Oh, the new one is so fun, and more evening-y.

As for the others, at least you have a choice. If not, you might've always wondered about the one that got away ...

I thought that blush colored dress was lovely but that color is a bit tricky to pull off. I know for sure that it would definitely not work with MY coloring. I'm not sure what I think about a floral MOB dress though...huuuummmmm :) I think the blush dress is more appropriate.

I agree on the color, but I think that with a bit of alterations it could fit you better. I would do that. Also, you would need your makeup similar to what you did for your wedding to work with that color.

You have to ask yourself about the dress, had you found it on a rack and tried it on in the store, would you have loved it?

Or is pining and search for the dress making it better than it is? That is one of those colors that is hard to many to pull off.

I find that these rosy beiges and taupes have a very fine line between flattering/lovely and hideous. And also this is in the eye of the beholder! You are such a lovely person that you should get a dress that truly reflects that And that you feel super comfortable in for your daughter’s big day.

How disappointing for you. You have a good eye so I am sure you will make a decision that is right for you. The new dress is a great style, but I'm not sure about the fabric, more of a holiday look due to the cranberry color. Fit and flare dresses are very much in style now.

Oh the angst of dress shopping that we go through, while men just put on a suit and maybe buy a new shirt and tie!

You will look beautiful in whatever dresses you choose!

Bonnie, Thank you again for helping me track down that dress. It is disappointing, but you have to wear the dress, not the other way around. The dress I just found is for a gala event. It is a little bit holiday-ish, but I like it enough to take that chance. Plus it is an evening event so maybe that will help. In any event, it will no doubt make it repeat performance at some Christmas party next year.

Perfect Jo! A win-win. I always like it when you can foresee a repeat wearing of an elegant dress.

Jojoco, could you post a picture of you in the blush dress? Maybe cut off your head in the photo if you are not comfortable with the idea. I would love to see a fit and flare on an inverted triangle. You have inspired me to at least try something different. Could you get away with a strand of the multi colored pearls to bring more color near the face?

Just,

The blush dress is a sheath, not a fit and flair. One of the problems with the blush dress is the V neck not very deep. I don’t want a plunging neckline, but I know I look less top heavy with the right V. I would call this one a modest v. It seems to box up my upper body. (The well endowed crowd probably understands my weird description) The dress I just bought in the cranberry color is the fit and flair. It is very forgiving and the V is “right “. and makes me feel slim and proportionate. If you have a similar shape to me, by all means try a F&F dress! (Oh, and pearls are a given for all these dresses,)

The right v is important for all of us-- not just those who are top heavy. I too like a deeper v .. it's not always about showing cleavage (though, I admit, sometimes it is). For me, the deeper v's seem to even out my broad shoulders. Shallow vs emphasize my shoulders. And yes! Deep vs are slimming.. and I need all the help there I can get!!

I so hope the pastel floral works for you. I think it's perfect for an outdoor wedding (as you remember, I got my sister in one in the same line for her daughter's outdoor wedding)

I love the cranberry dress and I think the combination of colors and the style should make it fine for an evening event in summer.