It's that time of year again and YEAR 6 with this contest! I need help finding a dress for Oscar Nominations morning on January 14, 2016. It's early again this year and we are going to have to do this over the Christmas break. Remember though, the winner gets a $25 gift certificate to the store of their choice. For those of you that are new to this challenge, YOU get to chose the dress that I wear for a one of Hollywood's biggest events.
Here are some guidelines:
1. It is not a red carpet event: I am looking for a dress that is simple, classic and understated. Think of a DVF wrap dress or a Jackie O. sheath. I am short (5' 3"), so I want to show off my legs versus lots of cleavage (which I don't have anyway) to give the illusion of height. I love shoes, so I want to pick something hot and sassy from my shoe wardrobe. One note: Even though I want a dress to show off my legs, please no so-short-I-can-see-your-hoo-ha dresses. The Oscar Nominations are a very conservative event, so I'd like to keep it that way.
2. I will be working at 5AM PT that day: I want a dress that is easy, comfortable and not fussy. I hate pulling and tugging at my dress while I am working. Also, I LOVE pockets!
3. I like color: It looks great on camera and adds brightness to my face. Please avoid red or crazy patterns because they have a tendency to moray on camera. I've done two blues, two purples and a hot pink, so maybe a green, orange or yellow this year?
4. The budget is important. Let's keep the dress under $250 and it has to be available online in sizes 0 or 2.
Here are the winners from 2011-2015 to give you an idea of what has won in the past:
For more information on the winning dresses from 2011-2015 click here, here, here, here and here.
2015: Dress by Eliza J
2014: Dress by Eliza J.
2013: Dress by ModCloth
2012: Dress by Aqua
2011: Dress by Banana Republic
Are you up for the challenge?
The Rules:
1. Find me a dress by Monday, January 4 at 11:59 p.m. PST. It must be available online. So post the link in the comments below with your contact info.
2. The dress must be available in the U.S., but international contestants are welcome to join us for this contest.
3. Two finalists will be announced on Tuesday, January 5 and the winner will be announced on Thursday, January 14.
4. Winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to the store of their choice.
If you have any questions, post in the comments below. Ready, get set, shop!
Once again, I had too much fun picking out dresses, so I made a Pinterest board complete with some commentary about each dress. Each pin links to the site to buy the dress, but if you want the links here in the comments, let me know and I can surely provide them. :) Thanks for doing this! I have too much fun styling people, so I appreciate the opportunity!
ReplyDeletehttps://www.pinterest.com/laurabeingreal/kristyn-burtt-oscar-nominees-luncheon-2016/
Added 2 dresses to my board that I came across today:
Deletehttp://www.bluefly.com/taylor-eggplant-shantung-and-cotton-blend-lace-inset-fit-and-flare-dress/p/364692301/detail.fly?pcatid=cat60019
http://www.bluefly.com/4collective-jillian-lace-sleeveless-midi-dress/p/378601201/detail.fly?pcatid=cat60019
Added a couple more. I keep finding dresses I like. I can't help it!
Deletehttp://www.adriannapapell.com/dresses/embellished-waist-tab-metallic-jacquard-dress-01424861.html
http://www.adriannapapell.com/dresses/cowl-neck-lace-%26-shutter-pleat-sheath-dress-01424805.html
A Classic. Tahari Seamed A-Line Dress - I like emerald green, but many colors available. Available in petite. Great opportunity to accessorize.
ReplyDeletehttp://shop.nordstrom.com/s/tahari-seamed-a-line-dress-regular-petite/3501047?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=2375500&fashionColor=Bottle+Green&resultback=456#select-gallery-thumbnail-4
Hi Unknown! Makes sure to leave your name, so I know who this is. :)
DeleteMy name's Julie. Not a techie. Thought my name would appear.
DeleteKelly- it's a little higher in price but I have never seen you in a dress like this. It would be lovely on you.
