Pref dress help?

[BeeBee23]

Does the greek website say anything in particular about color options for pref? Like FSUZeta said, often times the suggested outfits are a little on the casual side compared to what the PNMs actually wear. And as for the color, at some SEC schools the PNMs where black dresses. If thats the case you would want to stick with an all black LBD or else you'll stick out like a sore thumb.

If you know girls who rushed last year then talk to them and they can help you figure out what might work best for pref night

[Angelic]

I was virtual shopping for you. I also love shopping I think these would look good with your skin tone and you don't want to wear black.

http://www.dillards.com/webapp/wcs/s...894&R=03368315
http://www.dillards.com/webapp/wcs/s...894&R=03349792

[fantASTic]

Originally Posted by Angelic

I was virtual shopping for you. I also love shopping I think these would look good with your skin tone and you don't want to wear black.

http://www.dillards.com/webapp/wcs/s...894&R=03368315
http://www.dillards.com/webapp/wcs/s...894&R=03349792

I love the second one!

[Alumiyum]

These are some I would've worn to pref ranked in order from lowest price to highest. I tried to find a range of prices and looks (safe to daring and very dressy to sort of dressy).

Colorblock Satin Dress, Forever21, $22.80
Pleats to Meet You Dress, Forever21, $24.80
Poised Sheen Shoulder Dress, $29.80
Pleated Rosette Dress, Forever21, $32.80
Rosette One Shoulder Dress, Forever21, $32.80
Grape Expectations Dress, Modcloth.com, $59.99
Bow Business Dress, Modcloth.com, $61.99
Scene of the Crimson Dress, Modcloth.com, $77.99
Nanette Lepore Glass Heart Sheath, Saks, $138.99
Milly Asymmetric Ruffle Dress, Saks, $141.99
Little Navy Tea Dress, Anthropologie, $188.00
Strapless Colorblocked Dress, BCBGMAXAZRIA, $298.00

Generally the cheap dresses (like Forever21) aren't as well made and don't fit as well, but if you order now you have time to try them on and tailor them if you need to. Forever21 can be very slow with shipping, also. Modcloth has flat rate $7 shipping and free returns, but because they use a huge variety of designers you HAVE to measure yourself and use the measuring guide on each garment to make sure you'll order the right size, and again, order early enough to tailor if need be. That last dress, by the way, I tried on for a spring formal and LOVED it. It's expensive, but you'll look like a million bucks in it and you'll be able to use it for other events later (that's true of most of these dresses). By the way if you have a Target near you it's a great place to find shoes.

I looooooovvvveeeeee online shopping, even if it's not for me.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by Alumiyum

These are some I would've worn to pref ranked in order from lowest price to highest. I tried to find a range of prices and looks (safe to daring and very dressy to sort of dressy).

Colorblock Satin Dress, Forever21, $22.80
Pleats to Meet You Dress, Forever21, $24.80
Poised Sheen Shoulder Dress, $29.80
Pleated Rosette Dress, Forever21, $32.80
Rosette One Shoulder Dress, Forever21, $32.80
Grape Expectations Dress, Modcloth.com, $59.99
Bow Business Dress, Modcloth.com, $61.99
Scene of the Crimson Dress, Modcloth.com, $77.99
Nanette Lepore Glass Heart Sheath, Saks, $138.99
Milly Asymmetric Ruffle Dress, Saks, $141.99
Little Navy Tea Dress, Anthropologie, $188.00
Strapless Colorblocked Dress, BCBGMAXAZRIA, $298.00

Generally the cheap dresses (like Forever21) aren't as well made and don't fit as well, but if you order now you have time to try them on and tailor them if you need to. Forever21 can be very slow with shipping, also. Modcloth has flat rate $7 shipping and free returns, but because they use a huge variety of designers you HAVE to measure yourself and use the measuring guide on each garment to make sure you'll order the right size, and again, order early enough to tailor if need be. That last dress, by the way, I tried on for a spring formal and LOVED it. It's expensive, but you'll look like a million bucks in it and you'll be able to use it for other events later (that's true of most of these dresses). By the way if you have a Target near you it's a great place to find shoes.

