https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:22:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1814926 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 20:13:04 +0000 cheert16 1814926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://m.bananarepublic.gap.com/product.html?dn=bp554945012&#038;dv=1&#038;shopid=2&#038;pdn=bc69883" rel="nofollow">http://m.bananarepublic.gap.com/product.html?dn=bp554945012&#038;dv=1&#038;shopid=2&#038;pdn=bc69883</a></p> <p>Thoughts? You could still do the same shoes and necklace!</p> <p>I am still searching! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1814918 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 20:08:00 +0000 MsLipGloss 1814918@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@woodentulip: Here's another couple of WHBM LBD options with the exposed zipper (similar to the KS option above . . . the belt is optional in the first):</p> <p>Dress 1: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/p2dahzl" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/p2dahzl</a></p> <p>Dress 2: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/leugp7p" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/leugp7p</a></p> <p>[attach=2207/14/na9v5c.450x563.WHBM.Scoop.FitnFlare.Zipper.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=2207/14/na9v68.450x563.WHBM.Scoop.FitnFlare.Zipper.2jpg.jpg] </p> [attach=2207/14/na9veg.450x563.WHBM.Scoop.FitnFlare.FrontZipper.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1814894 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:56:21 +0000 woodentulip 1814894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ladies, you guys are amazing. I am so thankful for all your help &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1814890 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:54:37 +0000 cheert16 1814890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@woodentulip: awwww!!! I wish you coulda tried it on!! Let's see what else I can find! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1814889 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:54:02 +0000 MsLipGloss 1814889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Annnnd one more: </p> <p>Dress 4: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/kat7jd8" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/kat7jd8</a> </p> [attach=2207/14/na9ui2.450x563.WHBM.Lace.See.Thru.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1814885 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:52:27 +0000 MsLipGloss 1814885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just a few LBD options from WHBM:</p> <p>Dress 1: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/om5mwhg" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/om5mwhg</a></p> <p>Dress 2: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/orplmul" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/orplmul</a></p> <p>Dress 3: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/qaqnoq3" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/qaqnoq3</a> </p> [attach=2207/14/na9uff.450x563.WHBM.Sheer.Polka.jpg] [attach=2207/14/na9ufh.450x563.WHBM.Sheer.V.jpg] [attach=2207/14/na9ufi.450x563.WHBM.Sheer.Portrait.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1814874 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:46:08 +0000 woodentulip 1814874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cheert16: I love this whole outfit! I just went to the closest Kate Spade store to try it (or most of it) on...NADA! Not even a dress that was similar enough for me to feel confident trying it on... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1814870 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:45:13 +0000 woodentulip 1814870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: I am going to spend a bit of time online looking through their site now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1814868 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:44:52 +0000 woodentulip 1814868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: I also love boden, but wasn't inspired by much on their site right now--the dress selection is small at the moment! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1814867 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:44:11 +0000 woodentulip 1814867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: I looked at their website but didn't love them! What ones did you order? Can I jump on your coattails? :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1814193 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 13:56:55 +0000 mrs. wagon 1814193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@woodentulip: you MUST try ModCloth!!!! I just ordered two dresses to try on for a wedding in a few weeks. I was SHOCKED at the prices and selection... I just hope they're good quality and are flattering. I've heard nothing but good things. I think from @grizz :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1814117 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 13:29:56 +0000 lawbee11 1814117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@woodentulip: Check Boden...the quality of their dresses is amazing.</p> <p><a href="http://www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Dresses.html#nav" rel="nofollow">http://www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Dresses.html#nav</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1814106 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 13:26:58 +0000 bunnylove08 1814106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@woodentulip: No i haven't but I would believe they are high quality since I see they are Jenny Yoo and other high end bridal designers </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1814104 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 13:26:27 +0000 cheert16 1814104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>here is a cute (plain) LBD from kate spade:<br /> <a href="http://www.katespade.com/sicily-dress/NJMU3948,en_US,pd.html?dwvar_NJMU3948_color=001&#038;cgid=ks-clothing-dresses#start=11&#038;cgid=ks-clothing-dresses" rel="nofollow">http://www.katespade.com/sicily-dress/NJMU3948,en_US,pd.html?dwvar_NJMU3948_color=001&#038;cgid=ks-clothing-dresses#start=11&#038;cgid=ks-clothing-dresses</a></p> <p>Throw