ISO maxi dress, shorts

[Chrysanthemum]

I'm looking for a few more things for summer and am frustrated that I'm having no luck! I've already looked at Old Navy, Kohl's, Target in person. Wondering if I need to order online?

I want a maxi dress: not strapless, cotton, under $50. I probably need some pattern or details on it b/c I'm tall and don't have much of a shape so I can look like a bean pole, if I'm not careful.

I want 2 more pairs of shorts: white-not see through!, navy. Probably a 5" inseam. Nothing high-rise or with a fold/cuff.

Links, please?? TIA

[futurepivko]

I know you went to Kohls, but did you see the ones from LC Lauren Conrad? I tried on a grey one (that they ruined at the register) but they also have it in a burnt orange. It is cotton and has straps. I'm short and it worked on me as well (though I will have to get it shortened). It's so much better in person.

www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/landingpages/lclaurenconrad/dresses/PRD~1101655/LC+Lauren+Conrad+Striped+Maxi+Dress.jsp

[mrsacornblue]

These were $12 at my Target. They have some fun and classic colors and for the price were worth it to me
www.target.com/p/merona-womens-classic-chino-short-fit-1-assorted-colors/-/A-13956078

[Chrysanthemum]

Jun 10, 2012 18:03:20 GMT -5 @futurepivko said:

I know you went to Kohls, but did you see the ones from LC Lauren Conrad? I tried on a grey one (that they ruined at the register) but they also have it in a burnt orange. It is cotton and has straps. I'm short and it worked on me as well (though I will have to get it shortened). It's so much better in person.

www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/landingpages/lclaurenconrad/dresses/PRD~1101655/LC+Lauren+Conrad+Striped+Maxi+Dress.jsp

I saw it in the cream color, which I don't love so I didn't even try it on. I'd consider the gray color. I know you said it's better in person, but the waist looks odd...I'm not convinced yet.

Opinions on this one?

[Chrysanthemum]

Jun 10, 2012 18:22:14 GMT -5 mrsacornblue said:

These were $12 at my Target. They have some fun and classic colors and for the price were worth it to me
www.target.com/p/merona-womens-classic-chino-short-fit-1-assorted-colors/-/A-13956078

Thanks! These might work for white. They don't have my size online, so I'd have to visit another Target about 20 minutes away. I'll have to see if I have the energy in the next couple days.

[futurepivko]

Jun 10, 2012 18:32:34 GMT -5 Chrysanthemum said:

Jun 10, 2012 18:03:20 GMT -5 @futurepivko said:

I know you went to Kohls, but did you see the ones from LC Lauren Conrad? I tried on a grey one (that they ruined at the register) but they also have it in a burnt orange. It is cotton and has straps. I'm short and it worked on me as well (though I will have to get it shortened). It's so much better in person.

www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/landingpages/lclaurenconrad/dresses/PRD~1101655/LC+Lauren+Conrad+Striped+Maxi+Dress.jsp

I saw it in the cream color, which I don't love so I didn't even try it on. I'd consider the gray color. I know you said it's better in person, but the waist looks odd...I'm not convinced yet.

Guess you have to see it in person

[FormerCityGirl]

Have you checked J Crew Factory for the shorts? Their quality is pretty good. I haven't seen the white in person, but they have 5 inch inseam ones for $29.50 in white and navy.

www.jcrew.com/womens_factory_category/avacationshop/PRDOVR~21760/99102257023/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~205+17+4294966535~15~~~~~~~/21760.jsp

Here's a couple from Piperlime:

piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=249355002&tid=plsp1r&kwid=1&ap=14

piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=80240&vid=1&pid=195871&scid=195871002

[Chrysanthemum]

Jun 10, 2012 19:00:45 GMT -5 FormerCityGirl said:

Have you checked J Crew Factory for the shorts? Their quality is pretty good. I haven't seen the white in person, but they have 5 inch inseam ones for $29.50 in white and navy.

www.jcrew.com/womens_factory_category/avacationshop/PRDOVR~21760/99102257023/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~205+17+4294966535~15~~~~~~~/21760.jsp

Here's a couple from Piperlime:

piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=249355002&tid=plsp1r&kwid=1&ap=14

piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=80240&vid=1&pid=195871&scid=195871002

I actually ordered those shorts and was so disappointed--totally see-through!

I do like that first dress you linked, though. Thanks!