Find a Dress for Mrs. Bee!

Find a Dress for Mrs. Bee!

July 12th, 2008 @ 1:22 pm by Mrs. Bee

This is a completely selfish post, but I need help finding a dress to wear to my cousin’s wedding!

I’ve looked through all the department store websites and a couple online boutiques, but can’t seem to find anything I love. I’m looking for a cocktail dress that’s not too lowcut and under $250 (of course a bargain is always great!) for an evening wedding in Los Angeles. The green dress below is lower cut than I would typically wear, but it was something I had in the back of my closet for years.

Here are a couple pics of dresses I’ve worn to recent weddings I’ve attended…

(Laundry ($20 from a thrift store), Kathlin Argiro, ABS, Zara in Paris)

Where are some of your go to shops for cute dresses?

Bonus: If you find me a dress, I’ll send you any item you want from the Weddingbee gear shop!

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Mrs. H

How about this:
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=-4997682095859974355&id=830028&parentid=APP_DRESS_GRAPHIC&pushId=APP_DRESS_GRAPHIC&popId=APP_DRESSES&sortProperties=%2BmarketingPriority%2C-saleDate&navCount=23&navAction=poppushpush&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=bla

OR this:

http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=-4997682095859974355&id=830032&parentid=APP_DRESS_EMBROIDERED&pushId=APP_DRESS_EMBROIDERED&popId=APP_DRESSES&sortProperties=%2BmarketingPriority%2C-saleDate&navCount=17&navAction=poppushpush&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=bla

Both are under $250!

7/12/08 @ 1:43 pm (reply)

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shibaby (message) 202 posts, Helper bee

A bunch of them here–some are under the $250:
http://www.bcbg.com/family/index.jsp?cp=2769162&clickid=cat_leftnav_txt&categoryId=2768993&view=all

and here are some great ones from Lord and Taylor:

http://www.lordandtaylor.com/gifts/OnlineShopping/LT?Dsp=3&PCR=21:200000:202763:201218:201315:201311&viewall=true

7/12/08 @ 2:03 pm (reply)

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LovelyRita (message) 19 posts, Newbee

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2980266/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6014174?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6014174&P=1

Great material, and would look pretty with a light pink wrap/pashmina.

7/12/08 @ 2:14 pm (reply)

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Artichokeheart

Check out whit house black market i scored a gorgeous, simple and sophisticated dress on sale there recently.

There are a few fantastic cocktail dresses on the website now.

7/12/08 @ 2:39 pm (reply)

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janie

If it’s an outdoor party, a nice sundress from Forever 21:
http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=dress&product%5Fid=2051877618&Page=all
They’re really cheap (25 bucks!) and I love F21 in general for dresses.

If you’re into brighter colors:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2994450/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6014174?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6014174&P=2

A little fancy, but I like the color & smooth-looking material:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2971586/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6014174?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6014174&P=3

Believe it or not, I got some of my nicest dresses from Victoria Secret. They’re comfortable and not too pricey. I didn’t see any particular dresses there that I liked this time around, but you might. I would also check out anthropologie, arden b, and ann taylor.

Hope this helps!

7/12/08 @ 2:42 pm (reply)

Bee

Mrs. Bee (message) 3,261 posts, Sugar bee

@shibaby: ooo i’m digging a couple of the bcbg numbers! lot of really tight dresses though this season — very herve leger!

7/12/08 @ 2:43 pm (reply)

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ILoveMySigg

http://www.bluefly.com/pages/products/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=2063166613&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1215&N=1215&Ne=500000&Ns=Popularity%7c0%7c%7cProduct%2bCode%7c1&Nu=Product+ID
Slightly different color than usual?

7/12/08 @ 2:44 pm (reply)

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sazz

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=dress&product_id=2049396174&Page=all

great price point and easy to wear

7/12/08 @ 2:49 pm (reply)

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Indigo

How about this?

http://www.smartbargains.com/go.sb?pagename=prod&sp=All%2BProducts%252f%252f%252f%252fUserSearch%253dwdny%253b%253b%257c%257c%257c%257c%257c%252f%252f%252f%252f&dk=wdny&deptid=9&catid=1408&prodid=1411479607&t=Search…prod.14

The photo doesn’t to it ANY justice. This dress is stunning..great material and cut. I have it in Yellow and I could barely get down the street with so many women asking where I got it or giving a compliment. Come to think of it, I should order the other colors. =)

7/12/08 @ 2:51 pm (reply)

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Jellyby

OOH. An invitation to shop! I love cocktail dresses at Bluefly. There are a ton there, but here are some fabulous ones for summer evenings:

http://www.bluefly.com/pages/products/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=2087226141&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1215&N=1215&Nao=144&Ne=500000&Ns=Popularity%7c0%7c%7cProduct%2bCode%7c1&Nu=Product+ID

http://www.bluefly.com/pages/products/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=2065883829&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1215&N=1215&Nao=72&Ne=500000&Ns=Popularity%7c0%7c%7cProduct%2bCode%7c1&Nu=Product+ID

http://www.bluefly.com/pages/products/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=2086696723&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1215&N=1215&Ne=500000&Ns=Popularity%7c0%7c%7cProduct%2bCode%7c1&Nu=Product+ID

7/12/08 @ 2:59 pm (reply)

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BeccaLush

I thought a lot of these dresses are cute and under $250, but I couldn’t decide which one… help this helps!

http://www.edressme.com/cocdres.html

7/12/08 @ 3:01 pm (reply)

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ILoveMySigg

How about this? Nice color, would look great on you, cute but dignified, and they have it in a 2…

7/12/08 @ 3:07 pm (reply)

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ILoveMySigg

@ILoveMySigg: http://www.bluefly.com/pages/products/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=2063166613&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1215&N=1215&Ne=500000&Ns=Popularity%7c0%7c%7cProduct%2bCode%7c1&Nu=Product+ID

7/12/08 @ 3:07 pm (reply)

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Guest

Bee - As you live in Manhattan, my 2 go-to places for dresses are a little shop called Darling on Horatio Street — http://www.darlingnyc.com (check out the downstairs!) — and Purdy Girl with 2 locations (one on Thompson Street and one on LaGuardia Place) — http://www.purdygirlnyc.com — both Darling and Purdy Girl have wonderful girly dresses for reasonable prices. You will love them!!! Let me know what you think.

