Unofficial Inaugural Ball Dress Code: Long Dress only?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is your age? I ask because I can't tell based on the options you are reviewing. They seem all over the boards. Some of the jersey dresses had me thinking you were early 30s, and then some of the previous dresses have me thinking you're late 40s/early 50s.

I do think if you feel "frou frou" in something, it's not the right fit or style for you, but also keep in mind at black tie events, it's better to be overdressed rather than be underdressed!

I'm 40, but I guess when it comes to dressing up, I feel like a 12 year old. Seriously. The last time I had a black tie affair to go to it was a wedding and I was 6 months pregnant, which actually made it much easier somehow.

[Anonymous]

Black tie is typically cocktail attire for women, and white tie is ball gown/evening gown.

[Anonymous]

Think all three of your recent choices are totally appropriate. Agree that the the first is a little much. Like the last one you posted, though I think the bodice on the second is probably pretty flattering.

[Anonymous]

If OP's first three choices were too casual, I am doomed. They looked fine to me. I was planning to wear a cocktail dress but maybe I'll just wear the dress I wore in 2008. It's not like anyone is going to remember it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP again, thanks for your opinions. I guess I'm just in fear of showing up and being way over-the-top, you know? The short dresses that I linked above I thought fell into the fancy cocktail dress category which some other PPs said would be appropriate for an unofficial ball. Ok, back to the drawing board. I also tried on this one but it felt way too frou-frou:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adrianna-papell-tiered-chiffon-gown/3408375?origin=PredictiveSearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=BLUEBERRY&resultback=0 (in smoke).


What about these?
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adrianna-papell-embellished-ruched-bodice-mesh-gown/3315927?origin=PredictiveSearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adrianna-papell-matte-jersey-hammered-satin-gown/3136602?origin=PredictiveSearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adrianna-papell-open-back-sequin-chiffon-gown/3394054?origin=PredictiveSearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0

ugh, I feel so clueless about what to wear to this thing!

The first one is gawdawful. Don't even think about it. The last three black dresses are fine. Any one of them will do. I think the first one is pretty, but a bit dowdy. If you are busty, it might give you some cleavage. It would hang like a dishrag on me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adrianna-papell-open-back-sequin-chiffon-gown/3394054?origin=PredictiveSearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0

My vote is for this one!

[Anonymous]

I like the one with the open back and sequins!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adrianna-papell-open-back-sequin-chiffon-gown/3394054?origin=PredictiveSearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0

My vote is for this one!

+1!

[Anonymous]

Open back and sequins looks like it would be a perfect choice!

[Anonymous]

What abt this one OP:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/donna-morgan-one-shoulder-chiffon-gown/3330355?origin=category&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0.

Or

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ml-monique-lhuillier-bridesmaids-crisscross-chiffon-gown-nordstrom-exclusive/3266417?origin=category&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0


http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/js-boutique-embellished-one-shoulder-jersey-gown/3370004?origin=category&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0

I too recently posted abt where to shop for something like this because like you I too am clueless. Good luck to you!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adrianna-papell-open-back-sequin-chiffon-gown/3394054?origin=PredictiveSearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0

My vote is for this one!

+1!

+2!!!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adrianna-papell-open-back-sequin-chiffon-gown/3394054?origin=PredictiveSearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0

My vote is for this one!

+1!

+2!!!

OP here and I totally agree, this is my favorite dress. But I missed the boat. It's not available anymore at Montgomery or Tyson's and the only sizes online are 4 and 14 and I need a 10. . My DH actually suggested this dress a month ago but I thought it was too fancy and more than I wanted to spend.

[Anonymous]

I really liked the Calvin Klein dress from your original post - with some big sparkly earrings and bracelet you'd look great and not too casual.

[Anonymous]

OP, are you here?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, are you here?

OP, here is your dress at Dillards. All sizes are available

http://www.dillards.com/product/Adrianna-Papell-Sleeveless-Beaded-Gown_301_-1_301_503543407?df=03863571_zi_black