AmandaVT Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I'm heading to a baby shower in 2 1/2 weeks and need a dress to wear. I'm losing weight and my dresses from last summer are too big. (a happy problem for sure!) I don't want to spend too much, since I still have more weight to lose and would rather not waste money on a dress that can only be worn a couple of times before it's too big. And I live in an area of the country where if you're wearing anything dressier than jeans and a flannel shirt or yoga pants and a hoodie people ask you where you're going all dressed up. I was thinking of this dress in cactus flower print: http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-sleeveless-pattern-cotton-modal-fit-and-flare-dress/id_237136?sku_0=::K6J The party will be upscale beachy if that makes sense. I can guarantee that at least half of the attendees will be wearing some combo of navy, white and chevron stripe. Bonus cool points if they wear all three in combination. I don't want to look like a lemming, but I also don't want to look like the country bumpkin coming to the rich beach area. Any suggestions for me? I'm somewhere between a size 12 and 14 and considering my slow but downward trajectory, I'm guessing I'll only lose a pound or maybe 2 by then so about the same size. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I love that dress. I would wear it to an upscale baby shower. With a big necklace, earrings and the right shoes, you will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiden Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I think that dress would work nicely, especially if you happen to have a navy cardigan/shrug like pictured. Subtly beachy, classy, and certainly no lemming. Congratulations on the weight loss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I think that dress would work nicely, especially if you happen to have a navy cardigan/shrug like pictured. Subtly beachy, classy, and certainly no lemming. Congratulations on the weight loss! I agree about the navy cardigan/shrug. But you could also do a jean jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Thank you!! OK, I think I'll go ahead and purchase it with a navy cardigan. Now I have to figure out what size. I'm short, so I'll get petite and I'm somewhere between a 12 and 14. The medium is 10-12 and the large is 14-16. Probably the large? I have a larger chest and don't want to look like I'm bursting the seams. But I also don't want it to looks like a tent. Any jewelry suggestions? I'm terrible with this stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I woud order both sizes and return the one that doesn't fit. In my experience Lands End clothes run large (but you don't want to order the smaller size and not have it fit). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I agree, Lands End runs large. They have easy returns, too. I just ordered it for myself. Don't worry, I am not attending any beachy baby showers, so we won't run into each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Thank you!! OK, I think I'll go ahead and purchase it with a navy cardigan. Now I have to figure out what size. I'm short, so I'll get petite and I'm somewhere between a 12 and 14. The medium is 10-12 and the large is 14-16. Probably the large? I have a larger chest and don't want to look like I'm bursting the seams. But I also don't want it to looks like a tent. Any jewelry suggestions? I'm terrible with this stuff! Have you used their sizing chart? I would order based off of that more then the size numbers they use (as we all know they are a joke). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 That dress is pretty. It would work in a variety of settings, casual or a bit dressier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Beautiful dress! That will be perfect. You have good taste... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I agree, Lands End runs large. They have easy returns, too. I just ordered it for myself. Don't worry, I am not attending any beachy baby showers, so we won't run into each other. I am supposed to be saving money right now, but that dress is sooo cute and tempting. Luckily (or unluckily depending on how you look at it), they don't have my size in one of the sale colors I would wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Love the dress! Perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Well they're out of Medium, so I ordered a large and paid $5 for the quick shipping. That way if it doesn't fit, I can figure out an alternate plan. Also ordered a Navy cardigan to wear with it. Thankfully, everyone there will be wearing flip flops, so shoes will be an easy choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Love the dress! Great choice! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiMi 4under3 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 That dress is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plateau Mama Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I think the large will be fine. I am a 12/14 and I find w/ Lands End I can wear both but I usually go with the L. The M is usually a bit snug and the L is a bit loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Love that! I think it will be great for a baby shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Great choice! You'll look perfect for a upscale baby shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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