Anonymous
Post 05/17/2024 08:17     Subject: Daytime wedding/christening/bat mitzvah/graduation type dress
I like that talbots dress better than a lot of the items others have posted. It's pretty and classy.
Anonymous
Post 05/16/2024 20:38     Subject: Daytime wedding/christening/bat mitzvah/graduation type dress
Here’s some options from Macys

https://www.macys.com/shop/product/donna-karan-womens-a-line-wrap-dress?ID=18154931

https://www.macys.com/shop/product/london-times-petite-twisted-sheath-dress?ID=13190836

https://www.macys.com/shop/product/london-times-petite-twisted-sheath-dress?ID=13190836



Anonymous
Post 05/16/2024 20:31     Subject: Daytime wedding/christening/bat mitzvah/graduation type dress
I love Ann Taylor and there are stores here so you can return it.


https://www.anntaylor.com/clothing/dresses/cata000012/835016.html

https://www.anntaylor.com/clothing/dresses/cata000012/828556.html
Anonymous
Post 05/16/2024 20:11     Subject: Daytime wedding/christening/bat mitzvah/graduation type dress
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Sounds like you want a shift dress with some extra zhuzh, in a deep cheerful color?

Do you like any of these?

https://www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/peter_som_collective/jacquard_shift_dress?lens=classic&nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A18143222321%3A%3A&nb_adtype=pla&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=&nb_mi=10471133&nb_pc=online&nb_pi=PSC28_8&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&utm_campaign=rtr_ad|Google|Nonbrand|SmartShopping&utm_source=google&sem_cid=18143222321&sem_gid=&pxid=&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&sem_type=&em_stream=&r_ty=&gad_source=4&gclid=CjwKCAjwupGyBhBBEiwA0UcqaClQpWDTE7fpzaWqZNzfhkQ6IeL5FrRuEwYESqjVjpSQhGGf37Si5RoC3ZwQAvD_BwE

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/jina-pleat-waist-midi-dress/7800468?color=LILAC+PURPLE+BRIGHT&size=x-large&country=US¤cy=USD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=seo_shopping&utm_channel=low_nd_seo_shopping&srsltid=AfmBOorHmqrXW0N_IZb8aHQ0vMtbg9G1FuE90LksFjk1He4N6BIO9m2uA9M

https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=842299012&vid=1#pdp-page-content

https://francesvalentine.com/products/florencia-dress-silk-navy?variant=39710237753407&srsltid=AfmBOopsZBBVC_VwekE-PhflZZUz9Rrbj57IyHnijqZmKnm08NVyfyvUOv0


NP but I LOVE that banana Republic dress too bad it's only made for rail thin women and I have curves.


It is really pretty. But yeah, only a gamine can wear it.
Anonymous
Post 05/16/2024 19:06     Subject: Daytime wedding/christening/bat mitzvah/graduation type dress
Anonymous wrote:Sounds like you want a shift dress with some extra zhuzh, in a deep cheerful color?

Do you like any of these?

https://www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/peter_som_collective/jacquard_shift_dress?lens=classic&nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A18143222321%3A%3A&nb_adtype=pla&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=&nb_mi=10471133&nb_pc=online&nb_pi=PSC28_8&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&utm_campaign=rtr_ad|Google|Nonbrand|SmartShopping&utm_source=google&sem_cid=18143222321&sem_gid=&pxid=&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&sem_type=&em_stream=&r_ty=&gad_source=4&gclid=CjwKCAjwupGyBhBBEiwA0UcqaClQpWDTE7fpzaWqZNzfhkQ6IeL5FrRuEwYESqjVjpSQhGGf37Si5RoC3ZwQAvD_BwE

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/jina-pleat-waist-midi-dress/7800468?color=LILAC+PURPLE+BRIGHT&size=x-large&country=US¤cy=USD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=seo_shopping&utm_channel=low_nd_seo_shopping&srsltid=AfmBOorHmqrXW0N_IZb8aHQ0vMtbg9G1FuE90LksFjk1He4N6BIO9m2uA9M

https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=842299012&vid=1#pdp-page-content

https://francesvalentine.com/products/florencia-dress-silk-navy?variant=39710237753407&srsltid=AfmBOopsZBBVC_VwekE-PhflZZUz9Rrbj57IyHnijqZmKnm08NVyfyvUOv0


