I was invited to a Chabad Jewish Orthodox wedding in July.  I am struggling to find a dress. I culled most of my dress collection last year because I wasn’t wearing them. No regrets here because I kept my faves, however, they better suit cooler seasons so I do need to find one for July.  It’s a late afternoon event with dinner and dancing afterwards.


Requirements seem straightforward.  Modest dress, covering knees, shoulders and arms at least to elbows, high neckline, if not full length then I would need to wear hosiery of some sort.  I read that linen may not be a good option, although technically I think it may be linen blended with wool.  Someone here may be more knowledgeable and can weigh in because I did order a linen cotton blend dress to try. I expect it will be hot that time of year.

Here comes my pickiness…. I am likely to be responsible for my mom who is handicapped, so being able to move easily is important.   I want something I can dance in and something in which I will not overheat, but also something that is still in keeping with my sleek long lines style. I do not suit most A line dresses or fit and flare shapes. I am not fond of sparkles or beaded dresses. No red, white or black. No floral patterns or polka dots and perhaps no patterns.  If I find something soon, I still have time to knit a colorful summer shawl or cropped kimono jacket as an accessory although I don’t want to count on that.  I have been looking at blue, green and blue-green.  Grey and Navy can also work although navy can get too dark.  Sleeveless may be okay although then I have to have a topper which may not stay in place and also may be too warm.  


Sadly, I have magpie tendencies to the most expensive dresses. Below are the three I started with for no particular reason other than they had long sleeves and were green. I like green.   DH laughed at the photo of the Orire dress.  It’s definitely unique, maybe avant garde and therefore may not be conservative enough for such an event.  It has the odd band of smocking around the legs and I worry it may ride up as I walk.  It’s also linen so maybe not appropriate, however, it has sleeves, a high neckline, a sleek-ish fit which fits my style and the skirt would swish when I dance.

The Farm Rio lace dress is polyester so I’m worried it may feel warm despite the lace.  It also isn’t as sleek as I prefer, although it does look like there is some shape. It may end up in the big green lace tent category.  My guess is it will be the best color for me of the three I ordered.  It may be more suited for cooler weather. 


The Argent dress is viscose and wool blend which may be too warm.  I also like this style but it may be more suitable for cool weather.  

Here’s what I have ordered so far, all green.
https://www.nordstrom.com/s/ga.....ss/7681181




Suggestions welcome, thanks!

6 months ago