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Me? I went to Nordstrom. It is a blessing and a curse that I cross Michigan Avenue two times a day, practically tripping over Nordstrom. Day after day, I’ve resisted. I walk right past, head held high as I think of the precious pennies tucked safely away in my bank account.
Until today.
I caved. Gave into my weakness. Lost my backbone. Whatever you want to call it.
But, I am now the proud (soon-to-be) owner of the elusive BCBG Applique dress in ivory. I plan on changing into it for the reception.
They didn’t actually have the dress in stock, but they had the same style in black for me to try. Once clipped, I swear this dress was made for me! It was too big, so I placed an order for 2 sizes smaller… only to be told that it won’t ship until April 16th. I leave for Jamaica on the 25th, so my fingers are crossed that this sweet, sweet lover will be in my hands in time. (*Sidenote - if you happen to own said dress in a size 2 and need to give her a new home, PM me and I’ll be glad to take her off of your hands. Thanks!)
I’ve been doing so well DIY’ing and saving money on this wedding. This expense seems a little excessive, but I’ve justified it to myself in many ways (that’s just what I do). First off, I’ll wear it for the reception. Second and third, to our “At Home” receptions. I’ve had to fight off the voice in my head that sounds strangely like one of my best friends saying, “But you never wear anything twice, let alone something that will be photographed on more than one occasion.”
But, I SWEAR I will wear this dress at least 3 times. Now THAT, I can justify.
Do you have any expenses that you didn’t originally plan on, yet figured out a way to work it into the budget?
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oh that dress is so adorable! you are going to look so cute in it.
Cute dress! You might have to break your “never wear it twice” rule for this one, no? Well, I don’t know about an unplanned expense, but I, too, want to change into a different dress for the reception…the Mr is trying to talk me out of it, however! 
I went dress shopping crazy…I justify that most were 80% off, but I still bought 5 + shoes. doh
I’m jealous! I want one, but don’t think I can spare the $$$.
Its so cute!!!! I spent too much on my dress…. When I think about the $ I feel guilty but then I take a glimpse at the dress and know it was meant to be.. sigh.. =)
After seeing the thread on the boards I’ve been coveting one. This might be the first shopping related time I’m glad I’m living in a tiny village - no Nordstrom! The dress is gorgeous and as long as you tell yourself you’ll wear it again then it’s A-okay!
love this!
I love that dress …. I hate that it doesn’t come in plus size
::sigh:: I LOVE this dress. I would love to have it, just can’t justify the cost. I’ll have to live vicariously through you! 
Ooo la la lady! You are going to look AMAZING in this dress. Love it!
Ugh, I am SUCH a sucker for BCBG dresses!!! They are so expensive but they are the most beautiful dresses I’ve ever seen!! =) Love the dress!
Oooh I loooove!! Fabulous. Nordstrom always seems to have good stuff.
@Miss D’orsay: That’s how I first discovered it, too! Yay for WB Boards! 
**P.S. - an email update from a friend that knows me verrrry well
“Forgot to tell you that the dress you got from Nordstroms is gorgeous, but you totally will not wear that 3 x! Especially being photographed all three times, which you know in Jamaica and at the home receptions, people will be taking your pics! Nice try!! Don’t try to justify it that you will buy it b/c you will wear it 3x. Just justify it by saying you look damn good!!! ”
Love you, Leish!
I LOVE that dress!! It’s so pretty! I’ve been wanting it for a while, but can’t justify paying full price for it. I already splurged on my wedding dress. sniff sniff. I’m going to wear it for our DW and at home reception….not quite 3 times, but better than just once!
Such an awesome dress! And I love that your friend called you on wearing it 3x. You are going to look amazing in it!
Just FYI, this dress isn’t elusive anymore… it’s available in all sizes on the Nordstrom web site.
I bought a size 0 months ago even though I am a size 8. I didn’t think I’d ever find one in my size, so I bought the 0 so I could have the dress copied in my size. Oh well.
What a beautiful dress! So unique and the flowers are super cute!
and PS… the dress looks quite different in person than it does in the Nordstrom photo… it’s definitely cream/off white and the flowers are more dimensional/poofy.
LOL, I love your buddy’s e-mail about the justification process. I’m the same as you–I always buy a new dress and think I’ll be able to wear it again and again but the reality is, I’m addicted to the special occaision=new dress high!
@ali-o: I say elusive meaning, everyone seems to want them & they are ALWAYS on backorder. For example, mine won’t ship for over 2 months.
OK… just wanted everyone to know they’re not as hard to find as they once were. I think certain sizes are on backorder and others aren’t, ’cause mine came within a week.
