clothes for pictures...again!

[lurknomore]

Ashley&Scott et al

Final time.  Pics are on Sunday.  They will double as Easter dresses.  I bought all of these today.  Whatever I don't choose is going back.

Relevant info.  DD1 and DD3 are dark brunettes, brown eyes, with a more olive complexion.  DD2 is a fair skinned redhead with beautiful blue eyes.  DD1 adn DD2 are almost the same size, so either one may be able to wear one of the dresses I bought for the other.  It will depend on fit. 


Baby is likely wearing this, since its all they had in her size.  I really like the yellow one though (bought it in a 5 for DD2) and may be willing to drive to another Gap in my area tomorrow to see if they have it  for the baby if MMM says I should. 

Baby: 

DD2: (the blue on the second dress is lighter in person and matches much better than it appears here)
 
DD3: (they did have the yellow in her size, but it looks slightly different and less cute...its on the website in the girls section if you want to look)

[Ashley&Scott]

Is Gap your only shopping option?

[lurknomore]

Mar 27, 2015 14:17:09 GMT -5 Ashley&Scott said:

Is Gap your only shopping option?

Doesn't have to be. Had rewArds to spend.

[Ashley&Scott]

Mar 27, 2015 14:22:18 GMT -5 lurknomore said:

Mar 27, 2015 14:17:09 GMT -5 Ashley&Scott said:

Is Gap your only shopping option?

Doesn't have to be. Had rewArds to spend.

What stores are local to you? I think you could use one of those dresses but I'm not feeling them together. 

[lurknomore]

Mar 27, 2015 14:33:13 GMT -5 Ashley&Scott said:

Mar 27, 2015 14:22:18 GMT -5 lurknomore said:

Doesn't have to be. Had rewArds to spend.

What stores are local to you? I think you could use one of those dresses but I'm not feeling them together. 

That's kind of how I feel about them which is why I bought so many and came here for help. Again.

We have almost anything. Kihls. Carters (though almost nothing in there fits DD2 bc everything is cut really slim). Osh gosh if I go out to the outlets. HA but I didn't see much in there. Whatever else you can find I prob have. I think I'll revisit my last post. You had some really cute stuff from OSh Gosh. I never ship there so I rarely think about it. I have a couple of hours to kill with the girls. I may go out there and see what I can find. But you confirmed my thoughts about this combo of things. Thanks!!

[spankswife]

I just got dress #1 that you have picked for DD3, and I love it!

I vote that, and then either #2 or #3 for DD2.

[ilikedonuts]

Did you go to Nordstroms when you were at the mall? I don't know what their bigger girl selection is, but I always end up wanting to buy a ton from the baby/toddler selection. And they carry Tea Collection and Mini Boden.

[ilikedonuts]

I was at the Gap Outlet a couple days ago and their selection was terrible. I ran into Osh Kosh, but didn't really look because I was just making a return though.

Oh you can check the Tommy Hilfilger Outlet and then Ralph Lauren/Polo as well.

[D2M]

These are all adorable. I love the colors.

I don't think you can go wrong, but I'd pick the yellow for DD2 and either of the solid options for DD3. It'd coordinate, but not be matchy-matchy.

[lurknomore]

Mar 27, 2015 14:51:57 GMT -5 ilikedonuts said:

Did you go to Nordstroms when you were at the mall? I don't know what their bigger girl selection is, but I always end up wanting to buy a ton from the baby/toddler selection. And they carry Tea Collection and Mini Boden.

No. I didn't think to try there. That sounds like a good idea tho. I was in HA and kept expecting you to walk in! Bought a bunch of stuff from there all an extra 15% off but none of it will work for pictures. DD1 and DD2 are in the same size there. Sadly. I got them some stuff to share. We'll see how that goes tho bc DD2 is a disaster on her clothes. Some of it they didn't have in the right size ao they were able to order it with free shipping toy house. Didn't know they did that!

[Deleted]

#2 for DD2 and #3 for DD3. I don't like too many prints in family photos and I wouldn't put them in the same print for sure. What are you and your H wearing? It is a little too matchy matchy right now so I think you should stick with solids.

[ilikedonuts]

Mar 27, 2015 15:06:59 GMT -5 lurknomore said:

Mar 27, 2015 14:51:57 GMT -5 ilikedonuts said:

Did you go to Nordstroms when you were at the mall? I don't know what their bigger girl selection is, but I always end up wanting to buy a ton from the baby/toddler selection. And they carry Tea Collection and Mini Boden.

No. I didn't think to try there. That sounds like a good idea tho. I was in HA and kept expecting you to walk in! Bought a bunch of stuff from there all an extra 15% off but none of it will work for pictures. DD1 and DD2 are in the same size there. Sadly. I got them some stuff to share. We'll see how that goes tho bc DD2 is a disaster on her clothes. Some of it they didn't have in the right size ao they were able to order it with free shipping toy house. Didn't know they did that!

They are really good about helping you get the right sizes! I might go in tonight and see what Disney pjs they still have (they weren't included in the last sale). I bought way too many Twirl dresses last week though so I have to try to keep anymore HA spending somewhat under control

[kershnic]

I really love that yellow dress so I would either look for that for the baby or have DD2 wear it and work from there. I also think the navy/yellow combo is really pretty and could work well for your daughters' colorings. I like dress 2 for DD2 also. Maybe you could find the yellow for baby, dress 2 for DD2, and look for something else in yellow (maybe with navy bow and/or shoes or other accessories) for your oldest?

