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Which dress for the Air Force Ball?

I can't seem to get clicky thing to work (usually can, but not this time).

Which dress do you like best for the Air Force Ball?

1) http://a1.zassets.com/bcbgmaxazria-alice-the-shift-dress-black

2) http://a1.zassets.com/halston-heritage-twisted-skirt-mini-dress-black

3) http://a1.zassets.com/jax-cap-sleeve-satin-spliced-bodice-dress-black-peony 

4) http://a1.zassets.com/vivienne-westwood-fond-dress-hot-pink 

5) http://a1.zassets.com/calvin-klein-sleeveless-gown-black

 

In case it matters, I am 5'4" and 148 pounds (curvy but fairly muscular) and a substantial chest (DD).

Re: Which dress for the Air Force Ball?

  • Definitely 2 or 4. They're classic and modern enough so you can change things up with your accessories and use them for a future event. They're also the prettiest. I'm actually leaning towards 4 though because it's cheapest and it's long which I think is more appropriate for a ball.
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  • The ball here is not as formal as some I've been to. There were only a few women in floor length gowns last year. Thanks for the input!
  • My vote goes to 1 or 5.  I think 1 is cute, but maybe geared more toward a cocktail party.  I lean toward 5 because, like mrsredrox said, it's long and seems more ball-appropriate.
  • 3 or 5. Isn't your H a squadron CO (or whatever it's called in the AF)? That makes me lean towards 5, the CK, even if you're one of the only ones in a long dress, it's still simple enough that you won't look over dressed.
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  • imageWishIcouldbeinthe'stan:
    3 or 5. Isn't your H a squadron CO (or whatever it's called in the AF)? That makes me lean towards 5, the CK, even if you're one of the only ones in a long dress, it's still simple enough that you won't look over dressed.

    Yes, he's a Sq CC (same thing as CO, I think). I went ahead and ordered #2 and #5. I'll send back whichever one doesn't look right, but I'm leaning toward the long one because of it being more formal. 

  • I really like number 5. Classic and beautiful. 
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  • Here, clickly for you.

    1) http://a1.zassets.com/bcbgmaxazria-alice-the-shift-dress-black

    2) http://a1.zassets.com/halston-heritage-twisted-skirt-mini-dress-black

    3) http://a1.zassets.com/jax-cap-sleeve-satin-spliced-bodice-dress-black-peony 

    4) http://a1.zassets.com/vivienne-westwood-fond-dress-hot-pink 

    5) http://a1.zassets.com/calvin-klein-sleeveless-gown-black

    I'm not too good a judge of what would be the best style for your shape, but I'm partial to #5 just cause it's floor length. All of those styles look nice to me though. Hot pink isn't really my personal favorite, but otherwise I do like color in dresses.

     

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  • Thanks for making it clicky! Not sure what's going on with my interface here, but it's just not working. Thanks!
  • imagemrsredrox:
    Definitely 2 or 4. They're classic and modern enough so you can change things up with your accessories and use them for a future event. They're also the prettiest. I'm actually leaning towards 4 though because it's cheapest and it's long which I think is more appropriate for a ball.


    Oops, I totally meant dress 5. NOT 4. Blame it on the pregnancy brain lol.
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  • imagemrsredrox:
    imagemrsredrox:
    Definitely 2 or 4. They're classic and modern enough so you can change things up with your accessories and use them for a future event. They're also the prettiest. I'm actually leaning towards 4 though because it's cheapest and it's long which I think is more appropriate for a ball.


    Oops, I totally meant dress 5. NOT 4. Blame it on the pregnancy brain lol.

    I ordered both 2 and 5 and I'll return whichever one doesn't work for me. Maybe I'll post a pic here when I get them in and see which one looks best on! 

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