7/12/08 @ 3:08 pm (reply)

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ILoveMySigg

Hmm. Can’t seem to post the Bluefly link. But it’s a brown Tahari, short, sateen jacquard.

7/12/08 @ 3:08 pm (reply)

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MsDragonfly

Bebe has some very stylish and not so expensive dresses! Check these out:

1) The lilac color of this dress would look great on you.
http://www.bebe.com/gp/product/B000SHA2IK/sr=1-5/qid=1215889454/ref=sr_1_5/002-0754840-9737621?ie=UTF8&fontColor=&node=259133011&m=A2FMOXN01TSNYY&totalItemIn1Page=&startIndex=0&displayPageNum=1&bbBrand=core&field-clothing-size=&keywords=&firstPageItemNum=66&title=&restPageHasColor=0&myViewID=embedded-leaf&displaySalePrice=0&displayItemNum=101&standardPageSize=16&size=101&rh=n%3A259133011&page=1&bgColor=

2) empire waist short dress
http://www.bebe.com/gp/product/B00140J2WW/sr=1-3/qid=1215889454/ref=sr_1_3/002-0754840-9737621?ie=UTF8&fontColor=&node=259133011&m=A2FMOXN01TSNYY&totalItemIn1Page=&startIndex=0&displayPageNum=1&bbBrand=core&field-clothing-size=&keywords=&firstPageItemNum=66&title=&restPageHasColor=0&myViewID=embedded-leaf&displaySalePrice=0&displayItemNum=101&standardPageSize=16&size=101&rh=n%3A259133011&page=1&bgColor=

3) long one - twisted halter maxi dress
http://www.bebe.com/gp/product/B0017VCE50/sr=1-40/qid=1215889454/ref=sr_1_40/002-0754840-9737621?ie=UTF8&fontColor=&node=259133011&m=A2FMOXN01TSNYY&totalItemIn1Page=&startIndex=0&displayPageNum=1&bbBrand=core&field-clothing-size=&keywords=&firstPageItemNum=66&title=&restPageHasColor=0&myViewID=embedded-leaf&displaySalePrice=0&displayItemNum=101&standardPageSize=16&size=101&rh=n%3A259133011&page=1&bgColor=

4) long silk dress, beautiful print
http://www.bebe.com/gp/product/B0016BAYEY/sr=1-18/qid=1215889454/ref=sr_1_18/002-0754840-9737621?ie=UTF8&fontColor=&node=259133011&m=A2FMOXN01TSNYY&totalItemIn1Page=&startIndex=0&displayPageNum=1&bbBrand=core&field-clothing-size=&keywords=&firstPageItemNum=66&title=&restPageHasColor=0&myViewID=embedded-leaf&displaySalePrice=0&displayItemNum=101&standardPageSize=16&size=101&rh=n%3A259133011&page=1&bgColor=

7/12/08 @ 3:10 pm (reply)

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soontobemrsk24 (message) 40 posts, Newbee

Since I am also searching for a dress for my cousins wedding here is what I have found….

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2988271/0~2378467~2378483~2377032~6008190?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6008190&P=1

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2875201/0~2378467~2378483~2377032~6008190?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6008190&P=1

http://www.bebe.com/gp/product/B0017RKP6E/sr=1-64/qid=1215889698/ref=sr_1_64/103-3940998-3047023?ie=UTF8&fontColor=&node=15378581&m=A2FMOXN01TSNYY&totalItemIn1Page=&startIndex=0&displayPageNum=1&bbBrand=core&field-clothing-size=&keywords=&firstPageItemNum=83&title=&restPageHasColor=0&myViewID=embedded-leaf&displaySalePrice=0&displayItemNum=101&standardPageSize=16&size=101&rh=n%3A15378581&page=1&bgColor=

http://www.bebe.com/gp/product/B00140MXQE/sr=1-12/qid=1215889698/ref=sr_1_12/103-3940998-3047023?ie=UTF8&fontColor=&node=15378581&m=A2FMOXN01TSNYY&totalItemIn1Page=&startIndex=0&displayPageNum=1&bbBrand=core&field-clothing-size=&keywords=&firstPageItemNum=83&title=&restPageHasColor=0&myViewID=embedded-leaf&displaySalePrice=0&displayItemNum=101&standardPageSize=16&size=101&rh=n%3A15378581&page=1&bgColor=

Good Luck!

7/12/08 @ 3:12 pm (reply)

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Bee

Mrs. Bee (message) 3,261 posts, Sugar bee

@KG: I pass by darling all the time and have never been in. It’s such a cute little shop — and I live nearby! thanks for the tip — I’ll be sure to check it out!

7/12/08 @ 3:16 pm (reply)

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MsDragonfly

Bebe has some stylish and relatively inexpensive dresses (mostly around $100). Check these out:

1) bubble hem dress with satin bodice - I think the lilac color will look great on you!
http://www.bebe.com/gp/product/B000SHA2IK/sr=1-5/qid=1215890032/ref=sr_1_5/002-0754840-9737621?ie=UTF8&fontColor=000000&node=259133011&m=A2FMOXN01TSNYY&totalItemIn1Page=20&startIndex=0&displayPageNum=1&bbBrand=core&field-clothing-size=&keywords=&firstPageItemNum=0&title=&restPageHasColor=0&myViewID=embedded&displaySalePrice=0&displayItemNum=12&standardPageSize=12&size=12&rh=n%3A259133011&page=1&bgColor=

2) pleated empire waist short dress
http://www.bebe.com/gp/product/B00140J2WW/sr=1-3/qid=1215890032/ref=sr_1_3/002-0754840-9737621?ie=UTF8&fontColor=000000&node=259133011&m=A2FMOXN01TSNYY&totalItemIn1Page=20&startIndex=0&displayPageNum=1&bbBrand=core&field-clothing-size=&keywords=&firstPageItemNum=0&title=&restPageHasColor=0&myViewID=embedded&displaySalePrice=0&displayItemNum=12&standardPageSize=12&size=12&rh=n%3A259133011&page=1&bgColor=