NP but I LOVE that banana Republic dress too bad it's only made for rail thin women and I have curves.
Anonymous
Post 05/16/2024 17:53     Subject: Daytime wedding/christening/bat mitzvah/graduation type dress
Anonymous wrote:I feel like lace can look very cheap on most UMC/MC figures. I would stick to a nice simple shift in a navy linen, with a matching blazer. Close toed low heeled Varas or similar.


Agree with the above:

https://www.lillypulitzer.com/tisbury-shift-dress/889069568054.html?71700000102102735;s.a=GOOGLE;p.a=71700000102102735;as.a=;c.n=Shopping-PMax-All-Dresses-All;p.n=Shopping-PMax-All-Dresses-All;as.n=;qpb=1&bidkw=&dvc=m&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping-PMax-All-Dresses-All&utm_term=&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3ZayBhDRARIsAPWzx8pr71_oeQJO-g0ctn8zdBa1yLIr-jNQC_T5z1Z6VU0RQ25NRoxfC10aAsxIEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.anntaylor.com/clothing/dresses/cata000012/833225.html?priceSort=DES



Anonymous
Post 05/16/2024 16:59     Subject: Daytime wedding/christening/bat mitzvah/graduation type dress
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=842299012&vid=1#pdp-page-content



Why do the models stand like this? I mean, I'm not wondering how the dress would look if I was leaning back to avoid a bee. I'm wondering how it will look when I am standing normally.


Former model here. She is standing like that because 1) the dress will look like an ugly sack if she doesn’t, and 2) she knows her angles.
Anonymous
Post 05/16/2024 09:32     Subject: Re:Daytime wedding/christening/bat mitzvah/graduation type dress
Anonymous wrote:For graduation, my dress looks something like these:

https://www.reiss.com/us/en/style/ST437485/D75717?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwl4yyBhAgEiwADSEjeO6IV757r6j_sS_q1sV7y45YtFyjtKbkzdfF_b9cUp6m2RMBX5SWSBoCzgIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#D75717&_$ja=tsid:%7Ccid:20160593016%7Cagid:148898540306%7Ctid:pla-1982872068949%7Ccrid:659247991169%7Cnw:g%7Crnd:9624071620937596617%7Cdvc:m%7Cadp:%7Cmt:%7Cloc:9007537


https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/tanya-taylor-mac-floral-print-crossover-waist-midi-dress-prod266150037?pimId=401243261027&utm_source=google_shopping&ecid=NMCS_GP_NC&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADuOtTfM3RcKXv2dVdFw9xi5Pix6G&gclid=CjwKCAjwl4yyBhAgEiwADSEjeLKz42Fe1XU8I7c0dDy6D6R7ijTxyyJ8IyaT2JxytFGq4agO0eYd5RoCV-wQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds


I like both of these a lot. Some of hte other dresses posted look too young/trendy for me, definitely, but I'm 51.
I think Nordstrom's is likely your basic go-to for stuff like this. You can sort by different lengths, colors, neckline, etc. People have also posted a lot about The Fold -- they have some beautiful dresses, but I've never actually ordered from there. Neiman Marcus is also great for dresses, but it tends to run a little more expensive/formal than Nordstrom, which has more price points.

I don't love the Talbots dress, but I don't think it's awful. It's fine. People are harshing on it unnecessarily. It's the kind of dress you could wear to all of those occasions and no one would think "OMG, why is she wearing that dress." You would look perfectly fine and appropriate.

