Help Needed! RTR for Formal Event

[RajahMD]

Hey guys! I know how much y'all love shopping and RTR. I could use some help. Every summer, MH's work has an event to celebrate everyone's hard work the previous year. His employer is an investment bank (he's one of the IT pros). This year marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of the company, so they are going all out. The event will be taking place at one of the really nice country clubs in the area. Dress code for men is jacket required. Cocktail attire required (gentlemen are required to wear a jacket). I don't own any dresses that would be appropriate, so I'm looking at doing RTR since it went so well for my cousin's wedding. 

These are my current top two. Please feel free to share any other possibilities you find (size 18 or 20). 

     

ETA: Holy giant pictures! Should be fixed now.

[ohinvrtedworld]

Oh gosh, both of those are sooo pretty! I love the drama of #2, it's probably my favorite.

[BabyStandish]

I like the red one! Mostly because I have wonky tan lines

[RajahMD]

May 21, 2016 14:08:52 GMT -5 ohinvrtedworld said:

Oh gosh, both of those are sooo pretty! I love the drama of #2, it's probably my favorite.

I know, right? I can't stop staring at it. It's fascinating. I checked out the reviews, and it was flattering on pretty much everyone who wore it. It even has pockets!

POCKETS!

[ohinvrtedworld]

May 21, 2016 14:10:57 GMT -5 RajahMD said:

May 21, 2016 14:08:52 GMT -5 ohinvrtedworld said:

Oh gosh, both of those are sooo pretty! I love the drama of #2, it's probably my favorite.

I know, right? I can't stop staring at it. It's fascinating. I checked out the reviews, and it was flattering on pretty much everyone who wore it. It even has pockets!

POCKETS!

Omg, pockets are the best. Sold. It does look flattering too! I just feel like after your wedding, occasions for gorgeous and over-the-top dresses are so few and far between -- the sparklier, the more I want it lol.

[RajahMD]

May 21, 2016 14:12:07 GMT -5 ohinvrtedworld said:

May 21, 2016 14:10:57 GMT -5 RajahMD said:

I know, right? I can't stop staring at it. It's fascinating. I checked out the reviews, and it was flattering on pretty much everyone who wore it. It even has pockets!

POCKETS!

Omg, pockets are the best. Sold. It does look flattering too! I just feel like after your wedding, occasions for gorgeous and over-the-top dresses are so few and far between -- the sparklier, the more I want it lol.

I know, right?! The more I look at it, the more I love it.

I put the bat signal out to Parenting too, since they have some intense fashionistas. The more opinions the better!

[icedtea]

Ooh both very pretty. But love the red one.

[jbm]

Jumping in from parenting. That second dress is beautiful, but I think it might be too fancy. It says black tie to me, not cocktail. I think the red would be more appropriate, and it's also lovely.

[ohinvrtedworld]

May 21, 2016 14:18:26 GMT -5 jbm said:

Jumping in from parenting. That second dress is beautiful, but I think it might be too fancy. It says black tie to me, not cocktail. I think the red would be more appropriate, and it's also lovely.

This is a good point. I missed the cocktail part of the OP. In that case, I'd pick red. Still very pretty

[jubilantsquirrel]

I love both so much! I think #2 is my pick though. It's different and gorgeous.

[lilsneezy]

I like the red one! I also like this one because cleavage --

[jubilantsquirrel]

May 21, 2016 15:00:27 GMT -5 lilsneezy said:

I like the red one! I also like this one because cleavage --

Yes!!

[lilsneezy]

I like this one a lot too

[ohinvrtedworld]

lilsneezy that seafoam one is to die for. Although I am quite partial to that color

[notagoddess]

I like the second one! It's gorgeous and different. You won't go wrong with either, though.

[wannabmama]

I love them both. Personally I hate strapless dresses so would go with the red. I also agree it seems more in line with cocktail attire. And...I love red.
I like the red one jubilantsquirrel posted, too. I almost ordered it for myself recently! I love the neckline (though I'd have to pin it or the girls would be everywhere).
If you are hourglass-y that sea foam lilsneezy posted would be great too...highlight the gals and cinch the waist. The color is soooo pretty too, fun to accessorize!

[pinkcat]

I love both, but agree that 2 might be too fancy for the party described. I think the red looks perfect for that event!

[lilsneezy]

May 21, 2016 15:06:08 GMT -5 ohinvrtedworld said:

lilsneezy that seafoam one is to die for. Although I am quite partial to that color

Me too!! I love anything seafoam green or mint.

