. And probably closer to $100.

Guess I'll add some info for those of you who don't know what I look like... I'm 5'10, size 12 usually, fair (little bit of a tan right now) and blonde.

got it. empire waist, no long sleeves, more color and closer to $100. do you have a particular color you like? like a go-to color? oh and cheryl b makes a good point about not being too overdressed but i figure if we could find you a dress in a casual material, that maybe that would be a good compromise?

oh and i wish i could go back in time to the rachel pally sample sale that lilykind, crystal and i went to a couple of weeks ago. all the dresses were all in these pretty, pretty colors like green and peach and rose and watermelon, in this awesome jersey material that was super-flattering and they were all like seventy bucks. sigh, c'est la vie, i guess. let's keep looking...

esquiress · Marc Jacobs

what about this one? too va va voom?

Donna Ricco Grommet Trim Matte Jersey Halter Dress donna ricco, @ nordstrom for $128

Cricket · Gucci

CheryleB wrote:

Could you just call the CO's wife or one of the other officers' wives that has been to similar events and ask what would be appropriate? I'd be concerned about showing up in a dress for an outdoor BBQ in case the other wives are wearing pants or shorts. It wouldn't help your cause to alienate the other wives by being over-dressed but it would be equally uncomfortable to be underdressed.

Yes, I'll call the CO's wife. Everyone here dresses so casually, that I'm often over-dressed, but that's fine. I know a few of the wives that will be there that dress up for everything, so I think I'll be okay. Thanks! Oh- and it's at their house (along w/ the backyard), btw.

And FashionPrincess... thanks for the congrats!

Cricket · Gucci

esquiress wrote:

Cricket wrote:

Oh, yeah, I LOVE the dress. It's gorgeous. Couldn't do the long sleeves right now, but I love the style and I think the empire waist would be flattering with my more than ample bosom . The color would not look good on me. It would totally wash me out, but I'd love to see anything similar in a different color. And probably closer to $100.

Guess I'll add some info for those of you who don't know what I look like... I'm 5'10, size 12 usually, fair (little bit of a tan right now) and blonde.

got it. empire waist, no long sleeves, more color and closer to $100. do you have a particular color you like? like a go-to color? oh and cheryl b makes a good point about not being too overdressed but i figure if we could find you a dress in a casual material, that maybe that would be a good compromise?

oh and i wish i could go back in time to the rachel pally sample sale that lilykind, crystal and i went to a couple of weeks ago. all the dresses were all in these pretty, pretty colors like green and peach and rose and watermelon, in this awesome jersey material that was super-flattering and they were all like seventy bucks. sigh, c'est la vie, i guess. let's keep looking...

Si senorita! I love Rachel Pally dresses... sounds perfect. Are you sure you don't have a time machine? Colors... Pink, aqua, blue, green, red, etc. I tend to wear brighter color next to my face.

And, while stunning, the red might be a little much!

Thanks for all the help girls!

FashionPrincess · Hermes

Here's some suggestions:

and I'd do some wedges/espadrilles.

ejc423 · Coach

I have this dress in a lighter blue and I wear it all the time. I've worn it to weddings and barbeques, just changed accessories for the occasion. It's pretty, comfy, and flattering. I do have to wear a cami underneath for modesty's sake though. I also think it will transition well into fall.

lane dress $118 at anthro.

Chic · Marc Jacobs

I would wear a cotton casual sundress or a cute top and skirt combo with some wedges or metallic thong sandals. I would be wary of wearing anything too sexy since this at your bosses house. Congrats on the promotion!

Lilykind · Hermes

sidecar dress

This is a more modest Rachel Pally on sale for $74.95 at Anthro. The color is a deeper jade-green IRL...it's the same color as my green RP dress if you look in my most recent TS. It looks better if you're less hippy.