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Speaking of green - help me decide?

pil

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Have been frequently lurking but not posting so thank you in advance for your thoughts
We have a January wedding to attend and I really have no ‘events’ capsule other than the navy blue Karen Kane dress I wear to pretty much everything. The velvet fabric and slightly longer sleeves are appealing for January, though I feel like the lace is more seasonally versatile and husband likes it a little better. I’m torn.
Opinions on which of these to keep?
I’m hoping to find a pair of low heel nude shoes as well. These are probably to clunky.
https://us.ecco.com/ecco-women.....olor=01084
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Latest reply was from Echo

JAileen

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They both look great on you. I’d go with the longer sleeves, but either would be very nice.

Kyle

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I like the color of the velvet, the longer sleeves, and the way it nips in at the waist a bit better.

cat2

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I like the blue for a Winter wedding. It looks great on. And I’m on team no black or white for a wedding.

Roberta

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I love the green velvet! For myself, I am not a big fan of an all lace dress. Just my opinion. The velvet is perfectly wintry and fits you a little better in the shoulders and torso. I would suggest a metallic shoe rather than nude if you have such a thing in your closet. My gold and silver shoes have turned out to be really, really versatile.

Suz

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Green velvet! It's gorgeous on you, Pil. Love the sleeves, neckline, and the cooler green. I also think it is better for the season and you will get wear from it over Christmas if you like.

But the lace also looks really nice -- it skims the body nicely.

kinnick

I agree with Kyle - the waist on the velvet is more flattering than the lace. I think the velvet looks elegant. I am sorry but I think the lace looks a little frumpy but that might just be the photo.

Lisa

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Green velvet. The fit is lovely here especially at the waist and for the length. The lace option doesn't nip in at the waist as nicely and is a little longer, it looks more like it just hangs straight down. I like Sue's suggestion for metallic footwear.

Stella

I vote the velvet, too. It will give you a little more warmth and it’s lovely on you. Have you thought of a metallic shoe to go with? That would read neutral but add to the festive feel of the outfit. And you can wear metallics casually too. Gold would be beautiful.

Angie

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No contest! The velvet!! KILLER fab on you

MsMaven

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Absolutely the velvet! Gorgeous.

Agree with kinnick, the lace looks a little matronly next to the knock-out velvet.

Runcarla

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The velvet looks lovely, and like it would be comfortable. I like Roberta’s idea of metallic footwear.

The Bank’s Slingback by Naturalizer comes in metallics and has a low heel, and comes in regular and wide widths.

Bonnie

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Green velvet would be perfect for a January wedding.

SW Ann

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The green velvet looks appropriate for a January wedding. I admit I have a bias towards velvet but it really looks great on you!

Sal

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I lean to the velvet too. Great fit!

pil

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Velvet it is!

Thank you all for your comments and Angie’s killer rating
Roberts and Stella, thanks for the metallic shoe recommendation. Runcarla, I have seen the Banks shoe that you and Suz have. Kinnick and MsMaven, ‘matronly’ was bouncing around in the back of my mind so I appreciate your confirmation.
Now off to look for shoes!

kellygirl

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Wow! So glad you went with the velvet. No contest when I looked at the pictures and was so relieved that everyone else thought so too! YLF and it's a treat to see you post!

Kate

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I prefer the velvet. It’s a gorgeous color and you look fabulous in it.

Jaime

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Agree that the velvet looks best!

DonnaF

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The velvet is breathtaking on you. There’s a wide variety of metallic shoes out there, too!

Star

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Both are fab dresses but yes I agree with everyone the velvet stands out just that bit more. Not a fan of the nude shoes with it though if I may say.

Janet

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Oh, the velvet looks lovely on you! I’d love to see a metallic shoe with it too. You look great! So nice to see you post again, and I spy your adorable puggy assistant. ❤️

RobinF

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I agree with the velvet - gorgeous dress and looks really nice on you. Plus velvet for winter is one of my favorites.

Roberta

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I like the shoe Carla recommends - and it comes in a subtle croc print. Yum.

Naturalizer Banks Pump (Women)

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Echo

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Hurray! I am late to the party here, but I agree that the lace doesn't hold a candle to the velvet!