I need buy a formal dress for my daughter's wedding- nothing good local, willing to buy off net - suggestions?

Question

Having trouble finding a formal dress, have looked at Macy's, J.C.Penney's, Nordstom's even Sears. Have looked at these retailers online too as well as Chadwick's. I am 5' 2" and weigh about 180. Any suggestions of where to look online or off? (I live in the Pacific Northwest) Also, it seems that all the dresses I find that I like come in a cream or champagne color. I think it is not a good color for the mother of the bride to stride down the isle in, especially since my daughter is wearing ivory. Anyone care to advise or direct to a retailer? Thanks! Karen

Answer 1

www.coldwatercreek.com

Answer 2

http://www.davidsbridal.com/mother_of_br...

http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?Dep...

Answer 3

Here are a few stores that you can try:

http://cieras.stores.yahoo.net/-99-mothe...

http://www.theeveningstore.com/cgi-local...

http://www.therosedress.com/dresses/dres...

I hope this helps! Good luck - and don't worry; you will find a dress!  :)

Answer 4

Good Luck

Answer 5

I like theses sites... they even have a section specifically for mothers of the bride...

http://www.tjformal.com/

http://www.houseofbrides.com/home.php

Answer 6

I am not sure about your budget or their sizing, but you could try www.edressme.com.

My mom has had a heck of a time finding a dress, too, and she finally found one at a Dillard's.

Answer 7

you can look online at dillards or neiman marcus or saks fifth avenue and they have women's sizes that might fit you well.  also bloomingdales.  try those.  

i find that macys and nordstroms do not have the online selection these other stores have. that has been my experience.

Answer 8

Roaman's has some lovely dresses -

http://www.roamans.com/clothing/Beaded-p...

This would be really flattering! In green or bronze (gold)

http://www.roamans.com/clothing/Beaded-m...

http://www.roamans.com/clothing/Ruffled-...

http://www.igigi.com/shop/index.cfm/fuse...

http://www.igigi.com/shop/index.cfm/fuse...

http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/...

http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/...

On this site, there are LOTS - check around for those on sale, too, and there is a search by size -

http://www.audreysmotherofthebride.com/s...

Answer 9

I read the other suggestions and wanted to add Ann Taylor.  Davids Bridal or Alfred Angelo are probably your best choices for something appropriate.

Answer 10

I did a search for "Petite Plus Size Clothing" and found this article:

http://petite.about.com/od/shopping/tp/P...

Hopefully one of those sites can help you.

Also, maybe a dress with some of her colors or accent color in it. I love purple, so my MIL wore a great little purple dress to my wedding. It matched my bouquet.

Answer 11

ok this is a good site this is where I got all my stuff for my wedding and my family stuff

www.davidsbridal.com

for you here is the section you would look into

http://www.davidsbridal.com/special_occa...

also you can look at just special occasion dresses if you like that selection better

Good luck and congrats to your daughter and you