On Saturday I went shopping to find a dress to wear to my son's wedding. We went to Bridal Shoppes, Kohls, and every store possible in the mall. UGGHH! I learned one thing...do not say you want to look at their "Mother of the Bride" dresses. They are usually FULL of beading, baggy, and have big jackets. I refuse those. I am not ready to wear that kind of a dress. I may have a 22 year old son but darn it....I am still young! (kind of) In the other stores we went to your choices are: Strapless or spaghetti straps (which I don't like),Prom dresses, business suits like, sleezy, or black. I don't wear black. Am I just too picky?I came home and started searching online. After about 2 hours I found the dress above. That's it!!! Perfect color, perfect sleeve length, and fitted not baggy. There's a few problems though. They said it can take from 4-6 weeks to get it. (the wedding is 6 weeks away) Also, the biggest issue.....it is way way out of my price range.
Help! Where can I find a dress like this?
I don't know if you would be able to find a seamstress who could make it for you or not. My mom got both of her "Mother of the Bride" dresses at a boutique here where we live (she got a good deal). Best of luck, it's a beautiful dress!
ReplyDeleteI'm not much help in where to find one like it but I wanted to say that I love the color! Hope it all works out.
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Oh I hear ya, MOTB dresses are nasty! I wouldn't let my mom wear any when my brother was getting married... not that she would have gone for any of that beading and nastyness herself anyway... Too bad you can't find it in a bridal shop off the rack. Sometimes they have those. Good luck with this- hope you find it soon!
ReplyDelete(Oh, and I've never been to Paris, and always wanted to go too... and I love your new look!)
I have the perfect MOTB dress that you could borrow if you liked black and you were a size 4..... don't worry I was only that size for about 6 weeks, it was a very stressfull time in my life (first wedding and a grandbaby that I had 20 minutes to prepare for). I ate myself right back up to my normal size :)
ReplyDeleteBut I got mine at JCPenny, they had lots to chose from and it was just a normal dress not a MOTB. (6 years ago) It was fitted with little cap sleeves and then a fitted jacket with one bling button, lined with tiny bling on the seam opening of the jacket. I found Elaine's MOTB dress at a garage sale that was perfect for her and a perfect little price. I'll keep my eyes open and call you if I find something.
Good luck
macys, dillards or nordstroms...nordstroms is a lil expensive tho.
ReplyDeleteThat dress is gorgeous. I would check ebay or like Suzie Q said Macys. They usually have beautiful dresses. Good luck. I know whatever you get you will look awesome in!
ReplyDeleteTry a bridal shop. Maybe you could rent one:)
ReplyDeleteI too, am not much help here -- but it truly is an amazing dress so I hope you can find something like it in time & in your price range! Just popping over from SITS welcome wagon to say HI & hope your day is great. Good luck w/all the wedding plans!
ReplyDeleteI would go to a place like David's Bridal and ask to to see their casual on the rack bridesmaid dresses. You would find dresses like this that you can get right away (giving you time for fittings), and you can get out the door for about $100.
ReplyDeleteYou could also try an outlet?
Good luck!
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I'm not sure where to look for other dresses, but I just wanted to say that you would look GORGEOUS in that dress you posted!! Seriously!
ReplyDeleteYou've got good taste! :)
Maybe you could take this picture to a bridal shop and ask if they have something along the same lines? It is very pretty and not at all 'MOB'!
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hey there,
ReplyDeletecongrats on your son's upcoming wedding! i am sure it's an exciting time for you! one of our dear friends just had the same "problem" she looked for months!! i once needed a gown and i couldn't find anything i liked so i found a seamstress i did and brought a picture of what i wanted my dress to look like and she did recreate it pretty good... it is a very pretty dress you chose! good luck and enjoy! i'm stopping ova from roll call this am, stop by and say "hi" and check out the fab giveaway stop by and say "hi" and check it out!
cheers,
shelley
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