I’ve always been one of those women who wants a dress to do do double duty. In other words, when I shop, I want to buy knowing that what I purchase isn’t a wear-it-once wonder. So, in shopping for a dress for Jane’s wedding, I want a dress that I know I will wear again. This option, by Rachel Roy, is a no-brainer:
The delicate lace paneling in a classic sleeveless style is definitely something that will not only take me from day to night, but also from party to party, with ease. I love the feminine bow detail at the …read more

I love spring. Flowers, weddings, short dresses, pastels. All of it totally throws my usual all black uniform into upheaval, but in a refreshing, exhilarating way. Too bad it isn’t here yet. But a girl can dream. And shop. I’m still looking for that perfect dress to wear to Jane’s wedding. Here’s another option:
I love the simplicity of this style, and its retro 80’s vibe. I’m not sure I would wear it with boots to the wedding, but I do like the way the dark leather contrasts with the softly feminine appeal of the dress. The shape is amazing for …read more

Okay, okay. Two pairs of Louboutins in one week might be a little overkill. But, these shoes have come up so many times shopping this week that I just had to post them. Once in black to match the Stop Staring dress I shopped, once in fuschia to match the buttons on Jane’s wedding dress, and now I’ve come across them in blue…what can I say? I’m helpless before the all-powerful shoe God. 
I wouldn’t even usually like a style like this. Only a four-inch heel, and with details that come up onto the foot in a way that could be …read more

Okay, so this is more of a fantasy purchase for me than a real-life consideration, but in the search for dresses, sometimes you have to aim high to figure out what you’re looking for. I’ll remind you of my requirements: short, not too formal, not hot pink, and something I get get away with in daytime or evening. This Zac Posen strapless ditty fits the bill to perfection:
I adore the sculptural quality of the design, and the subtle pastel color pallet. Unfortunately, it’s $2,300 at eLuxury, which is a little out of my price range. But, gorgeous nonetheless, and totally …read more

I think I found something! Now, be open-minded, because it isn’t exactly “formal”, but neither is Jane’s wedding. This is my first pick of what I might wear to this informal formal event:
It’s more of a cocktail dress than a daytime dress, but I think it strikes the right balance between formal and not, and the pale pink has the double appeal of making it a little more appropriate for daytime, and also totally goes with the hot pink tones of Jane’s wedding colors without being too matchy. 
I love the retro appeal of the jaquard bengaline stretch fabric contrasted with …read more

Okay, well, I think I’m beginning to get a better idea of what level of formal to expect from Jane’s wedding. Her “best woman” (who, I think, is the only bridesmaid) will also be wearing a dress by Charsa. Here it is:
This style is called the “Jill”, and it will be in hot pink to match the buttons on the back of Jane’s dress. I love the flattering fit-and-flare shape of this style, and the rouch detail on the torso. The cross-over v-neck top would be flattering on women of many different shapes and sizes, and I can’t wait to …read more

This May, my boyfriend’s best friend, Jane, will be tying the knot in Florence, Massachusetts. Knowing Jane, I guessed that she would not be having a super formal, black-tie affair, which has left me really confused about what to wear to the wedding myself. I decided that only way to figure out what to wear to a not-so-formal formal event was to figure out what everyone else is wearing, first. So, I have been trying to pry all the details out of Jane. (Thanks, Jane, for being so helpful!) This is her wedding dress:
The Caroline by Charsa is a tea-length …read more