It’s truly gorgeous! The color is so pretty! I forget, what month is the wedding? Did you have a color family you wanted or were “suppose to” shop in??
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Wedding is not until next beginning of October. Her color is light blue and her mother is looking at Navy. I thought this color would blend well with her mom (plus it’s my favorite color) and the tone would compliment her mom’s navy. Her secondary color is pink.
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Gorgeous dress! I think it fits into the color scheme well.
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I love it and the color is great. Good score on the low price.
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@conmama - I love the dress and the color and it looks great on you. Definitely a find!
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Gorgeous. I love the color. $68???
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What a find! It looks really nice on you.
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Yes! $68!! It has to be hemmed. I think I’ll ask my alterations lady to do some sort of waist detail for more interest.
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So question for you all. I have a nosy friend who keeps asking me if I’ve found my dress, what I’m looking for. I don’t want to tell anyone that’s going to be there. It my little ta-da moment. She’s a good friend, but pushy. She oftentimes tries to copy my style, even going as far as ordering the same clothes.
I lied to her yesterday about finding my dress. At some point I’ll have to give it up that I’ve found it. What do I say to not sound petty when she asks what it looks like? Should I just laugh and say. “You’ll have to come to the wedding to find out!” And just make light of it. I know her. She’ll push some more. At that point I might have to ask why she’s so interested. I’m not confrontational IRL.
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I think you are handling things perfectly.
I don’t like to share some things because everyone is a critic and there are times where I want to do what I want.
But I think you have to communicate that you are not sharing. Maybe someone will have a witty saying for you. I’m not witty 
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Thanks! I’ve actually been sharing and talking about it with you guys, and my friends from last weekend that won’t be attending. One is also a MOG and sent me her pics…,same scenario. Found the same brand at $84 final sale at Von Maur. Lol! Looks almost identical except the pattern, color. I also sent a picture to my future DIL and her mother yesterday. I thought they needed to know. It will be interesting to see if her Mom reciprocates.
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Man, maybe I should be checking the Von Maur clearance sale!!
With friends like that I think you can be witty once but if they keep pushing I would be kind but firm and say “no need to keep asking because my dress is going to stay under wraps until the wedding day!”
The other option besides being witty is just being genuine. “Friend, I am so happy with my choice but for this occasion it’s just really important to me to keep the reveal for the wedding day - may seem silly to some, but it’s the way I’ve always wanted to do it”.
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Only one friend saw the dress I wore to DDs wedding…but that friend was the one who took me shopping for it.
For anyone who asked (only a couple of people did), I replied “I wanted a lavender dress, and I was thrilled to find one.” And that was IT. If someone had pushed, I would have excused myself to go to the bathroom🤣
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Well, I wore a dress I’ve worn several times before, so many had seen it, and because I was not meant to draw attention at our son’s wedding, it wouldn’t occur to me to try to keep my outfit under wraps. I’m sure no one was dying to see what I showed up in. Different strokes I guess.
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I think the dress stands well without any waist embellishments
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I did show my MOG dress to a few people beforehand. The one thing I did keep under wraps was what mother/son dance we we doing at the reception. Only me, son, and daughter in law knew what it was before son and I stepped on the dance floor.
I’m not sure how to even respond. You seem so defensive. I was seeking some advice. Not quite sure how you intended your response to help. It seems to have sort of a “I’m above such things” vibe.
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@conmama I think you can give someone something like the color without them knowing the whole dress make and style.
I forgot. My neighbors who were all at the wedding saw my dress.
If anyone wants it, it’s hanging in my closet. Altered to a size 6 or so. Free
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I do like the dress very much as-is. But it couldn’t hurt to check with seamstress for embellishment ideas since the shortening will be accomplished from the waistline.
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I don’t always want to share everything. Mostly for me, I don’t want a critique on what I’ve chosen.
I remember sharing dresses here for my nieces recent wedding. There were a lot of comments. I didn’t mind because I thought everyone was coming from a good place.
I’ve had people in my life for whatever reason, decide to make fun of the choices I’ve made. They aren’t kind and they aren’t constructive. I am careful with whom and what I share with irl friends.
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