[jubilantsquirrel]

May 21, 2016 15:11:31 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

I love them both. Personally I hate strapless dresses so would go with the red. I also agree it seems more in line with cocktail attire. And...I love red.
I like the red one jubilantsquirrel posted, too. I almost ordered it for myself recently! I love the neckline (though I'd have to pin it or the girls would be everywhere).
If you are hourglass-y that sea foam lilsneezy posted would be great too...highlight the gals and cinch the waist. The color is soooo pretty too, fun to accessorize!

lilsneezy posted that red one also, I just quoted it. It's cool, I know us squirrels all look the same

[wannabmama]

May 21, 2016 15:19:09 GMT -5 jubilantsquirrel said:

May 21, 2016 15:11:31 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

I love them both. Personally I hate strapless dresses so would go with the red. I also agree it seems more in line with cocktail attire. And...I love red.
I like the red one jubilantsquirrel posted, too. I almost ordered it for myself recently! I love the neckline (though I'd have to pin it or the girls would be everywhere).
If you are hourglass-y that sea foam lilsneezy posted would be great too...highlight the gals and cinch the waist. The color is soooo pretty too, fun to accessorize!

lilsneezy posted that red one also, I just quoted it. It's cool, I know us squirrels all look the same

Haha...silly squirrels. I try to keep up on tapatalk but sometimes I lose track of posts

[RajahMD]

May 21, 2016 15:04:48 GMT -5 lilsneezy said:

I like this one a lot too

This is on my list as well. It's so pretty.

I was worried #2 might be too fancy. The red one is actually the same dress I rented for my cousin's wedding, except in blue. So I kinda want to do something different, yet I know it looks good on me.

Gah! I wish I had a reason to wear #2. I love it so much.

I think that mint one will be moving higher up my list now.

[lilsneezy]

May 21, 2016 15:40:28 GMT -5 RajahMD said:

May 21, 2016 15:04:48 GMT -5 lilsneezy said:

I like this one a lot too

This is on my list as well. It's so pretty.

I was worried #2 might be too fancy. The red one is actually the same dress I rented for my cousin's wedding, except in blue. So I kinda want to do something different, yet I know it looks good on me.

Gah! I wish I had a reason to wear #2. I love it so much.

I think that mint one will be moving higher up my list now.

There are so many nice choices! I'd be having a hard time deciding too.

[mosdub]

I love #2 !!!!!!!!

[requiressnacks]

I love them both, but I think #2 might be too dressy for what you're describing. I'd go with #1.

[icedtea]

The sea foam one is lovely, too.

[RajahMD]

May 21, 2016 15:59:33 GMT -5 ugaqueencity said:

As much as I love the second dress, I definitely think it's too formal for a summer cocktail party. I like the red dress, but I like it more in this print




www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/badgley_mischka/water_lilies_maxi_dress

I LOVE THIS ONE. But I wasn't it was dressy enough. If that would work for a cocktail party, I'm totally picking that one. It's so pretty!

[pinkcat]

May 21, 2016 15:59:33 GMT -5 ugaqueencity said:

As much as I love the second dress, I definitely think it's too formal for a summer cocktail party. I like the red dress, but I like it more in this print




www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/badgley_mischka/water_lilies_maxi_dress

I love this one!! Definitely my favorite.

[bex15]

Both are gorgeous but would vote red, the color is so pretty!!

[wannabmama]

May 21, 2016 16:45:48 GMT -5 RajahMD said:

May 21, 2016 15:59:33 GMT -5 ugaqueencity said:

As much as I love the second dress, I definitely think it's too formal for a summer cocktail party. I like the red dress, but I like it more in this print




www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/badgley_mischka/water_lilies_maxi_dress

I LOVE THIS ONE. But I wasn't it was dressy enough. If that would work for a cocktail party, I'm totally picking that one. It's so pretty!

I totally think it's dressy enough! And you know you like the style....doooo it!

[notagoddess]

May 21, 2016 16:45:48 GMT -5 RajahMD said:

May 21, 2016 15:59:33 GMT -5 ugaqueencity said:

As much as I love the second dress, I definitely think it's too formal for a summer cocktail party. I like the red dress, but I like it more in this print


www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/badgley_mischka/water_lilies_maxi_dress

I LOVE THIS ONE. But I wasn't it was dressy enough. If that would work for a cocktail party, I'm totally picking that one. It's so pretty!

DOOOO ITT! It's formal enough for a cocktail party and it's just lovely.

ETA: And though I still love the second dress the most, I agree with others it might be too formal.