Weekend dress shopping?

[aurora]

I have a family wedding coming up in early October. It's going to be in VT, outside, 2pm ceremony with dinner reception, supposedly somewhat formal (which means something different in rural VT than it does in NYC). I'm planning to treat myself to a new dress. The weather could be highly variable so ideally I'll get something that I can wear with or without a pashmina or other warm layers. I'd like to spend less than $150 and I'm not interested in Rent the Runway (would like to get something I can wear to other weddings in the future). Anyone bored and feel like giving me suggestions? I'm usually a size 4ish.

Here are a couple that I like to give you ideas:


www.dressbarn.com/detail/db-rsvp-lace-sheath-dress/101898500/B76


www.dressbarn.com/detail/db-rsvp-one-shoulder-floral-dress/102263849/C51

[bimbi284]

#1 for sure!

[arterr0]

Love #1. Now I want a pretty lace dress!

[calmcosmo]

I like #1 but I have seen that exact dress sooooo many times and am a little sick of it. If you like the lace, maybe something like this? It's a little more unusual but still classy.

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-lace-inset-crepe-sheath-dress-nordstrom-exclusive/3340386?origin=keywordsearch

[aurora]

Sept 6, 2015 11:54:36 GMT -5 calmcosmo said:

I like #1 but I have seen that exact dress sooooo many times and am a little sick of it. If you like the lace, maybe something like this? It's a little more unusual but still classy.

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-lace-inset-crepe-sheath-dress-nordstrom-exclusive/3340386?origin=keywordsearch

Oh, that's pretty too! I'm not set on lace but definitely a lot of the ones I'm seeing in my online shopping are lace so it sems like it must be in.

[sfy]

I like #1. On my phone, so I can post pics, but here are a few others I like.

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/betsey-johnson-print-stretch-midi-dress/4134837

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/finders-keepers-the-label-space-and-time-sheath-dress/4064154

[gpw]

Sept 6, 2015 14:02:21 GMT -5 sfy said:

I like #1. On my phone, so I can post pics, but here are a few others I like.

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/betsey-johnson-print-stretch-midi-dress/4134837

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/finders-keepers-the-label-space-and-time-sheath-dress/4064154

I LOVE that first link. 

[aurora]

Sept 6, 2015 14:02:21 GMT -5 sfy said:

I like #1. On my phone, so I can post pics, but here are a few others I like.

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/betsey-johnson-print-stretch-midi-dress/4134837

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/finders-keepers-the-label-space-and-time-sheath-dress/4064154

Ok, so honest question from a non-fashionista: are those colors OK for a fall wedding? I always thought floral patterns and light pink were for spring/summer. (They are both pretty!)

[sfy]

Sept 6, 2015 15:51:42 GMT -5 aurora said:

Sept 6, 2015 14:02:21 GMT -5 sfy said:

I like #1. On my phone, so I can post pics, but here are a few others I like.

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/betsey-johnson-print-stretch-midi-dress/4134837

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/finders-keepers-the-label-space-and-time-sheath-dress/4064154

Ok, so honest question from a non-fashionista: are those colors OK for a fall wedding? I always thought floral patterns and light pink were for spring/summer. (They are both pretty!)

No, that's fair and I am guilty of skimming. I missed the October part and I tend to let weather dictate more than date. The first one could likely still be fine, but by October, I definitely wouldn't wear pale pink to a wedding. Let me see if I see something a bit more autumnal. I do like your first choice, though.

[sfy]

This is not very different from the one you found, but I like it, too (in the mulberry/nude color option):

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-long-sleeve-lace-sheath-dress-regular-petite/3217574

Or maybe this one, although I question whether it's dressy enough:

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/felicia-dress/4065906

Gold shoes and a gold clutch would help.

I don't know, I spent over a month last year looking for a long sleeved cocktail dress. Finding a cocktail dress is such an easy feat in the spring/summer, but I just find it frustrating in the fall/winter. Hope this helps some!

[aurora]

Sept 6, 2015 16:32:02 GMT -5 sfy said:

This is not very different from the one you found, but I like it, too (in the mulberry/nude color option):

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-long-sleeve-lace-sheath-dress-regular-petite/3217574

Or maybe this one, although I question whether it's dressy enough:

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/felicia-dress/4065906

Gold shoes and a gold clutch would help.

I don't know, I spent over a month last year looking for a long sleeved cocktail dress. Finding a cocktail dress is such an easy feat in the spring/summer, but I just find it frustrating in the fall/winter. Hope this helps some!

Oh, I definitely like the mulberry for the first option!

And for the second, it's hard to know, because again this is an outdoor, afternoon wedding in Vermont, which implies not dressy, but MIL says that the bride is hoping for people to dress up. I like the bride and don't mind buying something nicer but I also don't want to be the dressiest person there