Outfit Help PIP

[Mimi]

I'm attending a wedding next month so I've been trying to find something to wear.  I found the following dress yesterday.  This is an ok dress for a wedding right?  I definitely want to make this one work since it only cost me $0.77 after tax! Very MM.



FYI, I'm not a dress person, rarely wear a dress, so I need help.  I've actually been thinking of wearing pants, but since I found this $0.77 dress, I can make an exception.  LOL.

Questions:

1.  Do you think the dress is okay to wear to a wedding?  The wedding will be outside and bride said wear casual.

2.  What shoes would you recommend?  I assume a black would be a no?  I prefer no/low heels since I mostly wear tennis shoes, plus I have a 16mos old.

3.  Any accessories?  What kind of necklace? short, long?  Any other accessory I should consider?

4.  Other suggestions?

[aurora]

Aug 13, 2014 9:14:20 GMT -5 Mimi said:

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1.  Do you think the dress is okay to wear to a wedding?  The wedding will be outside and bride said wear casual.

2.  What shoes would you recommend?  I assume a black would be a no?  I prefer no/low heels since I mostly wear tennis shoes, plus I have a 16mos old.

3.  Any accessories?  What kind of necklace? short, long?  Any other accessory I should consider?

4.  Other suggestions?

The bolded is really the key - I think the dress is fine for an outdoor, casual wedding.

My opinion on shoes tends to be the polar opposite of MM's, but I would recommend something like gold or bronze shoes instead of black.  I also think you're fine to wear flats to an outdoor, casual wedding.

I'm going to be no help at all on accessories.

[dottyblue]

Since the bride said more casual dress, this dress is perfect. I would wear nude shoes if you can (the black seem too stark against it) and definitely a long necklace with that neckline.

[justjen]

Looks good for a casual wedding!

Sparkly statement necklace and metallic-toned sandals.

[drloretta]

Aug 13, 2014 9:14:20 GMT -5 Mimi said:

Questions:

1.  Do you think the dress is okay to wear to a wedding?  The wedding will be outside and bride said wear casual. Absolutely

2.  What shoes would you recommend?  I assume a black would be a no?  I prefer no/low heels since I mostly wear tennis shoes, plus I have a 16mos old. I'm assuming the wedding is soon? I'd go for a light colored ballet flat or sandal

3.  Any accessories?  What kind of necklace? short, long?  Any other accessory I should consider? A fun necklace that hits where that first full band is would be cute. A bracelet would be fun as well. Do you wear earrings?

4.  Other suggestions?
If it's going to be cool at some point, i'd get a wrap to go with it.

Nice job on the MM purchase!

[undecidedowl]

Awesome price! I would do light colored (silver, nude, etc.) flats with a long necklace.

[sa]

I'd go for a colorful statement necklace.

Just doing a quick search, perhaps something like this:

www.jcpenney.com/handbags-accessories/fashion-jewelry-watches/necklaces-pendants/decree-4-row-glass-seed-bead-statement-necklace/prod.jump?ppId=pp5003950173&cm_mmc=Affiliates-_-J84DHJLQkR4-_-13143950018-_-15&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=J84DHJLQkR4&utm_campaign=13143950018&utm_content=15&cvosrc=afflliate.J84DHJLQkR4.13143950018_15&siteID=J84DHJLQkR4-fcXqUElTDQxXrRcAAF1k3Q

or

www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/short_jewelry/renaissancestatementnecklace

or

www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=acc_jewelry-necklace-statement&ProductID=1000107780&VariantID=&ir_clickid=wRIStOx0c23IygI0Ng2-uxDLUkQy3VWZ23b53M0&ir_cid=1873&ir_affid=57486&utm_source=affiliatetraction&utm_medium=ir

(Actually F21 has a pretty big selection of inexpensive statement necklaces which are really affordable)

And flat gold sandals:

www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=33854316&SiteId=J84DHJLQkR4-POS92tWqyoGxiq_cSipJcg&utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=J84DHJLQkR4

www.amazon.com/dp/B00HWYP9PI/ref=asc_df_B00HWYP9PI3267871?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&linkCode=df0&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B00HWYP9PI&tag=wwwshopstylec-20&ascsubtag=1058082354

www.amazon.com/Dolce-Vita-Womens-Archer-Sandal/dp/B005UVQPKS/ref=cts_sh_2_fbt

www.amazon.com/dp/B00GOOB7DU/ref=asc_df_B00GOOB7DU3267871?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&linkCode=df0&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B00GOOB7DU&tag=wwwshopstylec-20&ascsubtag=1058082018

[Mimi]

Thanks all for the suggestions.

drloretta I just checked the weather in Kauai, and it looks like weather will be fine. The wedding is next month.

[Mimi]

Aug 13, 2014 10:22:50 GMT -5 sa said:

I'd go for a colorful statement necklace.

