Need Dress Help for Wedding

[ringstrue]

So we are going to an extra fancy wedding this weekend and I just realized I don't have anything suitable.

I am squeezing this into my budget so if it can be $50 or under that'd be awesome. 

I don't have time to order this so if it can be from Target or a department store that'd be best. 

As for style, I'd prefer something that I can wear a normal bra under, so no straplessness, spaghetti straps or halter tops. I'd also prefer no empire waists if possible. 

[secretlyevil]

So no maxi dresses? They're so comfy!

[secretlyevil]

How about this: www.target.com/p/kate-young-for-target-chiffon-dress-polka-dot-print/-/A-14408000#prodSlot=medium_1_15



So cute with some awesome red heels and kick ass jewelry.

[delawarejen]

At that price point I'd hit the clearance rack of every department store at your local mall, starting with the low-end stores like JC Penney. (I always start at Boscov's but they're a mid-Atlantic chain and I'm not sure where you live). If you have the ability to do minor alterations/repairs you can probably find something under $50.

[secretlyevil]

www.target.com/p/kate-young-for-target-shift-dress-red/-/A-14407997#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink



I don't know if you could wear a regular bra with that though.

[mominatrix]

Target LBD:




www.target.com/p/kate-young-for-target-drop-waist-dress-black/-/A-14408013#prodSlot=medium_1_22

accessorized: www.target.com/p/kate-young-for-target-look-11/-/A-14449969




it also comes in colors:




www.target.com/p/kate-young-for-target-drop-waist-dress-purple/-/A-14360781#prodSlot=medium_1_17




www.target.com/p/kate-young-for-target-drop-waist-dress-cosmo-pink/-/A-14407658#prodSlot=medium_1_12


and probably more but I'm too lazy to look.


It has a keyhole back, so my guess is that you can make it read "wedding" instead of "office" pretty easily.

[mominatrix]

this is pretty, dressy, and comes in a number of colors:







www.target.com/p/mossimo-women-s-satin-chiffon-draped-dress-assorted-colors/-/A-14326620#prodSlot=medium_1_18

[glowatx]

Ann Taylor is 50% off dresses right now if you have one near you. I have this dress and it's nice and flattering:
www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/AT-Dresses/Twisted-Jersey-Sleeveless-Dress/299550?colorExplode=false&skuId=13510947&catid=cata000012&productPageType=search&defaultColor=1212

[msmerymac]

I may have given up on life, because I'm thinking about shopping at Dress Barn for my SIL's wedding. But I walk by one sometimes and they have cute dresses. And it's 20% off today in store.

www.dressbarn.com/detail/belted-floral-pleat-front-dress/101394904/602

www.dressbarn.com/detail/embroidered-cross-bodice-dress/101366935/897

[mominatrix]

Apr 24, 2013 9:49:48 GMT -5 msmerymac said:

I may have given up on life, because I'm thinking about shopping at Dress Barn for my SIL's wedding. But I walk by one sometimes and they have cute dresses. And it's 20% off today in store.

www.dressbarn.com/detail/belted-floral-pleat-front-dress/101394904/602

www.dressbarn.com/detail/embroidered-cross-bodice-dress/101366935/897

Dress Barn has adorable dresses!


I tried this on over the weekend, for my IL's 50th Anniversary party:


(they have a little shrug cardi in one of the oranges in the dress)... it was adorable!

[secretlyevil]

Apr 24, 2013 9:49:48 GMT -5 msmerymac said:

I may have given up on life, because I'm thinking about shopping at Dress Barn for my SIL's wedding. But I walk by one sometimes and they have cute dresses. And it's 20% off today in store.

www.dressbarn.com/detail/belted-floral-pleat-front-dress/101394904/602

www.dressbarn.com/detail/embroidered-cross-bodice-dress/101366935/897

Sometimes Dress Barn has some cute stuff. The first time I walked in there I had no idea that it was supposed to be an old lady store...so what does that say about me?

[msmerymac]

Apr 24, 2013 9:54:20 GMT -5 mominatrix said:

Apr 24, 2013 9:49:48 GMT -5 msmerymac said:

I may have given up on life, because I'm thinking about shopping at Dress Barn for my SIL's wedding. But I walk by one sometimes and they have cute dresses. And it's 20% off today in store.

www.dressbarn.com/detail/belted-floral-pleat-front-dress/101394904/602

www.dressbarn.com/detail/embroidered-cross-bodice-dress/101366935/897

Dress Barn has adorable dresses!


I tried this on over the weekend, for my IL's 50th Anniversary party:


(they have a little shrug cardi in one of the oranges in the dress)... it was adorable!

I know, I just have a mental block because my mom LOVES that store, and I'm not ready to be a 59 year old woman!

But there's one I walk by when I go to lunch in the city and the dresses they have in the window are so bright and cute. And I know they have larger sizes. So.... basically exactly what I'm looking for.

[ChillyMcFreeze]

I haven't been able to make myself walk into a Dress Barn, but I've bought at least one dress from there on consignment. They do have some really cute things.

[ringstrue]

Thanks you guys give me hope!

If its an evening wedding, should I stay away from colors like the blue or the purple or do they look evening enough? I haven't been out to a formal event in forever I'm a bit rusty. 

[orangeblossom]

Not sure where you live, but do you have a Nordstrom Rack close by, my sister just scored a $32 Amsale evening gown there. What about Lord and Taylor, they have good sales? Any department store would be a good place to start. Are you looking for long or short?