3) long silk dress in a beautiful print
http://www.bebe.com/gp/product/B0016BAYEY/sr=1-17/qid=1215890032/ref=sr_1_17/002-0754840-9737621?ie=UTF8&fontColor=000000&node=259133011&m=A2FMOXN01TSNYY&totalItemIn1Page=20&startIndex=12&displayPageNum=1&bbBrand=core&field-clothing-size=&keywords=&firstPageItemNum=0&title=&restPageHasColor=0&myViewID=embedded&displaySalePrice=0&displayItemNum=8&standardPageSize=12&size=20&rh=n%3A259133011&page=1&bgColor=

4) long halter dress, solid color
http://www.bebe.com/gp/product/B0017VCE50/sr=1-40/qid=1215890338/ref=sr_1_40/002-0754840-9737621?ie=UTF8&fontColor=&node=259133011&m=A2FMOXN01TSNYY&totalItemIn1Page=&startIndex=0&displayPageNum=1&bbBrand=core&field-clothing-size=&keywords=&firstPageItemNum=66&title=&restPageHasColor=0&myViewID=embedded-leaf&displaySalePrice=0&displayItemNum=101&standardPageSize=16&size=101&rh=n%3A259133011&page=1&bgColor=

7/12/08 @ 3:19 pm (reply)

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beanchar

First let me say I would KILL to have your shoulders!

And second, I FEEL you on the dress hunt. I’ve been looking for a brown or somekind of not bright green dress with an empire waist for my own cousin’s wedding and now have resorted to trolling ebay, which DOES have some cute stuff, so if you haven’t looked there yet, I’d give it a try.

BTW, what size are you and what color/length (mini or knee?) do you have in mind so I can keep an eye out as I look around?

7/12/08 @ 3:23 pm (reply)

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Bee

Miss Cupcake (message) 1,167 posts, Bumble bee

Lord & Taylor always pulls through for me when I need a dress for an event. I just bought 3 dresses there last weekend for miscellaneous wedding events!

This one comes in tons of colors, I have it in teal and it’s very flattering…. got it at L&T but it’s not on their site at the moment:
http://www.donnaricco.com/productdisplay.aspx?p=321

Also, here’s some others:
http://www.donnaricco.com/productdisplay.aspx?p=400

http://www.donnaricco.com/productdisplay.aspx?p=172

This is kind of cute:
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=317284&CategoryID=22416&LinkType=EverGreen

This is very chic in black:
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=318996&CategoryID=22120&LinkType=SiteAd&LinkLoc=5449&AdID=43669

I love the color and cute pleats of this one:
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=313642&CategoryID=22120&LinkType=SiteAd&LinkLoc=5449&AdID=43669

This one has pockets :
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=308405&CategoryID=32025

This is also adorable, although more than $250:
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=8845109946173247470&id=833067&parentid=APP_DRESS_SOLID&pushId=APP_DRESS_SOLID&popId=APPAREL&sortProperties=&navCount=2&navAction=jump&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=bom

Good luck Mrs. Bee!

7/12/08 @ 3:23 pm (reply)

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thriftsiren (message) 157 posts, Blushing bee

This little Diane VonFurstenberg baby is on sale for under two hundred bucks!

http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod28150144&parentId=cat255657&masterId=cat241512&index=4&cmCat=cat000000cat205700cat205900cat231417cat241512cat255657

You look great in strapless! I think this little number would be super-flattering on you:

http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod28300107&parentId=cat255657&masterId=cat241512&index=41&cmCat=cat000000cat205700cat205900cat231417cat241512cat255657

ok.. i need to stop looking before i buy something.

7/12/08 @ 3:27 pm (reply)

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creme_de_violet

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2994145/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6014146?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6014146&P=2

Pretty black dress for $150

7/12/08 @ 3:31 pm (reply)

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Sarah

Mrs. Bee, check out Maggie London. Some of her dresses are on the Nordstrom website. She doesn’t have a website of her own (really?!?), but the dresses are perfect for weddings. I’ve worn them to the past two I attended!

7/12/08 @ 3:35 pm (reply)

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beanchar

OK, I know you haven’t had a chance to reply to my questions yet, but I saw this one and the red hair reminded me of your newly-colored locks and OMG do you have the shoulders for it, plus the color would be gorgeous on you:

http://cgi.ebay.com/380-BCBG-BEAD-SILK-CHARMEUSE-SHIFT-HALTER-DRESS-2-4-6_W0QQitemZ260260133012QQihZ016QQcategoryZ63861QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

7/12/08 @ 3:37 pm (reply)

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Bee

Mrs. Bee (message) 3,261 posts, Sugar bee

@beanchar: beanchar — i’d like something knee-length, could be a bit longer, but nothing too mini.

i’m a size 2 or 4 depending on brand…

7/12/08 @ 3:39 pm (reply)

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Bee

Mrs. Bee (message) 3,261 posts, Sugar bee

ps - i hate my shoulders! they’re so broad!

7/12/08 @ 3:39 pm (reply)

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Hostess

KateMW (message) 2,714 posts, Sugar bee

I think this JCrew dress is a great summer wedding dress…
http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/dresses/weddingsparties/PRDOVR~90769/90769.jsp

They’re having their final sale, so tons of stuff marked down, y’all!

7/12/08 @ 3:42 pm (reply)

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Hostess

KateMW (message) 2,714 posts, Sugar bee

http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/dresses/patternsprints/PRDOVR~93591/93591.jsp
Love this in Pewter, but it’s not shipping until 8/4 in size 2 or 4.

7/12/08 @ 3:44 pm (reply)

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Bee

Mrs. Bee (message) 3,261 posts, Sugar bee

@KateMW: I actually tried on that dress at J Crew this past week but in a different color and it didn’t look that great on me. But the previous one you posted is very nice!

PS - Yes my hair is red now!

