Wedding Attire

[SuzySunshine]

Ok ladies, I have a wedding to go to in St. Louis on April 21st.

The wedding is here:


The reception is here:
http://www.wowbanquets.com/stlouis/w...estdefault.htm

DH is an usher, his parents will also be in attendance. The wedding is at two and the cocktails, dinner and dancing are at 5:30. ETA: I and one of the other wives are helping out with day of type things, I don't think I'm doing anything else.

I also need a dress to wear to rehearsal. These are the ones I have come up with so far:







I'm open to other suggestions as well, I'd like to spend less then $100.

[SuzySunshine]

Or these are cute too (though they're a little more $$)





I'll never decide.

[DCJenn]

Are you sure you want to go sleeveless for even a rehearsal? That seems like a pretty formal church. I'd definitely bring some sort of cover-up for while you're in the church.

Jenn

[alison]

That's what I was going to say. You may want to keep your shoulders covered in a church like that. Maybe Vishenka has some ideas for a wrap.

[Vishenka69]

I like the black&white dresses for the rehersal and the red for the wedding. Let's decide on a dress first and then we'll do the wrap.

Try looking on ebay for tea length bridesmaid dresses. They are often under $100 and many designers do really hip styles these days.

[Stella]

I like the second black and white dress. Bring a cardigan to cover your shoulders. And DO NOT WEAR RED. It's not good etiquette to wear red to a wedding.

I like this (it's burgundy, which is okay.)

http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids ... dgroup=110

This is nice too...
http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids ... dgroup=110

Just remember that you don't want something too detailed around the waist (like a big bow or something) if you will be pairing it with a cardigan.

[SuzySunshine]

Yes, I plan to wear a wrap or a sweater - its April, in Missouri, it could be cold it could be warm. That red dress comes in other colors, the red just caught my eye.

I'll see if I find anything on eBay.

ETA: If I didn't want to wear a wrap what kind of dresses would you recommend? IMO all the cute dresses don't cover your shoulders. I had a formal catholic wedding and I didn't have my shoulders covered.

[Vishenka69]

Stella, where did you get no red at a wedding? I've never heard that. Women wear red to weddings in NY all the time. Is it a Southern thing?

[SuzySunshine]

Any other ideas for where to look online? I've already looked at my mall, this dress or dresses will have to be bought online. When I said $100, I meant each - not both, I'm sure I'll wear them again.

ETA: I've already looked at Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor LOFT, J Crew, JCPenney, Nordstrom, Macy's, Talbots and White House/Black Market.

[Vishenka69]

Try SmartBargains.com and BlueFly.com.

[SuzySunshine]

How about this one for rehearsal?

[Vishenka69]

That could work. Just make sure it's not too officy. You might have to punch it up with jewerly and accessories.

[SuzySunshine]

Ok, how about #3 for the wedding and #5 for rehearsal?

[Vishenka69]

That sounds like a good idea. You can do a beaded cardigan w/#5 and a black shawl w/#3. You're doing so well on your own, you barely even need us.

[SuzySunshine]

Ok, now where do I find a beaded cardigan and a nice black shawl?