My search for a dress to wear to my daughter's wedding begins!

[SeattleGirl]

I definitely do NOT want a dress categorized as a "Mother of the Bride" dress. I was looking at some online, and :scared: . They just aren't ME (though I am a very proud MOTB!).

Her colors are red and white, but I thought I would go with something green.

Maybe even a suit, or a dress with a jacket.

Anyone have any suggestions?

I'm going to troll some stores tomorrow.

[SPKrazy]

1. Here's a suggestion Sis

and it's patriotic too!

:patriot:

[SeattleGirl]

2. ROFL!!!!

:rofl: :rofl: :spray:

You owe me a keyboard, bro!

[SPKrazy]

3. Another Drinking Keyboard Accident Sis

we'll just report it to MADKO (mothers against drunken keyboard operators) whether you are drunk or drinking or what, they are very supportive of keeping track of these things.

:rofl:

[SeattleGirl]

4. Phhhhhhhth!

:P

:rofl:

[SPKrazy]

6. Sorry I've Been So Helpful

maybe I just think that anything my sis wears will be wonderful!

She's a hottie you know! but I can't tell her that or I'll have to go into therapy (mom said that)

:hug: :loveya:

[SeattleGirl]

8. And mom is right!

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. My dear SeattleGirl!

How fun!

I got to be MOTB twice! And maybe I'll do it again....my newly divorced older daughter is now seriously seeing a very nice young man....

Have fun, sweetie!

The first dress I had, I had made.......and it's lovely, a full-length blue silk dress.......

The second daughter's wedding found me in a store-bought dress...a nice blue sheath......

I like the idea of a dress with a jacket......

Be sure and post a pic of you wearing it once you've found it!

:bounce: :bounce:

[SeattleGirl]

7. Hey Peggy!

I rather like the idea of a dress with a jacket too.

My daughter says it would be okay for me to wear black (it's my favorite color to wear), but I said no. While MY family knows of my proclivity for black, her fiance's family doesn't, and I don't want to give the impression that I'm less that thrilled about her choice. I AM thrilled -- he's a very wonderful young man.

[VenusRising]

9. What shade of green?

Forest? Emerald? Lime? Avocado? And is it for a day or evening?

Congratulations, btw!

[SeattleGirl]

11. I'm thinking either forest or olive green.

Both look good. And it's a day wedding.

And, thanks!

[VenusRising]

17. Never underestimate the power of

the ebay. I found my bridesmaids dresses there from an overstock dealer. I got them both for 30some dollars.

[SeattleGirl]

19. Wow! I'll have to check it out.

Thanks, Venus!

[VenusRising]

22. You're welcome.

I am an ace internet detective when I want to find something. If you need any help, PM me and I'll work to find you something you like at a good price.

[SeattleGirl]

23. Thank you so much!

I may take you up on that offer if I don't find something good tomorrow.

[VenusRising]

24. We found my best friend her

$1500 Oleg Cassini wedding dress for $99. I'll be here checking in for ya.

:hug:

[SeattleGirl]

25. Oh. My. God! $99??????

Now THAT'S what I call a bargain!

[VenusRising]

26. I know it was amazing.

Too bad her husband turned out to be a major asshole and filed for a divorce after 7 weeks.

[SeattleGirl]

27. Eeek! That's awful, but despite the pain, she's probably better

off without him.

[VenusRising]

28. Defintely better than 5 years from now.

It's not over and I know she's dreading it. I can only be there for her by phone right now. :(

[SeattleGirl]

29. She's fortunate to have you as her friend.

Whether it's in person on via phone, I'm sure it means a lot to her.

I've had several friends whose new grooms told them, within a day of their weddings, that they still planned on going out with other women. :grr:

The thing that pissed me off the most is that my friends felt THEY had done something wrong, or were lacking in some way. I understand that feeling, but still....THEY did nothing wrong. It was the asses they married who were in the wrong.

