Thistle-Thanks-it was ALOT of work, hence all the emotion, but feels so good right now!

Beth Ann- I feel funny admitting I was so emotional about it, but I was so frustrated and feeling desperate, ugly etc! So many things to consider-you just can't go get the dress that you love without thinking about a bizillion things! Thanks for your support!

Deb and Ingunn-Thanks so much for your kind comments! YAY!

BJ111-you are so kind-Thanks!

Oh Carole, I'm crying too! The dress is so beautiful on you and seems like it will fit really well in the wedding.

Merwoman-Thanks!

Unfrumped-I almost regretted opening up the post with that statement because I didn't want anyone to be afraid to tell me the truth-what if I'm am totally off base with this dress. So relieved! I know you know what I have been through-aren't you glad to have all that behind you? I appreciate all your support! Thanks so much.

cciele-just missed you! Thanks so much:)

This is beyond amazing on you, Carole: the style, cut, colour, EVERYTHING. It's so fabulous I can't even properly articulate my thoughts on the shoes (they look great:-)

So happy that you found the perfect dresss!!

Thanks so much, Inge! YAY!

Beautiful and chic were the first words that came to my mind.

It looks PERFECT to me - I'd call it done and dry those tears!

Gasp! You look simply stunning, your husband is going to insist on renewing your vows at the ceremony! Perfect style, fit, and flattering color for you, and bonus points for matching wedding color scheme.

Another vote for the silver shoes, and I can't wait to see the actual wedding photos.

made for you ,stunning, and I can tell by your face in the photos that the happiness factor is sky high.

PS this is not a MOG dress its a OMG dress !

Love!! Perfect color and perfect fit!! I prefer the nude sandals!

Stunning!!!

You look divine in this dress and the silver sandals are perfect! So happy for you that you found your dress, and congrats to your son!

Wow! I love it!

I wouldn't worry too much about coordinating with MOB. My mother-in-law just wore something that she liked, rather than something that matched. Our "color" was a sort of lavender (I let DH pick it) and she wore olive green.

that tadashi shoji dress is amazing on you. I think its very appropriate, flattering and will have longevity in your 'dress up' capsule!

Oh, you look gorgeous, and the color is incredibly delish. Strappy sandals, beaded clutch and you are good to go! How exciting that your son is getting married!

I'm SO happy for you. This dress is wonderful & a great reminder (to me) to wait for the perfect item:)

So stunning. Totally get why one gets emotional about finding the right M-o-G dress. That's a big deal. You look so vibrant in it!

I shed a tear too, Carole

I knew Tadashi would not let you down.

Adding to the chorus of "Gorgeous!"

ACK. Gorgeous and gorgeouser. THE DRESS for you. Silver sandals for sure.
Ok I had to edit to say you look way better than the model in this dress. I would not have wanted it seeing that, but on you I do.

YESSSSSS! So perfect! I am delighted for you.

Now we are talking! Simple (unfussy sheath style) and bold (in color). Just perfect!

It's Gorgeous on you. You don't look like a mother of an adult son. You look very young for your age.

WOW!!!!

This is the dress! I just looked at another post of yours re: a blue dress, and then scrolled down through the forum, because someone in that post mentioned a hot pink dress and I was wondering where it was....

This is the one. You look ten times better than the model for this dress does. A total knockout, and extremely beautiful. I hope you pick this dress - it looks incredible on you. No more looking, no more stressing. As Angie might say, you look like a billion dollars in this.

Just *amazing*.

Seriously, practically made me faint when I saw this on you.

I'm crossing my all of my toes and fingers hoping that you get this dress. It's that good! MUST GET.



Just in case I wasn't too clear - this colour is stunning on you and you look amazing in this dress. Do not pass go, do not second-guess or try anything else.

editing to add: love the silver sandals with this

You found it! I'm just beyond thrilled for you! It is stunning on you. I like both sandals with a slight preference for the nude. *Doing the happy dance*

Oh my goodness, thank you all so much for all the wonderful compliments and for confirming my choice. I can't tell you how grateful I am for your help.
The dress is hanging in the closet and I returned approximately $1000 worth of other dresses today, yay!

Velvety Chocolate- you are so sweet your post made me laugh, smile and cry all at once. Thank you from the bottom of my heart . You almost sound as if you know me, I promise not to second guess the dress! The search is over! Promise.

Stunning!! Perfect choice!

BEAUTIFUL!! The silver shoes for sure. So glad that you found the right dress and how lucky that your neighbor by whatever means prompted you to keep searching.