Another shopping thread

I think the first dress is beautiful and a deep red would be spectacular!! I just don't care for the strapless (or half strapless) look. :)
 
Thanks for all the comments! Let me just say for those who said the first choice was "safer" that both dresses are body huggers.

Catherine, I swear the whole time I was wearing dress #2 I was thinking how great it would look on you, because you're taller than me and have a longer waist. And I think that one bare shoulder look would be awesome on you. Got any parties coming up?

Jenn, I agree that price was a very important consideration. In fact, there was a fuchsia silk gown I tried on which I thought was awesome but it was more expensive, so I didn't even consider it. The red dress is a bit less than the one-strap dress, but not by much. They're both Laundry by Shelli Segal.

Teresa, I agree that the blue color in the second dress is gorgeous, but none of the stores seem to have it in my size.

I think now, after sleeping on it, that I was mesmerized by dress #2 because I've never seen ME with a long, thin waist before and everything got kind of flattened out in the whole girdle effect. However, maybe DH is right that dress #1 highlights my curves rather than flattening things out, and maybe I should just let my figure be what it is. I'm considering it.
 
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nancy324 said:
Catherine, I swear the whole time I was wearing dress #2 I was thinking how great it would look on you, because you're taller than me and have a longer waist. And I think that one bare shoulder look would be awesome on you. Got any parties coming up?
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Nancy you are so sweet! Let's see where could I wear that dress, hmmmm,.... Darn, no big parties coming up for me. Unless you count DSIL's birthday :D

I am sure you will look fabulous in which ever one you choose!!
 
aveggiegirl said:
Nancy, both dresses ARE beautiful. BUT, if you have the body to wear the second dress I say get that one. Not too many people would be able to wear it. I say go for the second one!!! Wear it while you can.:p
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To the contrary, I think the dress would make almost anyone who wore it look good. It has some kind of girdle effect which is comfortable, yet very effective at holding everything in. It's a very clever design.
 
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Nancy, I'm late with my reply, but you know me -- I have to chime in on the fashion threads.;)

I think the second one is spectatular! I love fashion that is different and flattering, and I think this one is both.

Laundry by Shelli Segal is one of my favorite special occassion dress labels. You can't go wrong!
 
JeanneMarie said:
Nancy, I'm late with my reply, but you know me -- I have to chime in on the fashion threads.;)

I think the second one is spectatular! I love fashion that is different and flattering, and I think this one is both.

Laundry by Shelli Segal is one of my favorite special occassion dress labels. You can't go wrong!
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JM, you would look AWESOME in that dress. That very high leg slit shows off long legs like nothin' else.
 
nancy324 said:
JM, you would look AWESOME in that dress. That very high leg slit shows off long legs like nothin' else.
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Thanks, Nancy! You are very kind. :)

I would love to have that dress, but honestly just don't have any occasion to wear it. Hmmm.... thinking how to justify.... ;)

ETA: I came back to admit that I clicked on it, thinking about maybe ordering it and of course they don't have one anywhere close to my size. Size 4 in black is the smallest, and that is probably too big to even have altered. Also, if you pay that much for a dress, you hate to put major $$ into alterations, which is what it would take. Bummer!
 
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Hey JM, don't worry I can think of something for us to wear formal gowns. Katie Cotillion is in 2 years! I found a Belk's brand dress at Goodwill, size 8, it is a little too big in the waist. I am truly excited about my find in spite of needing to be alter. But hey for 1.00 I couldn't beat it!

I am voting for the first one, the neckline is beautiful. Nancy. I loved detailed necklines. You will look good in a paper bag!
 
JeanneMarie said:
Thanks, Nancy! You are very kind. :)

I would love to have that dress, but honestly just don't have any occasion to wear it. Hmmm.... thinking how to justify.... ;)

ETA: I came back to admit that I clicked on it, thinking about maybe ordering it and of course they don't have one anywhere close to my size. Size 4 in black is the smallest, and that is probably too big to even have altered. Also, if you pay that much for a dress, you hate to put major $$ into alterations, which is what it would take. Bummer!
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JM, I saw the dress in several stores in a 2. I think I even saw a zero. In Laundry, size 4 fits me to perfection (except for the length of course). I don't know if that's any kind of guide.
 
nancy324 said:
JM, I saw the dress in several stores in a 2. I think I even saw a zero. In Laundry, size 4 fits me to perfection (except for the length of course). I don't know if that's any kind of guide.
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Thanks Nancy! I would definitely need the size 0, and even that could be too big depending on how the sizing works. I find that the nicer the brand, the bigger the sizes... so I really have a hard time even wearing Laundry unfortunately. (The last time I wore a dress by Laundry, I had to have it altered a lot.)

I'll research it some though. That dress is fabulous-o! :D
 
Gosh! They are both beautiful looking dresses! I like them both, if I had to choose, I'd go with the first one. BUT! I think you should go with the one that makes you feel the best and the most confident! I love the color red too! It's my fav! hehe:D
 
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