Friday, April 19, 2013
Poppy-red dress for my sister's wedding
Dear ESB,
My sister is getting married in August, and I honestly could not be even an ounce happier than I am for her and her future hubby. She asked me to be her MOH, and I truly feel like it is just that -- a huge honor to be asked. I have helped the two of them plan a really fun, creative and seemingly rustic (though trust me, nothing will be left to chance) wedding. We have her dress, her wedding-and-honeymoon-undies, flowers, food, music, bouncy castle -- the works. Pretty much the only thing left missing now is something for me to wear. Since they also asked me to sing at the wedding, hoping nobody will notice the girl in the jersey beach-dress from 3 years ago isn't really an option. Poo.
Being the rocking bride she is, my sister changed her already loose dress-instructions for me and the other 5 bridesmaids of "everyone can wear a different dress, as long as it is red, yellow or orange" (the wedding-colors) to "wear whatever the heck you want, you are all gorgeous and will look amazing." She rocks, I know. However, I still want to wear red. I have been sporadically scanning through shops and the internet for more than half a year now, and have not found anything I really loved yet. And now I am starting to get nervous. I know I theoretically still have time, but what if I suddenly realize it is 2 weeks to the wedding and I don't have anything to wear? That would be so typical. I do have this beautiful light yellow BHLDN dress with a keyhole back detail, but I wore it to two weddings last year and also, and maybe this is just the wedding-adrenaline talking, I sort of feel like I should try to wear the popping-est (it's a thing.) of the wedding colors. And I just feel like buying a pretty new red dress.
I would like something poppy-red, maybe lace, more like a summer dress than a gown though, since it really is going to be more of a fun garden wedding with games and before-mentioned bouncy castles. My sister's wedding dress has a bateau-neckline, and she has said that she wouldn't mind but actually even like the symmetry if my dress had the same. I have a curvy but nice figure, bit more busty (DD) and hippy (31), but I do like my waist.
I really hate turning the attention from the brides to a MOH, but I really am getting a little flustered -- I've just been spending much more time planning the wedding itself, and it's looking to be so perfect that I would hate to fall out of pattern, though my sis will look so stunning, maybe nobody would notice after all... But we better not risk it -- I would really appreciate some help!
Thanks so much,
DressingWoes
*****
MOH of the millenium. Holy shit.
What you really need is this. (Anyone seen similar for not-$680?)
OK. So I can't find red. BUT I have found four dresses that are beautiful, will look great on an hourglass figure, and fit the colour scheme.
ReplyDeleteBURGUNDY short APC dress with bateau neck. I love, love, LOVE burgundy with orange/yellow/red.
Orange lace maxi from Whistles. The description says 'red', I say HELLA ORANGE.
Slouchy jersey maxi dress. Would need killer jewellery to make it wedding-appropriate. Ditto re: colour.
Peachy silk maxi from Massimo Dutti. This just looks floaty and fun to wear.
love that maxi.
Delete(the narcisse)
DeleteThe Whistles orange maxi is sort of perfect.
Deletepeach maxi dress for sure. I feel like red would be too bold, taking the eye away from the bride.
DeleteThese maxi dresses are fantastic
DeleteFYI The Whistles one is red in real life - does look orange online though!
DeleteHey, OP here! My fave of your suggestions is the Massimo Dutti (though the Whistles is also pretty awesome), I might just be able to pull that off. Thanks!
DeleteI might be in the minority, but I don't like that dress you linked AT ALL, ESB.
ReplyDeleteWhat about: this
Or: this?
That Diane von Furstenberg is exactly what I was picturing.
DeleteDVF in Grapefruit yes!
DeleteOP here :) I have been slinking around that DVF for a while. I think I just have to go and order it and see how it looks - thanks! It's spot-on!
DeleteSorry I can't help with the dress (I may be fashionably challenged...) but I just wanted to drop in and say that you're an awesome MOH, and a lovely sister.
ReplyDeleteThank you!!! I'm trying :)
DeleteI'm with Amanda M. ESB's dress has no chance of flattering any figure ever, including the model in the picture. I'm quite taken with this little (on sale!) anthro number. Too retro? http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/shopsale-clothing/26307421.jsp
ReplyDeleteRed lace on sale, lovely neckline. I also think this dress (in terra cotta) would look great on you.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, that red lace is a little too pre-makeover "Pretty Woman" for a wedding.
Delete(Ouch.)
Delete(nicole, you love you some nicole miller don't you.)
Deletehmm. this or this? wait wait, no. this.
ReplyDelete(tons of excellent stuff in your colorway at the outnet right now, is my point.)
I love the back of that YSL number... and it even has a poppy on it.
Deletedamn, that vivienne westwood number is stunning.
DeleteVivienne Westwood has my vote.
DeleteOP here (I'm just gonna stop telling people this now, I think you got the drift...)
DeleteI agree with Nicole - the YSL is VERY with the theme! Thanks!
Candela lace
ReplyDeleteASOS if you need something more budget-friendly
Guess you can't wear a bra with this...
Another decent ASOS
DeleteI like these, especially the bra-less one and the one Kate suggested - thanks!
DeleteThis poppy Kelly Bergin Silk-georgette maxi dress for $157.50
ReplyDeleteI've got four red dresses for you:
ReplyDelete1. Might be a little much, but a formal option
2. Simple and classy
3. The lace option
4. Modern and architectural
And you are indeed the MOH of the millenium. Your sister is lucky to have you.
#4 yes yes yes
DeleteI agree with #4 being awesome - and I like #3 too, though I'm not sure about the buttons.