ReplyDeletehttp://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-illusion-yoke-beaded-sheath-dress/3562145?origin=category&BaseUrl=Customer+Favorites
Love that dress! It's perfect for the red carpet. Nominations are a bit more conservative...no sequins or sparkle. But I need to bookmark it for future use. :)
DeleteHi! Merry Merry Christmas and good luck finding a dress. Here are some ideas for you:
ReplyDeleteWhat a splash this would make and look at that collar:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eliza-j-embellished-jacquard-fit-flare-dress-regular-petite/4191076?origin=related-4191076-0-3-PP_4-Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2-fbt_similar_items&recs_type=related&recs_productId=4191076&recs_categoryId=0&recs_productOrder=3&recs_placementId=PP_4&recs_source=Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2&recs_strategy=fbt_similar_items&recs_referringPageType=item_page
Wow, so classy and so elegant:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eliza-j-embellished-metallicjacquard-fit-flare-dress-regular-petite/4104067?origin=related-4104067-0-1-PP_4-Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2-fbt_similar_items&recs_type=related&recs_productId=4104067&recs_categoryId=0&recs_productOrder=1&recs_placementId=PP_4&recs_source=Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2&recs_strategy=fbt_similar_items&recs_referringPageType=item_page
Oh, how I love this. It doesn’t come in your size as of right now, but, I’m submitting it anyway just in case they restock:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eliza-j-embellished-neck-jacquard-fit-flare-dress/4093199?origin=coordinating-4093199-0-4-PP_3-Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2-also_viewed2&recs_type=coordinating&recs_productId=4093199&recs_categoryId=0&recs_productOrder=4&recs_placementId=PP_3&recs_source=Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2&recs_strategy=also_viewed2&recs_referringPageType=item_page
Another lovely I can’t get enough of looking at. I love the belt...
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eliza-j-floral-metallic-jacquard-fit-flare-dress-regular-petite/4131075?origin=related-4131075-0-1-PP_4-Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2-fbt_similar_items&recs_type=related&recs_productId=4131075&recs_categoryId=0&recs_productOrder=1&recs_placementId=PP_4&recs_source=Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2&recs_strategy=fbt_similar_items&recs_referringPageType=item_page
And some more....
ReplyDeleteNude is so huge. I can’t resist throwing this Ellen Tracy design in. Classy and so elegant:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ellen-tracy-pleated-lace-fit-flare-dress/4086337?origin=coordinating-4086337-0-2-PP_3-Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2-also_viewed2&recs_type=coordinating&recs_productId=4086337&recs_categoryId=0&recs_productOrder=2&recs_placementId=PP_3&recs_source=Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2&recs_strategy=also_viewed2&recs_referringPageType=item_page
This one looks so comfortable and so classy....
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eliza-j-embellished-glitter-fit-flare-dress/3874395?origin=related-3874395-0-1-PP_4-Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2-fbt_similar_items&recs_type=related&recs_productId=3874395&recs_categoryId=0&recs_productOrder=1&recs_placementId=PP_4&recs_source=Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2&recs_strategy=fbt_similar_items&recs_referringPageType=item_page
How I loveee the lace and black and gold! So stunning:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ellen-tracy-pleated-lace-fit-flare-dress/4221643?origin=related-4221643-0-3-PP_4-Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2-fbt_similar_items&recs_type=related&recs_productId=4221643&recs_categoryId=0&recs_productOrder=3&recs_placementId=PP_4&recs_source=Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2&recs_strategy=fbt_similar_items&recs_referringPageType=item_page
And just one more I keep going back to. I love the metallic lines on black and the way the upper half is done....
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sheer-plaid-overlay-ft-n-flr/4159157?origin=related-4159157-0-1-PP_4-Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2-fbt_similar_items&recs_type=related&recs_productId=4159157&recs_categoryId=0&recs_productOrder=1&recs_placementId=PP_4&recs_source=Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2&recs_strategy=fbt_similar_items&recs_referringPageType=item_page
And those are my new submissions in the new Kristyn Burtt 2016 Oscar Nominations Dress Challenge! XOXOXoxx
Just a few more from a completely different source with slightly longer lengths:
ReplyDeleteI love the chiffon in this...
