Comments on: Bubble Sleeves and Ballet Flats http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/04/bubble-sleeves-and-ballet-flats/ That Wife married to That Husband living That Life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:28:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Corey http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/04/bubble-sleeves-and-ballet-flats/comment-page-1/#comment-4795 Corey Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:58:21 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=1615#comment-4795 Ohhhh then I'd absolutely wear a skirt! I wish I could wear them b/c I seriously feel just icky not being dressed up at weddings but I'm not there to be a fashion statement and it took me a bit to realize that. My shootsac cover though is what everyone ends up loving so that helps LOL! I now have a serious obsession w/ those shoes now!! They LOOK so comfy. Ohhhh then I’d absolutely wear a skirt! I wish I could wear them b/c I seriously feel just icky not being dressed up at weddings but I’m not there to be a fashion statement and it took me a bit to realize that. My shootsac cover though is what everyone ends up loving so that helps LOL!

I now have a serious obsession w/ those shoes now!! They LOOK so comfy.

]]> By: Mary http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/04/bubble-sleeves-and-ballet-flats/comment-page-1/#comment-4788 Mary Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:30:27 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=1615#comment-4788 I got some Gentle Souls "O Gee" pumps at Nordstrom Rack that I initially intended to wear for my wedding, but alas, they weren't quite the right color off-white, so their pink tone clashes with my dress's yellow tone. That being said, I have no regrets about the $70 I dropped for them because a) They retail for $200+ usually and b) They're amazingly adorable aaaand c) They are far and away the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned, let alone the most comfortable heels! I got some Gentle Souls “O Gee” pumps at Nordstrom Rack that I initially intended to wear for my wedding, but alas, they weren’t quite the right color off-white, so their pink tone clashes with my dress’s yellow tone. That being said, I have no regrets about the $70 I dropped for them because a) They retail for $200+ usually and b) They’re amazingly adorable aaaand c) They are far and away the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever owned, let alone the most comfortable heels!

]]> By: Mandy Sue http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/04/bubble-sleeves-and-ballet-flats/comment-page-1/#comment-4773 Mandy Sue Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:49:12 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=1615#comment-4773 Well, people don't show up in jeans, usually. But on Sundays men wear suits & ties (so to wedding they usually just wear slacks and a button up shirt sans tie) and women wear skirts or dresses (so to weddings a lot of them just wear a jean skirt). Well, people don’t show up in jeans, usually. But on Sundays men wear suits & ties (so to wedding they usually just wear slacks and a button up shirt sans tie) and women wear skirts or dresses (so to weddings a lot of them just wear a jean skirt).

]]> By: mhb http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/04/bubble-sleeves-and-ballet-flats/comment-page-1/#comment-4769 mhb Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:16:07 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=1615#comment-4769 I think it's fairly typical for photographers to wear mostly-black to weddings (at least, mine did), and once you're being "the photographer" I think this outfit will be plenty dressy - especially with some cute accessories. The camera will be a dead giveaway that you're not just another guest. :-) Also - are there people who show up to wedding receptions in jeans? I would die. I think it’s fairly typical for photographers to wear mostly-black to weddings (at least, mine did), and once you’re being “the photographer” I think this outfit will be plenty dressy – especially with some cute accessories.

The camera will be a dead giveaway that you’re not just another guest. :-)

Also – are there people who show up to wedding receptions in jeans? I would die.

]]> By: Jenna http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/04/bubble-sleeves-and-ballet-flats/comment-page-1/#comment-4767 Jenna Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:50:10 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=1615#comment-4767 I like that you put it "dressing smart" because it isn't about dressing "up" necessarily (because that makes people think $$$$$ which they might not have) but dressing smarter. I like that you put it “dressing smart” because it isn’t about dressing “up” necessarily (because that makes people think $$$$$ which they might not have) but dressing smarter.

]]> By: Jenna http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/04/bubble-sleeves-and-ballet-flats/comment-page-1/#comment-4766 Jenna Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:49:10 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=1615#comment-4766 It will be different when I am the "sole" photographer, but this time around I'm just a guest who has permission to take photos. It's a no pressure situation that allows me to eat dinner and dance and take photos all at the same time! It will be different when I am the “sole” photographer, but this time around I’m just a guest who has permission to take photos. It’s a no pressure situation that allows me to eat dinner and dance and take photos all at the same time!

