1. It's not a red carpet event. So, simple, classic, and understated is the way to go. Think more along the lines of a DVF wrap dress or a Jackie O sheath dress.
A good example of the type of dress needed for the event, but finished off nicer with accessories. I want to look polished, professional, yet feminine. From the George Lopez Golf Charity event, May 2009.
2. I will be working at 5AM PT that day.(Nominations are announced LIVE in time for the So, that means prep time begins way before 5AM, so I want it to be an easy and comfortable dress in the wee hours. (Meaning I don't want to fashion cranky if the dress is fussy.)
3. I think I want sleeves. Whether it is a shift dress with a cute sweater or a long sleeved dress, I just don't want to be cold that morning. While LA has a very mild winter, I have become a weather wimp who thinks that anything below 70 degrees is cold.
4. Finally, I like color. It has to be camera friendly colors too: No white, black, or red. No crazy prints or patterns. I love blue, purple, green, or even bright pink for on-camera.
This is a great color for the camera--bright, simple, and clean. From the ITVFest Gala, July 2009
The Challenge: Can you help me find a dress? I know so many of you are fashionistas out there with amazing style and you are great online shoppers. Add the links in the comments section and I will post some of the best ones to vote on. I think this will be a fun challenge. I look forward to seeing your picks for me and the winner of the challenge will win a $25 gift certificate to the store of their choice. US residents only, entries must be in by Wednesday, January 12th at midnight ET. On your mark, get set, SHOP!
**UPDATE** Thanks to Rebecca who pointed this glaring omission out: Budget. Let's keep the dress under $200. You are also welcome to post links on my Twitter or Facebook page if you don't want to comment here.
For those who have not met me in person, here are a couple of facts. I'm short-5'3", I love shoes, and I like to show leg more than cleavage.
**UPDATE** Thanks to Rebecca who pointed this glaring omission out: Budget. Let's keep the dress under $200. You are also welcome to post links on my Twitter or Facebook page if you don't want to comment here.
For those who have not met me in person, here are a couple of facts. I'm short-5'3", I love shoes, and I like to show leg more than cleavage.
This would be cute on you!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Dresses/Look+Your+Best+Dress
wow you have such a cool job!
ReplyDeletei cant wait to see what you end up choosing.x
Hi Kristyn! I saw your tweet about this & I had to post some options.... Anytime, you need a stylist or just want to go shopping feel free to contact me...I loved styling you in the past (Mattel projects) & I would love to style you in the future! Here are links to some options that i found, Enjoy! xo -Krystyn http://twitter.com/#!/_Krystyn
ReplyDeletePlease Note: The links are grouped by color not by preference...All dress choices have fabrics that are not too fussy, so that you can still move around, look put together and stay relatively comfy... A cute jacket can be paired with the dresses for the morning when it's cold & some dresses might even look cute when accessorized with a belt. :)
1.) http://www.bcbg.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4214901&cp=4213681.2769162.2768993&view=all&parentPage=family
2.) http://www.revolveclothing.com/b/Product.jsp?product=WINK-WD18&c=Dresses+-+Fine&s=C
3.) http://www.shopbop.com/westley-dress-elie-tahari/vp/v=1/845524441888284.htm?folderID=2534374302063518&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall
4.) http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3133204?origin=category&resultback=226
5.) http://www.shopbop.com/slash-shoulder-dress-geren-ford/vp/v=1/845524441889382.htm?folderID=2534374302063518&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall
6.) http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod63780005&parentId=cat219302&masterId=cat20068&index=5&cmCat=cat000000cat230300cat231003cat234606cat20068cat219302
7.) http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=503005&CategoryID=20483
8.) http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3152625?origin=category&resultback=428
9.) http://www.shopbop.com/layered-shift-dress-shoshanna/vp/v=1/845524441886181.htm?folderID=2534374302063518&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall
10.) http://www.shopbop.com/platt-dress-dallin-chase/vp/v=1/845524441888255.htm?folderID=2534374302063518&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall
11.) http://www.shopplasticland.com/fashion/p/P00916802.html
12.) http://www.shopbop.com/waterfall-cami-dress-rebecca-taylor/vp/v=1/845524441883617.htm?folderID=2534374302063518&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall
13.) http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3103837?origin=category&resultback=0