Outfit critique?

[Splash]

None of them are stylish or chic AND they look cheap.

[DubaiSis]

Some of the schools have huge files of pictures you should be able to find online. I mean HUNDREDS of pictures. I'd go in search of what was worn last year and you won't be too far off, especially because they seem to all be really classic styled.

I'm not completely opposed to strapless dresses but if budget is a big thing, you probably can't buy one that's well enough made to get away with at a price you can deal with. Plus, proper undergarments (mandatory) for a strapless dress can cost as much as the dress itself. If you do find one you really like, wear it for several hours (and be active, not watching TV) and see if you ever tug at it. If you do once, you'll be doing it every 10 seconds after you and the dress are both sweaty.

[DDDlady]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

If you do find one you really like, wear it for several hours (and be active, not watching TV) and see if you ever tug at it. If you do once, you'll be doing it every 10 seconds after you and the dress are both sweaty.

THIS! This goes for any new shoes that you buy as well (including flats). Make sure that your feet are comfortable and that the shoes will not rub a monster blister throughout the day.

[WCsweet<3]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

Some of the schools have huge files of pictures you should be able to find online. I mean HUNDREDS of pictures. I'd go in search of what was worn last year and you won't be too far off, especially because they seem to all be really classic styled.

A lot of schools are also on pinterest and have made boards for recruitment. Try checking there as well.

[justgo_withit]

All of those dresses are the exact same silhouette. If you're not high-waisted, they're all going to hit right above your natural waist and make you look thicker than you are. The proportions look strange on the models, and I'd imagine they'd look stranger on a non-model (high, fitted waist plus short, flared skirt always equals ice skating costume in my head). Have you tried any of these dresses on? Because of course all these concerns are irrelevant if you know the dresses fit well on you. I'm low-waisted so all of those dresses made me cringe, as the waistline would hit somewhere across my rib cage and the super short length on my legs would look like I was missing part of my dress!

[atrianglepi]

In addition to Macy's / Dillards, might I suggest Stein Mart, Marshalls and TJ Maxx for less expensive items. Also for my daughter who will be going thru, we were able to order from LOFT and the item was dirt cheap. This is definitely the time of year for end of season sales. Sorry, but a dress from Target won't cut it in an SEC recruitment. .

[KDCat]

You probably want to go with a smaller print for that first dress, and fewer colors.

There's a lot of examples of outfits in this thread:

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...115173&page=16

Look at those threads and Macy's website, and you should find stuff that is in your budget.

[FSUZeta]

Belk also has a lot of dresses on sale, and Nordstrom even has some decent prices on their sales dresses.

OP, If this is the school I think it is, Lilly Pulitzer is quite popular. You might find a Lilly dress in your size at Plato's Closet, or another upscale consignment shop.

Something like this would work for 2nd round with a pair of cute, flat sandals:

http://www.lillypulitzer.com/product...te+Chum+Bucket. I am not suggesting that you get that identical dress, just keep that style in mind when shopping for dresses.

or this:

http://www.lillypulitzer.com/product...een+Hey+Sailor

DDDLady's dress would be good too.

This is similar to one of your choices. It is on sale from Belk:

http://www.belk.com/AST/Main/Belk_Pr...dropName=Women