Am I Kidding Myself?

[kaybee85]

I bought this dress for an afternoon wedding I am going to on Saturday. If it is horrible, I need to return it and buy another. I really liked it in the store, but now I am wondering 1) is this too short? 2) am I in denial? is there some stuffed sausage syndrome going on here (does it look like I'm trying to squeeze into something that makes you want to give me hair pats and say "Oh, honey...no")

If it is bad...HALP. I"m going to bed in about 20 mins because I am getting up at 4:30, but I will still read. Oh, and be honest but not like...brutally honest. Unless you want to. That'd be cool, too.

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[vicky]

I like it.

[Deleted]

it's cute. if you can make it fancy enough for the wedding (you didn't mention the relative level of fanciness--like maybe some heels and dressy jewelry is required?), go for it.

it's only too short if you're going to an amish wedding.

[joenali]

It's cute. But I'm not sure if it's wedding worthy.

[sneetch]

Huh? I think it's fits nice - no stuffed sausage going on. It does look casual though. As long as the wedding isn't formal, this is a good choice.

[daisybuchannan]

You look cute!

If that's too short, wheel me to the whore house right now!

[Yankees21]

I think it looks great on you, and is not too short. How formal do you think the wedding will be?

[kaybee85]

I can't really tell how fancy it is. The wedding is at 4 pm, dinner and cocktails start at six. I think this dress isn't fancy enough...

Also, it is in Chicago, which is warm right now, but weekend looks like fifties...which means cardigan..which means teacher wear. I suck at dressy.

[Gato]

Cute! Maybe not dressy enough for a really formal wedding, but for all the weddings I go to it would be fine.

[papie]

It's adorable and it fits, but it is too casual for a wedding imo.

[kaybee85]

Does anyone know anything about the Seville in Streamwood IL (near Elgin/Naperville, I assume).

[kaybee85]

Okay, so I am kidding myself about what is wedding appropriate, then. lol

eta: Thanks for input! 

[cheeseandcrackers]

no... its cute!

[Yankees21]

kaybee85, it would be formal enough for almost all of the weddings I've been too, but I think weddings trend towards more casual dress here. You just have to know the crowd.

[Deleted]

I like it.

[kaybee85]

I think I'm going to talk to a few people going to the wedding to get a read on what they think. I really like the dress, and I can break dance in it (practiced in the dressing room) so it is wedding ready in that sense...lol

[2boys2danes]

I think its really cute... that being said, I'm not at all fashion forward so you might want to listen to anyone but me! Also congrats on 80 pounds... wow!

[kaybee85]

lol nicbreeful you give me far too much credit.

[kaybee85]

So white flat sandles a no go then...? lol I could head to DSW after work tomorrow or Weds.

[joenali]

Belt it and cinch it!!

[softspot]

I think it's cute & could work with the right accessories. Where is it from? There is a similar one from Target I am eyeing for an event in July.

[kaybee85]

softspot: (forgot to tag at first) JCPenny.


Could someone point me in the right direction shoe wise so I know what to look for in the store?

[softspot]

What color is the dress? It's reading orange on my screen but I wanted to be sure before I make suggestions.

[kaybee85]

It's more of a coral I guess. Kind of pinky orange. Off to sleep but will check in tomorrow. Thanks!

[Deleted]

OMG, you have a great figure and I can't imagine you looking like a stuffed sausage in anything.  The dress looks great.  I agree that it's a bit casual, though, but if you don't have time to shop, I think you could make it work by dressing it up.  Definitely wear heels, maybe a gold statement necklace, a gold clutch, and some type of wrap or pashmina.

[eb777888]

Apr 29, 2013 20:41:43 GMT -5 papie said:

It's adorable and it fits, but it is too casual for a wedding imo.

agreed.

I like the dress, though. And the fit is great!

[sunny]

I think it's too casual for the wedding times you describe

[sparkythelawyer]

Apr 29, 2013 20:40:47 GMT -5 kaybee85 said:

I can't really tell how fancy it is. The wedding is at 4 pm, dinner and cocktails start at six. I think this dress isn't fancy enough...

Also, it is in Chicago, which is warm right now, but weekend looks like fifties...which means cardigan..which means teacher wear. I suck at dressy.

Nice jewelry, dressy shoes, and you are probably fine. You could pull off some real sparkle here :-)

Now, I'm probably showing my tacky here, but a pair of gold heels would look awesome with this :-)

[jssymom14]

I like these from dsw