RETIRED - The Official VS, Express, Beauty & more Thread

08-14-2012 at 02:48 PM.

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i've seen it too. but i'm more conservative than some people, so i would think it might be a bit much, and disrespectful. but you're right - the front is conservative (on both dresses).

then again, it's not in a church. maybe i will wear a cardigan to cover it up, just in case.

do you think the teal is more wedding-appropriate than the blue or black one?

I think teal is the right color for the season because it's still summer. If it was winter, then I'd probably say the blue. I think you can definitely pick and choose, but of course, a contrasting cardigan like purple to make it pop! I feel like black isn't a too appropriate color because I think funeral. And a wedding is a celebratory event, so I tend to try to go non-black if I can...But yeah, I mean, black is classic and such, but weddings are fun! Lots of color!

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Nice wins!! Thanks for the info. I just scroll to the back. That's a lot of time lost watching videos

Is there a set time each day I should watch? Or just whenever? It seems random.

BTW - hope you're feeling better!

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08-14-2012 at 02:54 PM.

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I think teal is the right color for the season because it's still summer. If it was winter, then I'd probably say the blue. I think you can definitely pick and choose, but of course, a contrasting cardigan like purple to make it pop! I feel like black isn't a too appropriate color because I think funeral. And a wedding is a celebratory event, so I tend to try to go non-black if I can...But yeah, I mean, black is classic and such, but weddings are fun! Lots of color!

Nice wins!! Thanks for the info. I just scroll to the back. That's a lot of time lost watching videos

Is there a set time each day I should watch? Or just whenever? It seems random.

BTW - hope you're feeling better!

oh, i think black is fine for a wedding. i never really associate black with funeral... but you're right - teal would be better for the season. i will ask dbf and see what he says about the open back dress. he may disapprove.

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08-14-2012 at 03:16 PM.

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yes, that is why i hoard too! except my tastes and size changes so i always end up needing something else.

you don't think the open back is too risque for a wedding? i thought that it might be, which is why i had decided on the teal/black colorblock one. also, it'll need ironing (already needs it) and i'll have to throw it into my carry on.

Like you said later, just throw a cardi/jacket over it for the ceremony, all bets are off for the reception. As for colors- I avoid dark colors for a morning ceremony/afternoon reception and avoid pastels for an afternoon ceremony/evening reception, letting time of ceremony dictate what feels more formal. That teal is rich enough, I'm sure it would work both weddings if it were in my closet.

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08-14-2012 at 03:19 PM.

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Like you said later, just throw a cardi/jacket over it for the ceremony, all bets are off for the reception. As for colors- I avoid dark colors for a morning ceremony/afternoon reception and avoid pastels for an afternoon ceremony/evening reception, letting time of ceremony dictate what feels more formal. That teal is rich enough, I'm sure it would work both weddings if it were in my closet.

thanks! it is an evening ceremony/night reception. i don't have a lot of cardigans so i will probably throw a black one over. it is the only one i have that's not wool.

with teal, i'm not sure what shoes to bring either.

someone recommend some nice light cardi's for me! i'm in dire need of some.

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08-14-2012 at 03:24 PM.

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thanks! it is an evening ceremony/night reception. i don't have a lot of cardigans so i will probably throw a black one over. it is the only one i have that's not wool.

with teal, i'm not sure what shoes to bring either.

someone recommend some nice light cardi's for me! i'm in dire need of some.

In a pinch, you could use a black suit jacket and black pumps. That would multi-task during your trip. Or similarly, a gray or tan suit jacket w/ metallic/earth-tone pumps.

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08-14-2012 at 03:34 PM.

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In a pinch, you could use a black suit jacket and black pumps. That would multi-task during your trip. Or similarly, a gray or tan suit jacket w/ metallic/earth-tone pumps.

that's a good point. i do have a black blazer/boyfriend jacket that i love to wear. it wouldn't have gone with the colorblock dress but it'd go with this teal one! thanks for the reminder!

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08-14-2012 at 03:42 PM.

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thanks! it is an evening ceremony/night reception. i don't have a lot of cardigans so i will probably throw a black one over. it is the only one i have that's not wool.

with teal, i'm not sure what shoes to bring either.

someone recommend some nice light cardi's for me! i'm in dire need of some.

As for cardigans, stalk Express. They have a lot of nice ones during late fall/winter months. I picked up a ton from them pretty much every season.

Also VS. They have this now [victoriassecret.com]. It's lighter than the ones I have from Express. Good for summer nights kind of light. I like Express' because they would actually work during fall/winter. VS' not so much. I pretty much own one in almost every color

You can't go wrong with a pop of color. You can even pair teal cardigan with your black dress or something to change it up

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08-14-2012 at 03:52 PM.

