Help me pick out a dress for...

wowamom87

I need your help! I am having a tough time finding a dress for a wedding this May (I am close family) and have it so I can use it for my college graduation/party. It needs to be knee length and I was thinking color black. I have a slender frame but wide hips and I am 5ft 9. Lets see some ideas!

coliema

Do you have a Charlotte Russe or Forever21 near you?

Grlnxtdr0721

This may sound cheesy, but try David's bridal. They have some really fun dresses that can be worn again. I was in a wedding back in November and ours came from there...It is a fun dress and it has pockets

gettinerdone_

whats the price range?

Kandygirl

check tj maxx. they have tons of cute stuff.

Baylormale

You sound hot. Sorry - no ideas on dresses though

SafireBleu

Modcloth has cute retro looking dresses. Would be super cute with your build. It's online only

wowamom87

Do you have a Charlotte Russe or Forever21 near you?

Well not near me at the moment, as I live in Switzerland but when I can order online as I can have it shipped to me from family in the US. Only thing is I would hope it would fit...

GThinMintG

Here's a link to modcloth party dresses- I like the three black ones on this page- http://www.modcloth.com/shop/party-dresses

wowamom87

whats the price range?

I can do up to $150USD

nursenessa1

This may sound cheesy, but try David's bridal. They have some really fun dresses that can be worn again. I was in a wedding back in November and ours came from there...It is a fun dress and it has pockets

Yah what she said!!!

krissypea79

Maybe something like this:

http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=1a7115e&CF=Black&DeptID=70656&CatID=80145&SO=0&SelDim=1031~&x5view=1&NOffset=0&Ne=4294957900+23+1031+1490+29+3+8+1545&shopperType=G&N=4294936942+4294949520&Nao=42&PSO=0&bcCat=3&CmCatId=70656|80145

Or this (I like this one best)

http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=1aff288&CF=Black&DeptID=70656&CatID=80145&SO=0&SelDim=1031~&x5view=1&NOffset=0&Ne=4294957900+23+1031+1490+29+3+8+1545&shopperType=G&N=4294936942+4294949520&Nao=42&PSO=0&bcCat=3&CmCatId=70656|80145

willrunforfood

I like the chiffon JCrew dresses in their wedding collection, but they are a little more expensive than your budget.

tscott10

TJ Max or Marshalls for a Tahari or Calvin Klein dress they cost about $39.99 to $69.99 and worth the hassel to look. They are classic and they normally go for $120 to $150.

AlsDonkBoxSquat

I like this one, and the blocking on it slims out the wearer and lengthens them:

http://www.loft.com/loft/product/LOFT-Apparel/LOFT-New-Arrivals/Stripe-Panel-Ponte-Shift/278064?colorExplode=false&skuId=11034971&catid=catl000013&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=6600

However, hit up tjmaxx and kohl's. The fabulous thing about the right little black dress is that you can buy accessories to go with it for any occassion. The right belt and matching shoes can really change the look of your lbd. If you already have one in your closet go pick up some really cool accessories (bright patten "pleather" or bling tastic belt and matching shoes with even appropriate either chunk or demure jewlrey) instead of yet another lbd.

kristy8403

There is a website that one of my co-worker uses - www.lightinthebox.com - click on "weddings and events" on the top left then you can select the type of dress you want. When you find one, there is a check box in the "order" section, you can put in your customer measurements for an extra $30. The dresses are pretty cheap so she doesn't feel guilty to spend the extra money on the custom fit.

Just a side note, she ordered off this website 2x's and was completely satisfied with the dresses. She said they are very well made, fit just right and arrive within 2-3 weeks (with the custom fit). You can also get shoes and stuff too...

Good luck dress shopping!

Lindyraquel

Hi Wowamom,

I don't know what size you are so I can't really recommend any specific dress but I would suggest that you try shopping online at macys.com. They have many beautiful dresses for all sizes and budgets. I buy dresses from them often and have found many good choices. Good luck and I hope you find a beautiful dress for the wedding.

Lindyraquel

pumalama

I like dresses from Le chateau. They have these tricks (folds, wrinkles, etc.) strategically placed that always give a very flattering look.

http://www.lechateau.com/style/index.jsp

You want a black dress but try some other colours as well, you may be positively surprised and if not, you will only confirm your first thought.

CakeFit21

www.whitehouseblackmarket.com

krissypea79

I like this one, and the blocking on it slims out the wearer and lengthens them:

http://www.loft.com/loft/product/LOFT-Apparel/LOFT-New-Arrivals/Stripe-Panel-Ponte-Shift/278064?colorExplode=false&skuId=11034971&catid=catl000013&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=6600

I love that one!!!

summertime_girl

I just bought some dresses at PinupGirlClothing.com.

pumalama

There is a website that one of my co-worker uses - www.lightinthebox.com - click on "weddings and events" on the top left then you can select the type of dress you want. When you find one, there is a check box in the "order" section, you can put in your customer measurements for an extra $30. The dresses are pretty cheap so she doesn't feel guilty to spend the extra money on the custom fit.

Just a side note, she ordered off this website 2x's and was completely satisfied with the dresses. She said they are very well made, fit just right and arrive within 2-3 weeks (with the custom fit). You can also get shoes and stuff too...

Good luck dress shopping!

wow, I spent only a few minutes on that site and ... I am going back there right now! thanks so much for sharing it I hope the OP can find a nice dress

marie_1565

Zara has some nice dressesand they have shops in Switzerland so you can actually try things on. http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category/ch/en/zara-S2012/189503/Dresses

Sherbog

OH MY GOSH...I loved this website... http://www.modcloth.com/shop/party-dresses Cute Cute Cute and priced nice for special events. Thanks for sharing.

HotBodUnderConstruction

http://guessbymarciano.guess.com/Catalog/Browse/Apparel/Dresses/Little Black Dress/?f_color_group=Black&CMP=2011-02-08-US-APP-APP-APP-DR-LBD&page=99

wowamom87

Thanks so much everyone, for the the replies! I have fallen in love with modcloth! The dresses aren't very expensive. I totally forgot about jcrew. thanks for that suggestion. Do you think this is good for graduation with a pair of flats? http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/rally-the-loops-dress?view=reviews

theoneandonlybrookie

I LOVE ModCloth too. Yep, that dress is super cute. I happen to wear everything with heels (that dress would look great with a pair of wedges, for example) but I can see it being nice with flats. Flats tend not to work on me at all, for some reason.

You will look gorgeous!