Help. New Years Wedding - YouLookFab Forum

Ok I will admit I am being a tad lazy as I am super busy at work and reaching out to the wonderful YLF community for some leads or help.

December is always a rush to get all my work/reports done before my 2 week vacation. Unfortunately, this year I am working up to Christmas Eve and my nephew is getting married on December 31st. I need help finding a dress that will work for outdoors (greater Los Angeles area). The ceremony (3:00pm) and reception will both be outside. The sun will be setting and its gonna be "cold" (I realize this is subjective depending on where you live, hahaha). I was thinking something long sleeve and velvet to keep me warm. But I am open to any suggestions. I look best in sheath style - but will go for a long dress for the occasion and weather. The wedding itself will not be formal, more smart casual I think. The reception is in my brother's back yard. I think they will have heaters but may or may not tent the back yard.

Any suggestions, referrals to websites or brands or anything is greatly appreciated at this point. I looked at Nordstrom a bit but was wondering if there are any other places/brands that would be great to check out. I haven't attended many weddings in the past 10 or more years. Thanks in advance ladies.

5 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

FUN. If I remember correctly - you are curvy, mntsofthemoon?

These could work: The JS Collection sheaths have worked on everyone who likes to wear sheaths. Allow some time for shipping and alterations. Shipping is slow at this time of year unless you pay for express shipping.

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rachylou

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How about a pants suit?

Rachy, makes a good point. Pant suits are VERY handy.

Jules

Boden has a velvet blazer and pants and someone also posted a brocade suit from Zara today that would work and perhaps be more versatile after the wedding than a warm dress. I’m in a cold climate and scratching my head a bit, as people only have outdoor weddings in true summer here, not in the spring or fall when layers and heaters would be required (winter would be out of the question). So I’d expect a variety of dress and some latitude from the hosts in their expectations.

Adding the find for the Zara blazer

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mtnsofthemoon

Oh ladies you are all brilliant! Thank you Angie for the leg work. There are several dresses that catch my eye. Yes I am curvy. Rachylu great suggestion. I love pant suits. My only hesitation is the bathroom issue. But I may consider it as I think they can be flattering to my figure. Jules point well taken. I ordered the boden velvet pants and may consider the jacket. That way both are wearable again together or separately - esp for my work environment. I had not considered that.

HUGE THANK YOU LADIES FOR GETTING THE CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING! I was feeling overwhelmed.

Jules...California is crazy. Many times the holidays can be in the 80's here. As a child I was always sad I could not wear my new sweaters for the holidays because of the darn heat! However, it is unusual to have a wedding completely outside this time of year. But they are on a budget and apparently ready to get hitched.

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