Needed: Dress for an October wedding

Fall weddings always perplex me when it comes with figuring out what to wear. It's so much easier to dress for summer weddings, imo. If you have some extra time or are just browsing around and you see a dress that would work for me would you be so kind as to bring it to my attention? I'll love you forever. <3

About the wedding:

Wedding is Oct. 1st in MN. I *think* the temps are usually mid to low 60s? MN girls feel free to correct me if i'm wrong.

It's a young peoples wedding. Majority age group are 20 somethings. No religious affliation and not held in a church.

About me:

I love edgy mixed with girly/cute. I love unique and/or unexpected details. I like to stand out a bit.

I'm looking for something in a darker color palette. My skin has a cool undertone so i tend to gravitate towards colors that suit it.

I"m a pear shape thus i feel most comfortable in a bottom that flares out.

I"m kind of cheap so i'm trying to keep it under $100.

I think that's it. Thanks so much in advance to anyone who helps out. I will continue my search and post here with any finds to get your amazing opinions.

14 years ago

(website)

Veteran

My first suggestion is what I told Lyn when she had several weddings she needed to shop for - BHFO seller on eBay. They have hundreds of designer dresses and my last three dress purchases were from them - all fabulous!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/390325.....1439.l2648

nicoleb

Thanks Mo! I will check them out!

ETA: Mo i see if says items could have small imperfections? I take it you didn't have any trouble with that in your orders?

DressLover

Nicole, I love this dress to pieces. It think this would suit your occasion and style very well. The bottom may be slightly more fitted than you prefer, but I think you can rock it. Sizes come and go on a daily basis, so if you are interested check for a few mornings and I am sure your size will pop up.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ma.....ltback=228

This post has 1 photo. Photos uploaded by this member are only visible to other logged in members.

If you aren't a member, but would like to participate, please consider signing up. It only takes a minute and we'd love to have you.

chewyspaghetti

I don't have any specific dress to suggest, but here is what I wore for a January wedding in So. Cal (similar weather) I hope it helps give you some ideas.

Maybe not specifically wedding appropriate but I could see you in this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Intrigue-N.....WC_Dresses
I like this for the color for the season but don't know if it's too stodgy for your spunky young style http://cgi.ebay.com/Suzi-Chin-.....WC_Dresses

I feel like you're my paper doll and I'm playing dress up with you !

Nicole, no, I had no issues - I think this is a disclaimer to having clothing that has been handled and tried on in stores. I got my LBD, my silk Suzi Chin, and my purple wrap dress through them and everything was intact and NWT.

rae

Nicole, is the event indoors? How formal is it? what size are you?

These jumped out at me so far:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/lu.....n=category
One arm would be warm! But it would be cute with tights.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/su.....n=category
Maybe with a tuxedo jacket?

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/su.....n=category
perhaps with some kind of bolero or sweater?

http://www.us.allsaintsarchive.....dg007-1561
cozy, and can bring the bling to dress it up. not a flared skirt, though.

http://www.us.allsaintsarchive.....dg132-1626
also would need a jacket or wrap, and also not flared, but the colors are so pretty for cooler weather...

ok i'll stop now so i don't go overboard...

catgirl

What are your best colors, Nicole?

Because I adore this and it seems suited for a pear shape...

http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....lateType=D

Dresslover - The color of that dress is beeeeeeeeeautiful! But i'm pretty sure i'd be way too dressed up sadly. These are more country folk - i should of added that, sorry!

Mo - Good to know thanks! Even if i don't find a dress for the wedding from them i'll add them to my fav. sellers list. Those prices are insane!

Rae - I *think* the ceremony is outdoors? It says "Lake Park Bandshell". I'm not really sure what a bandshell is but i feel like the couple told me outside for the wedding, inside for reception. It'll be like...dressy...but not cocktail. I'm usually a size 4 and sometimes 6. I like the first dress you posted! I could edge it up with some accessories but i might be too cold...not sure.

Una - Best colors are anything jewel toned.

Thanks for all the suggestions so far ladies! I have to bit so i'm probably going to be a bit picky about this (hopefully that's ok lol) but it really helps to see what's out there that i'm not aware of!

A bandshell is like a covered outdoor stage shaped like a shell.

Is the anthro dress not bright enough?

haha thanks Una! The dress is pretty, i'm just not sure it's me. It really takes a certain color scheme for me to pick a floral dress....i think i only have 1 in my closet. I might be leaning towards a solid colored dress for this event?

Category