]]> By: Ellie http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/04/bubble-sleeves-and-ballet-flats/comment-page-1/#comment-4765 Ellie Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:48:33 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=1615#comment-4765 What about this? http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=19037&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_349&N=1200065&Nty=1&categoryId=152&showAll=Y&defaultColorNameFromCategory=Sable&defaultSizeTypeFromCategory=Misses or this one - http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=21190&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_349&N=1200065&Nty=1&categoryId=152&showAll=Y&defaultColorNameFromCategory=Black&defaultSizeTypeFromCategory=Misses with a jacket or shrug. Even this guy - http://www.anntaylorloft.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=18739&N=1200257&categoryId=211&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_211&defaultColorNameFromCategory=Ivory&defaultSizeTypeFromCategory=Misses might be a slightly dressier alternative...but otherwise, don't sweat it - if you're working, a shirt dress is totally appropriate. A lot of female photographers wear dress pants and nice tops and look totally appropriate. What about this? http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=19037&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_349&N=1200065&Nty=1&categoryId=152&showAll=Y&defaultColorNameFromCategory=Sable&defaultSizeTypeFromCategory=Misses
or this one – http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=21190&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_349&N=1200065&Nty=1&categoryId=152&showAll=Y&defaultColorNameFromCategory=Black&defaultSizeTypeFromCategory=Misses with a jacket or shrug.
Even this guy – http://www.anntaylorloft.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=18739&N=1200257&categoryId=211&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_211&defaultColorNameFromCategory=Ivory&defaultSizeTypeFromCategory=Misses might be a slightly dressier alternative…but otherwise, don’t sweat it – if you’re working, a shirt dress is totally appropriate. A lot of female photographers wear dress pants and nice tops and look totally appropriate.

]]> By: Jenna http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/04/bubble-sleeves-and-ballet-flats/comment-page-1/#comment-4764 Jenna Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:48:06 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=1615#comment-4764 It makes me so sad when I see people show up to wedding receptions (because in mormon culture you are usually just invited to only the reception) in jeans! It looks so ridiculous to have the parents and immediate family dressed to the nines and you wearing jeans! It makes me so sad when I see people show up to wedding receptions (because in mormon culture you are usually just invited to only the reception) in jeans! It looks so ridiculous to have the parents and immediate family dressed to the nines and you wearing jeans!

]]> By: Jenna http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/04/bubble-sleeves-and-ballet-flats/comment-page-1/#comment-4763 Jenna Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:46:53 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=1615#comment-4763 Yes, I adore Shabby Apple! And if I had thought about getting this dress any earlier than this I would have ordered from them, but I didn't want to pay overnight shipping. I love their new "Fit to Flatter" feature on their website. Yes, I adore Shabby Apple! And if I had thought about getting this dress any earlier than this I would have ordered from them, but I didn’t want to pay overnight shipping. I love their new “Fit to Flatter” feature on their website.

]]> By: Jenna http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/04/bubble-sleeves-and-ballet-flats/comment-page-1/#comment-4762 Jenna Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:43:56 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=1615#comment-4762 Punam Bean always wears a dress when she photographs! If she can do it, so can I. Although I will likely be wearing spandex underneath my dress :) Punam Bean always wears a dress when she photographs! If she can do it, so can I. Although I will likely be wearing spandex underneath my dress :)

]]> By: Linda http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/04/bubble-sleeves-and-ballet-flats/comment-page-1/#comment-4759 Linda Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:15:03 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=1615#comment-4759 I think you'll look very professional! Hope you post pics! I think you’ll look very professional! Hope you post pics!

]]> By: Cathy http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/04/bubble-sleeves-and-ballet-flats/comment-page-1/#comment-4756 Cathy Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:07:03 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=1615#comment-4756 I second Amanda on recommending Shabby Apple. We used them in the St. Louis Pure Fashion show this past weekend. Pure Fashion is an international faith-based model training and formation program for high school-aged girls that culminates with a city-wide fashion show. The girls model clothes that are modern, yet modest; trendy, yet tasteful. I think that Dallas has a program and maybe you can check out the show or get involved (purefashion.com). I second Amanda on recommending Shabby Apple. We used them in the St. Louis Pure Fashion show this past weekend. Pure Fashion is an international faith-based model training and formation program for high school-aged girls that culminates with a city-wide fashion show. The girls model clothes that are modern, yet modest; trendy, yet tasteful. I think that Dallas has a program and maybe you can check out the show or get involved (purefashion.com).

]]> By: Kasia Fink http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/04/bubble-sleeves-and-ballet-flats/comment-page-1/#comment-4751 Kasia Fink Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:35:53 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=1615#comment-4751 You're gonna be on your feet all day, girl - those shoes are an investment. :) Well done. You’re gonna be on your feet all day, girl – those shoes are an investment. :) Well done.

