Help me pick a holiday party dress

[daisypaloma]

For DH' holiday party on December 6.

I'm size 10 on a good day, 5'1.  Flat-chested.  I'm 42, so I'm looking for a dress that looks classy, elegant, but with a bit of style.  I tried to get out of LBD, but I think it's the only one that can fit the bill.  Under $100 is my budget. Cocktail length.



This one is for $75.  The material is perfect for my body type, but the ruffles may make it look a bit young for my age.


This one is $44 which I think is the safest route out of the 3 since it hides a lot of imperfections.


This one is $83 but is likely going to be unforgiving in the butt part.







 

[mbcdefg]

I like that lace dress.

If you are meh on that one, though, I'd go with #2 and maybe add a colorful wrap or shoes.

I'm not a fan of #1.

[Deleted]

I love the second one. Very classic!

[7costanza]

I like 3, but have you checked Rent the Runway? I'm using it for the first time for my H's holiday party on the same day.

[WinterWine]

#2, classic and pretty. I feel like the other two look cheap.

[daisypaloma]

Nov 25, 2014 1:40:24 GMT -5 7costanza said:

I like 3, but have you checked Rent the Runway? I'm using it for the first time for my H's holiday party on the same day.

I've rented with them before, but the ones that stick out have been in the rotation for a while, so I'm worried about the quality.  Here's a few of them.  The blacks are new, but I'm meh about the styles. 

[ddi741]

I like #2

[daisypaloma]

Nov 25, 2014 4:03:13 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Out of those options, #2 or #3.

I looked at Nordstrom quickly and they have some options under $100.  This one is $81 and I thought a little more classic.

shop.nordstrom.com/s/alex-evenings-embellished-cap-sleeve-sheath-dress/3894215?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=1026&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-2_5_B

 I've looked at lastcall but not Nordstrom.  I found these
shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-sleeveless-sequin-metallic-lace-dress/3762204?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=9317&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_25_D

shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-lace-trim-shutter-pleat-jersey-sheath-dress-regular-petite/3794781?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=2708&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-3_9_A

[UnderProtest]

I like any of the first three you posted. Try them on and see which one you feel best in. The second set of dresses you posted seems much younger.

[orangeblossom]

I like the second one best, then the third. I'm not really feeling the first one.

[nessness]

Nov 25, 2014 7:38:41 GMT -5 orangeblossom said:

I like the second one best, then the third. I'm not really feeling the first one.

Ditto.

[mrshandy]

The third one is my fave.

[jenn248]

Of the original three you posted, I like the second two (not a fan of the ruffles in the first). Of the two Nordstrom dresses, I like the first one (the light pink).

[scout8]

#3

[sa]

I actually love the first one, but it may be tricky to wear.

I don't care for the second one, but I do like the third one and the one RockNVoll posted

[Deleted]

#2 is classic and you can wear it for many things.

[LoveTrains]

Nov 25, 2014 7:38:41 GMT -5 orangeblossom said:

I like the second one best, then the third. I'm not really feeling the first one.

Me too!!!!

[daisypaloma]

Nov 25, 2014 6:43:13 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Nov 25, 2014 6:35:26 GMT -5 daisypaloma said:

 I've looked at lastcall but not Nordstrom.  I found these
shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-sleeveless-sequin-metallic-lace-dress/3762204?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=9317&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_25_D

I prefer this one over the others, but that's just from looking at it on-screen.  Can you return the others if you don't like them?  Because I'd try on whatever you like, then wear whatever you feel most confident in.

I'm pretty sure I could return them within 30 days.

[daisypaloma]

Nov 25, 2014 10:21:13 GMT -5 sa said:

I actually love the first one, but it may be tricky to wear.

I don't care for the second one, but I do like the third one and the one RockNVoll posted

I actually liked the first one too, but it could definitely be too much flair for the occasion.

[flatlan]

I like the second one, it looks very classy.

[PandaPear]

Three for sure!