RTR Help: Wedding Version

[RajahMD]

Hey guys!

Ok, I need help like whoa. My only maternal cousin is getting married in DC in March. It's at some fancy city version of a country club. I haven't gotten the invite yet (it got lost in the mail), but she told me it's "black tie optional" (don't get me started on the etiquette of that, but whatever). Anywho, the only formal dress I really own is my wedding dress (not a traditional dress, it was pink). If this weren't a family wedding, I could probably get away with wearing it. But obviously our family will remember my wedding dress, so that would be tacky like whoa. 

Thus, my conundrum. I hate shopping, so I've been looking into RTR. So many options! I can't decided between floor length or knee length. I need something that will be flattering on my size 18 frame, but not frumpy. I'll post some of my favorites in another post, but feel free to make any suggestions.

Here's a link to her venue to give you some inspiration: www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/The-City-Club-of-Washington/Weddings-Events/Weddings/Photo-Album

Thanks in advance!

[RajahMD]

Floor Length Favorites:

[RajahMD]

Knee Length Favorites:

[jcrewgirl]

The City Club is such a nice venue!

If the wedding/reception is in the evening, I would definitely wear floor-length. I love the gold one you posted.

Do you feel especially beautiful in a certain color?

[RajahMD]

Feb 9, 2016 9:02:07 GMT -5 jcrewgirl said:

The City Club is such a nice venue!

If the wedding/reception is in the evening, I would definitely wear floor-length. I love the gold one you posted.

Do you feel especially beautiful in a certain color?

It starts at 5:30, so definitely evening.

I tend to like greens, blues, and pinks. Green works well with my skin tone, hazel eyes, and hair color (whether my natural dirty blonde or my artificial strawberry blonde). I like blue because it brings out the blue in my eyes (the whites of my eyes are blue). And I love pink just because it's my favorite color (hence why I got married in it, lol).

[kawaiikitsune]

I really like the 3rd & 4th dresses from the left.

[pinkcat]

For a long dress, I love the pink- especially since you said it's your favorite color. I think pink always "pops" too and you will stand out from all the golds and blacks most people will wear. For the short dress, I love the navy sparkly one and the pink lace. (But, obviously, I am bias towards pink!)

[requiressnacks]

I wish I had a fancy wedding to go to!!!! I would stick with floor length.

I love the pink, floor length gown. 2nd choice would be gold sequins.

[kleigh]

I love the pink or gold floor length gowns !! Do they have either in green ??

[jcrewgirl]

Sorry in advance if these pics are huge. Ideas:

[lgraceh]

I definitely think that the gold floor length is the most universally flattering style, and should be fairly comfortable since it isn't skin tight on the lower half. I would choose that style for my own frame. I do love the blue/purple one right next to it however, I'm a sucker for jewel tones, and it sounds like it would really work well with your own coloring.

Also, now I want to see your wedding dress!

[ladytiffany24]

I love the gold floor length gown.

And the blue one that jcrewgirl just posted!

[lgraceh]

Oh, I love the blue one jcrewgirl just posted!

[RajahMD]

Feb 9, 2016 9:16:20 GMT -5 lgraceh said:

Also, now I want to see your wedding dress!

Your wish is my command.

[RajahMD]

This is my favorite photo from our wedding. I can't help but share it.

[RajahMD]

Feb 9, 2016 9:17:55 GMT -5 @holachica said:

I'd probably opt for a long dress because of the time of year- March. I know DC can be mild that time of year, or it could be snowy or chilly/rainy. I'd prefer long dress over having to add tights, but that's just me.

I actually love the blue long one. I love the pink color, but I don't love strapless dresses. But if you like strapless, go with it!

I love the blue one too, I'm just worried about how it would look on my midsection.

The strapless part is the only thing holding me back on the pink one. I love the color and the overall style, but my boobs are large and in charge. It would take a seriously strong strapless bra to hold those suckers up and in.

[lgraceh]

Feb 9, 2016 9:20:36 GMT -5 RajahMD said:

Feb 9, 2016 9:16:20 GMT -5 lgraceh said:

Also, now I want to see your wedding dress!