Here's one in a blue lace that might work:
https://www.nordstrom.com/s/lace-mesh-midi-cocktail-dress/5871764?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&color=438
Or thhttps://www.nordstrom.com/s/kay-unger-tatum-floral-lace-midi-cocktail-dress/4872115?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&color=476

Maybe this:
https://www.nordstrom.com/s/pleat-front-crepe-back-satin-cocktail-dress/7768725?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&color=400


Anonymous
Post 05/16/2024 09:25     Subject: Daytime wedding/christening/bat mitzvah/graduation type dress
Check out Hobbs London at bloomies. They carry this designer in the Tyson’s store.

https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/womens-apparel/designer-dresses/Brand/HOBBS%20LONDON?id=21683
Anonymous
Post 05/16/2024 09:22     Subject: Daytime wedding/christening/bat mitzvah/graduation type dress
https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/organza-occasion-dress-green-tambourine/sty-d0948-grn?cat=C1_S2_G4

https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/broderie-occasion-midi-dress-vibrant-yellow/sty-d0950-yel?cat=C1_S2_G4

https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/carla-linen-midi-dress-passion-fruit/sty-d0914-yel?cat=C1_S2_G4

https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/may-cotton-midi-tea-dress-mandarin-orange/sty-d0934-ora?cat=C1_S2_G4

Anonymous
Post 05/16/2024 09:20     Subject: Daytime wedding/christening/bat mitzvah/graduation type dress
Talbots dresses are often quite flattering on average bodies. I would try it.

Lord and Taylor used to be good for dresses. Not sure where I’d go now.
Anonymous
Post 05/16/2024 09:15     Subject: Daytime wedding/christening/bat mitzvah/graduation type dress
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=842299012&vid=1#pdp-page-content



Why do the models stand like this? I mean, I'm not wondering how the dress would look if I was leaning back to avoid a bee. I'm wondering how it will look when I am standing normally.


They stand like that because this is the type of dress that will show anything in your belly, including your intestines. I think it's beautiful, but it's like spanx city, so I'd pass.
Anonymous
Post 05/16/2024 09:10     Subject: Daytime wedding/christening/bat mitzvah/graduation type dress
Anonymous wrote:I feel like lace can look very cheap on most UMC/MC figures. I would stick to a nice simple shift in a navy linen, with a matching blazer. Close toed low heeled Varas or similar.


Linen shifts are hardly figure-flattering.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2024 20:14     Subject: Daytime wedding/christening/bat mitzvah/graduation type dress
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Where would you look and what would you be looking for? I was thinking maybe something like this, except hopefully something a little more interesting.

https://www.talbots.com/crochet-lace-shift-dress/P242036308.html?cgid=apparel-dresses&dwvar_P242036308_color=BLUEBERRY%20HILL&dwvar_P242036308_sizeType=MS#start=1


I saw this same dress in Talbots recently and thought it was beautiful. I am planning to go back and try it on. Talbots leans toward frumpy but I have also been surprised there.

You might also look at Eliza J dresses or Maggy London. Both available at Nordstrom.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2024 19:41     Subject: Daytime wedding/christening/bat mitzvah/graduation type dress
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:There was a long and nasty thread about this a few weeks ago. Talbots vs Altar'd State, etc.

Middle ground seems to be Dillard's online.


Do we even have Dillards in this area? How would you return?


Mail it back like we did in olden times.

I know for a fact there are some in Ohio.


Lol, this is the best we've got. Get a dress from some department store in Ohio and mail it back if you don't like it.


There are people on here from all over the US. There are people who travel on business. There are people who find online ordering convenient, can afford to order $1,200 worth of dresses (that could be 3-12 depending on your budget), and take the time to drop off the returns and still be ahead on reduced inconvenience. I have a hell of a time finding stuff in malls so that is how I roll.

A bunch of people recommended Dillards before. It has stores in 27 states but not DC and north of there according to Wikipedia.
My mom lives near them in Ohio and finds occasion wear there. I think they are recommended by people who like fancy/conservative/church/Southern style. Many people also don't care where their online retailers are located at all. I consider it a valid suggestion.

So...if Dillard's doesn't work...try Macy's. They have lots of things online that you can't easily find in their stores because of business issues. Maybe look at Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren brands as similar to what Talbots might stock. Unless they only have summer stuff right now. I find fall is the best season to find plain colored items and conservative shapes.