Help me find a bridesmaid's dress!
March 18, 2015 3:13 PM   Subscribe

I'm going to be in my best friend's wedding this fall, and I get to pick my own dress. It needs to be a neutral color (blush/nude/champagne tones are all okay), and either floor length or tea length. I've found two dresses that I really like, but both have small things that take them out of the running. I'd love to find a dress that is similar to either of them.

First dress that I like is is here. Color is a good match for the bride's scheme, and I like the high neck and the fitted waist. However, I don't like the unlined/sheer top, and the price is a little steep -- I'm hoping to stay under $150. I've been searching for a similar dress with an opaque top, but haven't been able to find anything.

The second one is this one. The silhouette is pretty much perfect, but dress needs to be peach/nude, rather than white, and the lace seems a bit too bridal.

If I could find something similar to either of these two dresses, I would be a very happy bridesmaid.

(Potentially relevant details-- I am pretty small (either a US 0 or a 2), and 5'4.)
posted by frizzle to Shopping (5 answers total)
 
I think you'd really love the dresses at BHLDN. They're above your price range but maybe there are some email discounts, and you have time since the wedding isn't until the fall. Note that most dresses come in several colors, so don't judge based on the cover photo alone. They are really into the champagne, nude, light blush colorway so you'll have plenty of options!
posted by barnone at 3:32 PM on March 18, 2015


A tad over what you're hoping to spend, but have you seen this one from J Crew? On sale and everything!
posted by tealcake at 3:34 PM on March 18, 2015


Your two examples are fairly different, so it's hard for me to get a read on your style. All of these might be too mature but here goes:

Cowl back chiffon gown

Embellished surplice gown


Petra pleated maxi dress


Crisscross chiffon gown

posted by Squeak Attack at 3:37 PM on March 18, 2015 [1 favorite]




Can you have the second dress dyed a more appropriate color OR wear a bodysuit/full slip under the first dress?
posted by LyndsayMW at 11:35 PM on March 18, 2015


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