Your wish is my command.

Love it. That color looks great on you!

[RajahMD]

Feb 9, 2016 9:13:20 GMT -5 kleigh said:

I love the pink or gold floor length gowns !! Do they have either in green ??

Not that I've been able to find in my size.

[ladytiffany24]

I like the black and gold one the more I look at the dresses.

[bex15]

How fun!! They are all gorgeous really but I especially love the pink and gold floor length!

[RajahMD]

Feb 9, 2016 9:30:35 GMT -5 ugaqueencity said:

If you like the pink dress but are worried about strapless you could try something like this instead

The blue one is actually on my list. I really like it. Do you think it's formal enough? The material just gives me a less fancy vibe.

But I do seriously like that one.

[RajahMD]

Feb 9, 2016 9:31:26 GMT -5 @holachica said:

What about this one? I clicked through the photos people uploaded and it's super flattering but still sleek.

This one is also on my list. It's lower down though because I'm not a big fan of the split.

[RajahMD]

Feb 9, 2016 9:36:44 GMT -5 ugaqueencity said:

Feb 9, 2016 9:34:42 GMT -5 RajahMD said:

The blue one is actually on my list. I really like it. Do you think it's formal enough? The material just gives me a less fancy vibe.

But I do seriously like that one.

I don't think so, it's the same as the pink just more coverage. And you can dress it up with a fun statement necklace or earrings

Hmm. I like the way you think. I've got some silver earrings that would go great with it.

[ThankfulSnail]

You and I are actually the same size I wore a dress a lot like the first green one on the far left in the floor length for my dad and stepmom's wedding and it was sooooo flattering. I also wore one a lot like the pink on the far right for my SIL's wedding and that was very flattering as well. I also love the gold one in the middle for the cut but not in love with the color- just not my preference. I think the blue one jcrewgirl posted would be really flattering on you, too.

How fun! I'd love to dress up and go to a fancy wedding.

[hydrangea1019]

Since its evening, I vote #1 or #3 you posted from the floor length pictures. But I also love the knee length black one (#1)

[wannabmama]

Feb 9, 2016 9:34:42 GMT -5 RajahMD said:

Feb 9, 2016 9:30:35 GMT -5 ugaqueencity said:

If you like the pink dress but are worried about strapless you could try something like this instead

The blue one is actually on my list. I really like it. Do you think it's formal enough? The material just gives me a less fancy vibe.

But I do seriously like that one.

This dress is gorgeous. I tried it for a wedding; ended up going with a different one, but really liked this. I was worried the top would make puff out and make my DDs look big and frumpy, but the cut of the dress if flattering and really comfortable and the girls looked nice. It's definitely fancy enough and super easy to accessorize.

[joy]

I like the second to last and last floor length gowns. The second to last wins for me because the last one looks like a bridesmaid's gown.

For short, I like the light blue, 3/4 sleeve, shimmery one. Beautiful.

I am not a fan of the sequined tapered long ones. I don't like accentuating wide hips with narrow feet. It looks ...odd... to me.

[joy]

Feb 9, 2016 9:34:42 GMT -5 RajahMD said:

Feb 9, 2016 9:30:35 GMT -5 ugaqueencity said:

If you like the pink dress but are worried about strapless you could try something like this instead

The blue one is actually on my list. I really like it. Do you think it's formal enough? The material just gives me a less fancy vibe.

But I do seriously like that one.

Oh yes, this dress is fancy enough. I also love it.

[notagoddess]

Out of the ones you posted, I love the pink one the most. The black and gold one looks very flattering and fashionable too. I don't think I like the sequined ones as much for this occasion.

I also love the blue dress ugaqueencity posted! I actually think you should go with that one. It looks super flattering but more comfortable than the strapless one. The color is beautiful.

[thechickencoop]

Feb 9, 2016 8:57:03 GMT -5 RajahMD said:

Floor Length Favorites:

I vote either of these. Does no one else like this black one??! I like the gold details!