What shoes for this dress? [was: Newport News dress question]

[martygreene]

Anyone happen to know how Newport News dresses tend to run in their sizes? Would a Large be too large for me?

They list a Large as being:
Sizes: 14 - 16
Bust: 39 1/2 - 41
Waist: 31 1/2 - 33
Hips: 41 1/2 - 43

Now, I'm 39.5-31-40 right now. I called to find out the actual garment measurements, and they didn't have them. Hrm. The dress is listed as "Pull-on styling. Rayon/spandex jersey knit."

To get it, or not to get it. Hard to say. I was going to get the medium, because with my figure I can tend to err on the small side with things that are stretchy and be ok, if it's not going too small... but they sold out of the medium. Hrm.

 

[kaliraksha]

There sizes run pretty big in my opinion. Well maybe thats an overstatement.. but larget than the norm. =)

 

[martygreene]

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Originally Posted by kaliraksha There sizes run pretty big in my opinion. Well maybe thats an overstatement.. but larget than the norm. =)

Hrm, interesting. I've heard some folk say they run true, some say they run small, and some say they run large. I really wish they could give me the actual garment measurements!

 

[kaliraksha]

I hesistated whether to say true or large... and in the past I've ordered a variety of items from NN. I don't know if this will help you... but when I ordered a dress the size I got was the same size I would get my pants usually and it fit perfectly... snug but still lots of breathing room. Usually my pant size is smaller than my dress size.......so I think that why I say they run a little larger...

 

[martygreene]

so you went by size number, not by measurements? That's the hard thing, is knowing whether their measurements or thier size number/name is what to go by.

 

[kaliraksha]

i went by size... =/

 

[martygreene]

Huzzah! They suddenly have Mediums back in stock- so no more fretting! I know a medium will fit!

Now, what shoes should I wear with this dress? I'll be doing my hair up in an edwardian style, I'll see if I can find some photos of the styles I'm deciding between...

 

[martygreene]

here, these are the closest images of the two hairstyles I'm deciding between I could find:

 

[kaliraksha]

I like the second hairstyle more.. and I'm still thinking on the shoes.. =)

 

[Jennifer Mcfly]

I like both hairstyles but am leaning more towards the first one. As far as shoes go, is this for a day event, night event or both?

What really comes to mind are brown or black button up round toe boots with a slight heel. That would tie the whole thing together. but if you want something less costumey then I'd say some brown flat sandals with some pretty beading.

btw- what a pretty dress. I'm going to a day wedding the end of may and still need to get a dress, I'll have to check out Newport News for some options!

 

[Shimmer]

I would likely wear a nude colored shoe, if I found a cute enough one.
OR
strappy silver ones.
OR...
gosh I love shoes.

 

[martygreene]

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Originally Posted by Jennifer Mcfly I like both hairstyles but am leaning more towards the first one. As far as shoes go, is this for a day event, night event or both? What really comes to mind are brown or black button up round toe boots with a slight heel. That would tie the whole thing together. but if you want something less costumey then I'd say some brown flat sandals with some pretty beading. btw- what a pretty dress. I'm going to a day wedding the end of may and still need to get a dress, I'll have to check out Newport News for some options!

Oh, it's a daytime event. It's an art-nouveau garden party type wedding (I'm the seamstress making the dress, and the makeup artist, and the hair artist, and the tailor for the guys, and and and...).

I just came up with an idea for shoes, a pair that I have actually... I'll take a photo of them and see what you folk think.

Oh, and if you DO get something from newport news soon- coupon code 613 will get you 15% off, or if you prefer 611 will get you free shipping.

 

[Jennifer Mcfly]

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Originally Posted by martygreene Oh, and if you DO get something from newport news soon- coupon code 613 will get you 15% off, or if you prefer 611 will get you free shipping.

Oooh, thank you! I went to the website this morning and saw a few really cute dresses so I might use these codes. Thanks again!!