Different Wedding Dress for the Reception
Ask Alison-Question: While I absolutely love my champagne colored wedding dress, it is a bit heavy and I’ve begun to wonder how I’m going to get through the day and night in it. I was so happy to find a beautiful and affordable dress, but do I sacrifice a night of dancing to still look pretty in my wedding dress? Any advice?
-Randi (Los Angeles)
Answer: Don’t fret! Haven’t you heard of a change of wardrobe? Celebrities do it all time for awards shows and performances so why not take a cue from their style page. I had my glorious Lloyd Klein couture gown for the wedding, the amazing photos and through the first dance and meal. THEN, it was time for the party to begin and I made a dress change. I had a short Valentino dress that was similar to my pink/peach wedding gown. This is not the time to throw on just any cocktail dress and definitely not an LBD. It would be ideal to continue the elegant look of your wedding with a dress that is within the same hues of your gown yet shorter, lighter and easier to move in, particularly for the dance floor. Have a beautiful day and hit the dance floor and cut the cake in one of these under $400 options, many of them I found through thefind.com.
Embroidered strapless flowing dress by Sue Wong-$368
Bloomingdales.com and SueWong.com
Embroidered mid-driff dress with organza petal skirt by Sue Wong-$388
Bloomingdales.com
Strapless chiffon dress by ABS-$330
Bloomingdales.com
Ivory Rosette Dress by Blush-$238
SimplyDresses.com
Lace strapless dress by Alecon, $280
Amazing-Wedding-Dress.com
A-line lace dress by Alecon, $279
Amazing-Wedding-Dress.com
May 15th, 2011 by Ali
Instant Satisfaction
In a one week period I shopped at two different TJ Maxx stores. The new South Beach location in Miami and then a few days later in Atlanta. I fell instantly in love with these new purchases.
This Vince super soft and supple leather jacket is selling for $995 in store right now and I scooped it up for $399 at TJ Maxx. The handbag by Italian brand Popcorn would have cost $400, but I got it for $150. And with these purchases have come a multitude of compliments.
For cocktail affairs, I bought this dress and an of-the-moment must have, the sequin pencil skirt. This one is from Nanette Lepore. Together it cost me under $175.
It pays to have a sharp and savvy approach to shopping. I do comparison price shopping on TheFind.com , shop off-price at TJ Maxx stores with Runway sections and always TRY IT ON before I purchase.
November 15th, 2010 by Ali
