Ladies! Guess what!
I’m floundering on my dress once again. Do I hate it? No. I love it pretty well*. But I’m open to suggestions. I’d love it if you could help me out and comment or PM me with your links** that meet the following qualifications:
You get bonus points if it’s lacy, eyeletty (it’s a word, I swear!), tea-length, and/or vintagey. Double bonus if it has a slight green detail that matches my shoes.
Your links may inspire a post!
*I may still wear the dress I already have. I’m just… window-shopping, for now.
**Forget Nordstrom, Macy’s and J.Crew. I’ve been there, done that.
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http://www.bluefly.com/Sue-Wong-white-lace-petal-hem-dress/cat60019/303582601/detail.fly
you should try bluefly.com you can look by color . they have tons of dresses. the one up top is a little over $200 but was my fave. good luck!

Etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=25594226
Not sure how you feel about spaghetti straps, but I think it would look cute with a shrug or cardigan… perhaps in green?
What about White House/Black Market? This one is cute.
http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=10&pageId=1&productId=300112743&viewAll=&prd=Strapless+Floral+Dress&subCatId=cat120005&color=&fromSearch=&inSeam=&posId=1&catId=cat210002&cat=Dresses++Skirts+Signature+White++Ivory&colorFamily=300012&maxPg=1&size=
Have you tried Lord & Taylor? They had a heck of a lot of white/ivory dresses when I was there about a week ago — and most of their dresses were very on sale! I actually thought of you while I was there!
I think this one is cute - and you can’t beat the price! ![]()
http://www.target.com/Merona-Collection-Cami-Dress-Fresh/dp/B001PCWSES/ref=sc_qi_detailbutton?ie=UTF8&pf_rd_r=0H9EQNG5C7ME02CQNG5G&pf_rd_p=465357931&pf_rd_i=B001PCWSES&pf_rd_s=bottom-6&pf_rd_m=A1VC38T7YXB528&pf_rd_t=5101
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25499907
You could add a green broach!
Check out http://www.trashydiva.com/site/indexNOW.html
go to sale and scroll to the bottom.
Very vintage, high quality stuff, marked waaaaay down.

Another Etsy find:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26132323
You could do a green sash instead of the existing.
I’m wearing this for the rehearsal dinner: http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=54&pageId=1&productId=300112740&viewAll=true&prd=Tonal+Stripe+Cotton+Dress&subCatId=&color=&fromSearch=&inSeam=&posId=22&catId=cat210002&cat=Dresses++Skirts&colorFamily=&maxPg=1&size=.
And White house / Black Market has several other pretty options such as http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=54&pageId=1&productId=300112544&viewAll=true&prd=Paisley+Jacquard+Dress&subCatId=&color=&fromSearch=&inSeam=&posId=6&catId=cat210002&cat=Dresses++Skirts&colorFamily=&maxPg=1&size=
I think this is so cute - and totally unconventional, too! and beachy and summery and happy ![]()
Go look at Anthropology! There are a ton of dresses there, online.
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=-126665336145509697&id=930039&parentid=APP_DRESSES&pushId=APP_DRESSES&prepushId=APP_DRESSES&popId=APPAREL&sortProperties=&navCount=51&navAction=jump&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=bei&colorName=BEIGE
A lot of the dresses in the David’s Bridal Galina collection fit what you are looking for but the price tag is a bit higher, you could probably find one for less with a bit of searching.
http://www.davidsbridal.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category_-49998986
This dress is so cute!
have you checked shopbop? they have a category dedicated to white dresses and there are some great ones! most are under $200 as well, and you could definitely wear them again.
Another cute one:
This dress from j.crew is totally adorable, but I LOVE swiss dots. Also- with the extra 20% off it comes in at around $48.
I also love this dress- it is SO sweet!
http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Special_Sizes/size16/dresses/PRDOVR~15198/99101734057/15198.jsp
I definitely have a swissdot obsession!- http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Feature_Assortment/catalogjcrewcomexclusives/dresses/PRDOVR~14844/99101727558/14844.jsp
Good luck in the dress hunt
This is different, but really cute, eyeletty and it looks like you could sub the existing ribbon out for one of your choice…i.e. green. Plus it is $76.
