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#1 Post by kayrharris » Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:16 pm

I'm looking for a nice cocktail dress to wear to the 150th anniversary dinner for the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind. My spouse is on the Board of Directors and it is optional black tie. I don't want to wear a long dress. This is one possibility. Opinions welcome. Am I too old for this dress? Be honest...it won't hurt my feelings, really, it won't.


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#2 Post by christie1111 » Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:19 pm

I think that is lovely and very tasteful. Absolutely love the color for you.

Perfect for black tie optional.

My only thing (for me) is the sleeveless part. I like a little sleeve of some type, even if it is a small cap.

But I think you will look stunning in this.

And won't you need to go shoe shopping?

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#3 Post by kayrharris » Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:24 pm

I hate sleeveless as well, but thought maybe the shawl thingie would help cover up the arms enough that it wouldn't kill me. Natalie picked out some nice shoes for me to wear to a Christmas party, so I think I'm OK there.
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#4 Post by Catfish » Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:30 pm

A most excellent dress. I'm also a little self-conscious about sleevelessness (though making progress in overcoming it), and I think the shawl nicely addresses that issue.
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#5 Post by Bob Juch » Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:46 pm

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#6 Post by tlynn78 » Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:54 pm

That's very pretty, Kay. Unless your legs are about 10 inches longer than hers, making it a mini, you should be just the right age for it.


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#7 Post by kayrharris » Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:55 pm

My legs are probably 10 inches shorter than hers....definitely not a mini! :D
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#8 Post by wbtravis007 » Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:20 pm

That's pretty, but shouldn't you wear something that's really loud?

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#9 Post by peacock2121 » Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:19 pm

Not the best choice for you.

(you said be honest, right?)

It is a bit young - and not because of the sleeveless - it's the diagonal thing across the skirt.

I would put you in something fitted from the waist up, with some scoop in both the front and the back and then an A-Line from there (avoid the gathered waist thingie) - down to above you knee. You have a great upper body (show off your collar bones) and great legs. Have the dress show those things off. Even if you have to have the dress hemmed - do that - show those gams!
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#10 Post by Ritterskoop » Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:21 pm

Good color, and I like the drapey thing from the hip down to below the knee.
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#11 Post by peacock2121 » Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:29 pm

I edited to change align to A-Line.

d'uh.

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#12 Post by kayrharris » Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:44 pm

peacock2121 wrote:Not the best choice for you.

(you said be honest, right?)

It is a bit young - and not because of the sleeveless - it's the diagonal thing across the skirt.

I would put you in something fitted from the waist up, with some scoop in both the front and the back and then an A-Line from there (avoid the gathered waist thingie) - down to above you knee. You have a great upper body (show off your collar bones) and great legs. Have the dress show those things off. Even if you have to have the dress hemmed - do that - show those gams!
I like honest answers, really I do. I agree, I like my legs. My arms....not so much. Anyway, this is the dress I really wanted (probably hemmed to just above the knee), but it's not available until 4/15...I need it by 2/29. There's really no where to shop here...and I don't have much time, leaving Thursday for a week...in Norman til Sunday and then in Louisville until Thursday and the dinner is Friday!

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#13 Post by peacock2121 » Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:52 pm

That is PERFECT!!!! for you - so perfect that it is frightening.

I am going to do some searching and see what I can find for you.

I love this stuff!

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#14 Post by kayrharris » Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:54 pm

That's an Adrianna Papell , if that helps any. It was at Nordstrom.
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#15 Post by peacock2121 » Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:56 pm

Chadwicks - no jacket or shrug and you could easily get one:

http://tinyurl.com/ywjcbg

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#17 Post by peacock2121 » Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:03 pm

Only comes in black - which is a bummer:

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#18 Post by kayrharris » Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:11 pm

OK, they have the same dress, but not in blue it's in "clover"...not as elegant a look...but they do have my size in stock...what do you think?

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#19 Post by peacock2121 » Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:13 pm

I think it is not as elegant and this would be a great color on you.

Does your hair still have a reddish hue?

I am still looking.

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#20 Post by peacock2121 » Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:16 pm

Barrie Place!

This may work - not sure of your size - give it a try!

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#21 Post by peacock2121 » Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:18 pm

Barrie Pace - not Place.

I love the teal!

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#22 Post by kayrharris » Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:27 pm

OMG, I do like that one. I may just order it, but have it sent to my mother's address in Louisville so I can try it on and have it when I get home on Thursday just before the dinner. This is really cutting it close!
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#23 Post by christie1111 » Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:39 pm

Wow Peaby! Nice job!

Love the Teal!
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#24 Post by kayrharris » Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:22 pm

Update...I have the first one and the last one on order...to be sent to my mother's house in Louisville, since that is where I will be come Monday.
I thought maybe I should order both in case one or the other looked horrible on me or just plain didn't fit. I may just keep both of them if they fit.

Thanks for all the input, it really was helpful. :D


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#25 Post by tlynn78 » Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:28 pm

Peaby- official Clinton-and-Stacy of the bored. Will you be my personal shopper, please? Shopper, hell, I need a keeper.


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