Topper options for the goddess dress - now styled

Sorry for the picture deluge. When I asked earlier today about potential toppers for this dress, these were some of the things I came up with after discussing with everyone here.

1-2: the capelet.
3-4: cropped Nanette Lepore blazer.
5-6: white blazer with blush ruffle trim
7-8: cropped white dolman-sleeve bolero
9-10: Bellatrix lace-print jacket
11-12: Aqua round hem collarless jacket
13-14: navy blue handknit stole

What do you think? Any favorites?

Other notes:
--You can see my new gold clutch in some of these photos. Love it! The strap is removable.
--I am wearing the appropriate undergarments here, and all the weird underwear lines have disappeared. Hooray! (I ended up with not-very-sexy but very smooth high-waisted nude nylon underpants.)
--This dress is super fun to twirl in!

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12 years ago

sarah

Veteran

First, can I say how fun it is that every picture from the rear has the skirt swirling out in a wonderful way?!

I vote capelet!
2nd choice is hand knit stole

LOVE the clutch!

Diana

Hee, Sarah, it's because I used the 3-shot timer on my camera so I had to turn around really fast to get the photo from the back! The dress really does swirl wonderfully.

Susie

I also prefer the capelet! It looks the most like a deliberate part of the outfit rather than just a topper that you chose for coverage/warmth. The colors are pretty together and I like how the curved shape echoes the hemline of the dress.

You look lovely!

Caro in Oz

I like 9/10 or 13/14 they both work in front & back view & the weight of them feels right imo.

Anonymous

I vote for 1 or 13.

Dress, sandals, clutch -- stunning!

My choice would be 1/2. Now to read the other replies.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

I have two VERY clear faves!!!

Do you want me to reveal them before I faint?

missvee

While Angie puts on her crash helmet, let me vote for the capelet. You look wonderful in this outfit!

Angie, I'm heading over there with some smelling salts!

DonnaF

The capelet or the stole by about a mile. Interesting lesson (since I don't have to live it!) on how back views can really feel *off*.

Suz

Capelet!! I'm surprised. I didn't think I was going to like it!

CAPELET

and then the lace blazer #9 and #10

*crashed*

Jenava

I like both the capelet as well as the Bellatrix lace blazer! Very sweet dress on you.

haha, Angie we posted at the same time again!

HAHAH!!!! And Jenava, we had the same faves! High five

Beth Ann

Capelet is very retro/romantic, which is a natural. I also, however, have to say that I like the white jacket in 5/6. Very crisp/soft.

You will be an amazing Bride!

Sona

I'm loving 9 and 10. I feel it will have more lasting power in your wardrobe from a versatility perspective as well.

Diana, can I just say how much fun it's been to have you getting ready for your wedding here on the forum? What a treat to see your lovely smile (and your gorgeous outfits) throughout all of your preparations. You are one happy bride-to-be! Remind me - when is the big day?

Looks like the capelet is in the lead! I really like it too, and am leaning toward using it. I think I've discovered also that most of my blazers are a little too long in back for this particular dress. I do like the white blazer with it though, and the Bellatrix, although I'm not sure the vibe of either is quite right for the event (rehearsal dinner, in may, at a lakeside restaurant). I will keep those combos in mind for other occasions though.

Sona, I'm not sure it's clear, but I actually own all of these toppers already (I didn't want to buy anything else) so I'm not really worried about versatility.

Sarah, the wedding is in 12 days (eep!). Rehearsal dinner (for which I'm wearing this dress) is the night before.

Echo

LOVE the capelet and the white jacket in #5. You look amazing.

Got it. Then capelet it is! Don to the wire and counting down.............

Jaime

Echoing Echo I also love the capelet and white jacket - the ruffle trim won me over!

texstyle

I have a preference for the Bellatrix lace-print jacket in #9 because it looks incredible and it seems not to compete with the empire waist detail of the dress. The capelet in #1 does compete a bit to my eye with the waistline detail.

Love the shoes and clutch and you look beautiful in this dress!

I voted capelet before and doubly so now! I love how it echoes the lines of the dress.

Transcona Shannon

OH WOW Diana! I LOVE the capelet with this dress - so romantic, pretty and fashion forward all rolled into one. I don't even have a second choice because I can't get past my first choice - lol!

lyn67

Wow, for the bellatrix lace print jacket in 9-10. This is the best of all, from front and back, too. then the white with blush ruffle trim, and then only the capelet for me. Thus capelet is perfect color combo, perfect lenght and cut from front, but in the back view I find it a bit overhelming and too mature for your beautifull shape(as it hides your waist from back at all!).

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