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Who wants to shop for me? Need a dress for two weddings.

By mrs. wagon Aug 6, 2014

Ok... I haven't gone dress shopping in FOREVER and I don't have the time/energy to comb the discount stores like I used to. Online shopping we go!!!

I checked out Rent the Runway but they don't have much for long dresses

Here are my criteria:

Long/maxi length (so I can freely wear flats without shame!)
Can wear a regular bra (no strapless or spaghetti straps or backless)
Dark color or colors
Comfortable!!
Under $200
Flattering and modest for a full bust (so no high bateau necklines, no super deep Vs or cross-over fronts)

GO!!!

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swedishfish
GOLD / coconut / 8266 posts

Aug 6, 2014

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/marina-tiered-lace-mesh-gown/3580543?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=1686&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_5_D
swedishfish
GOLD / coconut / 8266 posts

Aug 6, 2014

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/jessica-simpson-embellished-mesh-yoke-gown/3712825?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=8100&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_22_C
mrs. wagon
blogger / watermelon / 14218 posts

Aug 6, 2014

@swedishfish: i LOVE those two.
lawbee11
GOLD / watermelon / 14076 posts

Aug 6, 2014

Love this one!

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ellen-tracy-embellished-waist-back-drape-jersey-gown/3580175?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=BLACK&resultback=5300&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_15_A
swedishfish
GOLD / coconut / 8266 posts

Aug 6, 2014

@mrs. wagon: I especially like the lacy one!

@lawbee11: ooohhh, that's pretty!
loveisstrange
pineapple / 12526 posts

Aug 6, 2014

ModCloth has a bunch

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/maxi-dresses
bunnylove08
grapefruit / 4442 posts

Aug 6, 2014

ASOS

http://us.asos.com/Little-Mistress/Little-Mistress-Maxi-Dress-with-Embellished-Gathered-Bodice/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4462714&cid=15801&Rf981=3680&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Navy

http://us.asos.com/River-Island-Maxi-Dress-With-Metal-Neck/13u0c4/?iid=4386589&cid=15801&Rf981=3680&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Bluebright&mporgp=L1JpdmVyLUlzbGFuZC9SaXZlci1Jc2xhbmQtTWF4aS1EcmVzcy1XaXRoLU1ldGFsLU5lY2svUHJvZC8.

http://us.asos.com/Little-Mistress-Maxi-Dress-with-Lace-Bardot-Top/13ji6p/?iid=4084311&cid=15801&Rf981=3680&sh=0&pge=3&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Creamnavy&mporgp=L0xpdHRsZS1NaXN0cmVzcy9MaXR0bGUtTWlzdHJlc3MtTWF4aS1EcmVzcy13aXRoLUxhY2UtQmFyZG90LVRvcC9Qcm9kLw..
mrs. wagon
blogger / watermelon / 14218 posts

Aug 6, 2014

I love this one but I just can't wear red to a wedding. They have it in nude, but not in my size.

http://us.asos.com/Chi-Chi-London/Chi-Chi-London-Lace-Maxi-Dress-with-Embellished-Plunge-Neck/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4229779&cid=15801&Rf981=3680&Rf-800=-1,84&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=204&sort=-1&clr=Red
sunny
coconut / 8430 posts

Aug 6, 2014

Here are a few, though they aren't all dark colors
mrs. wagon
blogger / watermelon / 14218 posts

Aug 6, 2014

@loveisstrange: thank you!!! I've never shopped asos or modcloth before... such great selection!

@bunnylove08: I have that first one in my cart right now!!!
LuLu Mom
GOLD / wonderful olive / 19030 posts

Aug 6, 2014

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ellen-tracy-lace-inset-twist-front-jersey-gown/3831099?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=NAVY&resultback=743&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_3_C

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/xscape-cap-sleeve-beaded-ruched-gown?ID=1359862&CategoryID=5449&LinkType=#fn=SPECIAL_OCCASIONS%3DFormal%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D214%26ruleId%3D72%26slotId%3D29

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/xscape-cap-sleeve-lace-neck-gown?ID=1510468&CategoryID=5449&LinkType=#fn=DRESS_LENGTH%3DLong%26PRICE%3D100.0%7C249.99%26SLEEVE_LENGTH%3DSleeveless%26SPECIAL_OCCASIONS%3DFormal%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D45%26ruleId%3D72%26slotId%3D12

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/r-m-richards-sleeveless-glitter-lace-gown?ID=1079345&CategoryID=5449&LinkType=#fn=DRESS_LENGTH%3DLong%26PRICE%3D100.0%7C249.99%26SLEEVE_LENGTH%3DSleeveless%26SPECIAL_OCCASIONS%3DFormal%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D45%26ruleId%3D72%26slotId%3D38
bunnylove08
grapefruit / 4442 posts

Aug 6, 2014

Jcrew - 40% off sale items use code DEPTOFSALE

Ebates 2.5% cash back

https://www.jcrew.com/AST/Navigation/Sale/AllProducts/PRD~06109/06109.jsp?N=21+17+10036&Nbrd=J&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=2&Nsrt=3&isSaleItem=true&color_name=WILD%20BEET&isFromSale=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row4

https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/weddingsandparties/1620/PRD~93075/93075.jsp?N=21+17+10036&Nbrd=J&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=4&Nsrt=3&isSaleItem=false&color_name=WILD%20BEET&isFromSale=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row4
bunnylove08
grapefruit / 4442 posts

