Chris in VA Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Hive Shoppers-- We are looking for college music auditions clothing. Sort of business-y. Caveats--She is a viola player, so *no shoulder embellishments *has to be able to move around a bit (no sheaths) *can't be revealing (no v necks because of the way they can pucker when playing) *no skater dresses (hates them) *has some sort of pattern, because she can't wear necklaces or bracelets while playing We found a dress at Francesca's that might work--and one at White House, Black Market that we bought because it was stunning on her and she needs a grown-up dress anyway. Links-- Francesca's dress White House BM dress This looks great on her, but is too tight at the bottom (and we got it for half off, plus 10% more off because she's a student--I am not looking to pay full price in this range!) IKR? Picky picky picky Any ideas? Skirt and blouse would work but she can't tuck in the blouse because they pull out when she's playing. Nice slacks and a blouse--sure, but she doesn't want bell sleeves (they ride up when playing and get in the way), and...they are all bell sleeves...lol...not really, but sheesh, this is hard to find. She needs something more than a button down and pair of black pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Kiddos Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) Boden has a lot of classy items with fun prints. They always have good sales and their clearance section is great so that is when I purchase. Edited January 15, 2018 by 4Kiddos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 How about something like this? https://www.modcloth.com/shop/sale/playlist-professional-a-line-dress/154562.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) I think the floral dress is too busy and casual for auditioning to major in a classical program. I’d look at this as an opportunity to start building a concert wardrobe. Something like the options on this website. http://www.concertblack.com They are separates but the tops don’t tuck in. Or maybe a similar top and a more fun skirt? I don’t think you need a long skirt. Though I would watch skirt length if she is going to be sitting at all during the audition process. This is a more casual black option but still dressy enough for some concerts https://www.modcloth.com/shop/newarrivals/date-night-done-right-a-line-dress/152854.html ETA it’s too bad that 2nd dress won’t work because that’s a great look! Professional but still beautiful. Edited January 15, 2018 by WoolySocks 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 Boden has a lot of classy items with fun prints. They always have good sales and their clearance section is great so that is when I purchase. I love their clothes normally, but we didn't see anything this time around. She's a size 0 in Petites and they only have 2s. How about something like this? https://www.modcloth.com/shop/sale/playlist-professional-a-line-dress/154562.html Too young, unfortunately. Cute, tho! I think the floral dress is too busy and casual for auditioning to major in a classical program. I’d look at this as an opportunity to start building a concert wardrobe. Something like the options on this website. http://www.concertblack.com They are separates but the tops don’t tuck in. Or maybe a similar top and a more fun skirt? I don’t think you need a long skirt. Though I would watch skirt length if she is going to be sitting at all during the audition process. This is a more casual black option but still dressy enough for some concerts https://www.modcloth.com/shop/newarrivals/date-night-done-right-a-line-dress/152854.html ETA it’s too bad that 2nd dress won’t work because that’s a great look! Professional but still beautiful. Hmm. Thanks for the comment about the floral dress. Yes, it may be too casual. It's like a sweater-y knit and is easy to move in. She doesn't have to wear concert clothes for the audition, but she is thinking less casual. I will look at the modcloth site more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Business dress is usually recommended for college interviews and I would use that as a guideline for an audition as well. The first dress, the floral, is too casual. The second dress would be great, but it doesn't sound like she could play her instrument in it. Can you look for a similar dress with an a line skirt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 https://www.melanielyne.com/en/clothing/dresses/jax---embroidered-mesh-dress/6030103-1510.html Too dressy? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Ooo! https://www.melanielyne.com/en/clothing/dresses/adrianna-papell-jersey-mesh-shutter-dress/6010103-1205.html 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 How about something like this: https://www.macys.com/shop/product/tahari-asl-plaid-drop-waist-dress?ID=5152462&CategoryID=5449#fn=SPECIAL_OCCASIONS%3DCasual%3B%3BDaytime%26COLOR%3DMulti%26SIZE%3D%26sp%3D2%26spc%3D235%26ruleId%3D96%7CBOOST%20SAVED%20SET%7CBOOST%20ATTRIBUTE%26searchPass%3DmatchNone%26slotId%3D6 or: https://www.macys.com/shop/product/american-living-printed-georgette-dress?ID=2843155&CategoryID=5449#fn=SPECIAL_OCCASIONS%3DCasual%3B%3BDaytime%26COLOR%3DMulti%26SIZE%3D%26sp%3D2%26spc%3D235%26ruleId%3D96%7CBOOST%20SAVED%20SET%7CBOOST%20ATTRIBUTE%26searchPass%3DmatchNone%26slotId%3D13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalsummer Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Ooo! https://www.melanielyne.com/en/clothing/dresses/adrianna-papell-jersey-mesh-shutter-dress/6010103-1205.html Ooo I like