Want to help me shop?

[sugarbear]

My soon to be SIL just asked me to be in her wedding. It's in 2 months, on the beach, very casual (which is why, she says, she "just got around to asking me. Whatever. I assume someone dropped out).

The dress needs to be gray (wtf?). And I can't do strapless. I've got a large frame and broad shoulders. I'd love short sleeves. I'd like to spend less than $200.

I struck out at Banana Republic, Loft, and Nordstrom. I have one on hold at JCrew.

Help?!?

[auberge]

www.anntaylor.com/ann/cat/AT-Weddings-%26-Events/AT-Bridesmaid-Dresses/cata000035;jsessionid=DEED38C04F0F1516C2ADDFBBAB8C6D47?trail=4010%3A11&pageSize=101&gridSize=md&catid=cata000035&goToPage=1&fRequest=true

Anne Taylor 30% right now

[fuddyduddy]

What does the JCrew dress look like?

Do you want something structured or more flowy?

Here are two dresses I found right away, but I'm not sure if they are in line with what you're looking for:

www.lordandtaylor.com/eng/womensapparel-dresses-Shift_Dress-lordandtaylor/209980/color-

www1.macys.com/shop/product/elementz-dress-short-sleeve-b-slim-v-neck?ID=666132&CategoryID=5449&LinkType=&swatchColor=Steam#fn=COLOR%3DGray%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D37%26ruleId%3D65%26slotId%3D

[honeybadger]

What about something like this? (Sorry not clicky)

www1.macys.com/shop/product/suzi-chin-dress-flutter-sleeve-chiffon?ID=544605&CategoryID=5449&LinkType=&swatchColor=Charcoal#fn=COLOR%3DGray%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D35%26ruleId%3D65%26slotId%3D

[UMaineTeach]

that 'old' dress that the poster put in the 'can I wear this dress to my graduation!'

don't know who it was or if it is on GBCN or TN - crap.

[fuddyduddy]

Ooh, never mind. I like those Ann Taylor dresses. They are more bridesmaid-ey, too.

[compassrose]

www.target.com/p/Mossimo-Womens-Cowl-Neck-Maxi-Dress-w-Shirred-Side-Seam-Assorted-Colors/-/A-13854055

www.masseysoutfitters.com/10019832/Product?key_id=0885657402991&ad_id=&zmam=79092582&zmas=1&zmac=1&zmap=25283

Not sure how casual you want to go, so those might be too casual.

Gray is not a popular color this summer! There doesn't seem to be a lot out there...

[womet]

May 11, 2012 13:42:16 GMT -5 auberge said:

www.anntaylor.com/ann/cat/AT-Weddings-%26-Events/AT-Bridesmaid-Dresses/cata000035;jsessionid=DEED38C04F0F1516C2ADDFBBAB8C6D47?trail=4010%3A11&pageSize=101&gridSize=md&catid=cata000035&goToPage=1&fRequest=true

Anne Taylor 30% right now

Oooh, pretty. I like the first one on the top row.

[UMaineTeach]

May 11, 2012 13:43:34 GMT -5 honeybadger said:

(Sorry not clicky)

oh but it is. the magic of GBCN!

[casmgn]

shop.nordstrom.com/S/suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique-pleated-dress/3315435?origin=category

shop.nordstrom.com/S/donna-morgan-belted-ruched-chiffon-dress/3278337?origin=category

[omalley]

May 11, 2012 13:42:16 GMT -5 auberge said:

www.anntaylor.com/ann/cat/AT-Weddings-%26-Events/AT-Bridesmaid-Dresses/cata000035;jsessionid=DEED38C04F0F1516C2ADDFBBAB8C6D47?trail=4010%3A11&pageSize=101&gridSize=md&catid=cata000035&goToPage=1&fRequest=true

Anne Taylor 30% right now

I just wore an Ann Taylor dress as my Bridesmaid dress for my sister's wedding. It was true to size so no altering and it was on sale (It seems their dresses are always on sale)

[sugarbear]

www.jcrew.com/womens_category/dresses/shortsleeveandlongsleeve/PRDOVR~65531/65531.jsp

This is the JCrew dress.

I don't like the Ann Taylor ones
Haven't looked at the others yet...

[sugarbear]

May 11, 2012 13:43:34 GMT -5 honeybadger said:

What about something like this? (Sorry not clicky)

www1.macys.com/shop/product/suzi-chin-dress-flutter-sleeve-chiffon?ID=544605&CategoryID=5449&LinkType=&swatchColor=Charcoal#fn=COLOR%3DGray%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D35%26ruleId%3D65%26slotId%3D

I like this one!

[sugarbear]

May 11, 2012 13:47:10 GMT -5 casmgn said:

shop.nordstrom.com/S/suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique-pleated-dress/3315435?origin=category

shop.nordstrom.com/S/donna-morgan-belted-ruched-chiffon-dress/3278337?origin=category

I like both of these!

[sugarbear]

May 11, 2012 13:45:31 GMT -5 compassrose said:

www.target.com/p/Mossimo-Womens-Cowl-Neck-Maxi-Dress-w-Shirred-Side-Seam-Assorted-Colors/-/A-13854055

www.masseysoutfitters.com/10019832/Product?key_id=0885657402991&ad_id=&zmam=79092582&zmas=1&zmac=1&zmap=25283

Not sure how casual you want to go, so those might be too casual.

Gray is not a popular color this summer! There doesn't seem to be a lot out there...

These, I think, are too casual. Argh. I am fashionably challenged, and I was so excited that I'd already found -- and bought-- two really cute dresses for the wedding. I can't find either one in gray now.

[casmgn]

Also,

shop.nordstrom.com/s/suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique-techno-cap-sleeve-shift-dress/3248217?origin=category

[sugarbear]

May 11, 2012 13:55:27 GMT -5 casmgn said:

Also,

shop.nordstrom.com/s/suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique-techno-cap-sleeve-shift-dress/3248217?origin=category

Yes! This one was on my list... but do you think it's too boxy? I'm already fairly stocky, boy-shaped. I'm worried that this will look like a gunny sack on me.

[casmgn]

May 11, 2012 13:58:14 GMT -5 sugarbear said:

May 11, 2012 13:55:27 GMT -5 casmgn said:

Also,

shop.nordstrom.com/s/suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique-techno-cap-sleeve-shift-dress/3248217?origin=category

Yes! This one was on my list... but do you think it's too boxy? I'm already fairly stocky, boy-shaped. I'm worried that this will look like a gunny sack on me.

You'd have to try it on - luckily Nordstrom has free shipping & returns. It does look like it has some shape to it though.

[casmgn]

Not sure if they have your size left in this, but this is nice too and has sleeves - www.lordandtaylor.com/eng/womensapparel-dresses-day-Lace_Elbow_Sleeved_Dress-lordandtaylor/219927/color-

[honeybadger]

May 11, 2012 13:45:54 GMT -5 UMaineTeach said:

May 11, 2012 13:43:34 GMT -5 honeybadger said:

(Sorry not clicky)

oh but it is. the magic of GBCN!

God bless GBCN!