7/12/08 @ 3:50 pm (reply)

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ktdid23 (message) 482 posts, Helper bee

What about something in a stand out color:http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=308403&CategoryID=22120

Or pink - this one is on sale for $38: http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=300140&CategoryID=22120

7/12/08 @ 3:57 pm (reply)

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JCM9608

I actually find good stuff at White House | Black Market, Marshall’s, TJMaxx, and especially Nordstrom Rack.

7/12/08 @ 3:59 pm (reply)

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msmacey

try looking at bcbg, they are having a sale right now. 30-70% off. i was just there and i picked up a few items. good luck!

7/12/08 @ 4:09 pm (reply)

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msmacey

i forgot to attach the link..

here you go.

http://www.bcbg.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3126131&cp=2939729&clickid=cat_leftnav_txt

http://www.bcbg.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3126135&cp=2939729&clickid=cat_leftnav_txt

7/12/08 @ 4:10 pm (reply)

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Guest

Have you looked at this site: http://www.edressme.com ? They have a number of interesting options, including this one which I think has potential for you:
http://www.edressme.com/d-912pr.html

7/12/08 @ 4:22 pm (reply)

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beanchar

Did you ladies know Zappos now sells clothing as well as shoes?? I just found this out today… free shipping both ways = DANGEROUS.

Though you know you are getting old when most of the dress are “too short”… *le sigh*

http://www.zappos.com/n/es/d/722668645/page/1.html

7/12/08 @ 5:05 pm (reply)

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Marie

here’s a few I’ve been oogling:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2994234/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6014174?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6014174&P=2

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2978972/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6014174?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6014174&P=2

http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?pageId=4&productId=300110963&viewAll=&subCatId=&color=&fromSearch=&inSeam=&posId=2&catId=cat210002&colorFamily=&maxPg=6&size=

7/12/08 @ 5:47 pm (reply)

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Hostess

KateMW (message) 2,714 posts, Sugar bee

You said you liked the bandage dress look…
http://www.bluefly.com/pages/products/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=2085560673&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2092752861&N=2092752861+4294967278&Nao=36&Ne=20&Ns=Popularity%7c0%7c%7cProduct%2bCode%7c1&Nu=Product+ID

This one is a cool color and different sort of fabric. It’s hammered? http://www.bluefly.com/pages/products/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=2067627009&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2092752861&N=2092752861+4294967278&Nao=108&Ne=20&Ns=Popularity%7c0%7c%7cProduct%2bCode%7c1&Nu=Product+ID

7/12/08 @ 5:49 pm (reply)

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Hostess

KateMW (message) 2,714 posts, Sugar bee

I’m throwing this one in here because it’s so cute, like a dressy sundress from when I was a kind and it’s Vera! on SALE! Thought it’s more than you said you wanted to spend, but navy looks HOT with red hair!

http://www.bluefly.com/pages/products/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=2065320971&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2092752861&N=2092752861+4294967278&Nao=108&Ne=20&Ns=Popularity%7c0%7c%7cProduct%2bCode%7c1&Nu=Product+ID

7/12/08 @ 5:51 pm (reply)

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Cara

Maybe these? (Sorry, Bee, if you can see that I’ve posted many times. For some reason they are not showing up for me, so I apologize in advance!)

http://bluefly.com/pages/products/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=2050098527&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1215&rvform=true
http://bluefly.com/pages/products/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=2040537019&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1215&rvform=true
http://bluefly.com/pages/products/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=2075761977&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1215&rvform=true

http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?pageId=1&productId=300111152&viewAll=true&subCatId=&color=&fromSearch=&inSeam=&posId=52&catId=cat210002&colorFamily=&maxPg=1&size=
http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?pageId=1&productId=300111066&viewAll=true&subCatId=&color=&fromSearch=&inSeam=&posId=17&catId=cat210002&colorFamily=&maxPg=1&size=

http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=3995943866981960640&id=830086&parentid=APP_DRESS_SOLID&pushId=APP_DRESS_SOLID&popId=APPAREL&sortProperties=&navCount=2&navAction=jump&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=pur
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=3546990153332956767&id=830098&parentid=APP_DRESS_SOLID&pushId=APP_DRESS_SOLID&popId=APP_DRESSES&sortProperties=%2BmarketingPriority%2C-saleDate&navCount=4&navAction=poppushpush&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=nem

7/12/08 @ 6:08 pm (reply)

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Vannabunny

I own this dress, and picture does not do it justice - the color is beautiful, and the fabric is amazing - not to mention that the sale price is crazy-good!

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod42260031&parentId=cat13520746&masterId=cat14090738&index=25&cmCat=cat000000cat980731cat8840736cat12110736cat14090738cat13520746

7/12/08 @ 7:02 pm (reply)

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Vannabunny

Mrs. Bee,

I also found these, which also might be good picks for you. Neiman Marcus has a suprisingly good sale section!

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod50940019&parentId=cat17290733&masterId=cat16880846&index=20&cmCat=cat000000cat980731cat6000734cat980735cat16880846cat17290733

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod53250036&parentId=cat17290733&masterId=cat16880846&index=9&cmCat=cat000000cat980731cat6000734cat980735cat16880846cat17290733

7/12/08 @ 7:10 pm (reply)

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Virginny

Mrs. Bee, I FOUND YOU A PINK DRESS ON SALE at Express. It’s approx. $89 and similar to the polka dot dress you own. TAKE A LOOK. It’s pretty cute and seems to fit your personality.

http://www.express.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=166&parentCategoryId=2&categoryId=22&subCategoryId=22

7/12/08 @ 7:13 pm (reply)

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savonnee

Here’s a dress from Nine West. They also have shoe suggestions on the same page.

http://www.ninewest.com/n/browse/product.s?index=12&categoryId=2896805&pageIndex=&listSize=36&prodIndex=12&productId=2975684

7/12/08 @ 7:23 pm (reply)

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KateMW and I are on the same wavelength… I was gathering these and came here and she’d beat me to the “blue” punch! I too am picturing you showing off your rockin’ red hair against a dazzling blue dress.

