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Mrs. Bee, New York Age and Occupation: 29, Weddingbee Publisher Fiance's Age and Occupation: 33, Internet Engagement Date: May 7, 2004 Wedding Date: March 5, 2005 Venue: Westside Loft, New York About Me: Yes, my name really is Bee! I love my blogging, wikis, and tabasco sauce!
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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…

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(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! :)

108 Responses to “Find a Dress for Mrs. Bee!”

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Artichokeheart says:

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.

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janie says:

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!

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Mrs. Bee says:

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

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Indigo says:

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. =)

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BeccaLush says:

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

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ILoveMySigg says:

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

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KG says:

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.

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ILoveMySigg says:

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

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MsDragonfly says:

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=

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Mrs. Bee says:

@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!

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MsDragonfly says:

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=

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beanchar says:

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?

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Sarah says:

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!

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beanchar says:

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

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Mrs. Bee says:

@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…

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Mrs. Bee says:

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

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KateMW says:

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!

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KateMW says:

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.

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Mrs. Bee says:

@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!

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ktdid23 says:

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

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JCM9608 says:

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

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msmacey says:

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!

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HC says:

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

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beanchar says:

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

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KateMW says:

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

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Cara says:

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

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Vannabunny says:

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

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Virginny says:

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

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savonnee says:

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

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beanchar says:

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.)

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lan says:

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!

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Megan says:

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

Everything is fifteen dollars, and they have great dresses! :D

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Mikala says:

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!

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Coconut says:

@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

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Mrs. Bee says:

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! :)

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Miss Avocado says:

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

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beanchar says:

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

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nt says:

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

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Molly says:

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

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creme_de_violet says:

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!!

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Mikala says:

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.

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ocicats says:

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

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style-ish says:

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.

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Miss Pomegranate says:

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. :)

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Mrs. Snow Pea says:

Yeahhh that was at MY WEDDING!

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Gloria says:

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

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

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caribqueen says:

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!

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glitterbug says:

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

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Vic004 says:

i love the polka dots!!

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KateMW says:

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!

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Mary says:

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.

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beanchar says:

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: