Alright fashion slutes!

[heyjojo]

I've narrowed it down to 2 little black dresses for the upcoming wedding. The one where the bride wanted "black tie" but really she just doesn't want people showing up dressed too casually. 

Which dress is your favorite? 1 or 2. I'm too dense to figure out making a poll. Also pictured are the chosen shoes. 

piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=598057002

piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=7453810020002&cid=69598


piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=7063790021095&cid=50518


I also need recc's on SPANX for my ASS!!

[JuliaGulia]

I like the 2nd one better

[charlielove]

I can't see the first link! I don't really care for the second dress.

[laurack]

hmm the first link doesn't work for me?

[laurack]

So I can't remember how that ended up, did you talk to her? because I am still thinking no on that second one (the only one I can see) for a black tie event..unless she said it wasn't really black tie..

[katfco]

I can't see the first one, but I like number 2.

[heyjojo]

Jun 4, 2013 13:11:47 GMT -5 laurack said:

So I can't remember how that ended up, did you talk to her? because I am still thinking no on that second one (the only one I can see) for a black tie event..unless she said it wasn't really black tie..

It's not really black tie. It's "please don't show up wearing something from Deb" 
She does want a level of fanciness, and I'm thinking a classic black dress is my safest bet. 

[heyjojo]

Dammit, I don't know why the first link isn't working now. I'll try it again.

[jaime183]

Jun 4, 2013 13:11:23 GMT -5 laurack said:

hmm the first link doesn't work for me?

I dont see the first dress but the 2nd doesn't seem to be appropriate if she really wants black tie.

[heyjojo]

piperlime.gap.com/browse/search.do?searchText=neda+slinky+mini

maybe this works. I keep getting the error message from the site too.

[Regina Philange]

I cant see the first, but the second dress is just OK. Might be cute with the right accessories though.

[Regina Philange]

The link works, but i cant see the dress too well because it is small. I think i like it better then number 2 though.

[kdrake8]

I am not crazy about either.

Here are some - I just sorted by dresses and the color black. There are several pages. Prices aren't bad!

us.asos.com/Shop-Promotion/Cat/pgecategory.aspx?cid=14253&via=top#state=Rf900%3D1465%40Rf-200%3D4&parentID=Rf-200&pge=0&pgeSize=20&sort=-1

[charlielove]

I would go with #1 out of those options!

[joyhart02]

I like number two (I did see number one) although I like the shoes, I would would pump it up a little bit with a colored shoe, but that is just me.

[shevacc]

Jun 4, 2013 13:20:51 GMT -5 Regina Philange said:

The link works, but i cant see the dress too well because it is small. I think i like it better then number 2 though.

This, exactly. I like it better than the other one, I think.

[skwcm80]

I can't see the first dress, but I don't think the second one is formal enough for a wedding.

eta - I'd go with the first one.

[heyjojo]

It's got a cute little key hole at the nape of the neck, and some draping. (#2)
It's not a black tie wedding, again, she just wants to make sure people don't dress too casually. I think she had some doubts about a couple of her guests choices.

Also, I just google imaged some "black tie dresses" and they are all really fucking ugly. Either they are dowdy, they look like cheap versions of red carpet dresses, or they look like prom dresses.

I think I can pull off looking put together, classic and appropriate without wearing something that looks like a bad bridesmaid dress.

[Faevantastic]

I like #2 better. Less casual than #1.

[TrudyCampbell]

I personally think both are too casual for a "black tie invited" wedding.

[laurack]

TBH I wouldn't wear either to any wedding, even if black tie wasn't mentioned at all but then it may depend a lot on the crowd in general.

the one jamaicam posted however I could see being wedding appropriate.

[laurack]

I also think the shoes are not right for a wedding. I feel like the shoes/dress combo = sexy outfit for a girls night out or something, but not wedding attire.

[heyjojo]

Jun 4, 2013 13:37:05 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Neither seems dressy enough. The shoes don't seem dressy enough either. Sorry!

Really? Well, shit.  LOL. I'm screwed. 

[TrudyCampbell]

I agree about the shoes. I'd wear either dress with the shoes out to dinner or something but definitely not to a wedding. Especially not to a black tie invited wedding. You need a fancier material and a less clunky shoe.

[claralou]

Jun 4, 2013 13:34:58 GMT -5 jamaicam said:

What about somethign like this...

www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Weddings-Events/AT-Weddings-View-All/Silk-Dupioni-One-Shoulder-Dress/304246?colorExplode=false&skuId=13103200&catid=cata000012&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=6790

It's a little black dress, not long so not OTT but a bit more dressy than what you posted.  

This. Also agree with what Trudy and Tamb said. 

[Faevantastic]

How about this? piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=488265002

[irishsara]

Out of both of those, I like the first best. But I agree about the shoes being too casual and the dresses as well.

I see what you were doing though. Going for a more classic black dress. I think they would both work, but not necessarily be quite dressy enough.

[kdrake8]

Jun 4, 2013 13:34:58 GMT -5 jamaicam said:

What about somethign like this...

www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Weddings-Events/AT-Weddings-View-All/Silk-Dupioni-One-Shoulder-Dress/304246?colorExplode=false&skuId=13103200&catid=cata000012&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=6790

It's a little black dress, not long so not OTT but a bit more dressy than what you posted.  

This is gorgeous!!

[TrudyCampbell]

Have you tried white house black market? Their dresses are usually appropriate for fancy weddings.

[heyjojo]

Jun 4, 2013 13:59:56 GMT -5 kdrake8 said:

Jun 4, 2013 13:34:58 GMT -5 jamaicam said:

What about somethign like this...

www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Weddings-Events/AT-Weddings-View-All/Silk-Dupioni-One-Shoulder-Dress/304246?colorExplode=false&skuId=13103200&catid=cata000012&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=6790

It's a little black dress, not long so not OTT but a bit more dressy than what you posted.  

This is gorgeous!!

See, while I think these dresses are very pretty, they just strike me as bridesmaid dresses.