We are going on a cruise to Alaska in the coming weeks and there are a few Formal dinner nights on the cruise. Not that any girl needs a reason to go try on beautiful dresses, but hey, this was the perfect opportunity for a Formal dress try on session! In today’s blog, I am sharing a few dresses from Nordstrom’s and from Express.
The first dress is a midi crochet dress with a deep V-Line. It is a fitted dress, but does have some stretch in it. It is fully lined, which is a nice detail so you do not have to worry about coverage underneath. The floral detailing on the dress has the slightest hint of glitter, with gorgeous fall hues. This is just a stunning dress all the way around! It would be very flattering at a Christmas dinner or work party! This was part of my dress try on session at Nordstrom. I am wearing size XS for reference.
This next dress is a wrap style dress, also in a midi length. This dress was fitted at the waist and had a button closure behind the neck. This was a sophisticated dress that would look nice with some simple diamond earrings and necklace. It would be staple dress that you could reuse for multiple dinner parties and or events. The material was a great quality, and opaque, so no worries with undergarments. This dress was also part of the Nordstrom try on sesh. I am wearing size 2 for reference.
To spice up the try on session a bit, I threw in this next dress for fun. It has some really cute and fun details! It is a midi length , fitted dress, but flares out at the bottom for some added fun! The dress also has some fun chevron details on the bodice that add a slimming detail to it. This would be great to wear to an event where you will be out on the dance floor. Trust me, you will definitely catch everyone’s attention! This dress would look great paired with some bright jewelry and heels for contrast! This dress was part of the Nordstrom try on and I am wearing a size 2 for reference.
Elegance is an understatement when trying to describe this next dress. This was definitely one of my favorites from the try on session at Nordstrom! This sequin covered beauty has a deep V-neck and a fitted waist. There was no stretch in this dress, which was fine because it is meant to fit just right. It is a midi length dress with a slit in the back. I am wearing a small for reference, but would have actually walked out with it had they had it in the XS! This dress is gorgeous!
Last, and certainly not least from my Nordstrom try on session, is this black beauty. This dress, while not as formal as the others, was also a favorite of mine. This would also be a great dinner dress staple to keep in your closet. You could use it for so many different occasions and accessorize it in a dozen ways! Not to mention, the price point on this dress was amazing! I am wearing a size 2 for reference.
The second portion of my formal dress try on session was done at Express. The first dress was a cute, fun and flirty black dress. The dress was fitted through the bodice, but not tight by any means. The top was loose through the bust area, so it would be cute with a sequin bandeau or a flashy necklace. Although this was definitely an adorable dress, I don’t think it was the right dress for a formal dinner.
A gorgeous blue color to match the starlight is what this next dress is all about! This is a wrap style dress that has a fitted top, empire waist and flowy bottom. It is both simple and elegant. This was my favorite from my try on session at Express. I am wearing an XS for reference.
Shopping for special occasions and events is always a ton of fun. You get to step outside of the normal everyday casual and even try some new pieces that you otherwise would never try! I have linked the website for both Nordstrom and Express below for your reference and I would love to hear about your special event shopping in the comments section below! Much love, xoxo – SheShe
This was the first pants suit that I tried on. It had vertical navy, white and maroon stripes. The zipper was in the back and was hidden which was a nice touch and it has a sash belt included for effect. The pants suit is a great quality and beautiful colors, but it was just not a seller for me. I still felt like it made me appear short in stature, which is exactly the opposite of what I am looking for in a dress pant. I am wearing the size 2, but probably would have sized down to the 0 as the 2 was still considerably roomy. I can’t find it on the website, so it may only be an in store item.
This Downtown Cami Tank is of course one of my all time favorite styles from Express. It is a flowy tank and I am wearing an XS for reference. I have this tank in multiple colors already and I love how versatile it is. You can wear it with dress pants, a skirt or dress it casual with denim cut offs or jeans for date night! The tanks are also on sale right now for buy one and get one for 50% off! I chose not to go with the pink linen pants, mainly because I am now buying transition pieces for fall and these would not get much use between now and then. Wish I would have come across them in the Spring, for sure! The pants can be found at the link below:
This BP Exposed Seam Sweater is on presale right now for $31.90 and comes in two great colors! It is lightweight enough to transition in to fall with and versatile enough to layer in the winter!
