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Black tie help
So big news in our household - H has been nominated for a board position (not the junior board, the real board) for a major MAJOR charitable organization in our city. It's subject to a board vote, but the chair of the current board nominated him, so we think he's got a pretty good shot.
It's a really big deal, and I'm super proud of him. But this will necessitate a tux for him and dresses for me. They do a couple of black tie events per year.
We're going to buy H a new tux if he gets voted onto the board - he has an old one from his music days, but to say it's worn/stained would be an understatement, and it's really looking bad. Between this organization and fundraisers for other organizations, he will likely wear it a few times per year, so it makes sense to just purchase one.
For me, we're torn. I was all set to try rent the runway, but a couple of friends of mine have given me pause when I mentioned it to them - one girl had her dress never show up, and another friend had a horrible experience with her return. For some reason RTR didn't credit it correctly, and they charged her $600. She had to dispute it with her CC.
So I might be back to buying dresses until I have a sufficient enough stash that I can start rotating them. Unfortunately, we tend to see the same people at these events, so I can't just wear the same dress every single time.
Any ideas about places to look for dresses that are black-tie appropriate? I've had good luck with BCBG in the past - their discounted dresses are often under $100 - but it's all the same kind of look, and I would like to have more than one store in my back pocket in case they don't have anything when I need it.
The first event is this summer, so I have a little time to shop but not a ton. We have definitely been invited to that one, regardless of the outcome of the board thing.
TIA!
Re: Black tie help
Yay, congrats!
I actually like to check out David's Bridal for fancy dresses; they have their special occasion dresses that are not bridesmaidy,and I've even found a few Mother of the Bride dresses that I really like that I think are not 'motherly'.
Macy's also has a pretty good selection of formal dresses. And I've heard Dillard's but I've never shopped there, so I can't confirm. I like stores like these because they have a big range in prices, from 'budget' black tie to designer labels.
I don't know any other places; I live six hours from any place to shop
ETA Congrats to H! Board service is a big adult step. I just joined a board and am loving it, but it's much more chill/low budget than what you're describing.
Go to stores like Saks or Nordstrom and hit the clearance racks. Also check with some local consignment stores. Now this is a stretch, but we have a Salvation Army store not too far from me, it's an area near a well off community. They sometimes have some really nice evening dresses in there. Also find yourself a nice full length black skirt. With that, you can change up tops and reuse the skirt a few times. Ann Taylor online has a cocktail section that has short and long dresses available.