Anonymous wrote:How formal is the wedding?

https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/product/hudson-jeans-wool-blend-sweater-midi-dress-0400019883946.html?dwvar_0400019883946_color=PURPLE%20BERRY

https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/product/ginger-smart-beloved-silk-slipdress-0400017964605.html?dwvar_0400017964605_color=WINE

https://www.nordstromrack.com/s/nordstrom-rack-long-sleeve-faux-wrap-midi-dress/7778212?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses&fashioncolor=Purple&fashionsize=size%2FWomens%20Clothing%2FPetite%3A%206%2C%20S%7Csize%2FWomens%20Clothing%2F6%2C%20S%7Csize%2FWomens%20Clothing%2F4%2C%20S&color=930

https://www.nordstromrack.com/s/area-stars-fall-bouquet-button-down-dress/7957863?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses&fashioncolor=Purple&fashionsize=size%2FWomens%20Clothing%2FPetite%3A%206%2C%20S%7Csize%2FWomens%20Clothing%2F6%2C%20S%7Csize%2FWomens%20Clothing%2F4%2C%20S&color=930

https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/product/cinq-à-sept-lacey-gathered-midi-dress-0400019195543.html?dwvar_0400019195543_color=DARK%20FIG

those are nice!

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks for all of the recs and suggestions. Yes. Apparently securing a flattering dress in a particular color that is not too tight, not too revealing, kid wrangling friendly, and not grandmother like is equivalent to tracking down a unicorn.

i just did a search on the real real for maroon cocktail dresses and there were a lot of nice options that aren't particularly tight, cheap looking, or matronly. for some reason i'm getting forbidden message when i try to post the links - but if you have the patience for trr, might be worth a look over there.

Anonymous wrote:How formal is the wedding?

https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/product/hudson-jeans-wool-blend-sweater-midi-dress-0400019883946.html?dwvar_0400019883946_color=PURPLE%20BERRY

https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/product/ginger-smart-beloved-silk-slipdress-0400017964605.html?dwvar_0400017964605_color=WINE

https://www.nordstromrack.com/s/nordstrom-rack-long-sleeve-faux-wrap-midi-dress/7778212?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses&fashioncolor=Purple&fashionsize=size%2FWomens%20Clothing%2FPetite%3A%206%2C%20S%7Csize%2FWomens%20Clothing%2F6%2C%20S%7Csize%2FWomens%20Clothing%2F4%2C%20S&color=930

https://www.nordstromrack.com/s/area-stars-fall-bouquet-button-down-dress/7957863?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses&fashioncolor=Purple&fashionsize=size%2FWomens%20Clothing%2FPetite%3A%206%2C%20S%7Csize%2FWomens%20Clothing%2F6%2C%20S%7Csize%2FWomens%20Clothing%2F4%2C%20S&color=930

https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/product/cinq-à-sept-lacey-gathered-midi-dress-0400019195543.html?dwvar_0400019195543_color=DARK%20FIG

OP again. Hard to gauge the formality. It will be in the Detroit suburbs. When I’ve asked my mom about it, she said she just wants it to feel like a big party, and “any old dress” is fine. There will be a ceremony followed by cocktails and then dinner. I am expected to give a speech.

I did some sleuthing at Marshall’s and found the below:

https://m.marshalls.com/us/m/jump/product/Foldover-Off-The-Shoulder-Gown/4000306469?skuId=4000306469113399466&pfb=ct:t

May be too matronly. And worry about getting swallowed up in it at 5’2. Generally midi and flowy a line styles don’t work well for me because they overwhelm my frame.

https://m.marshalls.com/us/m/jump/product/Perla-Strapless-Cocktail-Dress/4000280195?skuId=4000280195112241894&pfb=ct:t

I like the look of this dress but worry about the 34dd situation and it strapless is too juvenile? Maybe I could have a tailor add simple straps somehow?


https://m.marshalls.com/us/m/jump/product/Sloane-Sleeveless-Midi-Dress/4000288469?skuId=4000288469112630881&pfb=ct:t

I like the look of this one also, but, worry it might be too skin tight, and also the model looks like a b cup or so vs. my dd.

How formal is the wedding?

https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/product/hudson-jeans-wool-blend-sweater-midi-dress-0400019883946.html?dwvar_0400019883946_color=PURPLE%20BERRY

https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/product/ginger-smart-beloved-silk-slipdress-0400017964605.html?dwvar_0400017964605_color=WINE

https://www.nordstromrack.com/s/nordstrom-rack-long-sleeve-faux-wrap-midi-dress/7778212?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses&fashioncolor=Purple&fashionsize=size%2FWomens%20Clothing%2FPetite%3A%206%2C%20S%7Csize%2FWomens%20Clothing%2F6%2C%20S%7Csize%2FWomens%20Clothing%2F4%2C%20S&color=930

https://www.nordstromrack.com/s/area-stars-fall-bouquet-button-down-dress/7957863?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses&fashioncolor=Purple&fashionsize=size%2FWomens%20Clothing%2FPetite%3A%206%2C%20S%7Csize%2FWomens%20Clothing%2F6%2C%20S%7Csize%2FWomens%20Clothing%2F4%2C%20S&color=930

https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/product/cinq-à-sept-lacey-gathered-midi-dress-0400019195543.html?dwvar_0400019195543_color=DARK%20FIG

Let us know what you wind up going with!

OP here. Thanks for all of the recs and suggestions. Yes. Apparently securing a flattering dress in a particular color that is not too tight, not too revealing, kid wrangling friendly, and not grandmother like is equivalent to tracking down a unicorn.

