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PIP - This dress ok for a wedding or too work/professional looking?

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I have a wedding to go to on Saturday and I need opinions. I HATE dress shopping and was wondering what you guys think of this one that I already have. BF thinks it looks too much like I'm going to work (I have worn this to work a couple of times). I would have my hair down, makeup done, and I'll add some jewlery if that makes a difference. You can't tell in the pic, but those are heels I'm wearing. Oh, and of course I'll be ironing it if I decide to go with this one. Yay or nay for this outfit? TIA!





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    melmac86melmac86 member
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    I also have this one, which I wore to a wedding a couple of years ago. BF voted for this dress:



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    lavenderfields13lavenderfields13 member
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    What material is the first one? It does look like a work dress especially paired with the cardigan.
     




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    melmac86melmac86 member
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    I'm not sure what it is, but yeah that's what he said also. I dug up another dress from my closet that's similar to the second one, but with purple accents instead of pink. I'm gonna try that one on.
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    Peaseblossom55Peaseblossom55 mod
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    Oh I really like the second dress!

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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_pip-this-dress-ok-for-a-wedding-or-too-workprofessional-looking?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:494a2eec-21af-4afd-8ee4-dd70b6060e7fPost:0a379870-141e-4922-84ec-ec5b46d35ede">Re: PIP - This dress ok for a wedding or too work/professional looking?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Oh I really like the second dress!
    Posted by danser55[/QUOTE]

    Thanks! I can only seem to find one of those shoes in that pic. I'm on a manhunt trying to find the other one.
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    NcsuPsychNcsuPsych member
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    I think both would work, but it could also depend on the 'style' of the wedding.

    Since it's summer though, my vote leans more towards the second dress.
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    I would go with the second one. It is much more flattering on you and I think it looks more appropriate for a wedding than the first one.


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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_pip-this-dress-ok-for-a-wedding-or-too-workprofessional-looking?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:494a2eec-21af-4afd-8ee4-dd70b6060e7fPost:adc06810-5ed1-4b5a-87cb-8c117cfab49e">Re: PIP - This dress ok for a wedding or too work/professional looking?</a>:
    [QUOTE]I think both would work, but it could also depend on the 'style' of the wedding. Since it's summer though, my vote leans more towards the second dress.
    Posted by NcsuPsych[/QUOTE]

    I'm leaning that way too. I'm not sure the style of the wedding. The invitation doesn't say "black tie" or anything like that.
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    melmac86melmac86 member
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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_pip-this-dress-ok-for-a-wedding-or-too-workprofessional-looking?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:494a2eec-21af-4afd-8ee4-dd70b6060e7fPost:d3273090-0b3c-44d7-9a79-952294bfb7d6">Re: PIP - This dress ok for a wedding or too work/professional looking?</a>:
    [QUOTE]I would go with the second one. It is much more flattering on you and I think it looks more appropriate for a wedding than the first one.
    Posted by bethsmiles[/QUOTE]

    Thanks! I found my other shoe, so that's a good thing :)
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    yay for finding both shoes, you gorgeous in that pic. 

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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_pip-this-dress-ok-for-a-wedding-or-too-workprofessional-looking?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:494a2eec-21af-4afd-8ee4-dd70b6060e7fPost:09bc059f-176b-4e60-af9d-19debf4f1347">Re: PIP - This dress ok for a wedding or too work/professional looking?</a>:
    [QUOTE]yay for finding both shoes, you gorgeous in that pic. 
    Posted by danser55[/QUOTE]

    Aww you're too sweet. Thank you.
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    SKP82SKP82 member
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    I agree with PPs that the first one is more professional looking.  I like the 2nd one.  It's very cute!
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    LilTexasGalLilTexasGal
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    I am giving my vote for the second dress. I just love that print on it and I think it really flatters your body. Totally cute!
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    melmac86melmac86 member
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    Thanks SKP and Texas. BF will be glad to hear me tell him he was right :)
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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_pip-this-dress-ok-for-a-wedding-or-too-workprofessional-looking?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:494a2eec-21af-4afd-8ee4-dd70b6060e7fPost:29ad98c7-243d-4804-8a29-2fc610d27514">Re: PIP - This dress ok for a wedding or too work/professional looking?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Thanks SKP and Texas. BF will be glad to hear me tell him he was right :)
    Posted by melmac86[/QUOTE]

