Danestress Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) I need something to wear to a wedding day brunch at a nice club. I want to look fabulous, of course. I don't want to look like a middle aged Mom, even though I am one. I think the clothes at Sundance Catalog are ugly this year, which is unfortunate because it's my usual source for pretty, feminine, slightly Bohemian look I prefer. I need to act FAST because the wedding is in ten days, so if someone with a nice fashion sense wants to help me, that would be so awesome. I usually wear dresses because putting outfits together smacks of effort. But if you know of a place where the show entire outfits all put together nicely, I might just buy all the pieces at once. I plan to wear whatever I buy a lot - hopefully on date nights, to church, etc. Edited April 29, 2009 by Danestress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I just discovered this place and the clothes are eye=popping! Beautiful, different, and womanly. I know they have catalogs and are online, but our mall recently got one - try there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin's Mom Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Online try Coldwater Creek (they can be expensive but usually have lots of items on sale also). My favorite brick and mortar store would be Stein Mart, I usually fine two or three outfits with no problem when I can go shopping. HTH Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) This is one of my favorite places to shop. They have 30% off every thing until Sunday. look under styles we love and then summer outfits. http://www.anntaylorloft.com/home.jsp I hope you find what you are looking for. Edited April 29, 2009 by lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Banana Republic. I find great fitting stuff not made for a 90lb child/woman, and it doesn't look "mom". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I second Coldwater Creek. They have some cute dresses this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 J. Jill has nice outfits that don't look like "Mom". Hanna Andersson has nice quality women's clothing (usually you think kids with HA) that look different enough with their Scandinavian look. I love Boden and Garnet Hill too. Already mentioned but huge dittos to Chicco, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Loft... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova mama Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I second Ann Taylor Loft! I don't know how bohemian it is, but it's my favorite store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in the Country Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 April Cornell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterbabs Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I like Chadwicks of Boston and Newport News. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 imho, J Jill's current dresses don't look dressy enough for a wedding. A couple of Boden's and Coldwater Creek's seem ok. Watch out on Coldwater though. I like them but some of their items look like something my mom would wear - she's 79 and she does buy from coldwater crk too. Ann Taylor loft looks nice but a bit too young or short for me but my body-type does best in marilyn monroe types of dresses, iykwim. I would check macys.com too, they always have things that I could wear for many occassions, if I had many occassions. have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Do you live near one of the Talbot's outlet stores? A few years ago, I bought a beautiful black, very classic-yet-snazzy dress for only $11.00 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret in GA Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I think you should head down to a local women's boutique and have them help you. It won't be cheap, but you'll find something you can wear again and again and look *nice*--I have a store I go to once a year for a nice outfit and they never let me leave looking silly or inappropriate. Plus, you'll be keeping your money in your hometown. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret in GA Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Also, I found this: http://www.lizclaiborne.com/Eyelet-Shawl-Collar-Dress/LCMUA186,default,pd.html?cgid=womensDresses margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Anthropologie is exactly the look you're describing, I think...they're on the pricey side though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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