Just doing a quick search, perhaps something like this:

www.jcpenney.com/handbags-accessories/fashion-jewelry-watches/necklaces-pendants/decree-4-row-glass-seed-bead-statement-necklace/prod.jump?ppId=pp5003950173&cm_mmc=Affiliates-_-J84DHJLQkR4-_-13143950018-_-15&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=J84DHJLQkR4&utm_campaign=13143950018&utm_content=15&cvosrc=afflliate.J84DHJLQkR4.13143950018_15&siteID=J84DHJLQkR4-fcXqUElTDQxXrRcAAF1k3Q

or

www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/short_jewelry/renaissancestatementnecklace

or

www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=acc_jewelry-necklace-statement&ProductID=1000107780&VariantID=&ir_clickid=wRIStOx0c23IygI0Ng2-uxDLUkQy3VWZ23b53M0&ir_cid=1873&ir_affid=57486&utm_source=affiliatetraction&utm_medium=ir

(Actually F21 has a pretty big selection of inexpensive statement necklaces which are really affordable)

And flat gold sandals:

www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=33854316&SiteId=J84DHJLQkR4-POS92tWqyoGxiq_cSipJcg&utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=J84DHJLQkR4

www.amazon.com/dp/B00HWYP9PI/ref=asc_df_B00HWYP9PI3267871?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&linkCode=df0&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B00HWYP9PI&tag=wwwshopstylec-20&ascsubtag=1058082354

www.amazon.com/Dolce-Vita-Womens-Archer-Sandal/dp/B005UVQPKS/ref=cts_sh_2_fbt

www.amazon.com/dp/B00GOOB7DU/ref=asc_df_B00GOOB7DU3267871?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&linkCode=df0&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B00GOOB7DU&tag=wwwshopstylec-20&ascsubtag=1058082018

Awesome!!  Thanks for the examples, very helpful.  I never been to forever21.  Good to know they have MM prices.

[leeba25]

Very cute dress! How did you get it for .77?! Do share.

[justjen]

@marshmallows posted a cute necklace the other day that I think would look good:

factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/jewelry/necklaces/PRDOVR~07245/07245.jsp
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[genet313]

Nude sandals/pumps for sure.  Black is too severe with that color.    I think a sparkle-y statement necklace that creates more of a v-neck illusion would be really nice.

[genet313]

Aug 13, 2014 10:41:05 GMT -5 justjen said:

@marshmallows posted a cute necklace the other day that I think would look good:

factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/jewelry/necklaces/PRDOVR~07245/07245.jsp

this necklace is awesome - i wear it all the time.  it is a bit heavy for all day wear, but for one event it would be great.

[Mimi]

Aug 13, 2014 10:50:22 GMT -5 genet313 said:

Aug 13, 2014 10:41:05 GMT -5 justjen said:

@marshmallows posted a cute necklace the other day that I think would look good:

factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/jewelry/necklaces/PRDOVR~07245/07245.jsp

this necklace is awesome - i wear it all the time.  it is a bit heavy for all day wear, but for one event it would be great.

Looks nice.  But I admit, being unsymmetrical is bothering me. 

[Mimi]

Aug 13, 2014 10:39:11 GMT -5 leeba25 said:

Very cute dress! How did you get it for .77?! Do share.

I got it at Kohl's.  It was on clearance for $6, 90% off.  And I had a $5 off coupon plus a 30% off coupon. 

[hippygirl]

Aug 13, 2014 11:04:59 GMT -5 Mimi said:

Aug 13, 2014 10:39:11 GMT -5 leeba25 said:

Very cute dress! How did you get it for .77?! Do share.

I got it at Kohl's.  It was on clearance for $6, 90% off.  And I had a $5 off coupon plus a 30% off coupon. 

Awesome!

[konapoppy]

Aug 13, 2014 10:23:05 GMT -5 Mimi said:

Thanks all for the suggestions.

drloretta I just checked the weather in Kauai, and it looks like weather will be fine. The wedding is next month.

This would be perfect for the few Hawaii weddings I have been to (with locals). Might bring a wrap or sweater if it is outdoors in case there is some intermittent rain.

[Mimi]

Aug 13, 2014 12:21:14 GMT -5 farmvillelover said:

I'll be honest, I think that dress is too casual for a wedding even in Kauai outdoors with the details you give.

Do you have a maxi dress with a fun print or something a little dressier?

Nope, I don't have any maxi dress.  I rarely wear a dress and I don't own that many dresses (no more than 5).  I probably only have 1 that fits me right now.  Still need to lose all the pregnancy weight.  Grrr!.

I did wear a dressier one 2yrs ago on my cousin's wedding (also in Kauai) since it was a formal wedding.  Even if that still fits, I'm sure everyone agrees not to wear the same thing. 

[nonsenseabound]

I think a belt would help define your waist. I also agree with a long statement necklace and either metallic or nude shoes

[aurora]

Aug 13, 2014 12:21:14 GMT -5 farmvillelover said:

I'll be honest, I think that dress is too casual for a wedding even in Kauai outdoors with the details you give.

Do you have a maxi dress with a fun print or something a little dressier?

I haven't actually attended a wedding in Hawaii, but in general the islands are more casual than the mainland in my experience (I've been many times).