Another outfit conundrum

[muppetinma]

All of your posts about outfits for the birthday party made me realize that I haven't given it ANY thought.  So Andrew and I went out today in search of outfits for DH and myself.  

Andrew will be wearing something like this.  Not the hat, and a much less obnoxious design on the front, but the same general idea-



I found this dress, which I LOVE, but I'm not sure if it's right for a first birthday party.  The underlay is the same color as the ribbon.  (Also, I look NOTHING like this model, and I think the dress actually looks better on me than her.  I've got boobs and hips)



DH would probably wear something like this shirt and a pair of shorts.  He LOVES his shorts and will be much happier in them than pants.  I don't think it's worth the argument.-


So I ask you ladies, you mavens of fashion, especially you, TrudyCampbell, yay or nay?  Too matchy matchy?  And is the dress inappropriate for a first birthday?  I need help!!!!

[TrudyCampbell]

I love that dress! You are putting so much work into this party, you deserve a nice outfit! And I'm a matching lover so I say go for it!

[teamhayes]

Love the dress. Lace overlay is my go to style - its beautiful. My bridesmaids wore a similar dress but ivory and pink. If u feel good in it wear it. You can dress it down with sandals and a chunky turq necklace or a different pop of color like red.

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Love the dress and love the matching! I say it's all perfect!

[muppetinma]

I got the dress for $30 at TJ Maxx, so it's not going back either way. And teamhayes, it's funny you mention the chunky red necklace. I was thinking about it already, since the party colors are teal and red. I've got the perfect necklace already and was thinking about finding some fun, girly red espadrilles. I tend to be a fan of shoes in an unexpected color.

[TrudyCampbell]

Yes! I love red and teal together and it works perfectly with the theme! I want a kitchen with pops of red and robins egg blue.

[teamhayes]

$30!!! I might need to take a trip to tj's! I can buy it for next summer. What are the chances ma and ga tjs have the same inventory?

[spaghetticat]

I think it will look awesome.

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Apr 3, 2013 20:07:18 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

I love that dress! You are putting so much work into this party, you deserve a nice outfit! And I'm a matching lover so I say go for it!

i agree with all of this. I LOVE the dress!!

[teamhayes]

I can't stop thinking about this dress! I really hope I can get to tjs this weekend and they have it and in my former size.

[muppetinma]

Do you need me to go get it for you?

[teamhayes]

AWw muppet that is so nice of you. I feel like you are supermuppet always swooping in to save the day. Let me try to look this weekend and if I come up short I might take you up on the offer. You are the best.

[bebeetmoi]

I love the dress! I think it would be great for a first birthday party. Super flattering cut. And the shirt for your DH is great also.

[Regina Philange]

Looks good in my book.