Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Suggest looking at bridesmaid dresses in white or ivory (or another color, if you like!). They tend not to be as expensive or frou-frou.

I had good luck with JCrew wedding, but that was several years ago. Their designs tend to more simplicity.

I also had a J Crew wedding dress. (15 years ago!)

Same. Mostly timeless styles in natural fabrics. I bet they're still available online if you look.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Suggest looking at bridesmaid dresses in white or ivory (or another color, if you like!). They tend not to be as expensive or frou-frou.

I had good luck with JCrew wedding, but that was several years ago. Their designs tend to more simplicity.

I also had a J Crew wedding dress. (15 years ago!)

J. Crew has not done bridal in years now.

This might not be low key enough, but it's very pretty and under $500.

https://macduggal.com/collections/shop/products/49532

Anonymous wrote:Suggest looking at bridesmaid dresses in white or ivory (or another color, if you like!). They tend not to be as expensive or frou-frou.

I had good luck with JCrew wedding, but that was several years ago. Their designs tend to more simplicity.

I also had a J Crew wedding dress. (15 years ago!)

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/tadashi-amy-gown?category=bhldn-wedding-dresses&color=011&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

that dress is not flattering.

Giving Droopy vibes

Anonymous wrote:https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/tadashi-amy-gown?category=bhldn-wedding-dresses&color=011&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

that dress is not flattering.

Net-a-Porter —> dresses —> white You can select for size, length, sleeve, etc, too, obviously, and the prices can go from normalish to pretty expensive. If you find one you love you can have it tailored to be perfect for your body.

Or if you have a designer you like in “regular” clothes, hit the Real Real and see what they have.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I got my dress at David’s for $250.

Here are some that are $99
https://beta.davidsbridal.com/sale/wedding-dresses

There are some here less than $99.

https://beta.davidsbridal.com/brides/wedding-dresses/casual?sortAttribute=price&sortDirection=ASC

Anonymous wrote:I got my dress at David’s for $250.

Here are some that are $99
https://beta.davidsbridal.com/sale/wedding-dresses

There are some here less than $99.

I got my dress at David’s for $250.

Here are some that are $99
https://beta.davidsbridal.com/sale/wedding-dresses

If you don't care about keeping the dress, renting or borrowing one will give you a lot more options. Mine is just collecting dust in my basement, and I wish I had rented/borrowed one.

For buying, the best deals (outside of sales) are going to be non-wedding dresses with a bridal look to them.

I found the perfect dress for my small wedding at: https://www.badgleymischka.com/dresses/#/filter:ss_colors:Metallic/filter:ss_colors:Natural/filter:ss_colors:Ivory

Anonymous wrote:the bride wore this to a wedding we attended in August and it was perfect. I was surprised she got it from David's Friday but they have a whole collection of casual and short dresses.

https://beta.davidsbridal.com/product/spaghetti-strap-stretch-crepe-fit-and-flare-dress-ds870158

That's nice! I love the back.