The MOB/MOG Dress Extravaganza!

I think #3 could look nice with a dress short sweater.

I vote for dress #3 although I like all of them. I like the colors in 2 but, somehow, it seems like a lot of fabric (probably just the addition of sleeves where the other two are short/cap). I think #1 is a great dress, very unique but D1 has told me that some people feel strongly one should steer clear of white and ivory as a guest at a wedding. I believe this was discussed on this thread and know of the differing views but Iā€™d rather err on the side of caution as long as one has choices.

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I think I just replied to Colorado mom when I meant to reply to the threadā€¦not sure how I correct that so Iā€™m letting it go :slight_smile:

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Just for fun, here are Debā€™s original links to dresses 2 and 3:

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/the-odetta-ruffled-v-neck-dress?color=046&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/the-maya-ruched-cowl-neck-dress-mesh-edition?color=009&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

I know the cowl neck on the Maya dress would annoy me. Otoh, that sleeker style might help you feel less annoyed around the very chic ex SIL :wink:.

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I think Iā€™m going with dress 3. The cowl is not uncomfortable. I think for dress 1 or 2 to work I would have to try on the regular size as Iā€™m convinced @Hoggirl is correct about the waist being in the wrong size. But I like dress 3 and donā€™t want to mess with any more dresses.

I found a pair of shoes and put on a blazer to see how it looks if itā€™s cooler out that night.

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I love this look! I think itā€™s sleek and very flattering!

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Itā€™s a nice, sophisticated and tailored look (like my preferences).

I cannot find the post where @HImom linked her Life Stride shoes, but I want to say Thank You!
I just got a pair to wear to my cousinā€™s daughterā€™s wedding. They are the perfect height (1.5in heel) for me.

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I like the shoesā€¦but I think the blazer might better be replaced with a nice black cashmere wrap @BunsenBurner can tell you where to get one.

The blazer just looks way too casual for me.

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Thanks for everyone for your opinions, feedback and encouragement! Itā€™s been very fun.

Iā€™m not really a wrap person. But I might order one and see.

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Iā€™m just thinking something other than a blazer is a better choice. A swing sweater or something. You donā€™t want to look like you are wearing your husbandā€™s sports jacketā€¦

Dress is far too pretty to cover up that much!

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How about a shrug instead of a blazer? Something like:

https://a.co/d/0R3rMf1

Or

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/eliza-j-bolero-cardigan/4073009?color=BLACK&size=medium&utm_content=9383769113&utm_term=pla-318723370495&utm_channel=low_nd_shopping_standard&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=645528200&adpos&creative=57188931473&device=c&matchtype&network=g&acctid=21700000001689570&dskeywordid=92700049882385717&dsproductgroupid=318723370495&product_id=93432653&merchid=1243147&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid&locationid=9031331&targetid=pla-318723370495&campaignid=645528200&adgroupid=9383769113

If you want to have some fun:

https://a.co/d/gDQIsg5

I love #3! Glad you are going with it. I love how it fits you and I love the colors. Very slenderizing! Good job

Fabulous, but I would go with a shorter blazer. Short, open front, cutaway.

Something like this

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I have a shrug and a shorter jacket. Iā€™ll play around with the options.

My niece wore an oversized jacket with a midi dress. She looked fabulous. Maybe that look is best on the young. Sheā€™s very fashionable.

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I think shrugs are a bit matronly looking and wouldnā€™t go with this youthful trendy dress.

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Lol, I think I own that jacket! Iā€™ll have to look in my closet.

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The zippers make that jacket look a little casual to me but I could be wrong as I am very far from chic or any kind of fashion expert ! The blazer seems too heavy to pair with that dress if you are going for a ā€œchicā€ look. Glad you found a dress you like!

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I still think a wrap would be bestā€¦but I donā€™t think that shrug looks at all matronly. If you have oneā€¦try it on with the dressā€¦and send us a picture! And the shorter jacket too. I agree the zippers donā€™t work.

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Itā€™s from Express