Dress me for my e-party!

Swazzle

So I ordered a dress from ideeli last week for our e-party that I just fell in love with, it was also reasonable & I had $25 off so it ended up being insanely cheap.  Well it arrived & I hate it!  It looks terrible on me & is so not what was show in the pictures online

The party is October 29th at my aunt's house.

I like dresses but I have big boobs so they're hard for me because I usually have to order up a size from what fits the rest of my body & sometimes that makes it look like I'm wearing a sack or a mumu (sp?).

I like black. I wear a lot of it.  I don't like brown, I actually own nothing brown.  I'm not big into bright colors & I can't really do patterns up top because they make my boobs like bigger which isn't something I'm into.  

Thoughts/suggestions?

TheMutleys

Price?

CCO2012

Can you post a pic of the dress you bought so we get an idea of what you were originally thinking?

TheMutleys

Also, can I get a full length picture of you? 

TheMutleys

This, but belt it with a silver/pewter belt.



http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique-pleated-jersey-trapeze-dress/3185165?origin=category&resultback=1002






http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/js-boutique-beaded-draped-chiffon-dress/3197243?origin=category&resultback=642



http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/maggy-london-one-shoulder-matte-jersey-dress/3114736?origin=category&resultback=6628

A bit glam, but just too gorgeous not to share


http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/calvin-klein-sequin-one-shoulder-dress/3205423?origin=category&resultback=2427

Swazzle

I'd like to keep the price under $100. If it's a little more, that's fine. 

Is this one good, Mutley? It's the only full-length I have on my work comp & FB is acting up right now.

This is the dress I bought from ideeli:

TheMutleys

Not your average LBD

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/js-boutique-beaded-jersey-halter-dress/3232319?origin=category&resultback=1023



http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/maggy-london-one-shoulder-dress/3056830?origin=category&resultback=5149

Realizing that you may not be able to go strapless to wear a one-shoulder...  Crud.

TheMutleys

With gold accessories - long, chunky gold necklace and gold heels


http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/maggy-london-sarong-dress/3242756?origin=category&resultback=572



http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/jewelry/necklaces/PRDOVR~54339/54339.jsp




http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique-ruched-satin-dress/3169408?origin=category&resultback=4733

Swazzle

Hahahaha yea strapless is hard for me because it's so uncomfortable to wear a strapless bra.  I absolutely love that teal dress & the last one in your first post. They're gorgeous.

Sorry I should have specified that I lean more towards dresses with thicker straps (so I can wear a normal bra & cover the bra straps).  

Do you guys think a sort of sweater dress would be cute?  I don't want to be super dressy because it's not a super fancy party but obviously want to be semi-dressed up since the party is for me & FI. 

Swazzle

Ahhh Mutley I love that first purple one A LOT but they only have a 2 or a 12  

I'm usually a 6 in dresses. 

TheMutleys

I think that a sweater dress somewhat like this would work with the right accessories.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/velvet-torch-stretch-lace-scoop-back-dress-juniors/3224235?origin=category&resultback=562

TheMutleys

Love that this one is interesting from the front and back.  I love teal and gold, maybe even some sort of peacock accessory like a purse.


http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/calvin-klein-stretch-luxe-twist-neck-sheath-dress/3243135?origin=category&resultback=1483

Swazzle

I think the back is too low to wear with a bra.  I could be wrong if I tried it in person but the dip looks a little too low. 

See how difficult it is to shop when you have big boobs?!?! They're ALWAYS a factor.  It's miserable & frustrating 

Swazzle

Ooh Liv! I love that black belted one from Express with the sequins!!!! 

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I bought this dress for a wedding last year and it's awesome. (Same maker as the purple one Mutley posted). I'm a 34DD, so I totally hear you on wearing a normal bra. I wore a typical bra (with straps!) with this dress and you couldn't see a thing. Has the "hold in place" bra clips built into the straps and didn't look like a bag around my waist. Plus, they have it in a 6 and in navy, black and purple too!

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique-stretch-satin-sheath-dress/2978356?origin=category&resultback=1416


Black one:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique-stretch-satin-sheath-dress/3192851?origin=category&resultback=5534

Swazzle

Allusive, I absolutely *love* that dress!!  I think I might order the navy for a wedding I have coming up. Did it fit pretty true to size??

Liv, I think I'm going to run to the mall after work & check out that dress in person at Express.  I will PIP later!! 

CCO2012

I know this one is a little bright, but it would be gorgeous on your coloring and fit your bod amazingly!

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/max-cleo-zip-detail-faux-wrap-dress/3187421?origin=category

Here is a similar one in black:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/calvin-klein-zip-front-dress/3195947?origin=category

 Now some from Bllomingdales

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=547850&CategoryID=21910

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=543090&CategoryID=21910

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=545319&CategoryID=21910

Swazzle

What do you guys think of this:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique-asymmetrical-pleat-chiffon-dress/3128190?origin=shoppingbag

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In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_dress-e-party?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:9549ab34-b7ed-45bf-b111-f75737566c20Post:f1bef247-f19e-4f60-861d-3c8065f25e1c">Re: Dress me for my e-party!</a>:
[QUOTE]What do you guys think of this: <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique-asymmetrical-pleat-chiffon-dress/3128190?origin=shoppingbag" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique-asymmetrical-pleat-chiffon-dress/3128190?origin=shoppingbag</a>
Posted by rdr716[/QUOTE]

Super<strong> hawt</strong>! I love it and I think it would fit you well!!

CCO2012

Very pretty!