So, here are my offerings:

http://www.shopbop.com/flutter-sleeve-dress-mint-jodi/vp/v=1/845524441816108.htm?folderID=2534374302063655&fm=browse-category-shopbysize
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http://www.shopbop.com/ruffled-bodice-dress-mint-jodi/vp/v=1/845524441811627.htm?folderID=2534374302063655&fm=browse-category-shopbysize (the model is a GIANT, but I think it would be knee-length on us midgets)
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http://www.shopbop.com/chiffon-ruffle-tiers-dress-juicy/vp/v=1/845524441822365.htm?folderID=2534374302063657&fm=browse-category-viewall-shopbysize
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http://www.barriepace.com/bp/product.asp?catalog_name=BP_1&category_name=FW07_D1538W_F_OCT_0019&category=Outlet&source=Deal&keyword=MAGGY+LONDON+TRAPEZE+HALTER+DRESS (and you could definitely rock this one in the orange color too)
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http://www.eluxury.com/estore/browse/product_detail.jsp?id=11738203
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http://www.maxstudio.com/cgi-bin/dynamic/product.cgi?frame=main&size=4&floatsize=4&style_number=8301D53&color=PTRLPNFL (OK, technically more of a teal here)
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I didn’t find any in my blue-obsession range there, but you might take a look at Yoox: http://www.yoox.com

(Oh yeah, and you’re insane b/c your shoulders are HOT.)

7/12/08 @ 7:25 pm (reply)

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lan

How about one similar to the last one you wore?

http://www.ardenb.com/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=136&productId=11859

this one is cute and its a nice bluish summery color =) Good luck on dress shopping!

7/12/08 @ 7:27 pm (reply)

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http://www.shopbop.com/rex-parade-one-shoulder-dress/vp/v=1/845524441815067.htm?folderID=2534374302076332&fm=sale-category-promo-viewall-shopbysize

http://www.shopbop.com/jane-dress-alice-olivia/vp/v=1/845524441818577.htm?folderID=2534374302076332&fm=sale-category-promo-viewall-shopbysize

http://www.shopbop.com/pleated-tank-dress-catherine-malandrino/vp/v=1/845524441812289.htm?folderID=2534374302076332&fm=sale-category-promo-viewall-shopbysize

http://www.shopbop.com/mini-dress-twelfth-st-cynthia/vp/v=1/845524441811674.htm?folderID=2534374302076332&fm=sale-category-promo-viewall-shopbysize

7/12/08 @ 8:07 pm (reply)

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Megan

http://15dollarstore.com/c/dresses/1491189208

Everything is fifteen dollars, and they have great dresses!

7/12/08 @ 8:21 pm (reply)

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Go Amie

Here are my picks; thanks for giving me an excuse to fantasy shop!

1) I love the ruching on this. http://bluefly.com/pages/products/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=2081928375&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1215&N=1215&Ne=500000&Ns=Popularity%7c0%7c%7cProduct%2bCode%7c1&Nu=Product+ID

2) I think this one would look amazing on you; the plum color is great.
http://bluefly.com/pages/products/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=2091712713&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1215&N=1215+5&Ne=1&Ns=Popularity%7c0%7c%7cProduct%2bCode%7c1&Nu=Product+ID

3) I don’t know how you feel about wearing black to weddings, but I think this is darling.
http://bluefly.com/pages/products/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=2078230699&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1215&N=1215+5&Ne=1&Ns=Popularity%7c0%7c%7cProduct%2bCode%7c1&Nu=Product+ID

4) This metallic crochet is lovely. http://bluefly.com/pages/products/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=2075188035&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1215&N=1215+5&Nao=72&Ne=1&Ns=Popularity%7c0%7c%7cProduct%2bCode%7c1&Nu=Product+ID

5) Grey silk strapless - possibly my favorite.
http://bluefly.com/pages/products/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=2050098527&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1215&N=1215+5&Nao=108&Ne=1&Ns=Popularity%7c0%7c%7cProduct%2bCode%7c1&Nu=Product+ID

Good luck!

7/12/08 @ 8:42 pm (reply)

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Mikala

This one is really cute, also available in pink:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2985455/0~2376776~2374325~6003984?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6003984&P=1

I also liked this one, but it may be too low-cut.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2996101/0~2376776~2374325~6003984?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6003984&P=1

I also really like the 2nd Anthropologie dress from the first comment!

7/12/08 @ 9:41 pm (reply)

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Mikala

One more:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2978972?refsid=225332&refcat=0~2376776~2374327~6005464~6005511~6005548&SourceID=1&SlotID=2&origin=related

7/12/08 @ 9:43 pm (reply)

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Feebee (message) 84 posts, Worker bee

@savonnee: @savonnee: I love this one it is so cute Savonnee.

I wore this one to my engagement party- I love it! You can also wear it without the belt with some cute flip-flops on a weekend day for a more laid-back look:

http://shop.trinaturk.com/Plum_Belted_Sleeveless_Dress/pd/np/46/p/1230.html

7/12/08 @ 10:00 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Bee (message) 3,261 posts, Sugar bee

i’ve looked through all the nordstrom dresses, and nothing was really grabbing me. are there any places i should be looking but i’m not?

thanks so much for all your help everyone!

7/12/08 @ 10:04 pm (reply)

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Miss Avocado (message) 1,407 posts, Bumble bee

Bee I haven’t seen the color of your hair, but I LOVE the color of this dress.
http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse/product.do?pid=583502012&tid=BRAF103&ap=2&siteID=2178999

7/12/08 @ 10:23 pm (reply)

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sweeTPea

Comes in teal and black:
http://store.delias.com/item.do?categoryID=1827&itemID=50391&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=

Comes in black also:
http://store.alloy.com/item.do?categoryID=1805&itemID=49125&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=

http://store.delias.com/item.do?categoryID=1827&itemID=49654&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=

http://store.delias.com/item.do?categoryID=1827&itemID=49296&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=

Little black dress:
(see the one in black)
http://store.delias.com/item.do?categoryID=1834&itemID=50262&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=#

7/12/08 @ 10:27 pm (reply)

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beanchar (message) 549 posts, Busy bee

Bee, I sent you an email with some specific dresses b/c I couldn’t get the link heavy reply to post here. Did you get it?

