I’m feeling VERY conscious of what my dress looks like and the cost – MOB is a teacher and has already had a sizeable pay cut due to the war. Salary scales in Ukraine are wildly lower than in the US. Who knows what will even be available to purchase there.
I also have to think about how a dress will fare after two weeks in a suitcase. We are traveling before we get to Ukraine. I’ve bought one dress, but it weighs a lot (multiple layers of Georgette and a knit full-length lining. There are days I think I should just pull a dress out of my closet.
That is very kind and speaks well of you that you have that personal consideration of MOB and the choice she may have to make.
As I said, the focus of a wedding should be the joining of a couple, the ritual and providing the couple with a feeling of support as they enter the marriage journey. Nice, fancy apparel can be a part of that but it should never overshadow in mind or matter, the marriage itself.
A dress out of your closet that you like and makes you feel happy in is totally ok!
Thanks for the suggestion. Just back from DSW, mostly looking at silver. Thinking gold might work too. (Black pumps looked OK as backup, if it’s a muddy day).
L’artiste is one of my favorite footwear choices, I own a black booties, turquoise gladiator and floral flower mules. Love them! Edit: I own the 3rd pair! They look fantastic with blue jeans
I really loved those sandals with your dress. You know, even if they aren’t practical for the wedding, you’ll wear that dress again. I’d buy them.
I just don’t think gold would pair well with that dress. You don’t want anything detracting from it and gold would. Silver doesn’t fight the white background and just blends.
@Colorado_mom , happy you found your dress, but frankly, a little disappointed. Not in the dress – lovely choice! – but that our virtual shopping trip with you is over. This thread is so much fun!
Thanks for the suggestion. Those a very pretty, but I think too busy(?).
I tentatively purchase these two styles at DSW. On the flowery one, I bought the neutral color…. I think the silver/white color would have looked better but I think probably probably still too busy with the floral print.
I agree, @Colorado_mom. The dress carries all the pattern you can handle. Keep shoes, purse, wrap, or any other accessories solid/minimal. And, yes, to silver/white over gold/neutral.
@Colorado_mom - another vote for the pretty silver shoes! Since the dress is in the cool color range (greens/blues) I think those would work really well!
Thanks, those Cemile sandals are my favorite so far style-wise (DSW link upthread; 53 views!)
They worked nicely for a Nashville wedding in Oct, even though I was at the tail end of recovery from Plantar Fasciitis. I did wear a different shoes on the the bus ride to reception (with these in a big purse to wear once there), due to concerns about the bus stairs. LOL - after an evening of open bar I didn’t remember to change back for the ride home.
In a test drive in backyard lawn yesterday they were OK. Still a bit concerned due to son’s repeated warnings about uneven ground and tree roots at the nature preserve venue (fancy catered dinner, but rustic grounds). On the hunt for other options, possibly just for backup after photos done.
They are really cute and I would admire them on you. If I wore those for a night, I am pretty sure I would end up with a sprained ankle. Never trust a non-locked in foot.
