Dress me for a wedding please!

[wingingitinmotown]

I need a dress for a wedding. First weekend in October, 3 pm religious ceremony, 6 pm reception. I'm doing a reading at the ceremony.

I'm a curvy girl, usually a 12-14 in dresses, depending on the style. I like a little flowy...nothing too tight on my hips or thighs, nothing too short.

I have these 2 dresses that I bought earlier this year to wear to weddings (sorry, having issues with PIP):

tinyurl.com/8aovr9c (looking at pictures, I'm not sure that this one was the most flattering on my shoulders and upper arms)

tinyurl.com/8ks6bzu


I'm open to buying a new dress as well! I want to look nice to at least be confident in that when I'm nervous about getting up in front of people! I'd like to keep it around $100, but I can go a bit over for a great dress. TIA!

[jackiegirl]

I love the second dress - the strapless one. I think it'll show off your curves nicely. Do you have a cardigan to wear in the church? Old fashioned, I know, so if you don't have one, don't bother.

[wingingitinmotown]

Sept 5, 2012 13:07:35 GMT -5 jackiegirl said:

I love the second dress - the strapless one. I think it'll show off your curves nicely. Do you have a cardigan to wear in the church? Old fashioned, I know, so if you don't have one, don't bother.

That's what I was leaning towards, with some sparkly shoes that I have. I have a nice bolero like cardi that I think would look good with it for the church. I had the same old fashioned thought that I should be covered up a little in the church.

[jackiegirl]

Oohhh, sparkly shoes will be perfect!

[laptopvixen]

Is the reception formal? What sort of venue?

Will there be tuxedos on guests?

[wingingitinmotown]

Sept 5, 2012 14:13:47 GMT -5 laptopvixen said:

Is the reception formal? What sort of venue?

Will there be tuxedos on guests?

I don't think it will be that formal. Based on the invitation and some of the things that I know are happening at the wedding, I don't see it being super-duper fancy. Nice, but not black tie by any mean.

[laptopvixen]

Then yes I agree that the second dress will be appropriate and cute with the accessories as described.

[wingingitinmotown]

Thanks ladies! I guess if I'm saving money on a new dress, I should probably buy a new purse or something. Hehehe.