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Torn between three dresses--help me pick!

Steph

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So I'm back with that white dress I posted last week (definitely agreed with everyone and got the smaller size), but now I am not sure if I should purchase it, or one of two other dresses I tried on. I am posting all three here--anyone want to tell me which they like best? There is a chance I might buy two, although I don't need two. Ideally, I would get all three because I like all three, but that's just going overboard. I included several photos of the teal dress because I had trouble photographing it well (I included the one of the top of the dress because I felt that it just didn't look true-to-life in the further-away photos).

My biggest concern is figure flattery. Additionally, the second dress is a little dressier than the other two, so probably not as necessary in my wardrobe (I have many dresses of that level of dressiness already), but I thought it was so pretty and wanted to include it. (Also, the stuff in the dressing room in the second picture is not mine, in case anyone was wondering.)

ETA: My boyfriend and the salespeople all agreed on their preference between dresses 1 and 3 (although all liked both). Interestingly, the dress the salespeople chose was NOT the dress I could purchase from them, so I know they were being honest! But I'll hold off on sharing their preferences until I hear from all of you.

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Latest reply was from cheryle (Dianthus)

cheryle (Dianthus)

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I think the third is hands down the most flattering. I also love the color.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

I also know which I like best

celia

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My favourite is 2 but between the other I prefer 1.
How did I do?

Isis

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I love the skirt on #2!!! But, if you aren't interested in a dressy-dress,

THEN, on pure merits, I like the white dress best....but I remember that you already have 3 white dresses.....

So then I vote for the green dress!

(Not much help, am I!)

annagybe

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I like #2 the best, white dress is still good. Not a huge fan of the ruffle and bow on #3.

MNsara

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Forewarning: I have no one recommendation.

#1 - I think this is lovely on you and the lace is very on trend, but white lace could have some places you feel too dressed up for. . .

#2 - love the fit and flare and the bold skirt pattern, but not so fond of the high neckline giving you absolutely no decolletage

#3 - love the color but this one has too much cleavage for my taste! (Why is it that Trina Turk has to make so many super low cut things???)

See, I'm really no help. . .

Maya

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I favor the white lace dress out of the lot. The second one looks great on you but sounds like it would be redundant. The third I don't care for. It seems snug at the bust and the bow is sort of oddly placed.

The first one has the best combination of fitting well, looking great, and being versatile.

Jonesy

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I'm going with #1 out of this bunch. It seems elegant and like it could be dressed up or down.

Steph

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Thanks for the feedback--looks like we're kind of all over the place, so I'll be interested in more responses. But just to clarify a few things--
The white dress doesn't have any lace anywhere. It has a ruffle down the front, and the horizontal pattern is just stripes of alternating fabric--cotton and a sheer fabric (but then there is a white underlayer.

The white and teal dresses are Nanette Lepore, the flared skirt dress is Milly. No Trina Turk.

I personally don't mind cleavage and have sported way more than is shown in the teal dress. BUT you are still welcome to vote against it for that reason!

Although I do own three white dresses already, this one does serve a different purpose than the ones I currently have. And I already own a teal dress as well. But I'm okay with the repetition of either/both colors.

Angie

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I vote #1 or #3 - both KILLER.

MNsara

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Oh, oh, oh!! If #1 is not lace, then it is clearly at the head of MY list

. . . and I'm clearly confused, thinking your dresses are lace & Trina Turk :-\

Arya

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I vote for #1. The cut and fit are lovely and very flattering on you!

rae

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Keeping your main concerns in mind, I choose #1.

Anonymous

Voting for #1.

Lisalou

#1 is my favorite. So pretty!

Lisa

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I liked the white dress last time, and still like it best. #2 is a close second, but if you don't have a need for it, I would pass. #3 is a great color on you, but I prefer the fit and texture of #1.

yublocka

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I vote keep #1. If you didn't already have others similar to #2 I'd vote for that one also. #3 has too much going on, between the ruffle, the bow, the colour and the seams down the front.

Heather

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I LOOOOVE THAT MILLY DRESS!!! I have been eyeing it in that color and the green/navy version, but if it will crowd other dresses of the same formality in your closet, then I prefer the NL white dress (if we HAVE to choose....I adore the teal one, too!).

RandomThoughts (Andrea)

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My favorite is #2, but if you are really looking for something more casual it doesn't make sense to get it. So of #1 and #3, #1 is my fave. All are cute but I find #1 more flattering and it's probably a lot more versatile.

Fun!

Reneeb

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I vote 1 it is so elegant and flattering.

Steph

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So what's interesting is that the saleswomen and my boyfriend all really liked #1 when I tried it on. Then when I tried on #3 (the teal dress) they all immediately said #3 was the obvious choice. The saleswomen knew that they would not be making a sale on #3 (I had purchased it from Bloomingdales and they didn't even have my size at the boutique), but they still went on about how it was the best choice. I had actually preferred #1 a little, but the fact that they had no vested interest in me picking #3, but were still so excited about it, made me question my decision.

I have to admit I am leaning toward keeping both--they have different shapes, colors, and looks. But I'm not sure that's practical. Regardless, I do think I'm going to get #1. I really like it.

anna

Chiming in a bit late, but I immediately liked #3. It is very flattering on you, it has not too much cleavage in my opinion but just the right amount for this type of dress, it is a fun dress, one becomes happy by looking at it. The color glows on you.
As for #1 I believe this could be a very useful dress, it is the one I would probably get since I lean towards neutrals out of habit. It does not catch my eye like #3, but it seems a very versatile choice. There are nice details on it with the combination of different textures.
Number 2 has a different feel to it, I likes the shape of it but feel that the patterns on the skirt is too dominant to me.
So, I vote #3 because you rock that shape and color.

Sylvie

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Without reading anyone else's answer, I love #3! #1 is nice but not as dazzling. I don't care much for #2.

suzanne

Ooo... Spanner in the works! I love the fit and look of dress 2. But, for your needs, I think dress 3 would be perfect. The fit is lovely, but what attracts me even more is because the colour makes your skin GLOW! (On the other hand, if you "need" two dresses, please give dress 2 a thought

catgirl

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Not looking at any other responses, I vote #1. I love the fit and the elegant simplicity of it. It could look dressed up or casual, and will go with just about anything. #2 is fine but not as perfect to me, and #3 is a little too much (but that is me, so take my bias against bows and girliness into consideration). #3 also seems more specific to me - it will stand out and so you may not be able to wear it multiple times where the same people will see it, if that's an issue.

Dunno, I could be rambling because I've got several events to go to and trying to consider these same issues with my dresses.

Anonymous

I'm another strong vote for #1.

cheryle (Dianthus)

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Have you decided? I have come back to check a few times because I really like #3 and hope it finds a good home.

lyn67

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1 and 3 :-))

Steph

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Dianthus, I haven't chosen yet. I am definitely leaning toward purchasing 1 (which is on sale and non-returnable), and holding onto 3 (which I have already purchased but haven't worn, and is returnable), and waiting to see if 3 goes on sale and I can get it for less, in which case I would keep both.

I am actually strongly considering trying on all of my dresses today and photographing each one. I am kind of a pretty dress addict, so I want to really take stock of what I have, to determine how much more I need. My weight also fluctuates, and is at its high end right now, so I want to see what fits me at this size and what doesn't. Maybe I should post the photos on YLF if I go that route.

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