Help me find DD's prom dress

klondikebar · March 2014

It's in 3 weeks and no dress yet. She's really not trying to be picky or difficult.
She's tall, a size 6/8 and a little curvy. Here's her preferences:

comfortable
blue

Not:

revealing
strapless
poofy
glitzy

See what she has given me to work with here? I don't even know where to look at this point.

littlestjerry · March 2014

Don't the kids these days do short dresses? I learned this on Laguna Beach.

klondikebar · March 2014

Glitzy was her word @lexilupin. I guess nothing too sparkly.

And she doesn't have a length preference.

littlestjerry · March 2014

https://www.dillards.com/product/Honey-and-Rosie-DrapeBack-Sequin-Lace-Dress_301_-1_301_504380379?df=04190400_zi_mint

I like this one, but it may qualify as glitzy. It seems to fit the other requirements though!

ReeseFox · March 2014

Little Jerry said:
Don't the kids these days do short dresses? I learned this on Laguna Beach.

Wasn't Laguna Beach like 10years ago? You may need a new point of reference.

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NotSharknado · March 2014

Try Nordstrom's.

littlestjerry · March 2014

ReeseFox said:

Don't the kids these days do short dresses? I learned this on Laguna Beach.
Wasn't Laguna Beach like 10years ago? You may need a new point of reference. )

If you could see, I'd hold up my index fingers and thumbs in the shape of a W, say "whatever," and flip my hair. See, I AM still cool.

klondikebar · March 2014

katnhiding said:

ETA I remember having to pick my dress out all by myself. Why isn't she finding hers?

We're both looking. She wants help since she's having a hard time finding something. Am I supposed to tell her no? lol

klondikebar · March 2014

She might like this one. I sent her the pic.

edit: She doesn't like the slit on the chest. It doesn't look that low to me.

Karbird5 · March 2014

ModCloth has prom dresses- they tend to have a retro vibe so not too revealing.

klondikebar · March 2014

She countered my pic with this one, but she says she's not sure about it.

BCBGMAXAZRIA 'Alana' One-Shoulder Asymmetrical Shift Dress

klondikebar · March 2014

That's what I thought @spencers1337. It's either going to look amazing or horrible when tried on. It definitely looks comfortable though.

klondikebar · March 2014

LexiLupin said:

https://www.windsorstore.com/Shop/Prom-Dresses/Long-Prom-Dresses/Alia--Royal-Long-Prom-Dress/p/190788
Does have an open back though, not sure if that's cool.

She won't expose that much skin. I have no issue with it if she wanted to. The dress is pretty.

klondikebar · March 2014

That's the right type of style. I'm sending it to her. Hopefully it's not too short for her. Thanks!

klondikebar · March 2014

I found this one on Mod Cloth that I think she'd like, but of course, it's out of stock.

https://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/clock-strikes-farewell-dress

klondikebar · March 2014

I may have found a winner on mod cloth. She loves it.

https://productshots0.modcloth.net/productshots/0138/9553/f612e3016df389861dcd5ccb129cbefd.jpg?1392157079

Thanks @karbird5 for suggesting that site!

klondikebar · March 2014

I really appreciate everyone's input. I'm going to bed for the night, but I'll check back in tomorrow if anyone finds anything else.

minervacullen · March 2014

Here are my choices!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HAM1RQC/ref=mp_s_a_1_98?qid=1395631859&sr=8-98&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GYPECOK/ref=mp_s_a_1_208?qid=1395632052&sr=8-208&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
https://mobile.cache.com/mt/www.cache.com/detail/cobalt-jeweled--keyhole-gown/W8010A70281550/48
https://mobile.cache.com/mt/www.cache.com/detail/cobalt-side-ruffle-gown/U8010B22014512/48

I'm on my phone, so I hope this works.

my5sons · March 2014

If she likes dresses that are a little more modest and not glitzy check out jenclothing.com. there is a whole section of prom and semi formal dresses that might be along the lines of what your DD is looking for. Hope that helps!

studyinpink · March 2014

Nordstrom Rack Dresses

There are a couple that are similar to the 'tablecloth' dress but with a little more shape.

MrsCodeMonkey · March 2014

How about this? It's not straight, but not super poufy either. I love the vertical ruffles.

Did your DD try on a bunch? She should try different cuts regardless of color just to get an idea of what she wants.

I hope my DD asks for prom dress shopping help. I love dress shopping.

https://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/ruffle-the-deck-dress

MrsCodeMonkey · March 2014

One more:

https://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/indie-darling-dress

I love this website. Need to stop looking or I might buy something.

Jennicillin · March 2014

This site has lots of more modest options if she's worried about too revealing, but they might be too conservative for her

https://modestprom.com/

klondikebar · March 2014

She loves that dress @privacywanted. Ty!

Ecat504 · March 2014

I wore this https://m.dillards.com/details/?R=504148925 to my senior prom in high school. It was comfortable, and light not revealing I loved it. It was gorgeous.

Sorry if the picture is huge, I'm on mobile.