This eyelet dress with ruffles is a little casual, but SO CUTE:
I LOVE this Etsy dress! perhaps she could do the sash in green??? ![]()
oop… http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=24941694
Have you looked in jenny yoo (used)? I haven’t noticed anything lacy, but she’s got the tea length covered.
This dress comes in white, but sizes are limited:
This one’s pretty cute. I think it would flatter your figure, too. Can’t beat the price!
http://www5.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=50434&CatID=64327&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=15ceb46&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CMID=50434|50444|63883&Fltr=&Srt=&QL=F&IND=49&cmVirtualCat=&CmCatId=50434|50444|63883|64327
Check this out
http://www.edressme.com/cm0022.html
and this one is a little over your budget - but cute
http://www.edressme.com/qsv6c7.html
Also -check out white house black market - they have lots of cute white dresses, and on sale!
http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5023&pid=652135&vid=1
http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=41894&vid=1&pid=646657
I really like this one but I’m not sure on the length. Topshop had a few others I thought were cute but I wasn’t sure about.
Good luck!
A few I found on Anthropologie…
2. This one is over the price range but I thought your shoes would look fab with it:
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=-6427014229118456183&id=933134&parentid=APP_DRESS_GRAPHIC&pushId=APP_DRESSES&prepushId=APP_DRESS_GRAPHIC&popId=APPAREL&sortProperties=%2BmarketingPriority%2C-saleDate&navCount=45&navAction=poppushpush&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=069&colorName=RED+MOTIF
3. Once again, just a tinsy tiny bit over the price range…but it’s so perfectly vintage and has the green accents:
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=-3716826481616048876&id=930061&parentid=APP_DRESS_EMBROIDERED&pushId=APP_DRESSES&prepushId=APP_DRESS_EMBROIDERED&popId=APPAREL&sortProperties=%2BmarketingPriority%2C-saleDate&navCount=19&navAction=poppushpush&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=038&colorName=GREEN+MOTIF
Oh - I just found this one
http://www.illuna-fashion.com/illuna-37-113.html
And here’s a gorgeous one on etsy
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21780455&ref=sr_gallery_7&&ga_search_query=white+lace+dress&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=7&order=date_desc&includes=tags&includes=title
Good luck!

Another etsy shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6504405
She makes custom dresses from vintage patterns (you could use whatever fabric you choose). Most of them are under $200.
I like this pattern:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21336932
I think it would look cute in white with a green sash. ![]()
Nordstrom’s is awesome for this sort of thing:
This one is lacy!!
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2962727/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6014155?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6014155&P=1
More dress jacket type
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3005558/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6014155?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6014155&P=1

Ugh! There was a GORGEOUS dress on Gilt this weekend: tea-length, strapless, openwork Venice lace in ivory… I was so tempted! I know that it was in your $ range, too. It was part of their group sale with Catherine Malandrino, Tracy Reese, Rebecca Taylor, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Miguelina. I’ll see if I can’t find more information for you!
I found a whole bunch of cute ones but they wouldn’t post! Check out Banana Republic and TopShop. They have some cute ones! Like
and my favorite one!
@MariCML: We don’t have that here. Suppose I could take a trip to minneapolis though. it’s about 5 hours but it’d be worth it for a good dress.
I think the first dress, posted by Amy, is gorgeous… it’s funky, but not too casual… the perfect length without being matronly…
I love White House Black Market! I’m thinking about getting one for my “going away” dress.
@jenn-dig: hah! That’s the second dress I’d chosen for my self. I have it hanging in my closet along side my sundress
‘Cept… I got it for $14. ![]()
The link I’m about to give you is on craftster, BUT if you like it, the yellow could always be changed for that perfect green, or I’m sure you could find someone on Etsy to make it for you. After all, I made my wedding dress based on this dress.
Oh - I just found some more…
http://www.thelimited.com/detail/textured-v-neck-tank-dress/3274568
http://www.thelimited.com/detail/it%27s-a-twister-strapless-dress/3274318
blarggg! So many of these are SO CUTE, but too short (if it’s above the knee on the model, it’s mid-thigh on me :().
Don’t know if you have a Belks… might be a regional thing… but these are all under $200… and so sweet!
