Onceuponatime Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 My son is getting married in two weeks. The wedding is outside in the brides yard, in the evening. I still don't have my dress. I was going to make it and have some material and a pattern, but I'm no longer enthusiastic about it. I did find this dress, which I like a lot: http://www.ebay.com/itm/S-L-FASHIONS-Sapphire-Beaded-Bolero-Jacket-Dress-Sz-8-New-6352-/290736251143?pt=US_CSA_WC_Dresses&hash=item43b13b2107 Do you think it is appropriate? Most of all.....what would I wear on my legs??? Somehow going barelegged doesn't seem right. I am thinking of wearing some pretty antique silver ballet flats that I already have (I can't wear heels, or I won't be walking the next day). Do those shoes sound okay with this dress? Really, I am very happy for them, but I will be glad when it's over. I'm already having mild anxiety attacks and I am not the mother of the bride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I'm not a fashionista but I think that dress looks lovely. The leg thing probably depends on where you live. I would say it's fine to go bare legged as long as it's not a very formal wedding, but some people are more conservative and feel that it should be avoided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I'm not a fashionista but I think that dress looks lovely. The leg thing probably depends on where you live. I would say it's fine to go bare legged as long as it's not a very formal wedding, but some people are more conservative and feel that it should be avoided. :iagree: The dress is great, and the shoes sound fine with it. I always go bare legged. Pantyhose were designed by someone evil, I'm sure of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I like the dress but I'd be concerned about getting something off of Ebay quickly enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I think it is lovely. Since it is a buy it now, you should have no problems getting it to you on time. As for legs, well, I am not a fan of Panty hose in any way shape or form, however, if you want to wear them, go for it. Your shoes sound perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I love that dress and think it is perfect. Sheer hose would be fine if you are concerned about being bare legged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 One more, I agree the dress would be great. And your shoes sound wonderful. Order the dress soon so it comes in with time to spare. I haven't worn hose in years. I'd be fine going bare-legged. But sheer hose would be fine it the thought makes you swirm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 The dress is lovely. I, personally, would wear hose. But, I've read on here that only old ladies do now, so apparently it's up to you. Just don't wear white, as the mother of the groom did at my wedding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 the dress is pretty and the shoes sound perfect. If you don't mind hose, sheer hose would be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Nice dress! You do know that hose is "of the devil"? :lol::D Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Please wear hose, whichever kind of shoes you wear (unless it's strappy sandals). Please. And congratulations. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 i love the dress. the only thing i'd check on is the length of the mother of the bride's dress and bridesmaids' dresses. if everyone else is in floor length dresses, it might be nice for you to be, too, as dress length stands out in group photos. (and with an evening wedding, its a possibility). the silver shoes would be nice with it! maybe if you message the seller, they will provide a faster shipping option for you.... much better to know sooner that you have it and it is all you hoped for. (when i was the mother of the bride, i got my dress from ebay, too. my dd asked me not to tell anyone. she married into a family where everyone was wearing designer dresses, and that way i could afford a designer, too ;)) hth, ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 The dress is lovely. I, personally, would wear hose. But, I've read on here that only old ladies do now, so apparently it's up to you. Just don't wear white, as the mother of the groom did at my wedding. Oh, my grandmother did that at my wedding. White, frilly, tea-length, white hat with netting on it, you name it....she looked like one of those elder re-marriages where the wedding is casual. GRRRRRR.... On the other extreme was dh's maternal grandmother who wore a dress so ugly (house dress style too :001_huh: - you know - of 50's granny fame - paisley brown), that people cringe when they see the pictures. :tongue_smilie: I'm all for, elegant, classy, timeless, and NOT making a statement. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susann Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 The dress is lovely. The shoes sound lovely and comfortable! I'd wear hose-but then I have 55 year old, pasty white legs:D Please just be comfortable and enjoy yourself!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I like the dress but I'd be concerned about getting something off of Ebay quickly enough. :iagree: And what if it turns out to be poorly made or doesn't fit properly? If you had months to spare, I would tell you to go for that dress and hope for the best, but at this point in time, I think you should go to the mall or a nice consignment store and buy something, so you know that you like it and that it fits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Oh, my grandmother did that at my wedding. White, frilly, tea-length, white hat with netting on it, you name it....she looked like one of those elder re-marriages where the wedding is casual. GRRRRRR.... On the other extreme was dh's maternal grandmother who wore a dress so ugly (house dress style too :001_huh: - you know - of 50's granny fame - paisley brown), that people cringe when they see the pictures. :tongue_smilie: I'm all for, elegant, classy, timeless, and NOT making a statement. Faith :lol: yes, MIL's dress could have easily been used as a second wedding dress. We were both overshadowed by DH's then-80yo grandmother in fire engine red dress and heels and large dark glasses (glaucoma). We were surprised she came since she didn't even go to her son's wedding to MIL which was next-door to her house and ours was two hours away. She was quite a woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm still undecided, but obviously I've got to make up my mind soon. The other women will be wearing tea length or short dresses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm still undecided, but obviously I've got to make up my mind soon. The other women will be wearing tea length or short dresses. I think that dress is lovely. The length should be fine. The only other thing I'd check on is color. My MIL wore a dress that clashed pretty badly with my mom's dress and the bridesmaids' dresses. Not a huge deal, but she did ask about color scheme... it surprised me that she didn't try harder not to clash. Although, I can't really imagine that dress clashing with anything. I say go for it. It's beautiful, really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I think that dress is great. But I would worry about the EBay thing with only 2 weeks to go and would have a plan B dress picked out from somewhere local. As far as stockings - I know lots of folks here feel the evil in them, but I have veins on my legs now that prohibit going bare-legged on dressier occasions. I have fallen in love with colored tights. With that dress and silver flats, I might do a pale grey. Very nice. Much depends on your weather - here it would be quite chilly to be outside in bare legs in the evening..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Please wear hose, whichever kind of shoes you wear (unless it's strappy sandals). Please. And congratulations. :-) I disagree. Hose are totally out (sorry, but they are, unless you're 60+). Use some tanning moisturizer and you'll be fine (appearance-wise; can't help you with chilliness but that's what we women do for fashion, right? ;)). Colored tights would be okay, by the way. Just NOT hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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