Hit me with your best shot: the wedding guest dress edition
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Anonymous
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I wore this for a fall wedding and it was very flattering and comfortable
https://www.nordstrom.com/s/alex-evenings-taffeta-sheath-cocktail-dress/7072897?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&color=600 |
Anonymous
+100 March is usually still very much winter weather. |
Anonymous
+1 Reese Witherspoon wears a lot of midis and looks fabulous. |
Anonymous
Let's see your suggestions. |
Anonymous
NP. I really like this in the navy. I think it would be great for an evening wedding unless you want spring colors. |
Anonymous
Thank you. *takes a bow* I work in a public facing job and attend a ton of events. Just trying to be helpful. |
Anonymous
I love it. No link though. That gorgeous velvet dress is sold out. |
Anonymous
Anonymous
Take a victory lap, 13:56! You picked the winner. 
This is OP. Again, I am thankful to you all for your suggestions and (mostly) constructive advice. Here's the wrap-up (for those of you who have been on tenterhooks, waiting to hear the result). Method: I ordered 5 dresses -- 4 of which were suggested by posters here and 1 which I found myself. The dresses ranged in price from $90 to $360. They included two fit-and-flare styles, two sheaths, and one that was described as A-line, but which I think is more like a shift. All dresses were black or navy; one dress had sequins and one had lace; 3 of the dresses were midi-length and two were just above the knee. I modeled the dresses for my daughter, my son's girlfriend, my close friend and neighbor, and my husband. Result: The unanimous winner was the Calvin Klein highlighted below, which was, incidentally, the least expensive dress. It is classic, elegant and, dare I say, demurely sexy. I'm having the sleeves and hem shortened just a tad. Insights gleaned: The winning dress was a stealth candidate. Looking at it online and even when I first took it out of the package, my reaction was "meh". I probably wouldn't even have ordered it except that several posters commented enthusiastically on the original post. This is why God invented crowd-sourcing. quote=Anonymous]
Thank you. *takes a bow* I work in a public facing job and attend a ton of events. Just trying to be helpful. |
Anonymous
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oops . . . just saw that the link to the winning dress got buried in the previous quotes, so here it is:
Calvin Klein Scuba Crepe Chiffon Sleeve A-line https://www.zappos.com/p/womens-calvin-klein-.../9999835/color/70087 |
Anonymous
I believe that. This gets to the point that trends and flashy things rarely look good. This is classic, and you could have worn it in 1998 or today. Simple, flattering. Also, one of the shorter hem lengths. Which also goes to the general principle that all the women who think they look great in midi length rarely do. I like that op brought out a panel of judges who just objectively told her which one she looked best in. Well done op. |
Anonymous
| I thought for sure you’d go for the leopard print! Just kidding, nice dress, OP. Have fun at the wedding! |
Anonymous
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A friend of mine wore this dress at a function and looked amazing. She is your height but a little bit heavier. The dress looks better in person.
https://evereve.com/products/nadia-dress-nocturnal |
Anonymous
A barrel. |