    Men always are. :)
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    The 2nd dress is adorable! :)
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    I actually prefer the first one, with jewelry, different shoes and no cardigan.  I think the second one looks too much like a sundress.
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    melmac86melmac86 member
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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_pip-this-dress-ok-for-a-wedding-or-too-workprofessional-looking?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:494a2eec-21af-4afd-8ee4-dd70b6060e7fPost:403b7fd9-a849-476f-95df-f8d132696691">Re: PIP - This dress ok for a wedding or too work/professional looking?</a>:
    [QUOTE]The 2nd dress is adorable! :)
    Posted by kaitlynmichelle[/QUOTE]

    Thanks!
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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_pip-this-dress-ok-for-a-wedding-or-too-workprofessional-looking?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:494a2eec-21af-4afd-8ee4-dd70b6060e7fPost:a5bd1bb7-3677-478d-892a-d26f16b80e8d">Re: PIP - This dress ok for a wedding or too work/professional looking?</a>:
    [QUOTE]I actually prefer the first one, with jewelry, different shoes and no cardigan.  I think the second one looks too much like a sundress.
    Posted by peekaboo2011[/QUOTE]

    Hmm, that's interesting. What kind of shoes are you thinking? I don't have any others that would match.
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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_pip-this-dress-ok-for-a-wedding-or-too-workprofessional-looking?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:494a2eec-21af-4afd-8ee4-dd70b6060e7fPost:6a2ed8bf-e61a-4f11-9603-845c054b854f">Re: PIP - This dress ok for a wedding or too work/professional looking?</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: PIP - This dress ok for a wedding or too work/professional looking? : Hmm, that's interesting. What kind of shoes are you thinking? I don't have any others that would match.
    Posted by melmac86[/QUOTE]

    Nude pumps.  I really dislike heels that look like flip flops - they seem overly casual to me.  I would do chunky gold jewelry as well - a bracelet and earrings, the neckline of the dress is interesting on its own.
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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_pip-this-dress-ok-for-a-wedding-or-too-workprofessional-looking?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:494a2eec-21af-4afd-8ee4-dd70b6060e7fPost:23ab8313-ad7c-4cca-825c-59f33d1b1ca3">Re: PIP - This dress ok for a wedding or too work/professional looking?</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: PIP - This dress ok for a wedding or too work/professional looking? : Nude pumps.  I really dislike heels that look like flip flops - they seem overly casual to me.  I would do chunky gold jewelry as well - a bracelet and earrings, the neckline of the dress is interesting on its own.
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    I like the second dress.  the first one looks too much like a work dress.  :(

    is the wedding in a church?  you might need a cardi or something to cover your shoulders if they have certain rules like that.  maybe something sparkly.  I love bling.
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    I like the second one as well =)
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    melmac86melmac86 member
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    Thanks for all the opinions. I can see nude pumps working for the first dress, I'm just not sure if I'd be able to find any in time. The ceremony is at a church, so if I go with the second dress I'd wear a small cardigan over it. Maybe I just need to go to a few stores tonight and find something different altogether. I'm not good at being a girl. I don't like this stuff. I'm glad I have you guys to come to for help, because I can't afford a personal stylist. Laughing  I should probably be on an episode of What Not To Wear.
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    Macys is having a one day sale tomorrow - what time is the ceremony?

    You shouldn't have a hard time finding nude pumps this time of year - they are very popular in the spring/summer.
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    I would honestly go for the buying a new dress option. The first does look a work outfit, but the second is too informal and too young IMHO. I would invest in a nice dress, especially because you can wear it again to a wedding in the future.
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    melmac86melmac86 member
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    edited June 2012
    The ceremony is at 2 so I would have time to go in the morning, but I ended up picking a different dress anyway. I have been wanting a pair of nude pumps so maybe I'll still go. Thanks again to all for the opinions/advice/thoughts!!
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