I'm having an outdoor fall wedding October of next year. I'm doing a fall theme- pumpkins, wheat, orange, amber ect. Very rustic, romantic, unique and rich. I've been checking out bridesmaid dresses and I know I don't want long dresses (due to being an uncomfortable bridesmaid in the past) and I'm not in love with many of the styles that are out there. I came across a lovely, knit, orange, above the knee, short sleeved dress from Anthropologie. I tried it on with one bridesmaid and we both loved it. However I told my MOH to check it out online and she pretty much hates it. She thinks its not a 'bridesmaid' dress, that it looks like an old lady dress and that its too casual. I know its my day and about what I like and want BUT I'm having issues with it being too casual (my fiance mentioned the same thing when he first saw it). All the men will be in suits and I'm wearing a long dress. Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks ladies!
Here is the dress for reference....
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/popups/popup_zoomviewer.jsp?productid=19159607&color=080&viewCode=b