Very rarely do I watch rising temperatures with dread. I love hot weather! But my plan of wearing the Built by Wendy Mini Dress I made a few weeks ago to Colleen’s wedding tomorrow flew out the window when I noticed an 82 degree forecast! Tights and 82 degrees just don’t mix, and that dress is too short to be running around in without tights on underneath.
Luckily I’ve got options. Too many options. That is where you come in! Please help me pick a dress to wear tomorrow!
The Deal: It’s a Catholic wedding with a not super stuffy reception at a country club in the Chicago burbs later in the evening.
1. Vintage Rose Butterfly Top Dress
Vintage Rose Dress
Vintage Rose Dress
I ran across this dress in a thrift store and snagged it for $6. It’s really flattering and fun! I’m not super excited about the color, but I think it grows on you.
From the Back
The back is just as pretty as the front!
Close Up of Front
2. Vintage Red Ruffle Dress
Vintage Red Ruffle Dress
Vintage Red Ruffle Dress
I got this dress years and years ago at Ragstock and pull it out every now and then because it’s so fun! Again, it’s super flattering and I love the bright red.
From the Back
The ruffle continues around the back and the belt ties in the back.
Fun Top Ruffles!
I don’t know what the rules are, but in the interest of full disclosure I wore this dress to a wedding about four years ago and that couple is totally divorced now. I’d hate to blame the dress, but it might have some bad wedding karma?
3. Vintage Navy Belted Dress
Vintage Navy Belted Dress
Vintage Navy Belted Dress
Not as flashy as the first two, this dress is still one of my favorites. I picked it up last year at a yard sale for $5 and it fit so perfectly when I got home that I didn’t take it off for three days.
It’s classy and flattering and silky and simple. And needs a good ironing.
From the Back
It also, apparently, makes my ass look smokin’!
Front Gathers
And there you have it! Three very warm weather appropriate dresses. Which one should I wear?
I love the red ruffled dress. The lines are very flattering.
Comment by Teresa — May 28, 2010 @ 7:45 am
Totally love the blue one!
Comment by Jeanna — May 28, 2010 @ 7:47 am
I like the second. That color is great, the cut accentuates your curves, and the ruffles are “cute”
That said if the dress is truly cursed go with the blue- as it really does make your ass look amazing.
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Comment by Amber — May 28, 2010 @ 7:51 am
i love the blue one!! you look so happy in it & while the red one is tempting… no one wants bad wedding karma. haha
Comment by laila — May 28, 2010 @ 8:15 am
Everyone is voting blue, but I love the Vintage Rose!
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Comment by Alice — May 28, 2010 @ 8:48 am
I vote for red ruffles!! Although you should know that all three look stunning on you. Any of the above would be killer.
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Comment by Julie — May 28, 2010 @ 8:50 am
I would go for the red one! It is so cute! Have a great time!!
Comment by julie — May 28, 2010 @ 8:53 am
I’m gonna go with Red Ruffle, but I don’t think you can go wrong with any of them.
Comment by Annie — May 28, 2010 @ 9:00 am
I like the blue one the best! That’s one cute wedding date I got!
Comment by PT — May 28, 2010 @ 9:27 am
Oh, the third one. Very Joan from Mad Men.
http://sartorialsavillian.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/joan_madmen.jpg
Comment by Liz — May 28, 2010 @ 10:21 am
RED RUFFLED ONE ALL THE WAY!!!
Conquistador is giving you the Hubba Hubba eyes in THAT Dress.
they are all beautiful though!
RED ONE.
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Comment by Cindy — May 28, 2010 @ 10:33 am
LOVE the blue one! Very stylish!
Comment by Rachael — May 28, 2010 @ 11:58 am