Aug 6, 2014

@mrs. wagon: if you find something from ASOS its 4% cash back on ebates

its also free shipping back and forth so if you need to return its free
mrs. wagon
blogger / watermelon / 14218 posts

Aug 6, 2014

@loveisstrange: ok I am IN LOVE WITH MODCLOTH
mrs. wagon
blogger / watermelon / 14218 posts

Aug 6, 2014

@bunnylove08: I love those two J.Crew dresses but alas none in my size!!
bunnylove08
grapefruit / 4442 posts

Aug 6, 2014

@mrs. wagon: they had two listings for the second dresses on jcrew 6P
blackbird
wonderful grape / 20453 posts

Aug 6, 2014

OMG i love that anthropology dress.
Mrs. High Heels
blogger / eggplant / 11551 posts

Aug 6, 2014

@mrs. wagon: I recently wore this to a wedding and paired it with a statement necklace and got lots of compliments - http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/felicity-coco-vienna-blouson-maxi-dress-regular-petite-nordstrom-exclusive/3522452?origin=PredictiveSearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=2375500&fashionColor=&resultback=5956&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_16_D - It's classic but sophisticated, I love the backing, and it has slits on the sides, but only to slightly above the knee so it's not too crazy and makes the dress easy to walk in. I feel like I can wear it over and over again just by changing up the statement necklace!
mrs. wagon
blogger / watermelon / 14218 posts

Aug 6, 2014

@bunnylove08: i wish I were a 6P!!! hehe.

@blackbird: which one? I am kinda loving that last one!! @sunny:
Radish
nectarine / 2079 posts

Aug 6, 2014

@mrs. wagon: If you decide to order from modcloth have someone ( @loveisstrange: ) send you a referral code or whatever so you can get $15 off.
mrs. wagon
blogger / watermelon / 14218 posts

Aug 6, 2014

@Mrs. High Heels: I love that, and the idea of changing up the necklace (I have a bunch!), but I just can't grasp the idea of exposing the lower back..! Does it go anywhere near the love handle area??
Mrs. High Heels
blogger / eggplant / 11551 posts

Aug 6, 2014

@mrs. wagon: no, the love handles are pretty well hidden! The back exposure is so subtle, and only shows the back and no sides!

(I also had no idea what the heck a bateau neckline was and had to google the term. Learn something new everyday!)
mrs. wagon
blogger / watermelon / 14218 posts

Aug 6, 2014

@Mrs. High Heels: haha yes, I know everything about necklines from my bridal stylist days!!
mrs. wagon
blogger / watermelon / 14218 posts

Aug 6, 2014

alright, here are some choices I've got in my cart(s!! uh oh):
Mrs. High Heels
blogger / eggplant / 11551 posts

Aug 6, 2014

@mrs. wagon: Ahhh those are all gorgeous! I love 2, 3, and 4 - hard to choose!
bunnylove08
grapefruit / 4442 posts

Aug 6, 2014

@mrs. wagon: Love the first three! especially the off the shoulder!
mrsjyw
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22646 posts

Aug 6, 2014

@mrs. wagon: my vote is for 2!
sandy
cantaloupe / 6687 posts

Aug 6, 2014

Love #2!
MrsKoala
cantaloupe / 6869 posts

Aug 6, 2014

@mrs. wagon: #1!! So pretty.
loveisstrange
pineapple / 12526 posts

Aug 6, 2014

My vote is #2 also!
chopsuey
hostess / wonderful honeydew / 32460 posts

Aug 6, 2014

2 or 3!
edelweiss
grapefruit / 4923 posts

Aug 6, 2014

i like #1--seems like it has a good chance of hiding bra straps, if you still want to go with a regular bra. and it's pretty.
MsLipGloss
GOLD / pineapple / 12662 posts

Aug 6, 2014

2 or 3!
LuLu Mom
GOLD / wonderful olive / 19030 posts

Aug 6, 2014

1 & 2 are my favorites!
mrs. wagon
blogger / watermelon / 14218 posts

Aug 6, 2014

Ok. Just ordered 3, 4, and this beauty below! This J.Crew sale is insane! I'll keep you all posted when they all arrive at my house in 6-8 business days I did these three because they were the cheapest of the finalists.

If they all suck, I'll go ahead with the asos dresses...!
bunnylove08
grapefruit / 4442 posts

Aug 6, 2014

@mrs. wagon: you used ebates too right?
mrs. wagon
blogger / watermelon / 14218 posts

Aug 6, 2014

@bunnylove08: YES ma'am!!!! for both!! ETA: AND a $20 welcome coupon from modcloth.

THANK YOU!!!
bunnylove08
grapefruit / 4442 posts

Aug 6, 2014

@mrs. wagon: woo hoo i hope they're winners!
MsLipGloss
GOLD / pineapple / 12662 posts

Aug 6, 2014

@mrs. wagon: I LOVE the grey option! One of my favorite dresses of all time looks very similar to that one:

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