For others also searching some good sites are:

http://www.maxstudio.com

http://www.yoox.com

http://www.shopbop.com

http://www.missgetlucky.com

http://www.eluxury.com

http://www.barriepace.com

7/12/08 @ 10:37 pm (reply)

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bee, i just went to this store yesterday. it’s in les. lots of cute dresses:

http://local.yahoo.com/info-34167274-plum-boutique-limited-new-york

7/12/08 @ 10:48 pm (reply)

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Molly

I just got two cute dresses at french connection — look at this one
http://usa.frenchconnection.com/product/womens+dresses/71P7E/lady+lima+thin+strap+dress.htm

7/12/08 @ 10:50 pm (reply)

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creme_de_violet

http://www.designerbrandoutlet.com/product/c111c643-8a07-4fb5-88d6-7804e849d79f.aspx

I know it’s white… but there’s some black on it and it’s so pretty!!

7/12/08 @ 11:18 pm (reply)

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creme_de_violet

http://www.designerbrandoutlet.com/product/34561cc8-bc96-4d62-ac94-41fbb8adfe10.aspx

A yellow dress maybe?

7/12/08 @ 11:20 pm (reply)

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creme_de_violet

http://www.pinkmascara.com/pinkmascara/product.asp?dept_id=3061&pf_id=AAOIADFOBPFHKJFI&ad_id=froogle&key_id=MillyScallopPencilDress

7/12/08 @ 11:33 pm (reply)

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Mikala

Bop has a “trend-alert” for the knee length dress here:

http://www.shopbop.com/dresses-knee-length/br/v=1/2534374302100951.htm?fm=home

Tons of cute dresses, unfortunately most fail the $250 test but might inspire a bargain hunt elsewhere.

7/13/08 @ 12:12 am (reply)

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creme_de_violet

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2987455/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6014176?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6014176&P=3

7/13/08 @ 12:16 am (reply)

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creme_de_violet

http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=-8809194027764957074&id=833069&parentid=APP_DRESS_SOLID&pushId=APP_DRESS_SOLID&popId=APP_DRESSES&sortProperties=%2BmarketingPriority%2C-saleDate&navCount=9&navAction=poppushpush&color=hrb

7/13/08 @ 12:18 am (reply)

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edb (message) 229 posts, Helper bee

I tried this dress on recently and I love it - mostly because it has pockets!!
http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse/product.do?cid=35666&pid=583229
I also love this dress, but I don’t know what size you are, and they have limited availability online.
http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=14772&No=36&Nr=AND%28CAT_SALE_FLAG%3aY%29&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_349&N=1200065&Nty=1&categoryId=152&defaultColorNameFromCategory=Black&defaultSizeTypeFromCategory=Petite#ATLtop

7/13/08 @ 12:24 am (reply)

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creme_de_violet

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=102886&CategoryID=2910&PartnerID=SHP&cm_mmc=PMD-_-Shopping.com-_-Product_Terms-_-BCBGMAXAZRIA_Tulle_Strapless_Dress

7/13/08 @ 12:27 am (reply)

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ocicats

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446181816&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574492711514&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474399545537&bmUID=1215924425966&ev19=19:14

7/13/08 @ 12:50 am (reply)

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ocicats

This dress is a little bit above the knee but can be worn many ways.

http://www.calypso-celle.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=18045&category_id=354

7/13/08 @ 1:04 am (reply)

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creme_de_violet

http://www.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=308397&BannerID=PD434&PartnerID=LINKSHARE&LinkshareID=J84DHJLQkR4-A.cl4BAdFsTXCCGdoVg5Aw

7/13/08 @ 1:54 am (reply)

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style-ish

Some of my favorite online shops and where I’ve purchased many a dress:

http://www.revolveclothing.com (free shipping and returns! love them for this!)
http://www.pinkmascara.com
http://www.couturecandy.com/
http://swayandcake.com

love that little zara number on you. Adorable! I love that store.

7/13/08 @ 2:17 am (reply)

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Mrs. Plumeria (message) 250 posts, Helper bee

Hi Bee!

It’s kinda hit or miss, but my dress source of late has been Overstock.com. Occasionally they have some really great dresses for pretty cheap.

Here’s some to consider:

http://www.overstock.com/Clothing/Laundry-by-Design-Womens-Pleated-Sleeveless-Dress/3229477/product.html?
http://www.overstock.com/Clothing/Laundry-by-Design-Womens-Shirred-X-back-Dress/3086796/product.html?
http://www.overstock.com/Clothing/Badgley-Mischka-Cami-Dress-with-Border-Print/3185569/product.html?
http://www.overstock.com/Clothing/Vertigo-Womens-Grecian-Style-Empire-Dress/3126577/product.html?
http://www.overstock.com/Clothing/Max-Cleo-Womens-Sleeveless-Charmeuse-Dress/3137231/product.html?
http://www.overstock.com/Clothing/Badgley-Mischka-Accordion-Pleat-Strapless-Dress/3185568/product.html?
http://www.overstock.com/Clothing/Anne-Klein-New-York-Belted-Sateen-Sheath-Dress/3084497/product.html?

7/13/08 @ 2:18 am (reply)

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Miss Pomegranate (message) 956 posts, Busy bee

If I had a budget of $250, I’d have my eye on this little pretty.

This green Theory dress would show off the red. So would this bronze Chetta B lace dress.

If you didn’t like how low this Kay Unger blue dress was cut, it’d look adorable with a lace camisole underneath.

Those are just a few that caught my eye.

7/13/08 @ 2:56 am (reply)

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Mrs. Snow Pea (message) 473 posts, Helper bee

Yeahhh that was at MY WEDDING!

7/13/08 @ 9:07 am (reply)

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Gloria

This site has a good variety and at great price points:

http://mightygoods.com/features/wedding-guest-dresses-for-under-100

7/13/08 @ 9:48 am (reply)

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caribqueen

I don’t know you experience with them, but I have found some great things at Zara. Unfortunately, they don’t put anything on their website so you’d just have to go in. Good luck!

