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rebeccamol
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mother of sweet 16 girl
still searching for a dress and everything looks awful,I am not a big girl but only in the wrong places(butt and hip)
This dress im looking at, but don't want to be aged...Im a young 42
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/patra-v-neck-soutache-mixed-media-gown-regular-petite/3340253?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=2375500&fashionColor=&resultback=249&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_1_D
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Posted 3/27/14 2:17 PM  |
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OnlyU12
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Re: mother of sweet 16 girl
I think you can do something a little nicer. I wouldn't do black.
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| Posted 3/27/14 2:41 PM |
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rebeccamol
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mother of sweet 16 girl
Its a black attire required party...shes wearing pink and court is wearing white....But I was also on the fence on this...
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| Posted 3/27/14 2:46 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: mother of sweet 16 girl
I love the top part but the skirt part just looks too wrinkly.
What about something like these?
Macys
Macys
Macys
YES I'm a lace whore
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rebeccamol
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mother of sweet 16 girl
I love lace to!!love the first one!! I have to get to macys....
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| Posted 3/27/14 4:28 PM |
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halfbaked
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Re: mother of sweet 16 girl
I'm not loving the skirt- the top is pretty, but the skirt is so crinkly.
I carry all my weight in my hips, thighs, and butt, too, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing! I like dresses to show off my assets!  But if you're not comfortable with that, really anything with an empire waist or a-line skirt should do the trick.
There's these from Nordstrom:
I know many HATE the hi-low trend but I love it. I find it flattering and feminine and it's so in right now.
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rebeccamol
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mother of sweet 16 girl
I am definetly going to go to Nordstrom,I went to bloomingdales and the sales people are kinda rude(maybe it was just that day)LOVE dress 2 and 3
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rebeccamol
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mother of sweet 16 girl
I am noticing a lot of dresses are jersey material, does that make it not as fancy(its a Saturday night) also is that going to make my hips look even ******...heres an example
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/js-boutique-lace-back-v-neck-matte-jersey-gown/3659276?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=1582&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_5_A
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| Posted 3/28/14 10:42 AM |
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Re: mother of sweet 16 girl
Posted by rebeccamol
I am noticing a lot of dresses are jersey material, does that make it not as fancy(its a Saturday night) also is that going to make my hips look even ******...heres an example
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/js-boutique-lace-back-v-neck-matte-jersey-gown/3659276?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=1582&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_5_A
Love that dress! I know what you mean about jersey material- a lot of people say it makes the dress less formal, which I guess it does... to a point. It never bothers me though and I find them much more comfy than more formal gowns. As for figure flattering- I think you just need to make sure it's not a figure hugging dress with jersey material- that's when I feel like it can hug your flaws and bring them out. I'd definitely try on in store.
I also checked Lord & Taylor's website and they had NOTHING, but I always have a lot of luck in store, so you might want to check them out! Good luck!
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rebeccamol
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I am definitely planning lord and taylor thank you!! funny I am checking out a lot of prom websites and they go slightly young looking but the ones that are not look bridesmaid like this one ( would love opinions on these 2)
http://www.simplydresses.com/shop/viewitem-PD1253556
http://estellesdressydresses.com/detail.php?ProdId=6326971&CatId=59211&resPos=0#subtitle
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rebeccamol
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I go from one extreme to another lol
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| Posted 3/28/14 1:34 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: mother of sweet 16 girl
Posted by rebeccamol
I am definitely planning lord and taylor thank you!! funny I am checking out a lot of prom websites and they go slightly young looking but the ones that are not look bridesmaid like this one ( would love opinions on these 2)
http://www.simplydresses.com/shop/viewitem-PD1253556
http://estellesdressydresses.com/detail.php?ProdId=6326971&CatId=59211&resPos=0#subtitle
I don't care for either of these. I think they look kinda young and on the cheaper side. Especially don't like the back on the 2nd one.
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rebeccamol
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mother of sweet 16 girl
There is a boutique in garden city I am going to try. I need guidance on this one. Im very plain and wear sweats to work so I need some help on what looks good I think.
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| Posted 3/28/14 2:10 PM |
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halfbaked
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Re: mother of sweet 16 girl
Posted by rebeccamol
There is a boutique in garden city I am going to try. I need guidance on this one. Im very plain and wear sweats to work so I need some help on what looks good I think.
Take pics of you in the dresses you try on and post 'em! You know these boards will give you God's honest opinions, for better or for worse! 
But seriously, I think you should just go with whatever you FEEL good in, whatever makes you feel beautiful.
I DO agree that the last two dresses are a bit young looking. I like the first one better, but I'm 28 and I would never be bold enough to wear a dress with a sheer panel like that. I would feel like I looked like I was trying too hard and I know I wouldn't be comfortable. JMO!
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rebeccamol
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That's why I love these boards,i need honesty and not just someone trying to spare my feeling lol...I think the sheer panel no good...a lot of times, I see and don't think then think about it lol....
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sunnyplus3
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mother of sweet 16 girl
I wore a tea length black strapless dress to my daughters very dressy sweet sixteen. I got it at lord and Taylor. There might be a pic in my album
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MarisaK
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Re: mother of sweet 16 girl
does it have to be a gown?
and what is 'the court' ???
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Posted by MarisaK
does it have to be a gown?
and what is 'the court' ???
her daughter's closest friends! like bridesmaids!
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Re: mother of sweet 16 girl
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I know many HATE the hi-low trend but I love it. I find it flattering and feminine and it's so in right now.
I actually really like that particular hi-low gown. It flows nicely--some of them just look like you trip on your dress & ripped a few inches off. I think I also like it b/c it is strapless, so there is no additional craziness going on besides the hemline.
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stephaniea
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mother of sweet 16 girl
I didn't wear a gown and my daughter had a big Sweet 16. It looks too formal
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rebeccamol
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mother of sweet 16 girl
she asked me if I could and my mom.....since its all black attire I wanted to not blend in, plus always wanted to wear a long gown to something and feel like a princess like her :)
I actually don't like the whole court thing....shes going to have a small court
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MarisaK
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Re: mother of sweet 16 girl
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does it have to be a gown?
and what is 'the court' ???
her daughter's closest friends! like bridesmaids!
Oh come on .......you're kidding ..........
There's a reason God gave me boys.
I was just in Nordstrom last night buying a cocktail dress for a black tie business event that I have to attend tonight ........- They had BEAUTIFUL black (if that's what you have to wear) lace gowns. And not that cheap clingy lace crap - classic beautiful gowns - try Roosevelt Field - they have a huge selection. - Sexy & Age appropriate for a young Mom, but not trashy !!
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