The Great Dress Debate

23 comments mama loves..., mama style, nutty, party planning

Aug 22

so, remember when i had settled on the dress that i was going to wear to the wedding in september? well…i’m feeling unsettled.

out of nowhere (i swear, stuff like this never happens) my mom ordered me two dresses from MODCLOTH. it was sweet and unnecessary and it made me feel super special. the dresses arrived yesterday and they were beautiful and bright and more of what i had always pictured myself wearing than the navy dress from stitch fix – which i still like, but it just doesn’t seem right for this event. excuses, excuses. it’s not everyday that your mom decides to buy you a new dress. or at least, it’s not my everyday.

both dresses have to go back. one is way too short and the other is just a bit tight in the bust. and since i’m making a return i decided to do one more round of looking…and oh what a round it was….

For the love of 12 dresses
i know what you’re thinking.  LBN, there are only 11 dresses.  here’s NUMBER 12.  it’s the one that my mom sent me, that i’m going to order in a bigger size.  but i’m afraid it will be too big.  and i need options.  i’m for sure ordering number 12.  but i’d like order another dress as well…i mean, if i’m trying again, i might as well try for real.  i think it’s clear i’m looking for something with a vintage feel and a full skirt.  i want to wear a bra and ideally my brand new cowboy boots, although this negotiable :)
here’s where you come in: can you weigh in on your two favorite dresses, in addition to number 12.  i’ll order up to 3 dresses and then show you the results and we can all make a decision together.  the catch is, in order to get these dresses in time, i need to call up my friends at MODCLOTH and place and order on friday morning.  that means, your deadline is just a bit more than 24 hours away.  i’d really appreciate the help…i can’t imagine narrowing down this list on my own.
oh, and just so you don’t lose any sleep over this – i do have a back up dress.  it’s not the navy dress, but rather, another modcloth dress from a few years ago:

hi cute cousins! can’t wait to see you so so soon!

don’t you feel just a bit better?  i do.
let me know which dresses get your vote – thanks in advance!
  • Robin

    how outdoorsie and garden party is this wedding? i need more guidance. i’ve narrowed it down to four choices. xoxo

    • http://frecklesinthefog.com/ LBN

      hahaha! good call – it’s on a lake in michigan. the invite says – sun dresses for ladies, slacks and ties for guys (no jackets). and the mama of the groom told me way back when that i could wear flip flops. clearly, i won’t. but some will. if i don’t wear boots i’m thinking either moccasins or a pair of very simple gold flats (both of which i own)

  • Claire Pickering

    I think #5 and #7 would look fantastic with cowboy boots! You’ll look great no matter what though :-)

    • http://frecklesinthefog.com/ LBN

      ah thanks! i’m in love with 5 – totally out of budget but it is true love

  • Tamara

    #7 and #11 get my votes

    • http://frecklesinthefog.com/ LBN

      7 is totally catching up in the votes department! and i have to say, 11 has a special place in my heart (i’ve been watching that dress for months)

  • Whitney Riddell

    I vote for 5 and 11. I’m a sucker for green though. And 12 looks like a Liz dress to me.

  • kim

    I like 3 and 6. And I’m impressed that you can fit into ModCloth dresses. I have sent back everything I have ever ordered from there…I think I’m too tall.

    • http://frecklesinthefog.com/ LBN

      welcome to my life – 5’2″….on a good day

  • http://www.facebook.com/rachel.hess.7 Rachel Hess

    I love 3 and 4 for you. Somehow I see you in stripes….

    • http://frecklesinthefog.com/ LBN

      yes, i’m a fan of stripes for sure.

  • Aliya

    7, 10, 9, 5 I dig on lady. Depends on if you are feeling the floral or more modern. I understand why you like 12, I like 12 too, it is bright – come on who can really go wrong with stripes. But it is less vintageee than the others. Can’t wait to see what you decide on. Happy dancing.

    • http://frecklesinthefog.com/ LBN

      how do you possibly have time to be considering my choice in dresses?!?! congratulations on your impending arrival – you look gorgeous! and yes, i completely agree with your feelings about number 12….i think that’s why i haven’t just taken the plunge

  • http://twitter.com/rabbilaufer Rabbi Sari Laufer

    4 and 6 are my faves!

    • http://frecklesinthefog.com/ LBN

      finally, some love for 4! i was beginning to worry :)

  • Robin

    okay, i’m ready now that you’ve already committed to one, i LOVE 5 and 6 and really like 7. the fit at the top is universally so flattering. can’t wait to see what you pick.

    • http://frecklesinthefog.com/ LBN

      i love what you love! those dresses really have the vintage feel i’m after

  • missy

    love love love #6

    • http://frecklesinthefog.com/ LBN

      me too and it’s the best with the boots

  • http://www.facebook.com/ria.tajbl Ria Tingin Tajbl

    i vote for 6, 11 and perhaps 10, too bad you can’t put your face on each so we can see what it looks like, thne add shoes, oh dear why not a purse too! more voting opportunites headed our way?….

    • http://frecklesinthefog.com/ LBN

      i know! wouldn’t that be nice. i’m considering living my life through voting on this blog :)

  • EBS

    I vote for 4 and 6 but I know no matter which dress you choose you will look beautiful!

    • http://frecklesinthefog.com/ LBN

      ah thanks. i like the blues as well – i think it’s a nice balance to the red hair. i’m thinking i’m going to have to order 6 for sure.