Shopping help needed

lindyhop · 10-25-2009, 07:18 PM

I hate to shop. There, I've said it. And I especially hate to shop for something specific because it's guaranteed not to exist.

My son is getting married in a month, a month! I bought a dress but it's sleeveless so I want to find some kind of wrap or jacket or something to wear with it. The dress is a floral print that ranges from a medium rose to a purple that is almost black, all on a dark silver background. I want to find something that matches that silver color in a jacket or shrug or shawl that keeps the whole look appropriate for a dressy occasion.

I know that many of you swanky people can find cool stuff on the internet. I don't have that talent. Or perhaps you could suggest a store. Help!

lashbear · 10-25-2009, 07:37 PM

Can we get a picture of the dress?

3894 · 10-26-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by lindyhop

I hate to shop. There, I've said it. And I especially hate to shop for something specific because it's guaranteed not to exist.

Congrats to your family on the good news! I am a ying to your yang, lindyhop.

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The dress is a floral print that ranges from a medium rose to a purple that is almost black, all on a dark silver background. I want to find something that matches that silver color in a jacket or shrug or shawl that keeps the whole look appropriate for a dressy occasion.

How about a wrap? A rectangle stays away from the Jemima Puddleduck look so possible with a triangular shawl. Here's a youtube a friend made about how to wear shawls so you don't look like a grandma.

If you search "wrap" at nordstroms.com, they've got a sheer silk crepe in a dove gray for $58. I don't know how you feel about the gray. It could be lovely but a pink or purple could be lovelier and that, sadly, does not exist in this item. It would depend on the dress, of course.

Over at overstock.com the word "pashmina" brings up lots of lovely possibilities, including an irridescent silk-and-wool number for $19.99 today

Does this one coordinate at all? The quality looks pretty nice. It's $71.99.

Are we going in the right direction?

Cadaverous Pallor · 10-26-2009, 12:41 PM

Helen, love the shawl video.

We must have a photo of the dress...then I'll definitely help with the crowdsourced shopping.

bewitched · 10-26-2009, 05:16 PM

I'm in.

The Lovely Mrs. tod · 10-26-2009, 05:43 PM

Bring it on, I'm in. BTW, thank you Helen. I just bought that pashmina in the blue. $1.00 shipping til midnight.

lindyhop · 10-26-2009, 07:53 PM

Okay, here's the dress.

I'd like to find something in gray because I feel like it would lighten up the whole outfit. The wraps on the Nordstrom site look like possibilities (I looked there myself but searched for everything but "wrap") but I'm also wondering if there's a nice dressy little jacket or sweater out there somewhere that would work.

I really appreciate the input.

The Lovely Mrs. tod · 10-26-2009, 07:59 PM

Is something like this in your price point?

lindyhop · 10-26-2009, 08:22 PM

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Is something like this in your price point?

Could work. I just wanted to add that I'm looking for something to wear with the dress because the wedding will be outside and I may need to be warm as well as gorgeous.

Deebs · 10-26-2009, 10:14 PM

I love your dress! I do think a little jacket or cardi could work, but it seems to me that it would be much trickier to find just the right one. A wrap certainly seems the easier way to go since there is such a great variety from which to choose. You're going to look gorgeous, no doubt. That dress!

10-25-2009, 07:18 PM	#1
lindyhop Swing Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 997	Shopping help needed I hate to shop. There, I've said it. And I especially hate to shop for something specific because it's guaranteed not to exist. My son is getting married in a month, a month! I bought a dress but it's sleeveless so I want to find some kind of wrap or jacket or something to wear with it. The dress is a floral print that ranges from a medium rose to a purple that is almost black, all on a dark silver background. I want to find something that matches that silver color in a jacket or shrug or shawl that keeps the whole look appropriate for a dressy occasion. I know that many of you swanky people can find cool stuff on the internet. I don't have that talent. Or perhaps you could suggest a store. Help! __________________ Hyperbole is the best thing ever!
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10-25-2009, 07:37 PM	#2
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Helen, love the shawl video. We must have a photo of the dress...then I'll definitely help with the crowdsourced shopping. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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10-26-2009, 05:43 PM	#6
The Lovely Mrs. tod Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 86	Bring it on, I'm in. BTW, thank you Helen. I just bought that pashmina in the blue. $1.00 shipping til midnight. __________________ One martini is all right. Two are too many, and three are not enough. - James Thurber
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10-26-2009, 07:53 PM	#7
lindyhop Swing Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 997	Okay, here's the dress. I'd like to find something in gray because I feel like it would lighten up the whole outfit. The wraps on the Nordstrom site look like possibilities (I looked there myself but searched for everything but "wrap") but I'm also wondering if there's a nice dressy little jacket or sweater out there somewhere that would work. I really appreciate the input. __________________ Hyperbole is the best thing ever!
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10-26-2009, 07:59 PM	#8
The Lovely Mrs. tod Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 86	Is something like this in your price point? __________________ One martini is all right. Two are too many, and three are not enough. - James Thurber
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10-26-2009, 10:14 PM	#10
Deebs ... Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 961	I love your dress! I do think a little jacket or cardi could work, but it seems to me that it would be much trickier to find just the right one. A wrap certainly seems the easier way to go since there is such a great variety from which to choose. You're going to look gorgeous, no doubt. That dress!
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