Updated: what I wore What to wear to 4pm wedding? 6pm reception

[Octobermommy]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I ended up wearing this dress from Boden in black. I punched it up with cute cobalt shoes and a great cobalt necklace. I was happy to return a couple of the dresses that didn't work for me and save some money.



http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Clearance/Womens-Dresses/Above-Knee-Dresses/WH267-BLU/Womens-Blue-Painterly-Crossover-Jersey-Dress.html?NavGroupID=4



We are going to a wedding in August (read: 100 degrees) that is at 4 pm at a church with a reception at a nice reception hall at 6pm.

Most of these people I haven't seen in 10 years or so so I want to look cute. I have been running and my legs look pretty good. I am a size 8/10 , 5'3" and I carry my weight in my stomach and breasts(ugh, thanks PCOS). I usually like a v neck, structured dress. I don't want a basic black dress or any floral. Help me

Would this look cute?

http://www.modcloth.com/Modcloth/Womens/Dresses/-Deco-Diva-Dress

I have this and I love it but it is too short for a wedding.


http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=64441&vid=1&pid=860854&scid=860854012

http://www.bluefly.com/Mark-James-by-Badgley-Mischka-turquoise-textured-satin-v-neck-dress/cat20114/311757601/detail.fly

http://www.bluefly.com/Alexia-Admor-jade-taffeta-inverted-pleat-v-neck-dress/cat20114/309744002/detail.fly

Would I look silly in taffeta? I can't decide

[TwinFoxes]

#1 and #3 are the same dress. I think it's cute, but from the way you describe your body type, I'm not sure that's the most flattering. I think you should show a little more leg.

I love #2's color, but it looks very casual to me.

[DrSally]

I like the modcloth one you listed (it was the same one in both links. I think it would look great w/your body type).

[DrSally]

#1 and #3 are the same dress. I think it's cute, but from the way you describe your body type, I'm not sure that's the most flattering. I think you should show a little more leg.

I love #2's color, but it looks very casual to me.

That's true. I was thinking of the darker color on top (for larger chest) and the A-line (for tummy). I wonder how it would look hemmed above the knee?

[Octobermommy]

Thanks guys, I didn't even read the length of that dress. I was hoping for a 35 inch dress. My legs are my best asset now so I need to show them off.

[TwinFoxes]

This one is similar to the first one you posted. Does the high waist work for you?
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/calvin-klein-belted-woven-sheath-dress/3175763?origin=category&resultback=1435

I think this one would look like good on what I'm picturing your body type. But I could be wrong. (I like the color a lot).

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adrianna-papell-faux-wrap-chiffon-dress/3131186?origin=category&resultback=4348

i like the green taffeta one you posted, but looking at the back it doesn't look bra friendly which is always a big no for me.

ETA: I liked the turquoise of the Badgley Mischka dress, but it seemed awfully shiny.

[Octobermommy]

I think this one would look like good on what I'm picturing your body type. But I could be wrong. (I like the color a lot).

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adrianna-papell-faux-wrap-chiffon-dress/3131186?origin=category&resultback=4348


I love this dress, it is definitely a contender. Thank you!

[SnuggleBuggles]

Minus 1", I have a similar body type (thanks PCOS here too!) and I have nice legs, if I do say so myself. :)

The dress you linked 1st is so cool! It gets my vote. I also love what TwinFoxes picked a ton! But, here's some others:
I have a dress like this (mine is Lauren, in black) and I love how I look in it:
http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=69887&vid=1&pid=850646&scid=850646002

This one is pretty:
http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=69886&vid=1&pid=858891

And, if you got 'em, flaunt 'em:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/alexia-admor-racerback-jersey-dress-with-ring-detail/3186218?origin=category&resultback=6270

Beth

[AnnieW625]

I like the second dress that TwinFoxes linked the best. The second purple Banana Republic one is nice too.

I really think that the ones you posted, except the first retro one are too short, and the Piper Lime one with the pockets is too casual IMHO.

[arivecchi]

have you looked at the dresses on the Amazon contemporary sale? they have lots of cute ones and you get an additional 20% off with code BFASHION.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=clo_cc20_faceouts_w_dresses?rh=n:1036592,n:!23 34084011,n:!2334146011,n:2489952011,n:1040660,p_6: ATVPDKIKX0DER,n:1045024&bbn=2489952011&field-pct-off-mp-owner=20-&pf_rd_p=1310012682&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=2489952011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1DH7YN652XNPFG587DN1#

[wellyes]

I think this one would look like good on what I'm picturing your body type. But I could be wrong. (I like the color a lot).

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adrianna...esultback=4348 (http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adrianna-papell-faux-wrap-chiffon-dress/3131186?origin=category&resultback=4348)


This one for sure! Plus, it is that rare bird, a reasonably priced Nordstrom's dress.

[Octobermommy]

I updated in original post. Thanks for all the help!