Why is it so freaking hard to find a nice dress?

[RevolutionaryActs]

I need one for my brothers wedding, and I can't find one. I've looked at all the stores near me, and online. Nothing.


All I want is a nice knee length dress that's a color, not black or white, that's young, but isn't totally slutty. And! I would like to pay less than 150 dollars for it.


I guess I'm just asking too much. :eyes:

[Sequoia]

1. Check out the 2nd hand stores

Not to be cheap mind you but sometimes you can find a very good deal, even something new that might be available. I take it you live in a crummy town with not many choices. Most all the dresses in the stores in my town are very ugly with silly lace and giant flowers. I wouldn't be buried in it for sure. I'd get to heaven and St. Peter wouldn't let me in because I'd fail the fasion test.

Other than that, find a pattern and make it yourself.

[RevolutionaryActs]

4. I've looked in a few 2nd hand stores.

I've come to conclusion that I'll do a little traveling to the next(nicer and bigger) town.

Since I don't know how to sew, I'm thinking my dress wouldn't come out quite right. :7

[azmouse]

2. I hear ya!

I haven't found a dress I really like in 2 yrs.
Do you have a Dress Barn store near you? I've sometimes found stuff there that is a little more on the modest side. I think they are online too.

[RevolutionaryActs]

6. Been there.

Couldn't find anything. Everything is either black, or black and white. I can not wear black. Must have color. x(

[NewWaveChick1981]

3. For the same reason I couldn't find a pair of strappy sandals

a couple of years ago when chunky heels were in fashion. Marketers are trying to force-feed you whatever they say is in "fashion." You might try separates or a suit instead of a one-piece dress, if you can actually find something decent.

Good luck. :)

[RevolutionaryActs]

7. Bastards.

I don't want my boobs hanging out for heavens sake. x(

[billyskank]

5. Hey Rev!

:hi:

Yes, you are clearly asking waaaay too much. :P

[RevolutionaryActs]

10. Hi!

How are you dear? :bounce:



Meanie. :P

[billyskank]

12. I am great!

In a month and a half I am going to Canada to see yivver girl!! :bounce:

How are you? :hug:

[RevolutionaryActs]

15. For real?!

That's awesome. :D

[billyskank]

16. Straight up

:woohoo:

[samplegirl]

8. look on anthropologly site.

sometimes they have something.

[RevolutionaryActs]

17. But I only liked the really, really expensive ones.

:silly:

[miss_american_pie]

9. How dressy?

What necklines do you like?

[RevolutionaryActs]

13. Not *really* dressy.

It's going to be an outdoor wedding, but I don't want to wear a sundress, you know? Um, nothing too plunging? :P

[miss_american_pie]

18. Okay

Green, right at the top of your price range http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=188215&CategoryID=5449

Blue or brown, on sale http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=188147&CategoryID=5449

Hibiscus, on sale http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=191359&CategoryID=22120

Yellow or brown http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=188149&CategoryID=22120

Coral http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=182623&CategoryID=22120

[RevolutionaryActs]

19. I love that yellow one!

And the Hibiscus one. You're awesome! :bounce:

[billyskank]

21. This is true.

About 'pie, I mean. :)

[miss_american_pie]

23. You want me to find you dresses, too?

;)

:loveya:

[billyskank]

24. I'm sure they would be perfect for me

But no thanks. :rofl:

[RevolutionaryActs]

26. Oooh, you would be so pretty!

:rofl:

[miss_american_pie]

22. Any excuse to shop

Even if it's vicarious on-line shopping.

[Oeditpus Rex]

27. Get the yellow one

Gorgeous. :loveya:




And remember to Share Your Day in Pictures.

[RevolutionaryActs]

31. LOL!

:P

[Oeditpus Rex]

39. Hey, it's a great dress!

We, your personal voyeurs friends, deserve to see you in it!

[RevolutionaryActs]

41. We'll see, we'll see.

:P

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

11. Uhm, here's one

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2819489?refsid=19475&refcat=0%7e2378467%7e2378483%7e2379598%7e2381735&SourceID=&SlotID=1&origin=related

[RevolutionaryActs]

14. Noo! Not black.

x(



Thanks for the help though. :D

[Blue-Jay]

20. All the best dresses have been washed into the ocean.

[asthmaticeog]

42. But Rhett, what EVAH shall I weah to the *gurgle*

[samplegirl]

25. Ok I just looked

over at Victoria's secrets they have some nice dresses.

[RevolutionaryActs]

28. They have dresses?

I'll be damned.

[eyesroll]

29. I've gotten the last few "occasion" dresses I've needed vintage.

Sparkly silver disco dress: $35 in Cleveland.
Purple slip dress: $15 in Milwaukee.
Blue beaded sleeveless wool sheath: $35 in Milwaukee.

