ducklite Posted August 22, 2013 #1 Share Posted August 22, 2013 My husband and I are going to renew our vows for our 20th anniversary in French Polynesia next year. The ceremony will likely be on a beach. I want to find a white dress, preferably linen or cotton to wear. Something casual but not a bathing suit cover up. Something that will work with flat sandals. Lined is OK, partially lined is better--keep in mind it's going to be in the 90's and very humid where we'll be doing this. Mid-calf or longer or above the knee, but not too short. Nothing on or just below the knee, as it's not flattering on me. I need to be able to wear a bra under it--not a strapless one, but regular, crisscross, or racer back are all fine. No V-neck. Prefer a scoop, princess, or sweetheart neckline. I'm curvy, so it has to have a defined waist or I'll look pregnant--which at my age is pretty funny to think about. Fitted or even clingy works well with my figure. I wear a size 6 in dresses. I'll spend $300 or so for the perfect dress, but would love to keep it under $150. (Of course less is better!) I'd love links to dresses that you might see in your travels around the Interwebs. Thanks ladies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithsKelly Posted August 22, 2013 #2 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Specific color you are looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyer Posted August 22, 2013 #3 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Specific color you are looking for? White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CELTICGIRLCRUISER Posted August 22, 2013 #4 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Specific color you are looking for? It says white in the post above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted August 22, 2013 #5 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Take a look at what Nordstrom has to offer, some of them a little too short, but a few of them look like they would fit your criteria: http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/wedding-dresses?dept=8000001&origin=topnav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted August 22, 2013 #6 Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) I think this is too long (I love it and it's on sale ;-) https://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/DRESSES/shiftdresses/PRDOVR~44154/44154.jsp This is champagne, not white.... http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/dresses/cocktail/PRDOVR~47993/47993.jsp Different style, same fabric: http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/dresses/cocktail/PRDOVR~66737/66737.jsp Cotton, might be too casual http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Clearance/Womens-Petite-collection/WH500-WHT/Womens-White-Fun-Summer-Dress.html#http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Clearance/Womens-Dresses/Below-Knee-Dresses/WH500/Womens-Fun-Summer-Dress.html Ooh, oops, just saw no v-neck either. Poo. That's my best neckline so apparently I drift toward it always ;-) Edited August 22, 2013 by Hoyaheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froufie Posted August 22, 2013 #7 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I would suggest going to google - type in beach wedding dress and click on the 'images' link at the top. This will give you a page of pictures of those types of dressed and if you click on the picture you like it should take you to a weblink or page of where you might be able to purchase the dress. http://www.google.ca/search?q=beach+wedding+dress&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=OjgWUszHJoimqgH5vIGQDA&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=910&bih=393 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athankfulheart Posted August 22, 2013 #8 Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) This one is pretty but the color is "natural" . Seems to fit every other aspect of your criteria though and is on sale for $86. This one does come in white. It is half lined and is sheer on the bottom half. It is $88. This one has a built in bra, so not sure if it would work for you or not. Its very flowy and comes in white. $54 Edited August 22, 2013 by Athankfulheart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithsKelly Posted August 22, 2013 #9 Share Posted August 22, 2013 It says white in the post above. You know, I thought I read "white" the first time I read through the post, but then when I looked back I didn't see it. Must of scanned right over the top of it! Thanks! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porthopper101 Posted August 22, 2013 #10 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I bought this dress for my next cruise. I really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowPrincess Posted August 23, 2013 #11 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Instead of pure linen, which wrinkles like crazy, consider a linen/silk or linen/cotton blend. Will keep this thread in mind, and let you know if I find anything .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted August 23, 2013 #12 Share Posted August 23, 2013 More here http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/womens-dresses-shop?dept=8000001&origin=topnav#category=b2374331&color=white&instoreavailability=false&lastfilter=color&sizeFinderId=2&page=1&pagesize=100&shopperSegment=1-0-3%7C2M%3ARS&partial=0&contextualsortcategoryid=0 or http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/search/search_results.jsp?_DARGS=/store/common/search/facet_display_color.jsp_AF&_dynSessConf=5003160722975815635&trail=10275%3Acat210002%3A10281%3AWhite/Ivory&qfh_fsr=true&_D%3Aqfh_ft=+&_D%3Aqfh_fsr=+&ajaxIgnore_stSo=&categoryId=&subCatId=&qfh_sr=true&_D%3AajaxIgnore_stSo=+&catId=cat210002&_D%3Aqfh_sr=+&qfh_ft=10275%3Acat210002%3A10281%3AWhite/Ivory&_D%3Aqfh_s_s=+&qfh_s_s=submit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted August 23, 2013 Author #13 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I wear a lot of pure linen in the summer, the wrinkles are part of it's charm. :). I'm not opposed to a natural fiber blend at all. So far I haven't really seem what I'm looking for--Ralph Lauren has a gorgeous dress and it's in sale, but it's more of a natural, which is not a good color on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovedis Posted August 25, 2013 #14 Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) My husband and I are going to renew our vows for our 20th anniversary in French Polynesia next year. The ceremony will likely be on a beach. I want to find a white dress, preferably linen or cotton to wear. Something casual but not a bathing suit cover up. Something that will work with flat sandals. Lined is OK, partially lined is better--keep in mind it's going to be in the 90's and very humid where we'll be doing this. Mid-calf or longer or above the knee, but not too short. Nothing on or just below the knee, as it's not flattering on me. I need to be able to wear a bra under it--not a strapless one, but regular, crisscross, or racer back are all fine. No V-neck. Prefer a scoop, princess, or