PIP Your Ideal Little Black Dress!

[SwimDeep]

This is totally random, but I really do need some help.

H and I have a "reconnect" sort of date set for late October (recommended by my therapist). We're going to go out for a fancy dinner and then see Phantom of the Opera at the Fox. I have dress pants and nice tops that fit, but I really want to wear a dress.

This is what I want to wear:


(Vera Wang - Rent the Runway has it for $175.)

But my budget can't handle that hotness. I've been trying on dresses here and there and I just can't find one that feels comfortable.
It's going to take me some time to drop weight, so I'm okay with spending $100 or so on a size 6 or size 8 LBD.

Help?

[SwimDeep]

Any opinions on this dress?

shop.nordstrom.com/s/donna-morgan-jessie-twist-silk-chiffon-dress/3596761?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=6830&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_18_A

It's more than I want to spend, but I think I might be able to find something similar for a bit less.

[SwimDeep]

This has the embellishments (lace) I'm interested in, and it's the price I'm looking for...but I'm so indecisive...

shop.nordstrom.com/s/marina-embellished-lace-sheath-dress/3902405?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Black&resultback=7435&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_20_C



I need help!

[tiramisu]

SwimDeep what is your body type?

[SwimDeep]

Oct 14, 2014 23:40:51 GMT -5 tiramisu said:

SwimDeep what is your body type?

Bigger than I want it to be?

I'm 5'7" and 150 lbs ... Measurements are 38-30-40. Hourglass-ish? I've always felt like my hips are huge.
I'm trying to embrace and accept/celebrate my body, but I feel so weird when I put a dress on.

I know I need to try stuff on, but I'm not sure I'll have the time.

[SwimDeep]

OMG - I just noticed what time it was.
Thank you so much for responding! I have to go see if I can catch some sleep.

I'll be back in the morning. Hope you have a good night!

[tiramisu]

Oct 14, 2014 23:46:32 GMT -5 SwimDeep said:

Oct 14, 2014 23:40:51 GMT -5 tiramisu said:

SwimDeep what is your body type?

Bigger than I want it to be?

I'm 5'7" and 150 lbs ... Measurements are 38-30-40. Hourglass-ish? I've always felt like my hips are huge.
I'm trying to embrace and accept/celebrate my body, but I feel so weird when I put a dress on.

I know I need to try stuff on, but I'm not sure I'll have the time.

Yes, you have an hourglass figure. My hips and waist measure pretty close to yours, but you're bustier than I am. I'll see what I can find.

[tiramisu]

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-belted-lace-fit-flare-dress-regular-petite/3794774?origin=category&BaseUrl=Little+Black+Dress

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-lace-inset-crepe-sheath-dress/3340386?origin=category&BaseUrl=Little+Black+Dress

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/black-swan-wind-belted-ponte-fit-flare-dress/3838081?origin=category&BaseUrl=Little+Black+Dress

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/betsey-johnson-lace-inset-ponte-fit-flare-dress/3783478?origin=category&BaseUrl=Little+Black+Dress

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/betsey-johnson-v-neck-lace-fit-flare-dress/3783470?origin=category&BaseUrl=Little+Black+Dress

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-crossover-bodice-banded-lace-dress/3735067?origin=category&BaseUrl=Little+Black+Dress

[motzie]

Ooh, I love the second and third options Tiramisu posted. I definitely would go for a purchase over that rental.

[bullygirl979]

White House black market usually has some good dresses on sale. Do you have one near you?

[cuddlyevil]

I love the second one tiramisu posted (to the point that I want to buy it lol).

[partiallysunny]

I just fell in love with that second to last dress you posted tiramisu. Not fucking available! I'm sad now.

[cuddlyevil]

These are nice too and under $80:

www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=174&pageId=1&productId=570107980&viewAll=true&prd=Cowl+Neck+Instantly+Slimming+Dress&subCatId=cat9159276&color=&fromSearch=&inSeam=&posId=28&catId=cat210002&cat=Dresses++Skirts+Sale+Up+To+60+Off&onSale=&colorFamily=&maxPg=1&size=

www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=174&pageId=1&viewAll=true&productId=570107631&prd=Drape+Neck+Necklace+Sheath+Dress&subCatId=cat9159276&color=&fromSearch=&inSeam=&posId=64&catId=cat210002&cat=Dresses++Skirts+Sale+Up+To+60+Off&onSale=&colorFamily=&maxPg=1&size=

[motzie]

Oct 15, 2014 6:33:53 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

White House black market usually has some good dresses on sale. Do you have one near you?

Yes, this is where I found the last LBD when I needed one. Thankfully on clearance for $60. The necklace they tried to sell me with it cost almost as much though.

[cuddlyevil]

Their current sale is a pretty good one too

[bullygirl979]

Oct 15, 2014 7:44:40 GMT -5 motzie said:

Oct 15, 2014 6:33:53 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

White House black market usually has some good dresses on sale. Do you have one near you?

Yes, this is where I found the last LBD when I needed one. Thankfully on clearance for $60. The necklace they tried to sell me with it cost almost as much though.

This is why I order them online and just return the ones I don't want

[Deleted]

Perhaps you should spend some time reconnecting at the therapist's office together rather than expecting a fancy date with a little black dress is going to solve your issues.

[SwimDeep]

tiramisu I love some of those dresses (especially the second one)! I'll have to see if I can get out this Saturday to try them on. I have a White House Black Market near me, so I'll definitely check that out too.
Thanks everyone

doglove - I appreciate what you're saying. I don't expect this date to fix anything. In fact, there's still a chance that it might not happen at all. The dress is so much more for me than it is for my H. I've been extremely unhappy with and disconnected from my body. I'm heavier than I've ever been.
And I know a little black dress isn't going to solve my issues with myself either, but I haven't bought anything really nice for myself in a while and I'd like to be able to have something nice that fits.

[ECB]

I ditto WHBM. I just bought two dresses there last week. I'm NOT a dress person at all. Just don't feel they are "me", but man... fell in love w/ the two I bought. And the one it geometric. SO much not me but can't wait to wear it.

I'm going to start paying more attention to their sales and start getting more dresses.