After enduring this past weekend’s heat wave, my desire to add a getaway dress to my bridal trousseau has been affirmed. I had my first alteration fitting for my gown a few weeks ago and it wasn’t nearly as hot as this weekend, but I had that uncomfortable not so fresh feeling and we all know about my sweat confession. We also plan on hanging out with friends at a Manhattan lounge or bar after the wedding and like Miss Toucan, I wanted to also have a nice dress to bid farewell to our guests at the end of the wedding but still be in party mode for the after-party events. So in an effort to stay cool and still feel bridal, I set off on a search for a short dress.
Left: Stephanie James Couture dress from here
Right: Michelle Roth dress from here
In another one of my alternative wedding fantasies, I would rock a fabulous vintage-styled short dress from Stephanie James or this polka-dotted party frock from Michelle Roth. But alas, both kill the stay cool criteria, so I headed to BCBG for the classic standby in no sweat fashion– chiffon dresses. Of course I coveted the Weddingbee favorite, the cute flower applique taffeta number below, but I tried it on but wasn’t feeling very fabulous in it. Plus, it was a bit constricted and hence, not very cool.
Image from here
Then I happened upon the perfect off-white silk chiffon trapeze dress. It fit wonderfully and was very flattering. Most of all it was well ventilated! I loved that I could also accessorize with my birdcage veil and gold heels, stay cool, and still look like a bride. Though the $380 price tag was not doing it for me… so I immediately went on eBay and discovered the fabulous BCBG seller, TeresaHilton. I found my dress in my size at over 50% off the retail price. Score! If you’re on the hunt for a bargain BCBG dress… don’t forget to check out this seller. My dress came in pristine condition with tags and all.
BCBG off-white silk charmeuse and chiffon dress
Image from here
Also, BCBG is currently having a great sale on some of last season’s dresses. My particular faves are from their runway collection, many of which are 50-70% off! Most of them would make great rehearsal dinner, bridesmaid, or just because summer dresses.
Any other BCBG fanatics out there? What are some of your latest dress finds?
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