DeleteThanks!
i've only read the first few sentences and can i just say what a breath of fresh air it is to read a letter from a MOH who isn't a C ? and a sister, no less.
ReplyDeleteso awesome. makes me miss my sister !
THANK YOU! :) Give your sis a call - I'm sure she misses you, too!
DeleteI'm blinded by the word lace. I love lace dresses.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure this is like so hard to actually pull off, but its awesome. Helmut Lang draped dress.
adorable red Joie silk shift dress
RED DVF lace sheath (which also comes in pink grapefruit)
Yes. Loving the DVF!
DeleteI think the DVF if probably the right fit for the described figure and event - but I am obsessed with that Helmut Lang.
DeleteGilt has this guy from BHLDN on sale for $129. "Fire red."
ReplyDeletehttp://www.gilt.com/sale/women/bhldn/product/165221128-bhldn-vivacity-silk-dress
I like it, though it could go either way in the bust-area. Might just order it and see!
DeleteMaybe this in bright orange?
ReplyDeletehttp://www.theoutnet.com/product/181942
Love this. And the idea of going with bright orange. You guys have a point with the red being too pop-y (hahahaha) and out-there. Though, clearly, you guys have not seen my sister.
DeleteJust lost my whole comment with links to like 5 dresses... Oh well, this was my fave anyway.
ReplyDeleteLong red Coast.
Really like this one. Elegant, understated and comfortable for the whole wedding long. Plus the skirt would move beautifully when dancing.
DeleteThis is stunning. But I kinda feel like it may be too formal for the whole bouncy castle gig. I just see myself getting tangled and stuck in myself and the dress all over the place (these things happen to me).
DeleteThat dress is so, so boring and unflattering. Sorry, ESB.
ReplyDeleteI've been obsessed with Erin Fetherston lately. I bought this dress for New Years and it fits phenomenally. (I am a D cup and a 30 waist and the 12 fits like a glove, even without straps.)
ReplyDeletehttp://www.erinfetherston.com/shop/sale-1/strapless-corset-dress.html
But she also have a number of gorgeous red dresses:
http://www.erinfetherston.com/shop/sale-1/tulip-peplum-dress.html
http://www.erinfetherston.com/shop/sale-1/embellished-cap-sleeve-dress-1.html
And an orange one for fun:
http://www.erinfetherston.com/shop/newarrival/lilliane-dress.html
this ombre one is awesome too
DeleteThe orange one is def cool, but I LOVE the ombre you posted, Stefanie! Didn't know EF before - thanks for pointing it out!
DeleteGuys and girls - you have no idea how awesome she is. (the bride speaking here)
ReplyDeleteAlso: she asked whether it would be ok if she wrote in to ESB because I recently did and I might consider it "my thing". I'm loving some of these options for her! You all rock!
I love you, that's why.
DeleteI never comment here but I think this might be perfect...
ReplyDeleteRed lace dress for $95
Thanks so much for making the exception- because this fits what I was looking for EXACTLY. Thankyouthankyouthankyou!!
DeleteI have your same measurements, and shabby apple always fits like it cost about four times as much as it did. The only downside is I don't feel like their stuff holds up to long term / repeat wears. Probably not an issue for this dress though.
Deletecompletely unrelated, but have you guys seen
ReplyDeletethis?
Looks like an awesome wedding, I can't tell what I feel about the hair...
what i feel about the hair is: WHY???????
ReplyDeleteMaybe she had to take a convertible along a highway to get there and lost her headscarf? Looks kind of like Renée Zellwegger in Bridget Jones in this scene ... and then she just took a hairthing and put it up. It looks very editorial... I guess.
Deletethe hair is gross.
Deleteas is the title of the blog post. barfaroni.
wow, if she doesn't wear her hair like that all the time I bet her husband was pretty surprised! there's a "first look" shoot I would like to see.
DeleteOK, OP here once again =)
ReplyDeleteMay I just start by saying: Oh my goodness, people, thanks so much for all the ideas!!!! And the nice things you said about me, too. It means the world.
Now I will go and confuse my creditcard company by ordering loads of dresses and just seeing which one works out best.
ESB, I don't hate your suggestion, I think if the right person wears it (and I'm not sure what size that person needs to be, it just needs to be the right one) it could look really cool! Especially with the right accessories. I'm just pretty sure that person is not me, and I don't really have the money to just make sure... Sorry!
I tried to acknowledge everyone's work by commenting on their suggestions, if I missed one or two: Thanks!! I found a couple of favorites and am excited to see which one I'll go with!
Nods, smiles, hugs and smacks on the cheek all around (choose which one you're most comfortable with),
Lexi
Totally doubt you're still checking back here, but if you are - I was just saw this while shopping for another dress and thought of you
DeleteStefanie that is perfect! Don't know if she's checking back but I'm sending her the link now. She is going to love it. She's been really into longer in the back hemlines and loves keyhole backs. Plus the shabby apple was sold out so she hasn't decided yet which one to keep. Thank you!
DeleteStefanie! Thank you!!
DeleteMaybe I'm late, but how about this dress? I love the fabric, so beautiful. It's the perfect shade of red. You could rewear it a million times. And I think ESB can help you accesorize it with an edge?
ReplyDeleteI am also in love with this one, but I am not sure if you will like the sleeves. It has a modern Jane Austen twist to it.
Cutest OP ever.
ReplyDeleteESB do you have a tag that is opposite of My Maid of Honor is a Cunt?
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