]]> By: Michelle http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/04/bubble-sleeves-and-ballet-flats/comment-page-1/#comment-4750 Michelle Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:02:37 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=1615#comment-4750 My friend who was also our (paid) photographer dressed for work at our wedding- durable shoes and black pants and shirt. I think if you're the official photographer you can dress down quite a bit, as you have a very important job to do. She was on her feet running around for 10 hours - so of course she had to dress comfortably. Plus, photographer often kneel, so a longer dress or pants is good for that. My friend who was also our (paid) photographer dressed for work at our wedding- durable shoes and black pants and shirt. I think if you’re the official photographer you can dress down quite a bit, as you have a very important job to do. She was on her feet running around for 10 hours – so of course she had to dress comfortably. Plus, photographer often kneel, so a longer dress or pants is good for that.

]]> By: Kate http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/04/bubble-sleeves-and-ballet-flats/comment-page-1/#comment-4748 Kate Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:46:30 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=1615#comment-4748 I blew a nice chunk of change at Ann Taylor Loft yesterday too. It's my favorite store in the world. I blew a nice chunk of change at Ann Taylor Loft yesterday too. It’s my favorite store in the world.

]]> By: Katy http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/04/bubble-sleeves-and-ballet-flats/comment-page-1/#comment-4747 Katy Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:40:23 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=1615#comment-4747 LOVE the dress! When I lose my baby weight and additional Katy weight...and I will so help me...that's a dress I'd like! If you are ever worried about feeling too dressed down, I'm sure some simple, yet dazzling jewelry could make this dress even dressier. I do think it looks very professional and chic for any event. LOVE the dress! When I lose my baby weight and additional Katy weight…and I will so help me…that’s a dress I’d like! If you are ever worried about feeling too dressed down, I’m sure some simple, yet dazzling jewelry could make this dress even dressier. I do think it looks very professional and chic for any event.

]]> By: Lauren http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/04/bubble-sleeves-and-ballet-flats/comment-page-1/#comment-4746 Lauren Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:27:02 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=1615#comment-4746 Adorabe! Even thought I don't actually know you -- it looks very you :) And KCole makes the best shoes. A great investment! Adorabe! Even thought I don’t actually know you — it looks very you :) And KCole makes the best shoes. A great investment!

]]> By: Lisa http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/04/bubble-sleeves-and-ballet-flats/comment-page-1/#comment-4744 Lisa Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:38:32 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=1615#comment-4744 Although I do think the dress and shoes are a little casual (of course, it depends what kind of wedding you are going to as well), I think you could easily dress it up with the right hairstyle and accessories so it shouldn't be a big deal! Although I do think the dress and shoes are a little casual (of course, it depends what kind of wedding you are going to as well), I think you could easily dress it up with the right hairstyle and accessories so it shouldn’t be a big deal!

]]> By: phruphru http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/04/bubble-sleeves-and-ballet-flats/comment-page-1/#comment-4741 phruphru Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:51:35 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=1615#comment-4741 I think that dress is totally wedding appropriate, especially if you're going to a day wedding or a summer soiree. You really can't go wrong with a little black dress and you can glam it up with great accessories. But I have to echo some of the other folks here; are you sure you want to wear a dress in the first place? I have several photographer friends and wearing dresses is almost never an option for them because of the crazy stuff they do. Just something to consider! No one minds when a wedding photog wears black pants. Re: dressing down of America, I work in an office where it's ok to wear scrubs (we're not a medical office). I still wear dress pants (except on Fridays). As for weddings, though, I feel like people dress up even more nowadays. In NY, some folks even change between the church and reception into something more glamtastic. I think that dress is totally wedding appropriate, especially if you’re going to a day wedding or a summer soiree. You really can’t go wrong with a little black dress and you can glam it up with great accessories. But I have to echo some of the other folks here; are you sure you want to wear a dress in the first place? I have several photographer friends and wearing dresses is almost never an option for them because of the crazy stuff they do. Just something to consider! No one minds when a wedding photog wears black pants.

Re: dressing down of America, I work in an office where it’s ok to wear scrubs (we’re not a medical office). I still wear dress pants (except on Fridays). As for weddings, though, I feel like people dress up even more nowadays. In NY, some folks even change between the church and reception into something more glamtastic.

]]> By: Courtney http://thatwifeblog.com/2009/04/bubble-sleeves-and-ballet-flats/comment-page-1/#comment-4740 Courtney Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:40:14 +0000 http://thatwifeblog.com/?p=1615#comment-4740 Oooh yes. I'd love to hear about the Dressing Down of America. Sounds interesting. Oooh yes. I’d love to hear about the Dressing Down of America. Sounds interesting.

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