[VenusRising]

30. He decided the marriage was a good cover.

He is a closeted freeper who is sleeping with his best guy friend. That was a shocker for my friend, indeed.

I would do anything for her. She is like my sister. She lost her mom in 2000 and she doesn't have that much support. I do what I can and help her as much as I can. I am her daughter's Fairy Godmother. :D I love it. She calls me that...fairy Godmother! :rofl:

It's the little one who has gotten her through this whole thing. She has to be strong for her daughter. Luckily, she is from a different relationship so there won't be anymore contact needed after the divorce.


But, that is sad and crappy, and we are celebrating your baby getting married by finding you a dress! It's going to be fantastic!!

[SeattleGirl]

31. A similar thing happened to one of my brothers, though his now

ex-wife is no freeper. But she was trying to deny the fact that she's gay. My brother was a total homophobe until that happened. After listening to his ex talk about what she was going through, and such, he understands much better now, and has no problem with gays.

It did hurt him, though, like any break up does. But something good did come out of it, which I'm glad about.

And if helping me find a dress helps at all, then that's wonderful, for everyone!

[SeattleGirl]

35. What do you think of this one?

I love it.

[Oeditpus Rex]

36. How 'bout this'un?

http://www.redheaded-stepchild.com/sounds/tencentdress.mp3

[SeattleGirl]

37. ROFL!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Sanity Claws]

40. Stunning dress

However, I think it needs a jacket. Weather in Seattle can be so fickle.

[SeattleGirl]

50. Definitely needs a jacket.

Especially because the wedding is in March.

[Sanity Claws]

55. If you go shopping downtown, I might run into you.

I'm leaving right now for a hair appointment at Gene Juarez. Happy shopping!

[S n o w b a l l]

57. I love it too ...

And I think it'd look beautiful on you. Great shade of green.

[Heidi]

10. Heidi to the rescue! One green dress, just for you!

[SeattleGirl]

12. Can I have the body too? I think it would look great on me!

How are you, gf? :* :loveya:

[Heidi]

13. You've got the legs for it, gf!

GO FOR IT! :hug:

I'm okay. It's strangely summer-like here this morning. :D

Nice to see you, and congratulations to your daughter! :hug: :*

[SeattleGirl]

14. She's got legs!

And thanks, Heidi. I'm very excited about it. I'm doing her flowers, and MrSG and I are doing the cake. Makes it even more special.

:loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[SPKrazy]

18. Air Brushed Legs

and who knows what else?

Hi Heidi!

:rofl: :hug:

[Heidi]

20. I'm sure the woman in that photo

wanted to look her absolute _best_ for her daughter's wedding. If The Wiley and Excellent Boy Cat Named Ginger ever gets married, I certainly plan to have _my_ legs airbrushed for the occasion. :D

:hi: Southpawkicker! :hug:

[SPKrazy]

21. OTAY

It's not to say she doesn't look nice,and I'm sure her daughter is getting married ROFL as she's probably only about 23 or so.

:yourock: :hug:

[jmowreader]

64. You know they actually do that, right?

None of this "airbrushing the print" shit anymore. Now you airbrush the person and be done with it.

[jmowreader]

54. I don't think you're supposed to upstage the bride...

[SeattleGirl]

56. Believe me, there's no way I could upstage my daughter.

Her dress is gorgeous and so is SHE! :loveya:

[Arugula Latte]

59. I like how there is more fabric on the end of the sleeve than on the rest of the dress.

:rofl:

[idgiehkt]

15. I think a suit would be gorgeous

Maybe a pale pink or peach pantsuit, that would be lovely. Take 'em all by storm.

[SeattleGirl]

16. Ah, but it's my daughter who will knock 'em out!

She's beautiful, and her dress is gorgeous!

[GalleryGod]

32. Ebay! My wife snagged a $2,000 Vera Wang last year for 125.00

100.00 in alterations and voila!