I'm 5'2", 125# (+/-), hourglass...I seem to be shaped more appropriately for clothes from a few decades ago.

[1gobluedem]

30. Coldwater Creek

Best dress selection I've ever seen and right in your price range. www.coldwatercreek.com

[RevolutionaryActs]

33. They have tons of dresses.

I'll be looking all afternoon. :P

[GirlinContempt]

32. A couple

http://www.reitmans.com/en/style/collection.cfm?modelShotID=798&brandID=1
http://www.biancanygard.com/onlinestore/ProductDetails.aspx?Catalog=Bianca+Nygard&Category=Dresses&ProductId=M21117551&inCountry=CD

[RevolutionaryActs]

34. That first one is cute!

:D

[tigereye]

37. I like that black one with polka dots

but then I have waaaay too much black in my closet.

[tigereye]

35. how about Chico's?

relatively hip, nice fabrics, not too pricey. I like them for special occasions...

[RevolutionaryActs]

36. I just looked.

They only have two dresses up? :(

[tigereye]

38. huh. sorry.

that's weird. Although they sometimes tend to have more pants and skirts.

those Macy ones that were posted earlier looked cool and colorful, though.

I once made the mistake of wearing a 3/4 sleeve rayon dress to a June wedding in Florida - what did I know, I live in Pa! ;)

Hope you find something nice.

[RevolutionaryActs]

40. That's been a hugh problem for me though.

I keep thinking up stores, go to their website and they have like 4 dresses and that's it. D'oh. :shrug:

[bigwillq]

43. When's the wedding?

:shrug:

[RevolutionaryActs]

46. July.

:)

[bigwillq]

48. I'm sure you'll find something.

I'm not really hip to the latest fashion, especially women's dresses.

Good luck in your search! :bounce:

[RevolutionaryActs]

49. Dresses that show off your ta-tas seem to be very popular right now.

At least from what I've seen anyway. :P

[bigwillq]

50. Well then show them off!

:P

[RevolutionaryActs]

51. Or not.

:P

[bigwillq]

52. Good for you.

Don't give in to fads! :P

[RevolutionaryActs]

53. Yes, I would like to look tasteful for the wedding pictures.

Especially since it's going to be a small wedding and so there will be lots of pictures sent out to extended family and they'll be analyzing the pictures.

[bigwillq]

54. So you're not in the wedding??

:shrug: Hence, the reason why you have to find your own dress??

[RevolutionaryActs]

55. There is no wedding party.

They are going to be maybe 12 people in all at the wedding(and that includes the person who's marrying them.) :)

[bigwillq]

56. Oh wow.

That is a small wedding!

Way to small for anyone in my family. I have a BIG extended family.

:)

[devilgrrl]

44. I found a nice one at Macy's...

I needed a dress for my sisters wedding and found a decent one there.

[retrospective66]

45. Go to Good Will

I bought a red Satin Dress for 6 bucks and stitched it to fit my body. Then I bought black satin over-the-elbow gloves for 7 bucks and did my hair and makeup for the Governor's Inaugural Ball. I got a ton of compliments and one indignant lady (whose husband's affections were not welcome) say "Well! You look nice, but SOME of us can't afford to buy such outfits for just one occasion!" Oh my!

I felt bad that her husband was so openly flirting with me. But implying I could afford luxuries? :rofl: She obviously didn't know me well :-)

Seriously though, have a theme of how you wish to look in mind then do some shopping... Starting with Good Will. If you are not one who is inclined to sew, find someone who is. It's actually better (as long as it's someone good) then buying stuff off the rack. A good seamstress can taylor a garment to your body.

Best of Luck! :hi:

[RevolutionaryActs]

47. That's a fabulous story.

:spray:


:D

[hfojvt]

57. funny Klinger never had that problem

I cannot help you, since I rarely go dress shopping.
How about a smiley instead?
Might also sum up how you feel.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=1322955&mesg_id=1323241

[RevolutionaryActs]

58. Perfect.

:rofl:

[hatredisnotavalue]

59. Sista' I hear ya!

I needed a dress for daughter's graduation. I am 48, but thanks to genes, don't look it. But either the dress were for someone 18 or for someone 88. I found my style on orvis, a fly fishing cataloger, but I ultimately bought a skirt from Old Navy and a sweater shirt from Target. Cost of outfit, $48. But I am going in this weekend to get some nice expensive jewelry at Filenes. One of those huge bangly wooden bead necklaces.

I found that if you get something really simple, you can add the wow with some really nice costume jewelry. Find the jewelry first and the go for the dress or outfit.

[tigereye]

60. aha

how about this. A bit preppy, but there are lots of em.


(don't mind me, I love looking at clothes...)

http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/category.jhtml?navAction=jump&id=cat100142&srcCode=YOHS