sweetheart neckline. I'm curvy, so it has to have a defined waist or I'll look pregnant--which at my age is pretty funny to think about. Fitted or even clingy works well with my figure. I wear a size 6 in dresses. I'll spend $300 or so for the perfect dress, but would love to keep it under $150. (Of course less is better!) I'd love links to dresses that you might see in your travels around the Interwebs. Thanks ladies! http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=20874866 I love this dress, not sure if the lace is your liking but the price is pretty darn good! Or this one: http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=20874806&cp=1760782.4332103&view=99&pg=2&parentPage=family Edited August 25, 2013 by welovedis added another link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted August 26, 2013 Author #15 Share Posted August 26, 2013 http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=20874866I love this dress, not sure if the lace is your liking but the price is pretty darn good! Or this one: http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=20874806&cp=1760782.4332103&view=99&pg=2&parentPage=family I love the lacy one, but it's not quite what I'm looking for. I might go buy it for something else I've got coming up though--thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifuonlyknewme Posted August 26, 2013 #16 Share Posted August 26, 2013 My Husband and I are renewing our vows this Oct on the beach in Hawaii and I bought this dress. It was from Light in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted August 26, 2013 Author #17 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I really wanted white or a very slightly off-white as our wedding was very simple and I couldn't afford the white gown and assorted accompanying items. We were so broke when we got married that I never even got an actual engagement ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowPrincess Posted August 27, 2013 #18 Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) I really wanted white or a very slightly off-white as our wedding was very simple and I couldn't afford the white gown and assorted accompanying items. We were so broke when we got married that I never even got an actual engagement ring. Stick with your vision :) (My late DH and I were soooooooo broke we didn't get any kind of honeymoon.... the absolute LAST of our cash went to pay the woman we hired to look after our pets during our VERY simple wedding and reception ) Edited August 27, 2013 by CowPrincess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowPrincess Posted August 27, 2013 #19 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Have a look at J Crew -- I just looked at some dresses on ebay, and used this search <(linen,silk) (white,ivory,cream,creme) 6> ... was impressed with many of the J Crew items that came in the search results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted August 31, 2013 #20 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Agree with J Crew suggestion, and also try Kate Spade: http://www.katespade.com/linen-tiff-dress/NJMU2345,en_US,pd.html?dwvar_NJMU2345_color=107&dwvar_NJMU2345_size=10&cgid=ks-sale-clothing#start=63&cgid=ks-sale-clothing http://www.katespade.com/lydia-dress/NJMU2369,en_US,pd.html?dwvar_NJMU2369_color=107&dwvar_NJMU2369_size=00&cgid=ks-sale-clothing#start=51&cgid=ks-sale-clothing#start=51&cgid=ks-sale-clothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trixiegal Posted August 31, 2013 #21 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Just a thought... Try looking on renttherunway.com. I love ordering high end dresses from them for special occasions or events. They have an extensive designer collection and you can rent a beautiful dress, even casual ones, for a fraction of the cost of purchasing it. Their customer service is superb and I've only had one issue of a dress being in questionable condition. They refunded my $$ immediately with no hesitation. Check them out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted August 31, 2013 #22 Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) My husband and I are going to renew our vows for our 20th anniversary in French Polynesia next year. The ceremony will likely be on a beach. I want to find a white dress, preferably linen or cotton to wear. Something casual but not a bathing suit cover up. Something that will work with flat sandals. Lined is OK, partially lined is better--keep in mind it's going to be in the 90's and very humid where we'll be doing this. Mid-calf or longer or above the knee, but not too short. Nothing on or just below the knee, as it's not flattering on me. I need to be able to wear a bra under it--not a strapless one, but regular, crisscross, or racer back are all fine. No V-neck. Prefer a scoop, princess, or sweetheart neckline. I'm curvy, so it has to have a defined waist or I'll look pregnant--which at my age is pretty funny to think about. Fitted or even clingy works well with my figure. I wear a size 6 in dresses. I'll spend $300 or so for the perfect dress, but would love to keep it under $150. (Of course less is better!) I'd love links to dresses that you might see in your travels around the Interwebs. Thanks ladies! I could be way off base but I like a dress that looks like it belongs on a beach. Maybe something like this or a better quality one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/C376-CHOOSE-COLOR-SIZE-DRESS-LAYERED-LAGENLOOK-CHIC-LOTUSTRADERS-MADE-2-ORDER-/121089635944?pt=US_CSA_WC_Dresses&var=&hash=item1c31813668 http://www.ebay.com/itm/A763-MAXI-PEASANT-DRESS-SMOCKED-CORAL-WHITE-YELLOW-LOTUSTRADERS-MADE-2-ORDER-/121073241621?pt=US_CSA_WC_Dresses&var=&hash=item1c30870e15 Edited August 31, 2013 by geocruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor_Sally Posted September 2, 2013 #23 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I saw this dress on the sale site Of White House Black Market . Plus if you goggle coupons for White House Black Market you can get an additional $25 off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor_Sally Posted October 2, 2013 #24 Share Posted October 2, 2013 White House Black Market has just marked a lot of their white dresses . down . You need to go to the sale section online . There are a few that might meet your criteria . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiawatha65 Posted October 5, 2013 #25 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Take a look at the REVOLVEclothing.com web site, they have a lot of really different white dresses. Another thought would be to check out some of the wedding dress sites and look at the destination wedding dresses on there, my daughter had a lovely white lace dress for an aruba wedding. Whatever you do I hope you take this chance at having anything you didn't have at your first wedding and really wanted. I know that if my husband and I ever do a renewal I am going to rock the glitziest tiara I can find. Congratulations on your vow renewal and 20 years of love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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