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Jeans and Tees Lover Needs Your Help!, Wedding Looming....

Mischief Managed View Member Profile	24/01/2013, 08:21 AM Post #1
Posts: 1,128 Joined: 19-August 04
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Hi Guys - Hopefully I'm not asking too much I'm your average jeans, tees and skateshoes mum and I don't think I've ever worn a dress. My 5 year old DD is in a wedding and I'd like to surprise her (and everyone else) by frocking up. I've found a dress I love (Who ever thought I'd say that!) http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/plum-...g-special-dress The only problem is I don't understand what I can wear with it I'd like boots, maybe a cardigan and something round my neck but I'm just not sure. Is anyone able to make any suggestions and help point me in the right direction please? Your help would be fantastic Some things that might help... Season: Mid Autumn Me Height: 5'10" (near 180) Me Size: Very large boobs and a very heavy pear shape Hair: Short and brown Budget: Moderate I guess, maybe a few hundred over the cost of the dress

ubermum View Member Profile	24/01/2013, 08:24 AM Post #2
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That's not a boots dress. Get yourself a pair of heels in neutral (so you can wear them again). Over the top in Autumn I would get a nice pashmina. There is plenty to choose from on ebay.

andyk View Member Profile	24/01/2013, 08:29 AM Post #3
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It's a lovely dress but I agree with PP in that it's not a dress to wear boots with. Also a pashmina is a great option.

flushthetoilet View Member Profile	24/01/2013, 08:29 AM Post #4
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Look at birdsnest.com.au. Then click on 'styled outfits'. That way you can get ideas for an entire look. You can also build your own profile based around your likes/dislikes, and body shape.

Neko NoNo View Member Profile	24/01/2013, 08:32 AM Post #5
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I'm a jeans and t girl too. ive found this site great even just for inspiration because they match clothes to body types and they offer accessory suggestions too. http://www.birdsnest.com.au/ Hope you find some thing smashing to go with that dress, it's lovely. Eta snap swam! This post has been edited by Kate-ko: 24/01/2013, 08:32 AM

twinboys View Member Profile	24/01/2013, 08:33 AM Post #6
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I saw a wedding party where all the bridesmaids were wearing yellow Converse All Stars in the low style. They were wearing yellow 50's style dresses. The look worked.......So just my 2 cents you can find a dresses that dont have to be worn with heels! This post has been edited by twinboys: 24/01/2013, 08:34 AM

asdf89 View Member Profile	24/01/2013, 08:33 AM Post #7
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Agree that boots wouldn't suit. If you're not comfortable in heels, even strappy flat sandals would look good. I think wearing dangly earrings would look nice (if you have your ears pierced....) but a necklace would also look good. Agree with PP suggestion of pashmina. I love them! What time is the wedding? If nighttime/more formal dress code, i'd go with black shoes and black pashmina Daytime, neutral/metallic shoes with pashmina that has the dress colour in it. I'll try and find some links to explain my examples.

asdf89 View Member Profile	24/01/2013, 08:45 AM Post #8
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Statement necklace: http://www.colettehayman.com.au/shop/stone...ace-id9134.html Black necklace http://www.colettehayman.com.au/shop/black...ace-id8392.html Sparkly earrings: http://www.colettehayman.com.au/shop/metal...ing-id7784.html Fancy black earrings: http://www.colettehayman.com.au/shop/point...ng--id7274.html Strappy silver sandals: http://www.theiconic.com.au/Emmy-70977.html Black sandals: http://www.theiconic.com.au/Countdown-79219.html Bright sandals: http://www.theiconic.com.au/San-Paulo-65718.html (I think if you could find a pashmina/jewelry with matching colours these would look super nice!) Go either big necklace or big earrings, not both. (FYI I've gone with cheaper websites for examples) If you go with open toed shoes, paint your toes the colour of your dress!

Mischief Managed View Member Profile	24/01/2013, 09:00 AM Post #9
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Headed for TTC#2 5 years later..
Wow. You guys rock Thank you! I googled "what is a pashmina and how do i use it?" - ok so if I want to wear something like the statement necklace asdf89 posted (ears not pierced in lobes so earrings are out), would I wear the pashmina around my shoulders? Or are they not something I could wear together? And I'm embarrassed to admit it; I've never worn shoes that show my toes, I think my toes and heels are kind of manky. I couldn't wear black converse like twinboys mentioned? Do those shops with the ladies in masks fix manky feet and paint toes or only finger nails?

Mischief Managed View Member Profile	24/01/2013, 09:07 AM Post #10
Posts: 1,128 Joined: 19-August 04
Headed for TTC#2 5 years later..
gasp http://www.converse.com/#/products/Sneaker...kTaylor/131719F I think I have just found my ultimate pair of shoes.... dies and goes to heaven

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