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Recently, Mr. Fro Yo’s sister (she’s also a bridesmaid) was in town and we went shopping for her bridesmaid’s dress. We found some pretty ones, but not THE one. But we have time. I, however, did find a dress that I absolutely adore. I know, I know, the trip wasn’t about me, but I couldn’t help myself, it’s that gorgeous. We found it at Neiman’s, but I found it online at Nordstrom for $2 cheaper. Hey, every little bit helps.
Now I need to figure out a reason to buy this beauty. The rehearsal dinner? Some party? I don’t know, but what I do know is that I really want it. It comes in Navy also, but I really liked the bridal look to it in white.
Do you buy dresses when you have an occasion to wear them, or do you buy them as you see them and find reasons to wear them later?
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Beautiful! The navy might be a tad more rewearable post-wedding (like to OTHER weddings!). Love the ruffled look!
I LOVE IT!! I think maybe for your Rehearsal dinner, depending on the location. You def need to come up with a reason to purchase because it’s adorable!!!
….you could always dye it/ have it dyed after the wedding.
I love it! I think it would be perfect for a rehearsal dinner or a bridesmaids luncheon!
I want it for my courthouse ceremony!!!! It’s perfect for any wedding related function
I tend to buy dresses as I see them and then find an occassion to wear them later. I think it’s the smart thing to do because when you NEED a dress for something, you can never find it. I think this dress is gorgeous. You should wear it to the rehearsal dinner. And I think you can get a lot of use out of it if. With the right accessories, it won’t look as “bridal” if you don’t want it to for later use.
love it! i wore a white dress for my rehearsal dinner and everyone was so excited - it looked really cute. you could wear this again for dates during the summer months for years to come. go for it!
This is my bachelorette party dress! I loved it so much I also got some engagement pictures taken in it. Great taste!
I actually tried this dress on!! It was at the bridal boutique wear I bought my wedding dress! It was too big though and it was the only size they had!! I thought it was too cute!!
I love that weddings mean you get to have more than one dress! This is a fabulous find!
I love this dress! I was very close to buying it, but sadly my fiance doesn’t care for it. He says it’s “just kinda funny looking.” 
Really cute!
I’m the type to buy now & find a reason to wear it later.
Stunning! It’s so dreamy and ethereal. I would wear it to my rehearsal dinner, because it seems too special for a bachelorette party. But either way, I would wear it!
Very cute… I’m thinking something I could wear for my engagement party. Ummmm. I likey.
I have a dress VERY similar to this that I wore for my rehearsal dinner. It’s a size 8 - 10. If you’re interested, let me know.
Oh, I love me some petals. This looks so J. Crew and I want to eat it up! I LOVE it. Buy it, wear it to the rehersal, and on your honeymoon, and on a hot date night in the summer, and…
I say go for it!!
yay! thanks for posting this, the dress is a dream! i’m going to buy it and wear it for my engagement party 
I do both. That dress is gorgeous, definitely rehearsal-worthy.
Ooooh! Please get it! Plus its on sale - even more reason to purchase!!
i actually bought it on nordstroms on sale too, but ended up returning it. i thought the material was kinda cheap looking for what the price was. it looks fab in pictures but not so great in person. just my two cents
I actually bought this dress from Nordstrom a few months back for my wedding. Sadly, I ended up returning it because it’s incredibly short, at least on me (I’m 5′10) Just wanted to give you a heads up. It is a really beautiful dress though!
Regarding lo’s comment…..I agree, for $350 I don’t think it was worth it but for $140 I think it is.
I think that is the most perfect rehearsal dinner dress I have ever seen!
cute! if i were eloping in vegas that is what I would wear! I say wear it to the RD
I LOVE this dress! I just ordered it 2 weeks ago for my rehearsal dinner and trying to figure out when I can wear it again!!!
Oh so pretty! I’d wear it for an engagement shoot if you haven’t done yours. I love how simple and sweet it is!
It’s a great dress and something you can wear a few times. If you love it, treat yourself.
I absolutely ADORE this dress. Wish I had been able to find a reason to spend that much money on a dress. 
It’s gorgeous!! I would buy it…in white! and wear it to one of your showers or to the rehearsal dinner. I definitely plan on wearing white and being as “bridey” as possible for showers and the dinner and such. That way I’ll get to buy new dresses =]
OMG…I am in love with this dress!
I totally just bought this dress for our May rehearsal dinner. I can’t wait to wear it. When I saw it I knew it was ‘the one’ for our rehearsal dinner (I felt the same way when I saw my wedding dress). Thanks for the tip!
Miss Fro Yo, this dress is only $168!!! *swoons* I was fully expecting to click the link and see a $350 price tag (the fact that you said you originally found it at Neiman’s didn’t help
I think I may buy it now! And wedding is almost month over!
I love that dress, but homegirl needs to stand up straight!
Beeeeautiful! Go for it — you’ll find an occasion!
I tend to buy dresses that rock my world when I see them — whether or not I have an occasion in mind — but I HAVE been stuck with dresses that never get worn. I need to step it up and get myself invited to more special occasions (any Bees out there who need an extra wedding guest? wink, wink)
I buy as I find and if I’d found that dress earlier, I’da used it as my wedding dress!!! It’s gorgeous–I want it too!
@fiftyfootbride: Ha!! You are hilarious!! I love it!
And more on this dress to come…
That is a great dress. I think it could work for the RD, depending on how dressy your party is going to be. I know I had a hard time finding dresses I liked for my shower/RD, so I actually ended up wearing 2 dresses I already had!
Buy it buy it! If for no other reason than that those of us at weddingbee thinks it’s great and think you need it. Then find a use for it.
I wore this as my reception dress and received soo many compliments on it!! Love it!! I also wore it in my bridal portraits. Check it!
http://www.swsmag.net/blog/2009/9/2/southern-bridal-portraits-crystals-bridals.html
oh man, it’s sold out online at nordstroms!
if anyone else finds it elsewhere, pls do share. i love this dress! thx for posting it.
i love this dress- hope i can find it in the store!
@CGray- i love your bridals! Where are your pink shoes from?! I am still looking for the perfect pair & LOVE yours!
LOVE it. I actually just saw this dress on Cesar and Tanya Perez’s photography blog … http://www.perezblog.net/ (not to be confused with perez hilton). The bride wore it as a reception/exit dress. If you don’t wear it at the rehearsal dinner, you could definitely wear it to leave the wedding!
omg. just read through the above posts and noticed that the link that the link I posted was of CGray’s wedding! what a small blogging world we are in!
Yes!! Small World Miss Slice.
@Ms Pink-Thank you! It took me forever to find the right shoe! I got mine from yoox.com.
Such a cute dress!! it has a really soft bridal look love it
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Miss Frozen Yogurt, Dallas
Age and Occupation: 28, Special Projects Coordinator
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Equity Trader
Engagement Date: March 19, 2009
Wedding Date: April 2010
Venue: Marie Gabrielle, Dallas
About Me: I was born and raised in Texas, and have lived in several of the cities across the state, but I currently reside in Austin. I went to college in Boston and have a special place in my heart for the Northeast. I love reading, shopping, wine, reuniting with college friends that are scattered across the country, reality TV, trying out new recipes, and attempting all the DIY projects that come along with wedding planning. I'm a "bleeding heart, save the world type" and thankfully my job allows me to work on legislation and policy to help out those in need. I met Mr. Frozen Yogurt in a bar, though he doesn't even drink! And now we are planning a modern yet vintage wedding in Dallas while dealing with the trials and tribulations of first time homeownership.
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