What do you think of this dress?

[eks6426]

My husband''s 30 year class reunion is coming up. He''s from a small town in southern Illinois. Very conservative...so convervative that there won''t even be alchohol at the dinner. The dinner is at a local country club on a 9 hole golf course. I am told that people don''t really dress up much for this so a full-out cocktail style dress would be way over the top. My husband and I just got married in 2005 so I have never met most of these people. I''m 12 years younger than DH so I want to appear current and youthful without being too fashion-forward.

The color black does not look good on me so I''m searching for a non-black dress. My best colors are blues & greens. The reunion is in late Sept so it will probably still be fairly warm. I want something with my shoulders covered at least because I tend to get cold in AC and don''t want to have to deal with a pashima all night.

So, I found this dress on Nordstrom.com. What do you think? Other suggestions.

 

[gingerBcookie]

I love that dress! I think its PERFECT for what you're describing. It reminds me of a dress I'm ordering from vicky's, which could be an option. It's $65. It's not here yet or I'd tell you how it looks. Have fun at the reunion!

 

[eks6426]

ginger--thanks for the comments. I love the dress you posted too.

 

[gwendolyn]

Date: 8/8/2007 10:16:58 AM
Author:IslandDreams
The color black does not look good on me so I''m searching for a non-black dress. My best colors are blues & greens. The reunion is in late Sept so it will probably still be fairly warm. I want something with my shoulders covered at least because I tend to get cold in AC and don''t want to have to deal with a pashima all night.

I think that one looks perfect, then! Your colour, classy but still sexy, and I''m sure very flattering!

 

[Skippy123]

There are some super cute dresses at overstock right now.
http://www.overstock.com/Apparel/Jonathan-Martin-Printed-Flutter-Sleeve-Dress/2453999/product.html?ak=1

 

[eks6426]

I decided to go ahead and order the green print dress from Nordstrom. I like prints and the color so hopefully it fits. I think I will probably wear neutral shoes (either a burnished gold/silver or possibly a nude tan type color).

But what sort of jewelery would look best? Should I wear a necklace? If yes, what type?

 

[Stone Hunter]

Not a collar necklace. Something that falls in a V shape to play up the V of the dress.

Pretty dress. I hope you have a good time.