Need a wicked look.

purple8

Frequent lurker here...
As a birthday present to my mom and sister, I'm taking them to see Wicked in 3 weeks.

I spent the past few years being rather overweight and got into the habit of wearing nice but non-descript black outfits any time I went out. But over the past year I've dieted like a madwoman and I've gone from a 14 to a 6 (a 4 in vanity-sizey brands).

I want to buy a new and fabulous dress and accessories to wear. I need some inspiration that is something other than a little black dress. Any ideas?

10 years ago

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SarahTheWhite

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Wow, congratulations!! What color(s) do you love/feel great in? I think it is a nice idea to go with a color over black. You will feel so good "showing up" instead of blending in. I don't know what to tell you about style of the dress... I'm sure others will chime in on that one. As for shoes, I am loving the pointy toe ankle strap shoes that are so popular right now. I have a pair of nude Nine West ones (see below) that are comfortable and go with everything! Please post what you end up wearing. We will enjoy seeing it!

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10 years ago

purple8

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Lol thanks--I actually bought a leopard print pair of shoes very similar to that a few weeks ago.

As far as colors, I like pretty much anything, and yes I want to "show up"

10 years ago

SarahTheWhite

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Oh the leopard print sounds awesome!! And would also work with any color... That doesn't help narrow it down at all. Do you like solids or prints?

10 years ago

SarahTheWhite

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Have you used the "finds" feature on this so site yet? You can search through all of the dresses that the different ladies have collected. That might narrow it down a little as to what appeals to you...

10 years ago

purple8

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I didn't know about the finds feature. I'll check it out.

I generally prefer solids, but open to anything. I like coral a lot, and purple and I have actually discovered (thanks to THIS SITE) that I can wear white and ivory and not look like the marshmallow man from ghostbusters.

10 years ago

SarahTheWhite

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Ohhhhh... Angie's shades of white... with the leopard shoes.... Gorgeous!

10 years ago

purple8

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Hmm, white, leopard and gold. I'm digging it.

10 years ago

JayS

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Get thee to the shops, pronto!
A body changes quicker than the mind does. This is the time to experiment and find what fits and suits your new body. I went on a similar journey a few years ago and found that experimenting is the best way to find what works. I tried on all different styles and cuts. Things I thought should work didn't. Things I never thought would work, did. So...go shopping, try on everthing and see what suits your new body. Nordstrom and Macy's both have good dress departments.
I hope you, your mom, and sister have a wonderful time...such a lovely gift.
Oh, and pinterest is a great place for inspiration.

10 years ago

purple8

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Thanks!

10 years ago

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Congratulations! What an exciting event to dress for. You could browse through Angie's ensemble posts on the blog for some inspiration. a lot of them are separates rather than dresses, but you'll get some ideas of silhouettes and colors nevertheless.

10 years ago

DonnaF

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Wicked green. . .

10 years ago

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