7/13/08 @ 10:07 am (reply)

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Alisha

This one is fun:
http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse/product.do?cid=35666&pid=583252

7/13/08 @ 2:39 pm (reply)

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Emilie

Here are a couple of options!
http://www.maxstudio.com/cgi-bin/dynamic/product.cgi?frame=main&size=3&floatsize=3&style_number=6309E53&color=BLK_SL_BEIG

http://www.maxstudio.com/cgi-bin/dynamic/product.cgi?frame=main&size=3&floatsize=3&style_number=6306G57&color=BLACK

7/13/08 @ 3:04 pm (reply)

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glitterbug

How about Calypso, they have great summer wedding dresses..

7/13/08 @ 6:16 pm (reply)

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Vic004

i love the polka dots!!

7/13/08 @ 6:52 pm (reply)

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sweeTPea

Target finds:

http://www.target.com/Mossimo-Black-Sateen-Shift-Dress/dp/B0012IWTKS/qid=1215993850/ref=br_1_15/602-9797504-8885435?ie=UTF8&node=1104830&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=1104830&rank=-product_site_launch_date&rh=&page=14

http://www.target.com/Isaac-Mizrahi-Target-Printed-Camelot/dp/B000ZC89T2/qid=1215994002/ref=br_1_5/602-9797504-8885435?ie=UTF8&node=1104830&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=1104830&rank=-product_site_launch_date&rh=&page=16

http://www.target.com/Isaac-Mizrahi-Target-Taffeta-Couture/dp/B000SWVDEC/qid=1215994191/ref=br_1_11/602-9797504-8885435?ie=UTF8&node=1104830&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=1104830&rank=-product_site_launch_date&rh=&page=23

http://www.target.com/Isaac-Mizrahi-Target-Trapunto-Dress/dp/B000MXIT4Y/qid=1215994191/ref=br_1_15/602-9797504-8885435?ie=UTF8&node=1104830&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=1104830&rank=-product_site_launch_date&rh=&page=23

http://www.target.com/Juniors-Mossimo-Supply-Dress-Ruching/dp/B0018A8TEK/qid=1215993261/ref=br_1_4/602-9797504-8885435?ie=UTF8&node=1104830&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=1104830&rank=-product_site_launch_date&rh=&page=3

http://www.target.com/Mossimo-Black-Smocked-Sundress-Ginger/dp/B00178VVWA/qid=1215993355/ref=br_1_12/602-9797504-8885435?ie=UTF8&node=1104830&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=1104830&rank=-product_site_launch_date&rh=&page=4

7/13/08 @ 8:22 pm (reply)

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KateMW (message) 2,714 posts, Sugar bee

On the Calypso thought, this is the world’s best summer dress. http://www.calypso-celle.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=18045&category_id=354

Love it in light turquoise!

7/13/08 @ 8:41 pm (reply)

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Mary

Do you like Wai-Ching? I think you would look great in their Soleil dress; it’s only 198. The webpage is http://www.wai-ching.com and it’s under the directory to the right in dresses.

7/13/08 @ 8:42 pm (reply)

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beanchar (message) 549 posts, Busy bee

You’d have to have it altered down at bit but the color is great and it’s got the Herve Legeresque “form fitting” factor:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-BCBG-Blue-Grey-Satin-Tiered-Beaded-Dress-8-440_W0QQitemZ200236516577QQihZ010QQcategoryZ63861QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262

And from the same seller is a gorgeous green:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-BCBG-Willow-Jersey-Beaded-Halter-Dress-XS-420_W0QQitemZ190234416660QQihZ009QQcategoryZ63861QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262

7/13/08 @ 10:32 pm (reply)

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beanchar (message) 549 posts, Busy bee

I just noticed she has the first dress above in a 2 & a 4 as well…

7/13/08 @ 10:34 pm (reply)

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pgv

here’s another vote for the calypso julia silk dress! greatest dress ever…and if you’re traveling for the wedding, even better because you dont have to worry about putting it in a garment bag since it travels so well

7/13/08 @ 11:39 pm (reply)

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beanchar (message) 549 posts, Busy bee

More ebay goodness:

Yes, my eyes ARE starting to bleed from looking at dresses and I STILL haven’t found mine

7/14/08 @ 12:21 am (reply)

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Mrs. Bee (message) 3,261 posts, Sugar bee

just to clarify — i’m not looking for a leger-ish dress. it’s too tight for this self-conscious bee.

since my hair is red, i’d love a jewel-toned dress. i have so many options, i don’t know which to choose!

7/14/08 @ 1:09 am (reply)

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ATaleofTwoCities (message) 100 posts, Blushing bee

i just went to a black tie wedding and wore a dress from White house Black Market (2007 Fall) I hope you like the store!
http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/shelf.jsp?colorFamily=&size=&subCatId=&catId=cat210002&viewAll=true&inSeam=

7/14/08 @ 1:37 am (reply)

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frenchbulldog (message) 6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

Hi Bee
Everytime I need a new dress for a wedding I ALWAYS go to White House Black Market b/c they never let me down, plus I always get compliments too!
I have this dress in black and it is very comfy, and not tight at all - http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?pageId=4&productId=300110292&viewAll=&subCatId=&color=&fromSearch=&inSeam=&posId=3&catId=cat210002&colorFamily=&maxPg=6&size=
WH/BM also has a beautiful black and white vertical striped strapless, a-line dress that I LOVE, I saw it at the store, but I can’t find it on the website.

7/14/08 @ 1:38 am (reply)

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what about these? =)
http://www.cache.com/cache/control/product/~category_id=0100/~product_id=05044C35550032

http://www.cache.com/cache/control/product/~category_id=0100/~product_id=05043C35550337

most of the sites I usually go to have already been mentioned above so i had to find something different!

7/14/08 @ 8:09 am (reply)

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how about these? =)

http://www.cache.com/cache/control/product/~category_id=0100/~product_id=05044A70212050
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http://www.cache.com/cache/control/product/~category_id=0100/~product_id=05044C35550032
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http://www.cache.com/cache/control/product/~category_id=0100/~product_id=05043C35550337

7/14/08 @ 8:13 am (reply)

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LaborDayBride (message) 137 posts, Blushing bee

Haha… the second dress is my Bridesmaids dress for my wedding. I hope you liked it!

