The “I Just Threw This Together” but Really I Spent Months Planning Engagement Shoot Outfit

The “I Just Threw This Together” but Really I Spent Months Planning Engagement Shoot Outfit

April 27th, 2010 @ 9:41 am by Mrs. Lobster
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Help! I have nothing to wear (for our engagement shoot). Imagine a springtime hot summer setting on a tree-lined, cobblestone street with old New York buildings in the background. Mr. Lobster and I want to be ourselves, but our *fabulously* casual selves (not the grubby couch-clothed-selves we usually are). As with most of my shopping ventures, the first place I went for inspiration was Anthropologie.

First up, a casual summer dress with long navy sash. The best part - pockets! (For snacks, of course.)

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Dotted Greetings Dress

Second, a form fitting polka dot dress with grosgrain ribbon. I love this dress but heard patterns don’t do well in pictures. What do you think?

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Polka-Peppered Dress

What about this blueberry Diane von Furstenberg dress? This is a little dressier than the others but I love the model rockin’ it with gold gladiators.

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Then there’s Etsy for true vintage outfits. I am hearting the neckline and the low back.

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Etsy

Another cute dress from Thrush. Maybe it’s too fancy for an e-shoot, but cute for say, a rehearsal dinner? Admit it, you are totally crushing on that BOW even though when we were kids we hated wearing dresses with bows.

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Etsy

Or… this one. Haha, it’s like it was MADE for the Lobster shoot! (Zoom in for crustaceans.)

This dress was made for Weddingbee

What do you think of these dresses? Do you see anything that would be great for a fabulously casual e-shoot?

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31 Responses to “The “I Just Threw This Together” but Really I Spent Months Planning Engagement Shoot Outfit”

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Roux (message) 1,356 posts, Bumble bee

I really like the first one with the pockets, its super cute.

And also, I nearly spat out my drink when I saw the Etsy shop was called Thrush. lol.

4/27/10 @ 9:51 am (reply)

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Neele (message) 286 posts, Helper bee

I ike the first one!

4/27/10 @ 9:54 am (reply)

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Vitsippa (message) 1,334 posts, Bumble bee

I’m no help at all cause I seriously love all of them! I think you can rock any of them and pull off wonderful photo shoot. I am leaning towards:
#2, 1, and 3, in that order. I think the stripes with pink accents would look fab cause it accents your waist. But both the 1 and 2 are close for me. I actually prefer #1, as a dress it’s really, really pretty, but I just think #2 would be more photo flattering.

I wonder about the flow of the Etsy dresses in pictures. Though they’re really cute, the wrinklablility might be a problem.

Really lovely dresses!

4/27/10 @ 9:56 am (reply)

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alivoo01 (message) 2,625 posts, Sugar bee

Loved the first dress, but I think the Etsy dress is more “you” (as if I totally know you…).

4/27/10 @ 9:57 am (reply)

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Miss Seashell (message) 1,713 posts, Bumble bee

The first one caught my eye…but I’m always tempted to advise for solid colors!
But really, can you say no to the lobsters?

4/27/10 @ 10:06 am (reply)

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Mrs. Frozen Yogurt (message) 2,685 posts, Sugar bee

I love that first one!

4/27/10 @ 10:10 am (reply)

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Miss Stripes (message) 1,063 posts, Bumble bee

Okay. Great options! I love the DVF dress and the first Anthro dress the best (with that cute vintage dress coming in just behind, esp. if you added a belt!)

The polka dot one is super awesome, but does do funny things to my eyes and might/will do so in pictures too!

You’d look awesome in any of ‘em though! Love. Can’t wait to see what you pick!

4/27/10 @ 10:20 am (reply)

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yoori (message) 231 posts, Helper bee

LOVE the 3rd and 4th dresses! I think the 4th one would be better for an outdoor summer shoot though.

4/27/10 @ 10:21 am (reply)

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Mojito (message) 341 posts, Helper bee

They are all pretty, but I love the blue Diane von Furstenberg dress!

4/27/10 @ 10:35 am (reply)

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MJogan (message) 124 posts, Blushing bee

Our photographers actually answered the “what to wear” question on their blog. See the link here:

http://theadventuresofheidiandkevin.com/blog/?p=1029

4/27/10 @ 10:44 am (reply)

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Iamalighthouse (message) 60 posts, Worker bee

I HEART the blueberry dress!! SO cute! The lobster one is also quite fun, if you are going a bit more casual!! I love them both!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SoliloquyShoppe

4/27/10 @ 10:49 am (reply)

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Mrs. Pug (message) 3,753 posts, Honey bee

i really like the first etsy dress because of the cute front and killer back neckline, but really they’re all adorable.

4/27/10 @ 11:17 am (reply)

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Miss Frog (message) 505 posts, Busy bee

The first one with the long navy sash - shut UP - loving that dress. Must find way to convince Frogger I need that dress.

4/27/10 @ 11:42 am (reply)

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DianaLynn (message) 197 posts, Blushing bee

My vote goes to DVF, even if it is a little dressier.

4/27/10 @ 11:52 am (reply)

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Miss Trail Mix (message) 6,329 posts, Bee Keeper

I like the anthro dress or the DVF one, both are super-cute!

4/27/10 @ 11:52 am (reply)

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Mrs. French Bulldog (message) 7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

Hands down LOBSTER DRESS! Oooor the first one *coughlobsterdresscough*

4/27/10 @ 11:59 am (reply)

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Jessie516 (message) 5,480 posts, Bee Keeper

They’re all adorable, but I think the DVF is my favorite. I personally like a solid color in photos because patterns can be a little distracting.

4/27/10 @ 12:27 pm (reply)

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krissybee (message) 3,921 posts, Honey bee

oo i love the pink number with the bow! or the navy blue is gorgeous too!! great choices all around!

4/27/10 @ 12:29 pm (reply)

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rawrkitty1022 (message) 516 posts, Busy bee

I kind of LOVE the lobster dress. It’s my favorite….for real. It has a super cute cut to it and is the most visually interesting and cute one of the bunch!

4/27/10 @ 1:06 pm (reply)

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