Liz Claiborne NY Eyelet:
http://www.belk.com/AST/Main/Belk_Primary/Women/Shop/Dresses/Casual/PRD~1801850LCMUA915/Liz+Claiborne+New+York+Belted+Eyelet+Dress+with+Ruffled+Hem.jsp?off=2
Robbe Bee (!!!) White Eyelet: http://www.belk.com/AST/Main/Belk_Primary/Women/Shop/Dresses/Casual/PRD~1506845587590/Robbie+Bee+Tab+Front+Eyelet+Dress.jsp?off=11
Michael Kors Empire Waist:
http://www.belk.com/AST/Main/Belk_Primary/Women/Shop/Dresses/Wear_to_Work/PRD~1803007MU98065A44/Michael+Kors+Empire+Waist+Dress.jsp?off=16
Kristin Davis Eyelet: (this one is my fave)
http://www.belk.com/AST/Main/Belk_Primary/Women/Shop/Dresses/Casual/PRD~1500970KD21281/Kristin+Davis+Eyelet+Fitted+Dress.jsp?off=17
Cachet Strapless Tiered:
http://www.belk.com/AST/Main/Belk_Primary/Women/Shop/Dresses/MotheroftheBride/PRD~150098346166/Cachet+Strapless+Tiered+Dress.jsp?off=29
I will not share with you my FAVORITE site for vintage-y clothing.
Here’s some links to dresses that fit your description!
http://www.unique-vintage.com/queen-heartz-1950s-white-satin-swing-wedding-dress-p-3395.html
http://www.unique-vintage.com/ivory-cotton-flirty-halter-swing-dress-p-3082.html
http://www.unique-vintage.com/1950s-style-white-marilyn-satin-halter-prom-dress-p-3041.html
http://www.unique-vintage.com/marilyn-monroe-style-ivory-satin-halter-prom-dress-p-2722.html
I hope you like them
And they’re all definitely under $200!
Darn, for some reason the boards on indiebride.com aren’t working right now but there is a thread on the Wedding Dress Alternatives board titles “Short white dress..” that has a lot of really cute options!
Honestly- Davids Bridal Online collection has some great options. Don’t let the DB name steer you away. Take a looksie:
http://www.davidsbridal.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category_-49991498
This is THE dress I was going to buy, before I found mine on ebay:
http://www.davidsbridal.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplayView?storeId=10052&catalogId=10051&categoryId=-49991498¤tIdx=32&subCategory=-49999486%7c-49998983%7c-
49991498&catentryId=2000168&sort=
BONUS- It matches all of your criteria!
From Mori Lee:
http://www.morilee.com/DressDetail.aspx?C=3&D=386&P=1
(There is an ivory option…click next to the black color swatch and it will change the picture. Find some awesome green satin ribbon and this would look fab!)
http://www.morilee.com/DressDetail.aspx?C=9&D=427&P=1
http://www.morilee.com/DressDetail.aspx?C=10&D=743&P=1
From Watters:
http://watters.com/product.php?showid=940
http://watters.com/product.php?showid=590#
http://watters.com/product.php?showid=718
There you go!!!
Did you try and etsy alchemy request? That way you can specify exactly what you want and the price range you are willing to pay. Then people bid on your request and make you the dress of your dreams!!
I have this Calvin Klein dress and really like it. I bought mine at Dress Barn, but found it on the new at Overstock and a few other places.
Just a note, I wear mine so that there is more of V neck and if I want to cover up I put a cami under it.
@mariahjane20: problem is… I don’t know exactly what I want! :p
this one is vintage and $95, and has green!
http://www.sydneysvintageclothing.com/store/p/7692-Vintage-60-s-White-Mint-Green-Prom-Evening-Dress-Xsmall.html?feed=froogle
also vintage, also has green…
http://www.sydneysvintageclothing.com/store/p/6962-Vintage-50-s-White-Green-Lace-Prom-Wedding-Evening-Dress-M-L.html?feed=froogle
good luck!
Some cute vintage looking options:
http://www.unique-vintage.com/ivory-embroidered-short-antique-style-wedding-dress-p-2723.html
http://www.unique-vintage.com/ivory-embroidered-short-antique-style-wedding-dress-p-2723.html
Ohh…I found more. My first comment doesn’t seem to be showing so I hope this one does!
