Showing posts with label dresses. Show all posts
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Friday, September 7, 2012

shopping for dresses

Coast Collection - House of Fraser
I am not one that really likes to shop - probably shocking to hear a woman say she doesn't like to shop, but it's just not me. I like to walk into a store, take a quick glance and if nothing catches my eye, I am gone. That is one of the reasons I love the internet so much. I can find great styles and ideas without having to go to a mall. Heck, I can even order it online and try it on in the privacy of my own home - much better than having to wait for a fitting room - then having to LEAVE the room to go find a mirror - and the lighting is often horrendous to.

I have 2 weddings coming up in the next few months - the first is a theme wedding, and I will be wearing a purple tent dress (my mom found it for me, all I had to do was try it on - awesome!) for the 2nd wedding, it is in December. While I could wear something from my closet, it's always nice to have something new - and most of my "wedding" outfits are meant for the warmer months, so on the hunt I go.

I found a few dresses at House of Fraser that I like - they are from the Coast Collection:



Since the wedding is in December, I think this Royale Jersey dress would be great with the long sleeves;  the cinched waist is something that appeals to me also (great for hiding my post-baby body!)




BUT - then there is this one too, and they are completely different styles

With this one, I am really drawn to the pleats on the wrist and the bottom hem.....the long sleeves also make it great for a winter wedding....




Decisions, decisions......which do you like best?