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As for cardigans, stalk Express. They have a lot of nice ones during late fall/winter months. I picked up a ton from them pretty much every season.

Also VS. They have this now [victoriassecret.com]. It's lighter than the ones I have from Express. Good for summer nights kind of light. I like Express' because they would actually work during fall/winter. VS' not so much. I pretty much own one in almost every color

You can't go wrong with a pop of color. You can even pair teal cardigan with your black dress or something to change it up

thanks for the recs! i am expecting ppl to link the express ones here whenever they pop up on the site.

now that you mention it, i've tried the sexy cardi from vs. i don't think i liked it very much but i can't remember why. maybe i'm not a huge fan of cardigans in general. that could be the reason why i have almost none.

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08-14-2012 at 03:52 PM.

Boooo. Checking Express now and some sweaters I like are already OOS for my size. How is that possible - we're still in the Summer season!

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08-14-2012 at 03:55 PM.

how aboutthis [target.com] in the wine color?

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08-14-2012 at 04:09 PM.

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how aboutthis [target.com] in the wine color?

I think it would work well with your teal dress!

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08-14-2012 at 04:13 PM.

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I think it would work well with your teal dress!

think i can pair with these shoes?

i also have these but they hurt and i don't want to bring them:

or is nude better:

or

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08-14-2012 at 04:22 PM.

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yeah... i'll bet! i have seen many kids complaining in clothing stores or beauty stores.. they need to learn to let mommy shop!! :l ol: hopefully you can get back to the store. : )

i like this dress [zara.com]! it'd be nice for shower or rehearsal. too bad it's only avail in M. tho now i wonder if that would fit me.

That dress would be perfect for rehearsal. You could always try the M, then return it, if it doesn't fit. I ended up ordering both sizes.

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: nod: i love zara! loved it more when they were only in europe... the few pieces i have from there are from my europe trips back in college.

:lol : thanks! it's a really pretty blue.

oh i don't know if anyone knew, but the back of that dress is open. does that change anything?

i also ordered this color but decided i liked blue or black better than the nude.

I really like the nude dress.

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Open back dress! So you!! I vote for both now!!

I kind of like the nude though. Because of the material, it looks like it would be very dreamy kind of dress.

I think nude is my favorite, but I can see why skin tone would make a difference. The blue color is really pretty too.

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i love red with fair skin - i think it's such a nice complementary color and it really pops! hope you get it to work!

I think my DH likes me in red for the same reason I don't. It really brightens my face & skin. He likes that. It makes me feel like a flashing red light. It's like, "hey everybody, look at me".

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I think I started hoarding because I needed dresses for certain events and I didn't have any and always had to go out and buy something and ended up with subpar dresses. So now, I started hoarding and it's easier to shop in my closet than buy something I don't love to have something to wear.

Me too. I had to buy last minute dresses for all the weddings I've been to in the past few years. I'm so glad to finally have something I actually want to wear, when I need it.

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Thanks girl. I hope you're feeling better.

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oh, i think black is fine for a wedding. i never really associate black with funeral... but you're right - teal would be better for the season. i will ask dbf and see what he says about the open back dress. he may disapprove.

I used to think black was fine for weddings too. Unfortunately, both of the weddings I wore black to ended in divorce. All the others are still married. I promised I wouldn't wear black again.

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08-14-2012 at 04:35 PM.

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That dress would be perfect for rehearsal. You could always try the M, then return it, if it doesn't fit. I ended up ordering both sizes.

I really like the nude dress.

I think nude is my favorite, but I can see why skin tone would make a difference. The blue color is really pretty too.

I think my DH likes me in red for the same reason I don't. It really brightens my face & skin. He likes that. It makes me feel like a flashing red light. It's like, "hey everybody, look at me".

Me too. I had to buy last minute dresses for all the weddings I've been to in the past few years. I'm so glad to finally have something I actually want to wear, when I need it.

Thanks girl. I hope you're feeling better.

I used to think black was fine for weddings too. Unfortunately, both of the weddings I wore black to ended in divorce. All the others are still married. I promised I wouldn't wear black again.

i highly doubt your black dress ended their marriage. statistically 50% of marriages end in divorce, right?

i've only worn solid black once, but i wouldn't hesitate to wear it again. it's just, i've been loving all these colors lately...

i love the nude on the model as well. i didn't love it on me.

and i can see your point about red. it IS very flashy. i think that's the beauty of it!

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08-14-2012 at 05:27 PM.

I hope VS has another free ship with bra code soon! I'm annoyed because the one that expired sunday is still advertised on the site even though it's not working anymore.