[kershnic]

would this yellow work with the baby gap yellow?  I'm having a hard time telling.  This dress is Chaps from Kohls.

[Ashley&Scott]

So my original suggestions were a little more relaxed/casual. Here are some more ideas, in each group I used one of the dresses you bought from Gap today. My suggestions are from Target, Carters & Osh Kosh. (Target is B1G1 50% off online through tomorrow, you could probably get them to honor the sale in store too.)

Idea 1
Baby - Gap
DD2 - Target $18
DD1 - Target $22


Idea 2
Baby - Carters $19
DD2 - Target $18
DD1 - Gap




Idea 3
Baby - Osh Kosh $22
DD2 - Gap
DD1 - Osh Kosh $24



ETA: click on each picture to make them bigger.

[Ashley&Scott]

Idea #4 using two of the Gap dresses

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If you don't like or can't find the bright blue dress for DD2 I think you could also do a navy dress.

[Ashley&Scott]

I stand by my earlier suggestion that your DD2 would look great in blue given her hair & eye color.

One last idea.

#5
Baby - Gap
DD2 - Osh Kosh
DD1 - Target
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[lurknomore]

Mar 27, 2015 16:10:09 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

I actually love the big girl's version of that yellow dress!
 
From what you have there, I like the far right for your DD1, or a solid yellow if you can find one. Are you still trying to avoid navy so you can do a black background? If not, I just have to sell this dress one more time... I love it.





Redheads look great in navy, so that's why I'm pushing it so hard.

Where is this one from again?  I think I've given up on avoiding navy...I think its hopeless!!! 

Thanks again for your help.  I'm SOOO bad at this!

[lurknomore]

Mar 27, 2015 15:58:51 GMT -5 Ashley&Scott said:

I stand by my earlier suggestion that your DD2 would look great in blue given her hair & eye color.

One last idea.

#5
Baby - Gap
DD2 - Osh Kosh
DD1 - Target

I like this light blue dress a lot.  I may call down and see if the store nearby has it.

Thanks again for your help.  I still maintain M needs a little sister!!! 

[Ashley&Scott]

Mar 27, 2015 16:58:45 GMT -5 lurknomore said:

Mar 27, 2015 15:58:51 GMT -5 Ashley&Scott said:

I stand by my earlier suggestion that your DD2 would look great in blue given her hair & eye color.

One last idea.

#5
Baby - Gap
DD2 - Osh Kosh
DD1 - Target

I like this light blue dress a lot.  I may call down and see if the store nearby has it.

Thanks again for your help.  I still maintain M needs a little sister!!! 

Happy to help! Please update after you decide, I love to see how they turn out. Jury is still out on the sister (or brother).

[lurknomore]

 Ashley&Scott @tambcat kershnic ilikedonuts spankswife D2M @missy1

Buried in my original thread to maintain a small amount of privacy. PDQ the picture. I ended up sticking with the Gap dresses I originally bought and posted about. I set out Saturday to look some more and it was just horrible. DD2 had an accident at gymnastics (some lady was in the bathroom and taking forever...poor thing couldn't wait any longer) and then at Kohls she peed with her legs closed tight and ended up getting pee all over her pants and I was done. Time to go home.  So it was more out of necessity that I couldn't handle shopping any longer with three kids! 

The pics are ok...Portrait Innovations isn't anything to write home about (but they are adjusting the color of this and reprinting them all for me...I just have to find time to go back up there).  The girls were being goofy and they're just boring studio pics, but I think the dresses worked well together in the end.  Don't mind DD2's RED headband.  She's a stinker and has to do something to throw a loop in everything.

Thanks again for all your help!!! 

**poof**

[Ashley&Scott]

lurknomore I can't see the pic ;(

[kershnic]

Mar 30, 2015 9:17:57 GMT -5 Ashley&Scott said:

lurknomore I can't see the pic ;(

me either

[lurknomore]

Mar 30, 2015 9:19:53 GMT -5 kershnic said:

Mar 30, 2015 9:17:57 GMT -5 Ashley&Scott said:

lurknomore I can't see the pic ;(

me either

That's strange because I can see it!  Now?

Ashley&Scott

[Ashley&Scott]

Mar 30, 2015 9:25:00 GMT -5 lurknomore said:

Mar 30, 2015 9:19:53 GMT -5 kershnic said:

me either

That's strange because I can see it!  Now?

Ashley&Scott

I can now. They look adorable!

[kershnic]

I can see now.

Beautiful family! And shopping with 3 kids sounds painful. .

[D2M]

I caught the pic right before you deleted and I just wanted to say that your girls are adorable!

[spankswife]

Aww I missed it

I loved those dresses! I'm sure they are darling

[lurknomore]

Mar 30, 2015 12:40:55 GMT -5 spankswife said:

Aww I missed it

I loved those dresses! I'm sure they are darling

Just for you LOL For a limited time (again!)

**poof (again!)**

[spankswife]

Mar 30, 2015 13:02:07 GMT -5 lurknomore said:

Mar 30, 2015 12:40:55 GMT -5 spankswife said:

Aww I missed it

I loved those dresses! I'm sure they are darling

Just for you LOL For a limited time (again!)

OMGosh they are so cute!! What a great pic! Love the dresses