I looooooovvvveeeeee online shopping, even if it's not for me.

In my own *personal* opinion, Forever21 is generally not appropriate for Pref...or really anything except the bar/club. They're kind of in the same category to me as Wet Slu...I mean Seal.

I do like the Nanette Lepore Glass Heart Sheath, and I LOOOVE Saks. We have an Off Fifth Saks here, and they constantly have 50% off clearance sales and FABULOUS deals. I just got this one from Chetta B (orig. $335) for $17.50:


Too heavy for Pref, but the style is more what I would look for. Remember, you're trying to impress GIRLS, not GUYS.


(Alumiyum, nothing against your choice - like I said, I'm personally more conservative ).

[ellebud]

You ladies are amazing!!! I took a look at some of the things you researched and I think some of the things are AMAZING. Please note: the continuity of color helps to lengthen you body. Please note: I am not saying that you need to be thin(er). You mentioned that you're not tall. LOVE the Nanette Lepore and the Milly (although the color may not be strong enough for the OP). Caution about satiny dresses and inexpensive fabric: they can look too shiny.

Actually......I think I am going to Saks.com...The red dress is stunning.

And you ladies rock...seriously.

[ellebud]

"When one buys a fabulous dress, even without a specific occasion at which to wear it, some occasion will come up. That is the magic of a good wardrobe."

Ellebud

[33girl]

Originally Posted by ellebud

"When one buys a fabulous dress, even without a specific occasion at which to wear it, some occasion will come up. That is the magic of a good wardrobe."

Ellebud

Does that same concept work with buying a dress a couple sizes smaller? I'm thinking not.

I'm still waiting for an occasion to come up for my latest fab buy. Going to a meat market bar at Station Square was NOT it. Or do Target dresses not count?

[psusue]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Or do Target dresses not count?

Target dresses count. Target dresses on sale, however, do not. =)

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by ellebud

"When one buys a fabulous dress, even without a specific occasion at which to wear it, some occasion will come up. That is the magic of a good wardrobe."

Ellebud

I hope that this is true!!

I was at the mall about a month ago and saw an adorable dress that was on sale. It wasn't a shape I had worn before, and it was multi-colored, so pretty "loud", but it was just too cute not to try on. I tried it on and it looked great on me. And usually, I don't like the way most dresses look on me. So I bought it. And now I'm just waiting for a reason to wear it.

[ExcitedSoph]

Hi tacitum! I'm rushing this year at a competitive SEC school as well & like you, haven't found the *perfect* outfit to wear for pref night. (Although I do have all my other outfits planned & ready to go!) :] And I know that I'm not in any position to give out Greek Life advice so I'm in no way saying "yes, that would be perfect!" or "no, don't wear that!"
But all things aside, I thought the second dress that you posted was really cute!

Good luck finding your pref dress & good luck rushing!! :]

[ellebud]

If you love the dress/outfit it counts. Price is not the object, enjoying the dress/feeling special in the dress is what is importent. As for several sizes too small...I guess it counts if you fit into it. If all the dress provides is fustration and disappointment in oneself...NO.

[prettygirlie]

If you're looking for a red dress...
Too cute & on sale too! Except I would do gold heels instead of the weird black ones in the picture.
http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com...&maxPg=2&size=


Whatever you chose, rock it with confidence & knock 'em dead!

[UFPNM]

I'm just going to leave this link here. Betsey Johnson dresses are always winners, in my opinion (although they can be quite pricy).

http://www.betseyjohnson.com/Women_D...pl/c/1101.html

I'm pretty sure this dress will be my crush for a while: http://www.betseyjohnson.com/store/p...d=9434&np=1101

[Nanners52674]

Originally Posted by UFPNM

I'm just going to leave this link here. Betsey Johnson dresses are always winners, in my opinion (although they can be quite pricy).

http://www.betseyjohnson.com/Women_D...pl/c/1101.html

I'm pretty sure this dress will be my crush for a while: http://www.betseyjohnson.com/store/p...d=9434&np=1101

Betsey Johnson is a bit loud for pref IMO.