Check these out….they can make your wedding dress…the pictures on here are adorable…
http://www.whirlingturban.com/vintage_wedding_dresses.htm
heres a cute dress
http://www.poshgirlvintage.com/1950s-white-tea-length-princess-dress-p-202.html
Good luck MJ!
oops! the second link should be:
http://www.unique-vintage.com/queen-heartz-antique-ivory-satin-swing-dress-p-2099.html
try this one… they have some really cute stuff!
http://www.lightinthebox.com/2009-Style-A-line-Scoop-Tea-length-Satin-Wedding-Dresses-for-Bride–HSX1237-_p35278.html
i guess my link went to your spam, try this site
lightinthebox dot com
they have some really cute stuff for less! search this style (HSX1237) i think it’s really pretty (among many others there too)!
oh yah, when you go to that site check out the Wholesale section
here are some more styles to check out…
HSX1193
HSX1200
WSW0016
HSX1201 (haha, just kidding with this one)
there are tons more too
You could tie a green sash around this one!
http://shop.adorevintage.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=1931
@notsojenny: O M G. Feather boobies! An accessory I never knew i needed!!
(Seriously thanks for the link. I’m gonna check it out.)
My comments won’t post! Have an e-mail addy I can send you my list to?
Not sure if this is your size but this dress is awesome!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Anthropologie-Moulinette-Soeurs-White-Dress-8_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1205Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem1e5724e378QQitemZ130311054200QQptZUSQ5fCSAQ5fWCQ5fDressesQQsalenotsupported

I know you already looked at jcrew, but here’s this one in case you missed it:
http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Feature_Assortment/NewArrivals/dresses/PRDOVR~15198/15198.jsp?srcCode=AFFI00001&siteId=J84DHJLQkR4-hK4%2FNs%2FG4OO0kU9wQxZ0ww
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These two options are a little longer which may work for you …
You could recreate the look they are showing with a green flower or a sash to match your shoes.
Or the neckline on this dress is really nice…
http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=10&pageId=1&productId=300113283&viewAll=&prd=White+Tiered+Cotton/Silk+Dress&subCatId=cat120005&color=&fromSearch=&inSeam=&posId=4&catId=cat210002&cat=Dresses++Skirts+Signature+White++Ivory&colorFamily=300012&maxPg=1&size=
Good Luck!
@Miss Mary Jane: Haha! Oops. Well, I was right… it does look good on you! ![]()
This just fits in your budget — but I’m not sure if it would be geographically good for you. You could get it in cotton eyelet at either knee length or full length, and I think you could probably get a green double hem or sash.
http://www.weddingbee.com/2009/06/09/all-bees-bulletin-hook-me-up-with-dresses/#more-96459
You’re going to have more links than you know what do to with!
Here are the ones I found.
The Breathless Dress in Magnolia {This one IS eyeletty!}
$117.99
http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Dresses/The+Breathless+Dress+in+Magnolia
Sheath Dress with Pleated Trim
$69.00
http://www.anntaylorloft.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=19384&N=1200257&categoryId=211&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_211&showAll=Y&cid=g_ps&cid=PPC0001&defaultColorNameFromCategory=White&defaultSizeTypeFromCategory=Misses
Seamed Lace Fitted Dress
$78.00
http://www.ardenb.com/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=136&subCategoryId=582&productId=18411#ClosePopup
We bought this dress in ivory for $70 at Dillards. I’m wearing it for my hometown reception/BBQ a few weeks after the wedding. I’m 5′8″ and it doesn’t look too short on me.