I would never have thought to order from JJ's House, but my daughter found a prom dress she loved last year, so we did. I was amazed at the quality, especially for the low price. You can have the dress custom sized or just order a traditional size. Her dress was gorgeous. Personally, I don't think OP *has* to find a dress in burgundy, but since that's what she requested. Lots of others on this website.


https://www.jjshouse.com/a-line-v-neck-tea-length-chiffon-cocktail-dress-with-ruffle-016297464-g297464?filterColor=burgundy


https://www.jjshouse.com/a-line-scoop-tea-length-chiffon-cocktail-dress-with-pleated-016286372-g286372?filterColor=burgundy


https://www.jjshouse.com/a-line-v-neck-tea-length-chiffon-evening-dress-with-pleated-017271450-g271450?filterColor=burgundy


https://www.jjshouse.com/a-line-v-neck-tea-length-stretch-satin-cocktail-dress-with-pleated-ruffle-016297476-g297476?filterColor=burgundy

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.nordstrom.com/s/js-collections-meli-soutache-cocktail-midi-dress/7663117?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FBrands%2FJS%20Collections&color=410

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/pisarro-nights-beaded-bodice-a-line-gown/7088828?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=500

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/alex-evenings-faux-two-piece-cocktail-dress/4907963?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=500

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/alex-evenings-side-ruched-cocktail-dress-regular-petite/4045719?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=527

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/pisarro-nights-beaded-mesh-column-gown-regular-plus/4908976?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=930

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/sequin-sleeveless-sheath-midi-cocktail-dress/7641291?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=932

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/dress-the-population-catalina-fit-flare-cocktail-dress/4937787?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=931

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/alex-evenings-halter-embellished-cocktail-dress/4545459?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=504

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/sl-fashions-slny-ombre-satin-gown-petite/6106721?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=508

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/sl-fashions-slny-tiered-chiffon-cocktail-dress-with-jacket/6404493?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=508

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-one-shoulder-jersey-gown/6954340?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=930

Op is 41. These dresses are all for old ladies.

+100
Unreal.

Please post your suggestions. OP said she wanted a comfortable dress to wear while wrangling young children at her mother's wedding. To me, that did not suggest a desire to wear a mini length or anything skin tight. But what do I know.

There are plenty of non-mini, non-skintight dresses that would be far more age-appropriate than the selection you posted (several have been posted). OP also said she didn't want to spend much.

Here are the 4 petite burgundy/plum dresses at Nordstrom.

https://www.nordstrom.com/browse/women/clothing/dresses/wedding-guest?campaign=0903wedding-guest10176252-5&jid=-_-013071-25362&cm_sp=merch-_-0_25362_-_-013071-_-header_0_0_0&=&filterByColor=purple&filterBySize=women-s-clothing_petite-8-m&filterBySize=women-s-clothing_petite-10-m&filterBySize=women-s-clothing_petite-12-l

It's not hard to find a dress when you're open to any color. Much harder when you need a specific non-black color that also fits, flatters, and is comfortable. OP is also short and probably could use a petite size. Go ahead, fashion critics, find her a dress.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.nordstrom.com/s/js-collections-meli-soutache-cocktail-midi-dress/7663117?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FBrands%2FJS%20Collections&color=410

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/pisarro-nights-beaded-bodice-a-line-gown/7088828?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=500

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/alex-evenings-faux-two-piece-cocktail-dress/4907963?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=500

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/alex-evenings-side-ruched-cocktail-dress-regular-petite/4045719?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=527

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/pisarro-nights-beaded-mesh-column-gown-regular-plus/4908976?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=930

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/sequin-sleeveless-sheath-midi-cocktail-dress/7641291?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=932

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/dress-the-population-catalina-fit-flare-cocktail-dress/4937787?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=931

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/alex-evenings-halter-embellished-cocktail-dress/4545459?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=504

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/sl-fashions-slny-ombre-satin-gown-petite/6106721?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=508

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/sl-fashions-slny-tiered-chiffon-cocktail-dress-with-jacket/6404493?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=508

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-one-shoulder-jersey-gown/6954340?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=930

Op is 41. These dresses are all for old ladies.

+100
Unreal.

Please post your suggestions. OP said she wanted a comfortable dress to wear while wrangling young children at her mother's wedding. To me, that did not suggest a desire to wear a mini length or anything skin tight. But what do I know.

I like Alex Evening dresses

Anonymous wrote:That's good +1

Which one?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.nordstrom.com/s/js-collections-meli-soutache-cocktail-midi-dress/7663117?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FBrands%2FJS%20Collections&color=410

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/pisarro-nights-beaded-bodice-a-line-gown/7088828?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=500

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/alex-evenings-faux-two-piece-cocktail-dress/4907963?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=500

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/alex-evenings-side-ruched-cocktail-dress-regular-petite/4045719?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=527

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/pisarro-nights-beaded-mesh-column-gown-regular-plus/4908976?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=930

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/sequin-sleeveless-sheath-midi-cocktail-dress/7641291?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=932

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/dress-the-population-catalina-fit-flare-cocktail-dress/4937787?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=931

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/alex-evenings-halter-embellished-cocktail-dress/4545459?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=504

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/sl-fashions-slny-ombre-satin-gown-petite/6106721?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=508

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/sl-fashions-slny-tiered-chiffon-cocktail-dress-with-jacket/6404493?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=508

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-one-shoulder-jersey-gown/6954340?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&fashioncolor=Purple&color=930

Op is 41. These dresses are all for old ladies.

+100
Unreal.

Anonymous wrote:Head over to Nordstrom.

Yup. Lots of choices.