Anonymous
Post 11/04/2025 13:47     Subject: Winter wedding guest dress - impress boyfriend and FU to ex
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Stop with the Adrienne Papell dress! It's terrible for a 30-something!


It’s gorgeous and classy. Grow up.

Poster above you in their 30s and I don't think it's terrible, per se, it's just kind of plain.

Also Adrianne Papell dresses are usually really cheap quality. I have a couple and they're just okay.
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2025 13:46     Subject: Winter wedding guest dress - impress boyfriend and FU to ex
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Spend a tad more and get this in blue.

https://www.thereformation.com/products/belden-dress/1318314CRM.html?skip_atc_confirmation=true&dwvar_1318314CRM_color=NVY&quantity=1


Ffs!!! That is possibly the most opposite of what OP is going for possibly.


Eh, I wouldn't wear it because it would look awful on me but nowhere did OP say she *wants* to dress slutty. She said she wanted to look good.

I think people are conflating that OP wants to show off a little with OP wanting to look like a cheap whore.


+1
Nowhere did OP say she wanted to look sexy/slutty. Just that she wanted to look really good. And who wouldn’t?
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2025 13:45     Subject: Winter wedding guest dress - impress boyfriend and FU to ex
Anonymous wrote:Stop with the Adrienne Papell dress! It's terrible for a 30-something!


It’s gorgeous and classy. Grow up.
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2025 13:37     Subject: Re:Winter wedding guest dress - impress boyfriend and FU to ex
Hi, OP. I'm also in my 30s and think these would be pretty:

https://www.shopbop.com/margot-maxi-dress-runaway-label/vp/v=1/1505713389.htm

https://www.revolve.com/nbd-gal-gown-in-oxblood/dp/NBDR-WD3420

https://www.shopbop.com/halter-drape-bias-gown-norma/vp/v=1/1508286323.htm

https://www.revolve.com/norma-kamali-halter-fishtail-gown-in-black/dp/NKAM-WD677

https://www.revolve.com/nbd-amira-gown-in-black/dp/NBDR-WD3274

https://www.shopbop.com/sleeveless-low-back-drape-gown/vp/v=1/1558319414.htm

https://www.theoutnet.com/en-us/shop/product/rhea-costa/dresses/gowns/kira-belted-satin-gown/1647597345568786

https://www.revolve.com/alc-lara-gown-in-ivy/dp/ALX-WD592
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2025 13:25     Subject: Winter wedding guest dress - impress boyfriend and FU to ex
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Spend a tad more and get this in blue.

https://www.thereformation.com/products/belden-dress/1318314CRM.html?skip_atc_confirmation=true&dwvar_1318314CRM_color=NVY&quantity=1


Ffs!!! That is possibly the most opposite of what OP is going for possibly.


Eh, I wouldn't wear it because it would look awful on me but nowhere did OP say she *wants* to dress slutty. She said she wanted to look good.

I think people are conflating that OP wants to show off a little with OP wanting to look like a cheap whore.
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2025 13:19     Subject: Winter wedding guest dress - impress boyfriend and FU to ex
Anonymous wrote:Spend a tad more and get this in blue.

https://www.thereformation.com/products/belden-dress/1318314CRM.html?skip_atc_confirmation=true&dwvar_1318314CRM_color=NVY&quantity=1


Ffs!!! That is possibly the most opposite of what OP is going for possibly.

Anonymous
Post 11/04/2025 13:17     Subject: Winter wedding guest dress - impress boyfriend and FU to ex
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have a wedding to go to at the height of winter. The ceremony is in a beautiful old church and the reception is at a swanky city place with dinner and a fun dancing crowd. I'll be attending with my boyfriend and my cheating ex husband will also be there. I'm late 30s, 5'6in, size 8, hourglass shape.

Any recs on dresses or where to look? I haven't been to a wedding in ages. Ideally budget under $250.


Try Rent the Runway.


Agree with Rent the Runway. You'll get high-end designer dress, and pay less than $250 for rental
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2025 12:27     Subject: Winter wedding guest dress - impress boyfriend and FU to ex
Stop with the Adrienne Papell dress! It's terrible for a 30-something!
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2025 10:45     Subject: Winter wedding guest dress - impress boyfriend and FU to ex
Anonymous wrote:also the best way to stick it with your ex is to confidently be there, have a good time and ignore him. it doesn’t hurt that you’ll be there with a new guy


Yes, yes. Focus on what's going well in your life and bring that energy to the gathering. It's tough when there is an ex like that, but the best revenge, if necessary, is living well. Agree with others here who have suggested a nicely tailored dress, which is not Lauren Sanchez inspo, along with getting hair and make up done to highlight your natural beauty is the way to go.
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2025 10:17     Subject: Winter wedding guest dress - impress boyfriend and FU to ex
Dress up for your current boyfriend, not your ex. You sound immature. Keep it classy.
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2025 10:16     Subject: Winter wedding guest dress - impress boyfriend and FU to ex
Anonymous wrote:When I needed a dress for a wedding, I got 6 options from Nuuly. But I only needed to look presentable, not fantastic and didn't want to spend a lot. I love the PPs idea to have a stylist assist you. If you are confident in your dress pick, you will shine. Best of luck!


Nordstrom is good at this!
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2025 10:14     Subject: Winter wedding guest dress - impress boyfriend and FU to ex
When I needed a dress for a wedding, I got 6 options from Nuuly. But I only needed to look presentable, not fantastic and didn't want to spend a lot. I love the PPs idea to have a stylist assist you. If you are confident in your dress pick, you will shine. Best of luck!
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2025 10:09     Subject: Winter wedding guest dress - impress boyfriend and FU to ex
Anonymous wrote:I just wore this to a similar wedding this weekend and felt that I fit in nicely and got multiple compliments on how good it looked.

https://www.adriannapapell.com/products/one-shoulder-floral-embroidered-gown-in-raisin-ap1e212333?_gl=1*1nfi2tu*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjvjx6ajWkAMV3m1HAR0qqBKYEAAYASAAEgKbgfD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAADj4Rg-GnakJFI0qCFJHa7R6TihnO

I found it on poshmark so I paid <$100 for it. I really like the designer, lots of good, relatively affordable options.

Love it. Nice color for a fall wedding.
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2025 08:52     Subject: Winter wedding guest dress - impress boyfriend and FU to ex
Anonymous wrote:Late 30s or mid teens? Hard to tell . . .


This grow up op.
Anonymous
Post 11/04/2025 08:51     Subject: Winter wedding guest dress - impress boyfriend and FU to ex
Anonymous wrote:I just wore this to a similar wedding this weekend and felt that I fit in nicely and got multiple compliments on how good it looked.

https://www.adriannapapell.com/products/one-shoulder-floral-embroidered-gown-in-raisin-ap1e212333?_gl=1*1nfi2tu*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjvjx6ajWkAMV3m1HAR0qqBKYEAAYASAAEgKbgfD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAADj4Rg-GnakJFI0qCFJHa7R6TihnO

I found it on poshmark so I paid <$100 for it. I really like the designer, lots of good, relatively affordable options.


This is gorgeous!