Embroidered dot dress
$169.00
http://www1.talbots.com/talbotsonline/product/itempage.aspx?item=E98986&PFID=1427&XID=S2009156110012C776C9D6AE3648559BA7B4&h=M&sk=M
Jessica McClintock Satin Bow-Detail Dress
$89.50
http://www.dillards.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=301&storeId=301&langId=-1&productId=501754475&linkshare=http://www.shopstyle.com/affiliate
Ellen Tracy Portrait Collar Satin Dress
$158.00
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3033943?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_pla=dresses:women:dress&cm_ite=ellen_tracy_portrait_collar_satin_dress:264171&cm_ven=Linkshare&siteId=J84DHJLQkR4-ClLlE6C3yAkS8tDDlh1vfw
JONES NEW YORK Swiss-Dot Ruffled Babydoll Dress
$150.00
http://www.lordandtaylor.com/eng/WomensApparel-Sundresses-Swiss_Dot_Ruffled_Babydoll_Dress-lordandtaylor/54519/?utm_source=GAN&utm_medium=Affiliates&utm_campaign=ShopStyle.com&utm_content=&utm_term=na&cm_mmc=Affiliate-_-GAN-_-ShopStyle.com-_-Primary
Lily Strapless Floral Appliqué Party Dress
$118.00
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3030871?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_pla=dresses:women:dress&cm_ite=lily_strapless_floral_applique_party_dress:257223_1&cm_ven=Linkshare&siteId=J84DHJLQkR4-W6_XS6VkTAsQI5dK2cXqPQ
Night Way One-Shoulder Gown
$150.00
http://www.dillards.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=301&storeId=301&langId=-1&productId=501455591&linkshare=http://www.shopstyle.com/affiliate
what about what I wore? ( i know, everyone thinks theirs is great). I know you can get them on ebay and craigslist for $200. They also have silvery ones and strapless if you like that. Theres no train, but a little fabric in the back. they also have different colored bands at the bottom (mine was orange) i think they have blue? anyways, take a peek, its two of my photos here, nicole miller dress http://popko.blogspot.com/2009/06/etsy-handmade-weddings-featuringme-okay.html
is it too ‘dressy’ for you?
hmmm don’t know but I think this says, “I’m a dress for a courtroom bride”
sooo nice:
http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?productID=2f216174-8b32-4bf5-a913-51fe3d473b99&categoryID=32e5a88c-cbf1-498f-afcf-dbfca138c5d3&pg=0
alfred angelo has some nice, short dresses. Don’t know about price tho! Good luck!
I want to second the White Floral Overlay Dress from white house black market! And it’s on sale! It’s very flattering and will look great on you with your height!
http://www.ariadress.com/Desciptions/Desc161KA.htm
You can get it in the Magnolia eyelet (they just ran out of the white eyelet) and do green under bust trim or a double hem in green.
Wow you guys - so many great options! I’ve definitely got some favorites already ![]()
There are some cute options on lillypulitzer.com. Check out the Little White Dress collection!
http://www.lillypulitzer.com/The-Little-White-Dress/icat/littlewhitedress
You already have a ton of awesome suggestions, but here are a few more:
White House Black Market has some awesome dresses in white: http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/shelf.jsp?cat=&colorFamily=&size=&subCatId=&catId=cat210002&viewAll=true&inSeam=
Have you looked into bridesmaids dresses? My wedding dress is a bridesmaids dress from Priscilla of Boston that came in white.
As for the pop of green, you can always add a sash!
Not sure if this is more what you’re looking for . . . but I came across it yesterday. Ann Taylor is having a sale on dresses this week, and I think next week you get double points for using your AT card.
Here is a variety, and you can bet I will be back with more!!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23936753
http://www.lulus.com/products/Camelot+Dress+in+Cream/11563.html
I think this is super cute and has some great details and shape: http://www.dillards.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=301&langId=-1&storeId=301&productId=501924950&view=80&N=1000894+4294967272&searchUrl=%2Fendeca%2FEndecaStartServlet%3Fview%3D80%26N%3D1000894%2B4294967272&R=03001670
I love the detailing on this one from anthropologie:
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=4499576567694176335&id=933094&parentid=NEW_APP_DRESS&pushId=NEW_APP_DRESS&prepushId=NEW_APP_DRESS&popId=NEW_FOR_SEASON&sortProperties=%2BmarketingPriority%2C-saleDate&navCount=245&navAction=poppush&color=&colorName=010
This Liz Claiborne dress feels very vintage: http://www.lizclaiborne.com/Eyelet-Shawl-Collar-Dress/LCMUA186,default,pd.html?cgid=salewomensSkirtsAndDresses#/107
Here is another fantastic Liz Claiborne:
http://www.lizclaiborne.com/Dot-Jacquard-Pleated-Waist-Dress/LCMUA913,default,pd.html?cgid=DressShop
And another Liz Claiborne. You could pair it with a green skinny belt:
http://www.lizclaiborne.com/Belted-Eyelet-Dress-with-Ruffled-Hem/LCMUA915,default,pd.html?cgid=DressShop#/100
This one is a little bit over $200 ($216) but I love it, so gorgeous and classic, especially for a court house wedding:
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574492704715&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446219224&R=884176460253&P_name=David+Meister&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474399545537&bmUID=1244588219333
I know its $10 over your budget, but I love this dress from Neiman Marcus: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod78030018&eItemId=prod78030018&searchType=SALE&parentId=cat980731&icid=&rte=%252Fcommon%252Fstore%252Fcatalog%252Ftemplates%252FET1.jhtml%253FNo%253D260%2526Ns%253DMAX_RETAIL_PRICE%25257c1%2526N%253D4294956227%2526st%253Ds
This one from Ralph Lauren is very simple and classic and you could tie a green ribbon around the waist: http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3476991&cp=2943768.1766605&pg=2&s=A-StorePrice-POLO&ab=ln_nodivision_cs7_dresses&parentPage=family
Try shopstyle.com Good luck!