that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Ooo! https://www.melanielyne.com/en/clothing/dresses/adrianna-papell-jersey-mesh-shutter-dress/6010103-1205.html I think this dress is awesome for everything you detailed. Great job, arctic bunny!!! Alley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Ooo! https://www.melanielyne.com/en/clothing/dresses/adrianna-papell-jersey-mesh-shutter-dress/6010103-1205.html I want that dress for me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I think this dress is awesome for everything you detailed. Great job, arctic bunny!!! Alley Except for the complete lack of sizes available. Facepalm!A similar one, at Nordstrom in lots of sizes: https://shop.nordstrom.com/sr/Adrianna-papell-jersey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Oh my goodness, I probably did my music program audition in a sweatshirt and jeans. But I play trumpet and was auditioning for the Jazz program. At least that's what I tell myself so I'm not so embarrassed all these years later (first-gen student, no one told me this stuff!). Anyway, does your DD have an already-graduated friend from her HS orchestra who went onto a college program that may have any insight? My instinct would be something similar to concert dress, maybe not quite as dressy. But I have no orchestral experience, and the atmosphere and expectations over there (and the choral department) compared to the band's was different. Good luck to her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewber Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/maggy-london https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/bobeau-lace-yoke-ruffled-a-line-dress-regular-petite/4757582?origin=leftnav&cm_sp=Left%20Navigation-_-Work&page=4&top=24 https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/julia-jordan-embroidered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caclcoca Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I love these dresses, but I am thinking she will need something longer. If she stands to play, the dress will come up some when she raises her arms. If she has to sit to play, she will want a longer dress. This is just something my daughter has thought of with orchestra clothes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 Thx all! We are still looking. She's a size 0 petite or a 1 or 3 jr, but most jr dresses are too short for her to play in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceseeker Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 This is cute but it looks like they only have a small and not an extra small so it might be too big https://www.modcloth.com/productvariation?dwvar_10093590_color=BW&pid=10093590&dwvar_10093590_size=S&opid=153224 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceseeker Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) https://m.macys.com/shop/product/charter-club-printed-fit-flare-dress-created-for-macys?ID=2583702&CategoryID=5449&Size_type=0,%20XS,2,%20S This one is a little pricey and dressier but so pretty http://www.belk.com/p/taylor-frocked-velvet-overlay-midi-dress/15004089305M.html?dwvar_15004089305M_color=001306598463#start=35 Edited January 16, 2018 by CaliforniaDreaming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceseeker Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) Also in small not xs https://www.modcloth.com/shop/sale/off-to-ottawa-midi-dress/155091.html This has 3 different colors/patterns that all come in xs: https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/product/2209538/leota-mindy-printed-midi-dress?color=FLEUR%20NOUVEAU https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/product/2143882/west-kei-floral-midi-tee-dress?color=OLV%20FLORAL Edited January 16, 2018 by CaliforniaDreaming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 https://m.macys.com/shop/product/charter-club-printed-fit-flare-dress-created-for-macys?ID=2583702&CategoryID=5449&Size_type=0,%20XS,2,%20S This one is a little pricey and dressier but so pretty http://www.belk.com/p/taylor-frocked-velvet-overlay-midi-dress/15004089305M.html?dwvar_15004089305M_color=001306598463#start=35 Oo, that frocked velvet is really pretty. We are now thinking more conservative and mostly black. Oh well. At least she has a couple of dresses for other occasions! Finding flats that fit is also a challenge. I can't wait for this to be over! lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 it's fun to focus on fashion but in the end it's the music. They know she can wear concert clothes. ;) Tell her to have fun and good luck from the Hive! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Tunic? https://www.macys.com/shop/product/alfani-printed-swing-top-created-for-macys?ID=3658778&CategoryID=255&tdp=cm_app~zMCOM-NAVAPP~xcm_zone~zPDP_ZONE_A~xcm_choiceId~zcidM05MAS-f61a0d1f-5c37-4994-8d7e-b1a403991a6c%40H7%40customers%2Balso%2Bshopped%24255%243658778~xcm_pos~zPos3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 I love that! Maybe I need some clothes to take her to the auditions...lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Have you looked at the Praise Hems site? They have long black sleeveless dresses that can be worn with or without a jacket or scarf, floorlength, relatively inexpensive, with a forgiving fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 Thx but I would like a brick and motar store, and floor length won't work in this particular case. I so appreciate everyone's help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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