http://www.fabvoguedress.com/a-line-princess-jewel-chiffon-evening-dress-ed11618.html?izisrccid=72
http://www.fabvoguedress.com/a-line-princess-v-neck-chiffon-lace-high-low-hem-evening-dresses-ed11229.html?izisrccid=72
http://www.fabvoguedress.com/a-line-princess-jewel-chiffon-evening-dress-ed31383.html?izisrccid=72
Ok, I'm done I think. lol xx
Lisa aka Voguerista
Sorry...I forgot this one;
ReplyDeletehttp://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eliza-j-embellished-metallicjacquard-fit-flare-dress-regular-petite/4104067?origin=related-4104067-0-1-PP_4-Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2-fbt_similar_items&recs_type=related&recs_productId=4104067&recs_categoryId=0&recs_productOrder=1&recs_placementId=PP_4&recs_source=Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2&recs_strategy=fbt_similar_items&recs_referringPageType=item_page
I'm thinking green for this year. A couple of these have pockets
ReplyDeleteThis one is very simply and understated.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/juliet-dress/4150584?origin=stylenumsearch
On sale this one in price range. http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/juliet-dress/4150584?origin=stylenumsearch
I like this very understated. Doesn't seem like a bridesmaids dress but you can get in any color you like.
http://www.frenchnovelty.com/p/DASD570/Alfred+Sung+D570+Cocktail+Length+Bridesmaid+Dress.html?gclid=CK619rbI7ckCFZFgfgodybALFw
I liked the lace.
https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/dresses/cocktail/PRDOVR~C5466/C5466.jsp?color_name=Vibrant-Jade&srcCode=GGBS00006_99103953887&sisearchengine=197&siproduct=C5466&noPopUp=true&source=googlePLA&gclid=CKKmuoTI7ckCFY17fgod4yUIGQ&gclsrc=aw.ds
And this was the first dress I saw that thought would look good on you. Lace again and no pockets but cute. http://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?origin=keywordsearch&contextualcategoryid=2375500&keyword=804468#keyword=804468&type=keyword&category=&defaultsize3=&size=regularxs&width=&color=green&stores=&instoreavailability=false&lastfilter=color&sizeFinderId=2&resultsmode=&segmentId=0&keywordSortEngine=Default&page=1&partial=1&pagesize=100&contextualsortcategoryid=2375500
If you have problems with links let me know. Good luck. And thanks for opportunity. Xoxo
Karen Gross
Yay! They have this in your size now:
ReplyDeletehttp://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eliza-j-embellished-neck-jacquard-fit-flare-dress/4093199?origin=coordinating-4093199-0-4-PP_3-Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2-also_viewed2&recs_type=coordinating&recs_productId=4093199&recs_categoryId=0&recs_productOrder=4&recs_placementId=PP_3&recs_source=Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2&recs_strategy=also_viewed2&recs_referringPageType=item_page
Here is another one with pockets. It is a lighter shade of green and has a different cut on the top. Same company as other green dress you liked.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.frenchnovelty.com/p/DASD449/Cocktail+Length+Dessy+Alfred+Sung+Bridesmaid+Dress+D449.html
Donette healey hi I just put one dress this year, but I love modcloth.
ReplyDeletewww.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/lakeside-libations-dress-in-navy
Here is my pick. Something very different. http://www.vineyardvines.com/womens-dresses/banana-leaf-print-dress/2Q0636.html?cgid=Sale-Womens&dwvar_2Q0636_color=993 Betsy Di Lello
ReplyDeleteI have another one. http://www.vineyardvines.com/womens-dresses/silk-cotton-strapless-dress/2Q0697.html?cgid=Sale-Womens&dwvar_2Q0697_color=641 Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSending you a few more ideas. I saw the first one on Facebook. I then clicked on the link and kept running into more and more:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.bebe.com/sale/dresses/Embroidered-Mesh-Midi-Dress/pc/270/c/272/100636.pro?extid=bn_re_cri_257765&productVariantId=1094901&utm_content=257765&mr:trackingCode=CDDDBF03-5873-E511-80F9-0050569419E4&mr:referralID=NA&utm_medium=display&utm_source=Criteo&utm_campaign=retargeting&cstruid=12147518_8557658_25895557_25895674_12147886_12909355
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/ring-my-belle-dress
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/the-future-luxe-bright-dress
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/v-i-pleased-dress-in-wine
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/fun-one-like-you-dress-in-gold
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/lovely-as-lychee-dress-in-emerald
The dress at the last link comes in such a pretty ruby wine color too:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/lovely-as-lychee-dress-in-wine
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