My friend Laura and her dear fiance Cameron are getting married next weekend. So, all of us are packing up and heading out to Coeur D'Alene, Idaho for 4 days of madness. Laura and Cam are two of the most FUN and CRAZY people you'll ever meet and their relationship is all about laughing and loving. It speaks volumes that so many of their friends are making the trip to a state none of us have any business being in to help them celebrate! Trust...this will be the party of the year...and we ALL know it!
With that being said, between the 1st night out on the town, the Friday night rehearsal dinner cruise, Saturday's ceremony, and Sunday brunch, its crucial that the wardrobe be JUST right. Leave it to me, the "Girl With 100 Dresses", to have NOTHING to wear. I'm at a loss. Friends have found their dresses months ago. Me? I've gone through 10-15 purchases...none of which have been a keeper. I'm starting to stress.
Bright color? Solid or print? Nothing that requires Spanx since its a warm, outdoor wedding. Nothing form fitting...I plan to eat and drink a lot. Something comfortable...there will be the "dance party of the century" during the reception! MUST FEEL SUPER FLY! :) Cleavage or none? Shoes...strappy sandals (sexier) or wedges (we're on grass)? Ack.
Some options still in the running (namely because some haven't arrived yet, I haven't tried them on, and in my warped mind, I imagine them looking fabulous on me...I'm in for a rude awakening, I'm sure):
Great color. Pretty cut. But the fabric is unforgiving and if I sweat (given), game over. Wonder if my belly pooch will be pronounced in this get-up...
This dress would allow eating, drinking, spanx-less-ing, and breathing. But, I fear I'll look like a tent. I hoped the embellished neckline would make it feel fancier. Who knows. The key: length. If its short enough, could be cute. Too long and it will look matronly.
I ordered this dress in a dark purple. The shoulder "strap" is embellished. Its a nice loose fit (jersey). Waiting for it to be shipped so I can see if 1)my left boob will look HUMONGOUS and 2) will back fat be an issue?
The beige dress in the middle (from my shopping spree in LA a couple months ago) is still in consideration. It fits well and I feel comfy in it. HOWEVER, its a high, buttoned neck (potential sweat issue), and its beige (will it photograph "dirty looking" next to the bride in white?)
Lastly, I bought this dress tonight. I know what you're thinking...BUT it actually looks a lot cuter on than in this picture. It fits well and I like that its different. Now, there's no boob support in this dress and I'm having trouble getting over the fact there's a giant bow draped across the front. It actually looks less "frou frou prom" when on...or maybe I was so tired of trying on dresses, I just talked myself into it. I'll try it again tomorrow...
Not really loving any of them...and that's proving to be a problem. Well, I've got until next Thursday to figure this out. Wish me luck...
