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Where do you get your dresses?

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I'm going to a wedding this weekend - Ben's cousin - and most of his extended family will be there, so I want to make a good impression since it's the first time I'm meeting them.

And... I have nothing to wear.

AND... I have no fashion sense.

I went to Macy's and Herberger's last night and I couldn't find a balance - it was either teeny bopper homecoming dance dresses or mom dresses.  I'd either look like a slut or matronly. 

I'm guessing that I'm going to have to go to somewhere that ISN'T a department store.  Any suggestions?


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  • jennylove810jennylove810 member
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    Express?  I usually have good luck there.  I also like New York & Company.  If you have extra time, I've also bought party dresses off-the-rack from DB.
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  • katiewhompuskatiewhompus member
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    Kohls, Target, H&M or Costco.

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  • MarriedInAFeverMarriedInAFever member
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    I hate that the twenty-something stage when it comes to clothes sometimes.

    Try White House Black Market, New York and Company, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic or local boutiques. I buy most stuff from local boutiques.
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  • eastunder1eastunder1
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    LOFT.  Loft always has awesome dresses.  really, LOFT is my answer to everything. 


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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_dresses-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:18d48821-55c0-43e4-ab9b-ef6320fccbbfPost:dd6d50c1-15ea-477c-a4a6-01f96bc151c1">Re: Where do you get your dresses?</a>:
    [QUOTE]LOFT.  Loft always has awesome dresses.  really, LOFT is my answer to everything. 
    Posted by eastunder1[/QUOTE]

    East is wise.
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  • amylydia23amylydia23
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    Honestly, I use ebay.  There's a seller on there with BCBG dresses for great prices.  Just go to a department store and figure out your size.  I also get a lot of J Crew dresses on there as well. 
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  • zippitybzippityb member
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    I've actually had a lot of success finding cocktail dresses at JCPenney of all places.

    I would also try a Marshall's/Ross kind of store.
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  • kd.josephkd.joseph
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    I agree with Ann Taylor Loft, Ann Taylor, and White House Black Market.
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    [QUOTE]I've actually had a lot of success finding cocktail dresses at JCPenney of all places. I would also try a Marshall's/Ross kind of store.
    Posted by zippityb[/QUOTE]
    Ditto all of this.
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  • AllAboutTheBenjaminAllAboutTheBenjamin member
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    Well I definitely have a lot to go on now - I get to continue the hunt tonight.  Thanks!
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  • mocha beansmocha beans member
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    I've had great luck at the BCBG outlet in Albertville if you can make a trip that direction in time.  Otherwise, JCrew, LOFT, Banana Republic, Anthropologie.

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  • CellesCelles member
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    You'd need a little more lead time to account for shipping, but I love Rue La La.  I just bought this dress this morning ($40!  Score!):



    eta - And ditto Seshat on Kohl's. 
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  • MarriedInAFeverMarriedInAFever member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_dresses-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:18d48821-55c0-43e4-ab9b-ef6320fccbbfPost:3db7182a-b278-4c97-91bc-f5b460c3f161">Re: Where do you get your dresses?</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Where do you get your dresses? : Doesn't loft cater to a clientel with a few more.. uh.. years on them than AATB's got? Or am I imagining that?
    Posted by jennylove810[/QUOTE]

    Ouch! I think LOFT is a good suggestion. Unless we're not talking about Ann Taylor LOFT and are instead talking about a LOFT that sells all things crocheted and quilted.
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  • zippitybzippityb member
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    I took it as Aunt Edna's Loft of Kitten Sweaters.
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    [QUOTE]I took it as Aunt Edna's Loft of Kitten Sweaters.
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    Oh! I didn't realize Aunt Edna's was a national chain. Carry on.
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  • kpwedkkkpwedkk member
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    JCPenney's / Kohl's, or some of the miscellaneous stores in the Mills mall :)

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  • zippitybzippityb member
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    MIAF, I googled "kitten sweater" and got this in my image search. I'm thinking of having it framed and sending it to you as a wedding present:


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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Where do you get your dresses? : Ouch! I think LOFT is a good suggestion. Unless we're not talking about Ann Taylor LOFT and are instead talking about a LOFT that sells all things crocheted and quilted.
    Posted by MarriedInAFever[/QUOTE]

    Haha!  But that's why I'm asking.. I mean you're what, 23ish?  And you shop there?  So obviously it can't be old lady clothes but I don't know why it's in my head that it is.  Did it used to be?
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    Its on the pricy side but Nordstrom has a really good season this year.  I also like Banana Republic, White House Black Market, and sometimes express. 
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_dresses-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:18d48821-55c0-43e4-ab9b-ef6320fccbbfPost:6d83db85-f55c-46c8-a4b1-47709975a240">Re: Where do you get your dresses?</a>:
    [QUOTE]MIAF, I googled "kitten sweater" and got this in my image search. I'm thinking of having it framed and sending it to you as a wedding present:
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    I LOVE IT. I have the perfect place for it too. Is that Shrek?

    Jenny, yeah, I'm 23ish and I like it. I tend to dress a little conservative though.
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  • zippitybzippityb member
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    I don't who he is, but he's about to get clowned-upon.
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  • SarahPLizSarahPLiz member
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    Target, Ross, and Marshalls are my stand-bys. I have way too much boobage for Express. 
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  • eastunder1eastunder1
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Where do you get your dresses? : Haha!  But that's why I'm asking.. I mean you're what, 23ish?  And you shop there?  So obviously it can't be old lady clothes but I don't know why it's in my head that it is.  Did it used to be?
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    Are you thinking of Ann Taylor?  The actual Ann Taylor (as opposed to Ann Taylor LOFT) is definately more conservative, older, business minded clothing.  LOFT is age appropriate for anyone in their twenties that realizes the days of tube tops and club wear should be behind them.  They have conservative stuff like cardigans and dress pants, but they have really great going-out tops and trendy dresses too. 

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  • opalsky007opalsky007 member
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    TJ Maxx, LOFT, Overstock, and Macy's for me mostly. I'm wearing this one from Macy's to a wedding this weekend:

    http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=472765&CategoryID=51470

    I know it's flowery, but it's a lot less on the matronly side in person.

    About AT LOFT: I find them a much younger store than AT. I love their clothes, and AT feels stuffy and middle-aged to me for some reason. Or at least my local one does.
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  • MarriedInAFeverMarriedInAFever member
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    Zip, I bought you this:

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/48175540/you-justin-bieber-unicorn?ref=sr_list_1&ga_search_query=you+justin+bieber+unicorn&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title

    Obvs. due to your love of both Justin Bieber and unicorns.
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  • AllAboutTheBenjaminAllAboutTheBenjamin member
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    Opal - that dress is darling.  Where the eff was that dress at MY Macy's!!!
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  • opalsky007opalsky007 member
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    I can never find anything in-store either. Their organization drives me nuts. I always wind up using their dress finder online. Maybe you can call and ask if they carry it?
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  • zippitybzippityb member
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    MIAF, you must be reading my diary or something.
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    [QUOTE]MIAF, you must be reading my diary or something.
    Posted by zippityb[/QUOTE]

    or your MIND.
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  • AllAboutTheBenjaminAllAboutTheBenjamin member
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    [QUOTE]I can never find anything in-store either. Their organization drives me nuts. I always wind up using their dress finder online. Maybe you can call and ask if they carry it?
    Posted by opalsky007[/QUOTE]


    I usually buy stuff online, but since I'm strapped for time I've been taking to the stores.  It's interesting that's for damn sure.
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