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Anonymous wrote:Not OP. Do people really spend $500+ on dresses for an occasion like this? Our HHI is high but I still max out at about $250 for dresses. Maybe I am too cheap? I like some of those Saks and NM dresses but I never even look at those type dresses because of the expense.

At that HHI yes I think you should be spending more on a dress for a wedding, these days.

Feels shocking to say we have an HHI of about $300k as well but I can't imagine spending that much money on a dress! Maybe I'm just not invited to fancy enough weddings and parties where I feel like it would make sense to do that.

Anonymous wrote:Italian here. I would avoid frilly or very “feminine” dresses if that makes sense. I would lean more towards a Giorgio Armani, simple but elegant style. That said, I went to a daytime wedding full of Italians last year and found a cute dress at Sachin and Babi.

Ugh no. Italians can do what they want but as an American I’m keeping to my feminine style. Life’s too short not to enjoy a frilly dress at a special occasion!

Anonymous wrote:Not OP. Do people really spend $500+ on dresses for an occasion like this? Our HHI is high but I still max out at about $250 for dresses. Maybe I am too cheap? I like some of those Saks and NM dresses but I never even look at those type dresses because of the expense.

At that HHI yes I think you should be spending more on a dress for a wedding, these days.

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Anonymous wrote:Not OP. Do people really spend $500+ on dresses for an occasion like this? Our HHI is high but I still max out at about $250 for dresses. Maybe I am too cheap? I like some of those Saks and NM dresses but I never even look at those type dresses because of the expense.

I don’t, because my HHI is not high, but if it were I’d think $600 for a dress is not unreasonable in 2025. I feel like I spent $200ish on wedding guest dresses when I was in my late 20s/30s (which was 20 years ago!).

My HHI is ~$300k, and the only occasion I'd consider spending that kind of money on a dress would be for my own children's weddings. I max out around $300.

I just came back to all of these great replies- thanks all. Excited to look through all of this. Love this board for ideas!

There were a lot of dress link on this thread:

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1271438.page

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Anonymous wrote:That's too vague, I'll toss out aome randomness and maybe it will help you pick?

https://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/product/ruffle-halter-maxi-dress/570393837?inseam=regular&sizeType=regular&color=6731&catId=cat11679473&collectionId=category&queryId=13758b8f1a02c2c828e3fcc44c5097f4&indexName=prod_whbm_products&parentId=196535753266


https://www.macys.com/shop/product/dress-the-population-womens-maren-embroidered-fit-flare-midi-dress?ID=17877460&pla_country=US&CAGPSPN=pla&trackingid=&m_sc=sem&m_sb=Google&m_tp=PLA&m_ac=Google_Womens_PLA&m_ag=&m_cn=GS_Women%27s_Dresses_PMax_PLA&m_pi=go_cmp-20388296366_adg-_ad-__dev-m_ext-_prd-194259396004USA&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20383083966&gbraid=0AAAAAD-Tw4JlcivbOLt-teyFzWe8CKJDr&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzrzABhD8ARIsANlSWNNggwE7NZttOep9XBWYQo30QcvWotSVrc4_raV0NE3O1n6QBA9lYiYaAss1EALw_wcB

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/js-collections-meli-soutache-cocktail-midi-dress/7663117?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&color=410

The first two are gorgeous, don't like #3

Love love love #1. Think #2 is very pretty. Do not like #3 at all.

Anonymous wrote:I love a garden wedding.

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/dress-the-population-idalia-one-shoulder-floral-maxi-dress2?category=wedding-guest-dresses&color=048&curation_id=wedding-guest-dresses-curation&curation_name=Wedding+Guest+Dresses&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/hutch-gabriella-v-neck-drop-waist-maxi-dress?category=wedding-guest-dresses&color=034&curation_id=wedding-guest-dresses-curation&curation_name=Wedding+Guest+Dresses&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/bhldn-kendall-high-neck-scarf-floral-organza-maxi-dress?category=wedding-guest-dresses&color=040&curation_id=wedding-guest-dresses-curation&curation_name=Wedding+Guest+Dresses&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/lidee-pleated-gala-gown?category=wedding-guest-dresses&color=030&curation_id=wedding-guest-dresses-curation&curation_name=Wedding+Guest+Dresses&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/by-anthropologie-colorblock-column-midi-dress?category=dresses&color=266&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

I love the first but why is the skirt so see through? Also love the third but wish the neck wasn’t so open.

