cheap formal dress - Page 2

HBADPi · #1 11-18-2004, 03:40 PM

Good luck finding a dress, I just spent last weekend looking for something to wear to Black Diamond Ball. I was going as an advisor so it had to be something cute but not scandalous. I spent two days perusing 2 different malls and finally found something at JCPenny's that I wasnt too thrilled about but was too sick of looking to care.

I should have checked out TJMaxx, Ross, and Marshalls so I suggest those before you hit the mall because I'm telling you know they have nothing.

HotDamnImAPhiMu · #2 11-18-2004, 03:46 PM

*sigh* great. I'm in your same boat, too. It's all his work friends so I have to be classy and sexy but not stuck up or whorish. Hopefully my 6 inch long nails and platform lucite shoes won't give the wrong impression.

HBADPi · #3 11-18-2004, 07:35 PM

Dont forget a lot of hairspray, dark lip liner, and heavy eye shadow.

Peaches-n-Cream · #4 11-18-2004, 08:18 PM

Did you find a dress yet?

HotDamnImAPhiMu · #5 11-19-2004, 08:30 AM

I found it last night. I liked it more before I went on the website to find a pic to post, and then saw a bunch of other dresses.

Of course there was like NO selection -- a lot of old lady dresses and shorter dresses. I ended up with a long silky champagne-colored dress, a halter top, with a brooch right in the middle under the bust. At the time I thought it was very glamarous, but hmmm. Now I'm not so sure. I'll try to fall back in love with it before tonight -- or not wear it and exchange it tomorrow.

chideltjen · #6 11-19-2004, 04:30 PM

I need some dress help.

I found a really cute dress on sale at Gap.com.
The only problem is that they come in size 4 and size 10. I wear a 6-8. It's an empire waist so it can be smaller on top but I'm wondering what size would be a better buy, especially since I can't try it on. (It's only available online.) Any suggestions?

ETA... nevermind, they only have the size 4 left. I wonder if I can squeeze into it.

Lil' Hannah · #7 11-19-2004, 04:39 PM

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Originally posted by chideltjen
I need some dress help.

I found a really cute dress on sale at Gap.com.
The only problem is that they come in size 4 and size 10. I wear a 6-8. It's an empire waist so it can be smaller on top but I'm wondering what size would be a better buy, especially since I can't try it on. (It's only available online.) Any suggestions?

It's much easier to have a dress taken in than let out. Get the bigger size.

SSS1365 · #8 11-20-2004, 10:22 AM

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Originally posted by chideltjen
I need some dress help.

I found a really cute dress on sale at Gap.com.
The only problem is that they come in size 4 and size 10. I wear a 6-8. It's an empire waist so it can be smaller on top but I'm wondering what size would be a better buy, especially since I can't try it on. (It's only available online.) Any suggestions?

ETA... nevermind, they only have the size 4 left. I wonder if I can squeeze into it.

I'm normally a size 6, but when it comes to dresses I have to wear a 4 because anything bigger just hangs off of me and looks really baggy. Maybe you can order the 4 (since that's all they have left) and just return it if it doesn't fit?

HotDamnImAPhiMu · #9 11-22-2004, 09:20 AM

That's SUCH a cute dress.

DGqueen17 · #10 11-22-2004, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by chideltjen
I need some dress help.

I found a really cute dress on sale at Gap.com.
The only problem is that they come in size 4 and size 10. I wear a 6-8. It's an empire waist so it can be smaller on top but I'm wondering what size would be a better buy, especially since I can't try it on. (It's only available online.) Any suggestions?

ETA... nevermind, they only have the size 4 left. I wonder if I can squeeze into it.

Gap sizes tend to run big. You may be able to fit into the 4 if the 10 isn't available and you really want it. Go to Gap and try on something similar.

chideltjen · #11 11-22-2004, 05:09 PM

I ordered the 14... 10s were out and I just wasn't sure about the 4. I have a small upper half but my lower half is quite curvy. I tried on a couple form fitting dresses yesterday and I looked like an hour glass.

It will probably be shipped out this week or next so I can get it altered before the 17th.

DGqueen17 · #12 11-23-2004, 12:03 AM

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Originally posted by chideltjen
I ordered the 14... 10s were out and I just wasn't sure about the 4. I have a small upper half but my lower half is quite curvy. I tried on a couple form fitting dresses yesterday and I looked like an hour glass.

It will probably be shipped out this week or next so I can get it altered before the 17th.

Good cuz if you're a 6-8 it will be way too big on you.

chideltjen · #13 12-02-2004, 06:12 PM

GAH! I about fainted when the seamstress quoted the alterations on my size 14 dress. $67! That's more than I paid for the dress and probably more than it's worth. I'm hoping to scope out JC Pennys or borrow one from a sister. Besides, since the dress came mail order, they had it folded in all sorts a crazy ways and the creases are insane. I hope Gap takes it back.

HBADPi · #14 12-03-2004, 07:21 PM

Thats insane!!! Gap will take it back, I once bought something off their website and they took it back at the store, only problem is you're out the S&H cost.

IowaStatePhiPsi · #15 12-03-2004, 07:41 PM

Wal Mart sells bubble-wrap. Be unique- bubblewrap and ductape!!!