Very cute…I love BCBG dresses! I am the queen of justifying purchases. I should carry around a calculator, I do it so much.
I agree — well worth the expense if you can definitely use it again in the future! Congrats on your two-dress decision.
OK, I’ve got to ask. I love this dress, and I’ve seen this photo of this model in it dozens of times, but never a “real girl” wearing it. Please please try it on, take a picture and share it with us!
OHHHH I saw that dress yesterday online and LOVED it! Not so much the price tag but definitely adorable!
For me, it’s so much easier to justify wedding purposes that you will be able to use after the wedding! I think that dress it totally worth it!
@Mrs. Onion: I started a thread last week or so asking to see “real” photos of this dress. See it here: http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/show-me-photos-of-you-in-bcbg-strapless-applique-dress
is it really elusive?? doesn’t EVERYONE have it? all knotties, all bees?
That is so pretty!! I got my dress for less than $400 and my invites for $40, so I felt justified in spending $200 on a cake topper after that! Its a mini version on FI and I in our wedding attire, with our dog and cat since they can’t come to the wedding. As soon as the weddings over, that baby is getting shadowboxed and hung on the wall. I can’t wait!!
I have and LOVE this dress and I wore it for 1 hour at the end of my wedding… but I’m still looking for a place to wear it again! Do you have any suggestions? I’m so stumped!
your dress will most likely come way b4 that. I ordered a bcbg from them in mid jan and they said size 2 wont be in stick until march 13. and I got the dress like a week and a half later, in late jan. Congrats on your purchase!
I’ve been lusting over that dress for soooo long. Prolly a good thing there’s no Nordstrom near me!
I’ve also been obsessing over that dress for wayy too long (almost 2 years). I actually ordered it but ended up returning it - wayy out of my budget. Such a great dress! Congrats on buying it!
This dress is gorgeous, and totally worth caving in for! I’d say you chose this splurge well.
I wanted this dress soooo bad, but didn’t want to pay for one and never found a used one in my size.
@Miss Quiche: I think you should really check the boards or even ebay to get one instead of paying full price, especially if your friend that e-mailed you is right. So many girls have this dress I’m sure you can get one for like half off.
@Mrs. Onion: I promise! As soon as it comes in, I’ll do it
@skeeta25: YAY! I hope so…that makes me happy!
@mmm: Yeah! I think a lot of people DO have it, like I said…which is why it is taking me so long to get it!
Perhaps “elusive” was the wrong word to use, but I think you know what I meant
@Lillindy: I have an alert set up to notify me if something like that is posted & if so, I will for sure return it!! Thanks!!
OMG I am so with you on this!! I’m going to purchase a BCBG dress of my own, and I was worried that I wouldn’t be wearing it more than just for wedding events. BUT my friends here in the hive convinced me to buy it because I can wear all my fun shoes with it (since it’s ivory) and it’s great for every occasion (except another wedding LOL!). Love the applique dress, great find!!
That dress is hotness personified! I’d say that was a fruitful trip to Nordstrom’s You’re going to look beautiful in that!
Ooh, I love that dress! I understand your struggle, I used to work on Michigan Ave. and couldn’t keep myself out of the Nordstrom and the Virgin Megastore!
MISS QUICHE!
I’ll buy that size 2 from you after your trip to jamaica for MY trip to jamaica in December ;o) mkoszowski@gmail.com
This is the cutest dress for a Caribbean wedding! I love it and really anything BCBG!
I’ve decided to sell my size 8, if anyone is interested in buying it full price (which was $418 with tax). I know this size is backordered right now until April, so I thought I’d offer it here before returning it to Nordstrom. I found another awesome BCBG dress on eBay for under $100 so I’ve decided to wear that one instead!
There is a size 2 for sale on eBay right now; $49.99 starting bid!
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Mrs. Quiche, Chicago/Montego Bay
Age and Occupation: 28, Interior Designer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 42, Telecom Guru
Engagement Date: July 2, 2008
Wedding Date: May, 2009
Venue: Coyaba Resort, Montego Bay
About Me: I love Chicago and can’t imagine living anywhere else (Well, except Paris. Or anywhere in France, for that matter!). I’m a full-time worker, part-time student, soon-to-be-step-mom, indie music lovin’, architecture and design fanatic, macaroni and cheese addict, vegetarian, Francophile, Ohio State football obsessed, wedding planning girl. Mr. Quiche and I are “Partners-in-Crime” and cannot wait to celebrate our marriage surrounded by our family and closest friends. I plan on DIYing my little heart out (or as much as a suitcase to Jamaica will hold).
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