on a bright shoe:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kate-spade-new-york-licorice-too-pump/3183511?origin=category-personalizedsort&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=Geranium+Patent&#038;resultback=8290&#038;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_22_D" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kate-spade-new-york-licorice-too-pump/3183511?origin=category-personalizedsort&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=Geranium+Patent&#038;resultback=8290&#038;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_22_D</a></p> <p>Statement Necklace:<br /> <a href="http://www.katespade.com/give-it-a-swirl-triple-strand-necklace/WBRU8538,en_US,pd.html?dwvar_WBRU8538_color=862&#038;cgid=ks-jewelry-necklaces#start=10&#038;cgid=ks-jewelry-necklaces" rel="nofollow">http://www.katespade.com/give-it-a-swirl-triple-strand-necklace/WBRU8538,en_US,pd.html?dwvar_WBRU8538_color=862&#038;cgid=ks-jewelry-necklaces#start=10&#038;cgid=ks-jewelry-necklaces</a></p> <p>You got yourself a cute outfit! (obviously everything is just what I could find quick... and in my favorite coral! but you totally could do this in any style YOU like!) Also you could probably find a cuter/ cheaper LBD in that style if that is what you are looking for! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1814090 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 13:20:23 +0000 cheert16 1814090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@woodentulip: I LOVE the last dress that @septca: posted!!!</p> <p>Lemme see if I can find some LBD/ statement necklace options! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1814074 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 13:15:37 +0000 woodentulip 1814074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: I &lt;3 so many of those bhldn dresses! Have you ever ordered one? How is the quality?</p> <p>@septca: Yes! That's why! It was a top contender and then I saw that, and wondered if I would look crazy. What do you think about the dove colour? Too white? I was also wondering about navy, though my MIL is wearing navy as well...I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1813962 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:27:04 +0000 septca 1813962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@woodentulip: ha ha, because 1/2 of the reviewers are 50+? I don't think it's old lady looking at all - I love it and would totally wear that dress. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1813952 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:21:43 +0000 bunnylove08 1813952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@woodentulip: what about these?</p> <p><a href="http://www.bhldn.com/bridal-party-guests-partygoers/tansy-dress-grey/productoptionids/cc711545-c9fb-466b-b1b6-fb219575ca88" rel="nofollow">http://www.bhldn.com/bridal-party-guests-partygoers/tansy-dress-grey/productoptionids/cc711545-c9fb-466b-b1b6-fb219575ca88</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.bhldn.com/bridal-party-guests-partygoers/chloe-dress-softplum/productoptionids/b4373488-6836-4034-9bf9-816d838b6fec" rel="nofollow">http://www.bhldn.com/bridal-party-guests-partygoers/chloe-dress-softplum/productoptionids/b4373488-6836-4034-9bf9-816d838b6fec</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-dress-occasion/4130047438080.jsp#/" rel="nofollow">http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-dress-occasion/4130047438080.jsp#/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1813933 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:13:36 +0000 gingerbebe 1813933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love Macys.com - its so much easier than going through their racks and you can return to the store.</p> <p>My go-to wedding outfits are stretch lace dresses. Comfy and forgiving but formal looking.</p> <p><a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/adrianna-papell-sleeveless-lace-sheath?ID=611559&#038;CategoryID=5449&#038;LinkType=&#038;swatchColor=Charcoal#fn=COLOR%3DGray%26DRESS_LENGTH%3DKnee" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/adrianna-papell-sleeveless-lace-sheath?ID=611559&#038;CategoryID=5449&#038;LinkType=&#038;swatchColor=Charcoal#fn=COLOR%3DGray%26DRESS_LENGTH%3DKnee</a> Length%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D35%26ruleId%3D%26slotId%3D</p> <p><a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/jessica-howard-three-quarter-sleeve-ruched-lace-dress?ID=1644639&#038;CategoryID=5449&#038;zone=PDP_ZONE_A&#038;choiceId=cidAT0011-b1fb2cef-f32e-4c09-9c40-68055bcea34a@H7@Customers%20Also%20Shopped$5449$1644639&#038;LinkType=PDPZ1_Pos1" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/jessica-howard-three-quarter-sleeve-ruched-lace-dress?ID=1644639&#038;CategoryID=5449&#038;zone=PDP_ZONE_A&#038;choiceId=cidAT0011-b1fb2cef-f32e-4c09-9c40-68055bcea34a@H7@Customers%20Also%20Shopped$5449$1644639&#038;LinkType=PDPZ1_Pos1</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1813925 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:10:29 +0000 woodentulip 1813925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: I am not looking for a casual dress (or at least what I consider casual--nothing that would fall in the 'sundress' category!), I am willing to spend more than normal, but probably not more than say...$400? Ish? And I generally don't feel that I look good in long dresses, so around knee length (not tea length though!)....</p> <p>I am surprised that I couldn't find anything that I could imagine wearing at Ann Taylor or JCrew. I am so disconnected from the world of clothes these days! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1813915 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:06:47 +0000 bunnylove08 1813915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@woodentulip: are you looking for a more casual dress? what length are you going for, budget and is this a daytime or evening wedding? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1813909 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:05:35 +0000 woodentulip 1813909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septca: Truth-I LOVE that last dress you posted, but I was worried when I read the reviews from older women. Does it look like a grandma outfit? And the first one is gorgeous too, but my SIL doesn't like lace, which shouldn't impact my decision but it totally is!</p> <p>@cheert16: I like this idea too--do you have any examples? I feel like I am an expert at casual clothes and feeling a little stupid trying to sort out dress outfits!</p> <p>@cascademom: I haven't heard of this line...will google now! Thank you!</p> <p>@bunnylove08: Gorgeous!!! But way too fancy for me to feel comfortable. But I love it!</p> <p>@blackbird: No Dillards (that I know of!) but we did just get WHBM and I should go and check them out!</p> <p>I was also thinking about Kate Spade options, but are they too cutesy? </p> <p>Thank you all!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1813391 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:10:42 +0000 bunnylove08 1813391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about bloomingdales </p> <p><a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/lauren-ralph-lauren-sleeveless-illusion-neckline-lace-bodice-gown?ID=757362&#038;CategoryID=21683&#038;LinkType=#fn=DRESS_OCCASION%3DEvening/Formal%26spp%3D29%26ppp%3D96%26sp%3DNull%26rid%3DNull" rel="nofollow">http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/lauren-ralph-lauren-sleeveless-illusion-neckline-lace-bodice-gown?ID=757362&#038;CategoryID=21683&#038;LinkType=#fn=DRESS_OCCASION%3DEvening/Formal%26spp%3D29%26ppp%3D96%26sp%3DNull%26rid%3DNull</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1813326 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 08:50:55 +0000 cascademom 1813326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Check out the American Living line at Macy's and JcPenney's. JCP has the best sales (so many online codes). I've purchased a bunch of American Living dresses in my size online and had them fit perfectly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1813272 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 08:36:40 +0000 MrsKoala 1813272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely an LBD! You will get tons of wear out of it and it doesn't have to be really basic. I really like the first option that Blackbird posted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1813267 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 08:35:18 +0000 cheert16 1813267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am allll about a LBD! Buy a nice high end one and you can wear it to multiple things- just jazz it up with some cute statement jewelry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1813188 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 08:04:54 +0000 septca 1813188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe take another look at Nordstrom? That's my go-to for wedding wear. They have a new feature on their website that allows you to input information about your body and then it tells you which size to order in a particular dress, or if that dress won't work for your body.</p> <p>It's hard to know what to look for without knowing more about your body type, but what about something like this:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-boatneck-lace-sheath-dress-regular-petite/3306604?origin=category&#038;BaseUrl=Wedding+Guest" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-boatneck-lace-sheath-dress-regular-petite/3306604?origin=category&#038;BaseUrl=Wedding+Guest</a><br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-lace-yoke-drape-gown/3491731?origin=category&#038;BaseUrl=Wedding+Guest" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-lace-yoke-drape-gown/3491731?origin=category&#038;BaseUrl=Wedding+Guest</a><br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eliza-j-illusion-yoke-chiffon-gown/3728308?origin=category&#038;BaseUrl=Wedding+Guest" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eliza-j-illusion-yoke-chiffon-gown/3728308?origin=category&#038;BaseUrl=Wedding+Guest</a><br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/maggy-london-lace-sheath-dress-regular-petite/3758205?origin=category&#038;BaseUrl=Wedding+Guest" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/maggy-london-lace-sheath-dress-regular-petite/3758205?origin=category&#038;BaseUrl=Wedding+Guest</a> (if you can pull off yellow, this would look great with your husband's suit and would complement the eggplant)<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/alfred-sung-woven-fit-flare-dress/3677658?origin=category&#038;BaseUrl=Wedding+Guest" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/alfred-sung-woven-fit-flare-dress/3677658?origin=category&#038;BaseUrl=Wedding+Guest</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1813186 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 08:04:18 +0000 looch 1813186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would have thought between JCrew and Ann Taylor, you'd have a lot of options...is it that you want something with more coverage than those stores typically have?</p> <p>I would choose a light gray color, I think it would complement and not compete. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1813182 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 08:02:08 +0000 blackbird 1813182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have a Dillards? </p> <p>What about something like this? I don't think you can go wrong with a black cocktail dress</p> <p>White House Black Market also sells nicer dresses! </p> [attach=618/14/na8xjl.212x428.dress1.jpg] [attach=618/14/na8xjo.223x425.dress2.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-help-where-to-shop#post-1813165 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 07:56:31 +0000 woodentulip 1813165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My SIL is getting married in Sept and I am at a total loss about what to wear! I have looked at Jcrew, Ann Taylor, Nordstrom (online only since I am in Canada), mod cloth, and some local shops too but I am coming up empty handed. </p> <p>Bridesmaids are in an eggplant purple, the guys (incl my husband) are in charcoal. I have no idea what to wear! Anyone have any cute dress ideas? Bonus points for links!! </p>