7/14/08 @ 8:37 am (reply)

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Amy

did you find one yet???

here are some more choices….
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=7250802728873180224&id=833088&parentid=NEW_APP_DRESS&pushId=NEW_APP_DRESS&popId=NEW_APPAREL&sortProperties=%2BmarketingPriority%2C-saleDate&navCount=24&navAction=poppushpush&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=grm

http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=7250802728873180224&id=833079&parentid=NEW_APP_DRESS&pushId=NEW_APP_DRESS&popId=NEW_APPAREL&sortProperties=%2BmarketingPriority%2C-saleDate&navCount=24&navAction=poppushpush&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=dgr

http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=987790726577006220&id=833051&parentid=APP_DRESS_GRAPHIC&pushId=APP_DRESS_GRAPHIC&popId=APPAREL&sortProperties=&navCount=28&navAction=jump&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=aqu

7/14/08 @ 9:27 am (reply)

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MrsFroggy (message) 195 posts, Blushing bee

Have you looked into the Victoria Secret dresses:
http://www2.victoriassecret.com/commerce/application/prodDisplay/?namespace=productDisplay&origin=onlineProductDisplay.jsp&event=display&prnbr=9B-210470&page=2&cgname=OSCLODRSBLK&rfnbr=3198

or this one that you can wear 7 different ways\http://www2.victoriassecret.com/commerce/application/prodDisplay/?namespace=productDisplay&origin=onlineProductDisplay.jsp&event=display&prnbr=9B-217877&page=1&cgname=OSCLODRSBLK&rfnbr=3198

I’ve also seen this beautiful silk dress at Banana Republic. I think it’s sold out online, but it’s like a burgundy color with a large floral print, silk, fairly long. You should check if they have it in a local store.

7/14/08 @ 9:28 am (reply)

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abomb26 (message) 97 posts, Worker bee

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=117019&CategoryID=9114&PageID=9114*1*24*-1*-1*8

*I love this, don’t know if it’s to long Mrs. Bee but Bloomie’s always has something?

7/14/08 @ 10:02 am (reply)

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MrsFroggy (message) 195 posts, Blushing bee

Here is the Banana Republic dress I was mentionning above:
http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse/product.do?cid=26497&pid=564387

7/14/08 @ 11:04 am (reply)

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Elizabeth

I am wearing this to a wedding in August (borrowing from a friend)…it looks stunning on different body types because it is a wrap dress.

http://www.calypso-celle.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=18045&category_id=354

I can email you a picture of my friend wearing it if you want. Good luck!!!

7/14/08 @ 2:54 pm (reply)

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Have you found a dress yet?
How about a dress from Loehmann’s or Coup de Cour on 9th Ave and 43rd/44th St? It’s a small boutique with affordable dresses, shoes and accessories. They sell out real fast at this store. I got some summer dresses from here.
You can also wear a hanbok to your bro’s wedding, that’s the traditional Korean way.
Good Luck!

p.s. Where do you get your hair done? It looks very nice.

7/14/08 @ 10:38 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Bee (message) 3,261 posts, Sugar bee

@Susan Kim: thanks susan! i get it done by donna at the eva scrivo salon. she’s great with cut and color!

7/15/08 @ 12:14 am (reply)

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lunapark (message) 85 posts, Worker bee

Looks like other folks have pretty much exhausted the stock of Anthropolgie!

Have you ever been to Kimera Designs in Brooklyn? She keeps a regular stock of things in house and also does custom work. http://www.kimeradesign.com/

7/15/08 @ 9:12 am (reply)

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marissa

so fun and summery!

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2976005/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6014133?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6014133&P=1

7/15/08 @ 11:01 am (reply)

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http://www.bcbg.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3149374&cp=2769162.2768993&clickid=cat_leftnav_txt&parentPage=family

7/15/08 @ 10:01 pm (reply)

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Wait, I found six great dresses on bcbg. I kept one that’s $16 over your limit because it would look amazing on you:

http://www.bcbg.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3149373&cp=2769162.2840697&view=all&clickid=cat_leftnav_txt&parentPage=family

Great modern cut:
http://www.bcbg.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3138552&cp=2769162.2840697&view=all&clickid=cat_leftnav_txt&parentPage=family

Half off:
http://www.bcbg.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2988947&cp=2769162.2840697&view=all&clickid=cat_leftnav_txt&parentPage=family

Half off and same cut as your cute Laundry dress:
http://www.bcbg.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2988918&cp=2769162.2840697&view=all&clickid=cat_leftnav_txt&parentPage=family

Rich color and boob-tastic:
http://www.bcbg.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3111938&cp=2769162.2840697&view=all&clickid=cat_leftnav_txt&parentPage=family

I’m wearing a bcbg dress in exactly this cut right now. It’s super flattering. I can’t pull off this color though and you can:
http://www.bcbg.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3111927&cp=2769162.2840697&view=all&clickid=cat_leftnav_txt&parentPage=family

7/15/08 @ 10:10 pm (reply)

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beanchar (message) 549 posts, Busy bee

This one has a fairly simple style, but the color is great and you could spend the remaining $75 on a fun necklace to go with:

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/39390946/c/169383.html

7/16/08 @ 11:36 am (reply)

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daydreamer33 (message) 145 posts, Blushing bee

are you a member of the gilt groupe? They have an adorable ruffle tiered dress today in aqua, black or purple for only $98 http://www.gilt.com/s/alvin/product/5652506?color=peacock

7/18/08 @ 12:23 pm (reply)

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beanchar

A lovely pale blue strapless:

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod54370021&parentId=cat16590732&ci_src=14110925&ci_sku=T1H3Y

7/19/08 @ 11:28 pm (reply)

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Danielle Downing

HELLO!! This might be to late to POST but I just fell in love with this dress on SALE at MACY’S… Check it out!!

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=287719&CategoryID=29869