Not to be outdone..I countered with DKNY !

[VenusRising]

33. It can be a discount fashion gold mine.

You just have to always keep checking. I love me some ebay!

Nice looking couple!!
:loveya:

[SeattleGirl]

34. Gorgeous!

That's so cool that you both found something wonderful to wear! :bounce:

[GalleryGod]

49. Better Pic of THE dress

My Daughter-In-Law just HAD to have that"Backyard Wedding" !
Sweaty,Buggy....yecccch!:puke:

[Penndems]

38. What are your colors (hair, eyes)?

Is your complexion fair, peaches-and-cream, Asian, African-American?

[SeattleGirl]

39. Red hair, green eyes, medium light skin.

[Penndems]

41. You would look beautiful in a teal or light blue shade

If you go for green, a mint color would be nice.

Another color you may not have thought about: Gold. It would set off your hair and eyes.

[SeattleGirl]

51. My mom suggested that, after she saw me wearing my beige-

gold jacket.

[GalleryGod]

42. There's a "Classic Query" that goes with that..but I'll let it slide

I don't know you nearly well enough, Naughty Girl Member, or not !
:wow: :smoke: :wtf:

[RetroLounge]

43. Something in black leather is always appropriate

RL

[SPKrazy]

45. Grrrrrrrr, But My Sis Isn't Wearing That

unless it comes with boots!


:rofl:

[RetroLounge]

46. I figured boots were a given

Great minds think alike...

:rofl:

RL

[SPKrazy]

47. Must Be

:rofl:

[SeattleGirl]

52. Hey, great idea!

:rofl:

[RetroLounge]

60. Yes, instead of Mother of the Bride

you can be MILF of the Bride...

(Yes, I actually said that...)

:spank:

RL

[SeattleGirl]

61. You are so bad!

And that's exactly why I like you! :evilgrin:

[BensMom]

44. Don't forget..

A stunning necklace.
Not too big - but stunning.
Maybe a one of a kind pendant.

[skygazer]

48. I did this last year - it turned out to be fun

She initially asked all the moms (me, her stepmom and her mom-in-law) to find something in red but we all ended up in shades of purple, as did my stepmom and my sister which was kind of neat since none of us knew what the others were wearing.

I found my dress at Macy's and loved it - it was definitely NOT typical mom of the bride but it wasn't sleazy by any means. Let me see if I have a photo - hmm, can't find any full length on the day but this was when I tried it on at home -



and this is what part of it looked like on the day!



It cost about $200.

[SeattleGirl]

53. I remember when you first posted this pic. I love that dress.

Daughter and I are going out on Friday to take a look around, see what we can find for me.

[applegrove]

58. A suit is always nice. Get one in a color you will wear again. Raw silk

would be nice.

[Patsy Stone]

62. I found these green ones.

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/edressme_1930_11050890
http://edressme.com/dinabar-elp3516.html#



:hi:

[SeattleGirl]

63. Nice dresses! Thanks!

:hi:

[SeattleGirl]

65. Okay, I found two more possibilities:

[madrchsod]

66. first one is very nice but----

will you upstage the bride? the second one is your safest bet, actually both are very nice dresses. better ask the bride what she thinks mom...lol

[SeattleGirl]

67. I just sent the pictures to her.

If I went with the first one, I would look for a jacket to wear with it.

[madrchsod]

70. yes that would be most excellent with a jacket

have fun at the wedding

[SeattleGirl]

71. Thanks, madrschod.

:hi:

[SeattleGirl]

72. Just emailed the pics to my daughter, and she likes the first one too.

I'm going to try it on, on Friday.

[barb162]

68. A suit is nice from the standpoint it can be reworn

A friend of mine got a St. John suit she wore to her kid's wedding. She continues to wear it a lot as it can pass for business too.

[SeattleGirl]

69. I'm also looking at suits.

I like the idea of a dress/jacket suit. I don't much care for skirts.