Find THE Dress For Me

Ok, help. Help, help, help.

I need to buy a dress for Blogher. I'm searching around, but I have so many parameters and not much time that I'm hoping you all can share your knowledge.

It needs to be:

a) knee length or a bit below

b) tank top or short sleeves - no spaghetti straps because

c) I have to wear a bra, so it can't be too low cut

Can be Empire or fitted in the waist. Would prefer that it not be skimpy in the top, since I have the whole bra issue going on.

I like the looks of both of these, but not the prices:

So, lay it on me. I have both boobs and a butt - my daughter says that I have quite a "donk"- so short, tight stuff isn't going to work, and I'm not a huge fan of the Maxi dress, especially as every one that I've seen has spaghetti straps and there's that stupid bra issue to contend with.

I love vintage stuff, for what it's worth.

But I need something to wear to Blogher, since I'm a finalist and all, so do you have a link that you can share with a girl? Please?

Comments

[Michelle]

I have the same kind of body as you, and I was considering buying that Boden dress you posted - the blue one on the right. That would look great on you with your coloring.

[Joelle]

how about this one from Coldwater Creek: http://www.coldwatercreek.com/Products/Detail.aspx?productid=50535&ensembleid=56684&colorid=070&refLink=sale.aspx bonus: it won't wrinkle in your suitcase! double bonus: it's on sale!

i also like this one: http://www.coldwatercreek.com/Products/Detail.aspx?productid=50535&ensembleid=56684&colorid=070&refLink=sale.aspx tho it's a little higher priced

good luck, i'm sure you'll look smashing in whatever you pick!

[amie]

Garnet Hil has some awesome knit sundresses. I have bought a few there this summer & have been thrilled. They are loose and flowy but not too much. I think they are on sale now too.

[amie]

Garnet Hill- I meant - but u r prob used to my typos by now:)

[Mitakay]

I just bought a knot front jersey dress from Victorias secret for a wedding and love it! I have a donk too and tig ole bitties and it's perfect! Good luck!

[Elizabeth]

What JC Penney? They have some cute things.
http://tinyurl.com/2daw7hy

I like this too...
http://tinyurl.com/23295dg

I love the color combo on this one...
http://tinyurl.com/29psv4f

[Kelly H]

Target has the cutest dresses!

http://www.target.com/Merona-Faux-Wrap-Knit-Dress/dp/B003AQM27U/ref=br_1_63?ie=UTF8&id=Merona%20Faux%20Wrap%20Knit%20Dress&node=2207097011&searchView=grid5&searchSize=90&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=2207097011&sr=1-63&searchRank=pmrank&frombrowse=1&qid=1279930743

[Tina]

I prefer the teal one. :)

[Kristi]

A few suggestions:

http://www.maurices.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4134321

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=462032&CategoryID=5449

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=467163&CategoryID=51470

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=444762&CategoryID=51470

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=454505&CategoryID=22120

Good luck....I hate dress shopping...or clothes shopping all together.

[Brenda]

If you like vintage,this place has some really cute dresses http://www.unique-vintage.com/summer-fashions-dresses-c-324.html
Also, I recommend Ross locally. I shop at the one on Princess Anne Rd, right across from the Farmers Market, or the one in Greenbrier. They have awesome prices and an amazing selection. They have some really cute/classy designer dresses for not too much money, as well as less expensive dresses.
Good luck!

[Sandra]

i LOVE jersey type wrap dresses. they come in ALL different colors and patterns. plus it's easy to pack...no wrinkling.

here are some examples...

http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=39292&vid=1&pid=632283&scid=632283032

[amy]

Check out Spiegel online. They have some serious sales and lots to choose from

[Katie]

I've gotten some fantastic stuff at Target this year. Here are a couple that may suit your style. They have lots of others, though, and you can search by sleeve style!

http://www.target.com/Merona-Faux-Wrap-Knit-Dress/dp/B003AQRPQ8/ref=br_1_4?ie=UTF8&node=2207097011&searchSize=30&searchView=grid5&searchPage=1&sr=1-4&qid=1279981216&rh=&searchBinNameList=collar_style-bin%2Clifestyle-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchRank=pmrank&frombrowse=1

http://www.target.com/Merona-Collection-Lydia-Sleeveless-Dress/dp/B0032TLKP0/ref=br_1_19?ie=UTF8&node=2207097011&searchSize=30&searchView=grid5&searchPage=1&sr=1-19&qid=1279981216&rh=&searchBinNameList=collar_style-bin%2Clifestyle-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchRank=pmrank&frombrowse=1

[Rox]

Do you have a Nordstrom Rack near you? They always have Max Studio dresses (ones that retail for $120 and up) for $39.97 -- and they're awesome!

[monique]

Do you have time to order from Shabby Apple? They have great, cute dresses, and most of them are modest but super cute!

I picked this one: http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-577-el-mar.aspx and this one: http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-615-lopera.aspx for you (both come in other colours).

Also, they have a %20 off sale right now on some of their styles. Hopefully they fit the bill!

[Greg]

http://moms.alltop.com/

[kyooty]

I went shopping lastnight locally and ended up finding dressy capris, because I couldn't find a skirt long enough or a dress covering-age enough.

[amie]

This was really fun- I learned about stores I did not even know existed.

[Kate]

eShakti.com has vintage looking dresses. Most items are under $60.
For $7.50 they will customize the fabric, color, body sizing and style.
All items, including custom items, are shipped within three days and are at your door within seven.

[coach purses]

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