I think you should consider a gorgeous white suit, like Carrie in SATC!!! So classic & stunning!
http://www.ericabunker.com/2008/06/hot-patterns-carrie-d-away-suit.html
http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Dresses/The+Breathless+Dress+in+Magnolia
Bonus: this could be worn again!!!
I was at a Dress Barn this weekend and saw a few white dresses that you might like. They don’t sell online, so you’d have to go to a store.
@MissCricket: Ooooo a pattern! I wish I was a better sewer, I’d totally take that on. I love Carrie’s suit. But I don’t have the dough to spend on a Dior suit, that’s for sure!
there’s a cute nicole miller dress that i thought about for my wedding dress. i think its more than $200, maybe $400?, but really cute…
http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/nicole-miller-short-wedding-dress
Have you ever looked at Aria? They have beautiful clean designs and you can customize - you could get this one with white eyelet and green trim or lining like you mentioned:
http://ariadress.com/Desciptions/Desc161KA.htm
they have lots of other very classic, retro-esque fuller skirts in taffets and silk that would be beautiful for your classic wedding.
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Some more options:
(1) Not sure what size you are, but you could check Ebay or bluefly for this one too - http://www.mychloelane.com/index.php?p_matter=cll_item&p_dpt_id=2&p_ctg_id=36&p_sbc_id=187&p_itm_id=2453
(2) Anthro on Ebay - http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTHROPOLOGIE-WHITE-EYELET-COTTON-DRESS-L_W0QQitemZ380128875017QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_CSA_WC_Dresses?hash=item5881725209&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A570|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50
(3) Anthro on Ebay - http://cgi.ebay.com/New-White-Embroidered-Trim-Dress-Lg-Anthropologie-Top_W0QQitemZ320380901668QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_CSA_WC_Dresses?hash=item4a98309924&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A570|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50
(4) Anthro on Ebay - http://cgi.ebay.com/NWOT-148-ANTHROPOLOGIE-MAEVE-INGENUITY-DRESS-8-10-M_W0QQitemZ330335993956QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_CSA_WC_Dresses?hash=item4ce98f4064&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A570|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A2|294%3A50
(5) Anthro on Ebay - http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTHROPOLOGIE-ANNA-SUI-DRESS-SIZE-12-NWT-SOLD-OUT_W0QQitemZ250436870034QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_CSA_WC_Dresses?hash=item3a4f335f92&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A570|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A3|294%3A50
(6) Anthro on Ebay - http://cgi.ebay.com/NWOT-Anthropologie-ELLA-MOSS-Silk-ruffles-dress-M-6-8_W0QQitemZ140325285418QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_CSA_WC_Dresses?hash=item20ac09ee2a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A570|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A3|294%3A50
I bet you’re overwhelmed! but here’s one more to add to the pile
http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3480420 and super budget friendly!
Miss Mary Jane you will def have to write a post about your favorites from here…im dying to know which ones you liked!
Good luck as well! ![]()
I’m not sure if this is what you’re after, but here is a cute one from lulu.com:
its more of a sundress than anything, but it’s cute - http://www.lulus.com/products/Benevolence+Lace+Sundress+in+White/12702.html
This dress is pretty casual, but it definitely doesn’t break the bank at $30!
http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=15292&vid=1&pid=662302&scid=662302012
Also $130:
http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=41894&vid=1&pid=646776
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