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Anonymous wrote:How about this:https://www.sachinandbabi.com/products/delphine-gown-midnight-glacial-rose?variant=44688752509118&glCountry=US&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Sachin+Babi_US_PMax_Generic_Gowns&utm_term=&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACTbiXEsY9ZHEMkeu097In-kjrJ5d&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8cHABhC-ARIsAJnY12ytsMeEu-IYdVN3n0-cUb2ilnX78cZE_If_chsmsanWZ5VrHkvmmmMaAmIrEALw_wcB

Polyester is so tacky

It’s hard to find a dress that’s NOT polyester unless you’re ok with linen. I’ve tried. I WANT my dress to breathe.

There are still silk dresses out there, but they're harder to find, and often more expensive.

Silk is hot.

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Anonymous wrote:How about this:https://www.sachinandbabi.com/products/delphine-gown-midnight-glacial-rose?variant=44688752509118&glCountry=US&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Sachin+Babi_US_PMax_Generic_Gowns&utm_term=&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACTbiXEsY9ZHEMkeu097In-kjrJ5d&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8cHABhC-ARIsAJnY12ytsMeEu-IYdVN3n0-cUb2ilnX78cZE_If_chsmsanWZ5VrHkvmmmMaAmIrEALw_wcB

Polyester is so tacky

It’s hard to find a dress that’s NOT polyester unless you’re ok with linen. I’ve tried. I WANT my dress to breathe.

There are still silk dresses out there, but they're harder to find, and often more expensive.

If you're good with secondhand, The Real Real, Thredup, and eBay are some good places to try! You have to be good with secondhand and willing put in the time searching.

Yup, I buy all my special occasion dresses secondhand, generally on the Real Real. I pretty much only wear silk for weddings, etc since it looks polished and breathes nicely. Silk looks much better than synthetics.

If you know your size in the particular designer that's great, but it can make sense to order up and get tailored. I get most special occasion dresses tailored even if it's just to shorted the straps.

OP, search by brand for dresses in your size. Filter by length (mini, midi, maxi) and then you can sort by price if you want. Keep in mind that designer sizes run smaller than mall sizes. I'd look at Sea New York, Ulla Johnson, Saloni, Cara Cara and Zimmerman for the party you're talking about.

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Anonymous wrote:Not OP. Do people really spend $500+ on dresses for an occasion like this? Our HHI is high but I still max out at about $250 for dresses. Maybe I am too cheap? I like some of those Saks and NM dresses but I never even look at those type dresses because of the expense.

I'll cop to have worn the same dress to most weddings I've been to in the last ten years. It's breathable and good for warm weather and doesn't wrinkle in transit.

This is not a flex.

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Anonymous wrote:How about this:https://www.sachinandbabi.com/products/delphine-gown-midnight-glacial-rose?variant=44688752509118&glCountry=US&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Sachin+Babi_US_PMax_Generic_Gowns&utm_term=&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACTbiXEsY9ZHEMkeu097In-kjrJ5d&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8cHABhC-ARIsAJnY12ytsMeEu-IYdVN3n0-cUb2ilnX78cZE_If_chsmsanWZ5VrHkvmmmMaAmIrEALw_wcB

Polyester is so tacky

It’s hard to find a dress that’s NOT polyester unless you’re ok with linen. I’ve tried. I WANT my dress to breathe.

There are still silk dresses out there, but they're harder to find, and often more expensive.

If you're good with secondhand, The Real Real, Thredup, and eBay are some good places to try! You have to be good with secondhand and willing put in the time searching.

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Anonymous wrote:That's too vague, I'll toss out aome randomness and maybe it will help you pick?

https://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/product/ruffle-halter-maxi-dress/570393837?inseam=regular&sizeType=regular&color=6731&catId=cat11679473&collectionId=category&queryId=13758b8f1a02c2c828e3fcc44c5097f4&indexName=prod_whbm_products&parentId=196535753266


https://www.macys.com/shop/product/dress-the-population-womens-maren-embroidered-fit-flare-midi-dress?ID=17877460&pla_country=US&CAGPSPN=pla&trackingid=&m_sc=sem&m_sb=Google&m_tp=PLA&m_ac=Google_Womens_PLA&m_ag=&m_cn=GS_Women%27s_Dresses_PMax_PLA&m_pi=go_cmp-20388296366_adg-_ad-__dev-m_ext-_prd-194259396004USA&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20383083966&gbraid=0AAAAAD-Tw4JlcivbOLt-teyFzWe8CKJDr&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzrzABhD8ARIsANlSWNNggwE7NZttOep9XBWYQo30QcvWotSVrc4_raV0NE3O1n6QBA9lYiYaAss1EALw_wcB

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/js-collections-meli-soutache-cocktail-midi-dress/7663117?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses%2FWedding%20Guest&color=410

The first two are gorgeous, don't like #3

I really love #2, and I like #3.

Check this threads Palmerston dress reply: https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1271362.page