Help a girl RTR

[k3am]

DH's annual work party is coming up. This year's theme? Masquerade. Black Tie. (Can I just say, thank the stars for this theme! Prior themes have included stuff like "ranch chic" and "Las Vegas casual" which all left me wondering... WTAF does that mean?)

About me: 5'4, 130, size 2 usually. I have a small upper body, no boobs, and a larger lower body. 

DNW black or strapless. There is a 0% chance I will be overdressed, regardless of what I wear.  And I've been stress eating, which has all been packing onto the gut, so something relatively forgiving would be great.

So far, I'm waffling between these dresses. Fugly? Go for it? Keep shopping? Another suggestion?

Sketching Gown 





Saphire Sweetheart 



Charleston 









(Also posted on APTM...or HIH. Or whatever it's called.)

[callmekd]

I like the charleston!

[callmekd]

and I'm glad it's more of a "normal" theme this year. except it makes it less exciting for us to live vicariously through you

[2chatter]

I like the Charlestown but am I imagining you wore something similar a couple years ago? I don't love patterns or sweetheart necklines.

[k3am]

2chatter, for the last Black Tie, I did a short Badgley Mishka. I love that dress, but won't wear it (even the long version) again, since everyone wears it. I also wore the same one, different color for his Casino Royale party.

For the Gatsby party, I bought a cheapie off Amazon.

[2chatter]

This could be super fun with a glittery mask! Have you found masks yet? May want to start there and reverse engineer to the dress.
m.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/badgley_mischka/glitz_gown

[k3am]

2chatter, that's the dress I wore a few years ago, but the long version.

That dress is universally flattering. I swear, I've never seen anyone look bad in it.

We have a couple nice masks at home, but I'm not sure if they'll be provided or not.

[saraml13]

Jul 5, 2017 12:10:11 GMT -5 2chatter said:

This could be super fun with a glittery mask! Have you found masks yet? May want to start there and reverse engineer to the dress.
m.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/badgley_mischka/glitz_gown

I agree.  Start with a mask you love and work backwards to a dress that coordinates.

I don't like Sketching Gown.  Charleston wouldn't be my favorite for a typical formal event, but I like it with the masquerade theme.

[judyblume14]

Ilike the bllue dress, and think you should wear a mask like this:

[mommyatty]

I like the blue one a lot.

Is this where I admit to having a clown-like phobia of those masks?

[k3am]

I feel like the mask will last through 1-2 drinks and then end up on a table somewhere.

[sweetptater]

I like the blue one.

[twinmomma]

What about this one? m.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/catherine_deane/winona_gown

[twinmomma]

Also, get a mask with a stick. So much better than a tie on one. (My wedding was masquerade themed, we had a wide variety)

[k3am]

twinmomma, we have one at home with a stick, one with elastic. I'm trying to remember the colors of the one with the stick though... I think it's green or some other weirdish color.

[2chatter]

I LOVE the dress twinmomma posted - the lace detail is perfect for the theme.

[mellym]

I like the blue one or Charleston. The Charleston seems more glitzy and may have more options for a mask.

[twinmomma]

I just realized how expensive that other one I posted is... I also love this one, with the right mask and accesories I feel like it could look awesome: m.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/ml_monique_lhuillier/spiderweb_gown

[indyrowergirl]

I love the Sketching gown and have had it on my RTR wishlist for a long time, but don't think this is the right party for it.

I like the ML that twinmomma posted. Be careful though - I find her waist measurements very unforgiving. (I'm a rectangle, so anything cut for an hourglass is tough for me to wear.) I wore a similar gown last fall and loved it. Fun but formal, and a stiff enough fabric that it didn't cling to any trouble spots. Plus with the straps you can wear a regular bra.


ETA: And it had pockets!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[k3am]

I have compiled a much better list. I still love the sketch dress.

I'll let DH (and lets be honest.. DD. Who doesn't take fashion advice from a 4 year old?) peruse this evening and hopefully they'll pick a winner.

[thatsfancy]

I'll be an odd one out and say I love the sketching dress. The back is gorgeous. I, too, take fashion advice from my 4 yo and get a lot of compliments on his choices!

[sandandsea]

I like all three and think the mask and accessories will make any of them perfect. I lean towards brighter colors so I like the blue but I think the color of the charleston is right on for the theme. The sketching is very interesting too but I feel like you make be overwhelmed by the pattern.

[ilovelucyvv]

I like the blue one because I prefer simple and bold colors. Good luck deciding and I am looking forward to hearing which one you choose!