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dctead
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Emily
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Black tie optional wedding... help!
so DH and I are going to one in a few months... DH was asked to wear a tux (his family member is getting married) ...
my question is (never having gone to a black tie wedding before)... What should I be looking for in a dress?
Do I have to wear floor length gown? Or can I get away with a cocktail length?
I'm starting to look for dresses.. and being plus size (and picky about covering my upper arms) I'm having a hard time finding something!
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jilliibabii
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Re: Black tie optional wedding... help!
Floor length is better, particularly if you're going to be in family photos. If you do decide to go with a cocktail dress, it should be very fancy. It's doable though!
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| Posted 5/31/12 2:40 PM |
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Otherme
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Re: Black tie optional wedding... help!
Try Igigi.com, Kyonna.com or Nordstroms - both have good plus sized formal options
I've gone to a few black tie weddings in the past year or so and have done TONS of shopping for dresses!
you can get away with cocktail length, especially if its black tie optional, just make sure the dress is dressy enough and not too casual.
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| Posted 5/31/12 3:44 PM |
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maymama
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Re: Black tie optional wedding... help!
100% recommend Nordstoms! I always find something there and I wear a 14/16 
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| Posted 5/31/12 4:57 PM |
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dctead
It's 5 o'clock somewhere!
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Emily
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Re: Black tie optional wedding... help!
Thanks! I fell in love with a dress from igigi.com .... and of course its sold out in my size!
I put myself on the wait list, but in case it doesn't come in ... I found a back up at Macy's which is nice, but I'll need a wrap of sorts.
Pic 1 - First Pic
Pic 2 - Back up - won't attach.. here it is..
Macy's dress Image Attachment(s):
Message edited 6/1/2012 10:27:13 AM.
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| Posted 6/1/12 10:25 AM |
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Chatham-Chick
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Re: Black tie optional wedding... help!
Posted by dctead
Thanks! I fell in love with a dress from igigi.com .... and of course its sold out in my size!
I put myself on the wait list, but in case it doesn't come in ... I found a back up at Macy's which is nice, but I'll need a wrap of sorts.
Pic 1 - First Pic
Pic 2 - Back up - won't attach.. here it is..
Macy's dress
Oooh, I like the dress you posted/attached a pic of!!! Very elegant! 
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| Posted 6/1/12 10:33 AM |
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Finally1108
My two boys
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Re: Black tie optional wedding... help!
love the dress you posted!!!!
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| Posted 6/1/12 10:34 AM |
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BunnyWife
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Re: Black tie optional wedding... help!
Posted by Finally1108
love the dress you posted!!!!
I agree! Stunning! Not loving the Macy's dress to be honest
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| Posted 6/1/12 10:43 AM |
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SusiBee
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Re: Black tie optional wedding... help!
Love the dress you posted - it is something that I would definitely buy.
I'm a tall 18-20.
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| Posted 6/1/12 10:45 AM |
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dctead
It's 5 o'clock somewhere!
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Emily
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Re: Black tie optional wedding... help!
Posted by BunnyWife
Posted by Finally1108
love the dress you posted!!!!
I agree! Stunning! Not loving the Macy's dress to be honest
I know.. me either - but I'm not sure I'll love anything after the 1st dress!
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| Posted 6/1/12 11:16 AM |
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jilliibabii
Mrs. O'Connor
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Re: Black tie optional wedding... help!
Oh wow. That first dress is STUNNING. I hope it comes in in time! 
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| Posted 6/1/12 11:21 AM |
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Chatham-Chick
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Re: Black tie optional wedding... help!
Damn, that igigi website has a lot of nice pieces!!!!!
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