What We Wore-Interactive Edition

Today’s “What I’m Wearing” post is a little bit different.  I need your help!  I have an upcoming work party for Tab that is “cocktail dress”.  I’ve been searching for the perfect dress and thought I should ask my blog friends!!  So, PLEASE help me!!  I must tell you that I want to look my age and look cute, but I don’t want to super stand out.  Does that make sense?  🙂  Check out these dresses and vote for your Top Two?  My plan is to order a couple and choose the one that fits best.  

Dress #1
This black cut out dress is fun!  Not sure about the long sleeves?

Dress #2
I think this black lace dress is so cute.  Thoughts??

Dress #3

Dress #4
This red lace is pretty.  Maybe I’m in the Valentine’s Day mindset?  

Dress #5
Apparently I have a thing for dark colors and lace!  hahaha!  This long sleeve lace has a fun back.  I couldn’t copy the picture, but you can click on the link to see the back.

Dress #6
This fit and flare dress also has a fun back.  It might be a little short?  After yesterday’s post you guys might be calling me Kim or Rihanna in this one?  🙂

Dress #7
What are your thoughts on a sparkly black dress?

Dress #8
I’m afraid this one would scream, “Look at me!”, but I do think it’s really pretty.


I definitely have my favorite, so I’m dying to see what you guys choose.  Please help me out and vote for your favorite!   Thanks SO much, ladies!!  Happy Wednesday!

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102 Comments

  1. 2.11.15
    Jen said:

    They are all gorgeous!!! My favs are 2,3,and 5. 🙂

  2. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    #3!

  3. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    2nd, 3rd or 5th. But you would look gorgeous also in a red one!

  4. 2.11.15
    Melissa said:

    I just ordered #2 and #3 last week, and ended up wearing #3 to a Mardi Gras cocktail party last week. I loved them both, and was really impressed with the quality of both dresses. Sometimes lace can look cheap, and these are very nice, well made, and comfortable to wear. #2 is a bit more form fitted, which would work well on your figure, but #3 was more flattering on me.

  5. 2.11.15
    Wendy said:

    My first option is Dress #2, and my second option is Dress #3.

  6. 2.11.15
    Mix and Match Mama said:

    I vote for the 3rd one :). They're all pretty but that's my favorite!

  7. 2.11.15
    Kristen Gerdel said:

    #2!!!!

  8. 2.11.15
    Unknown said:

    #2!!!!!

  9. 2.11.15
    Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} said:

    I love SIX!!!!

  10. 2.11.15
    Sara said:

    #3 or #6! I always love a sheath dress for my husbands offices. It's a cute but very polished look. fit and flare is adorable!

  11. 2.11.15
    Kellie said:

    #3 or #6

  12. 2.11.15
    Jessamyn said:

    #2-#4!

  13. 2.11.15
    Megan said:

    I love #2, and #3!!!!

  14. 2.11.15
    Unknown said:

    The third!! So classic & pretty!!

  15. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    I'd order 3 and 6-they both are super cute!! 🙂

  16. 2.11.15
    Unknown said:

    I think #3 is the best 🙂

  17. 2.11.15
    Elizabeth said:

    I love #3 and #5! Actually 3 is my favorite because I recently bought it and I love it!

  18. 2.11.15
    Kimm said:

    Loves dress #3 and #8

  19. 2.11.15
    Elvira said:

    I like #2

  20. 2.11.15
    Paige Gingrich said:

    I am loving number 3!

  21. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    #1 the cutout cheapens this dress
    #2 seems slightly skimpy
    #3 pretty dress. can't go wrong with this one.
    #4 Adorable! Especially on you. You would stand out in a good way 🙂
    #5 Totally CLASSY! And you would look gorgeous in navy with your beautiful blonde hair!
    #6 very cute but too low-cut and a tad too short
    #7 seems New Years Eve to me
    #8 Fun! You could pull it off and be gorgeous!
    Well, who knew I was going to write a full review? Lol!
    Go with the red – you're only young once!!

  22. 2.11.15
    Ramona Kokenberger said:

    Hands down #2, then #3 then 6. I know that's three but it was hard not to include a non lace option. Good luck!

  23. 2.11.15
    Unknown said:

    Ahh that's sooo hard! I love 3 and 6 but i also think you would look so pretty in red!!!!

  24. 2.11.15
    Erica Gammon said:

    3 or 5….loving the Navy & Lace!!

  25. 2.11.15
    Kathy Olson said:

    #2 or #6

  26. 2.11.15
    Laurie S said:

    Love number 5!

  27. 2.11.15
    Laurie S said:

    Love number 5!

  28. 2.11.15
    Lynn {A Taste of Country} said:

    I vote for #2 or #5!

  29. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    2 and 3. ☺️

  30. 2.11.15
    beaner said:

    They are all beautiful. favs are #3 and #6! Have fun!

  31. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    #6 is classic :)!!

  32. 2.11.15
    Lindsay D. said:

    My favorite is #2!

  33. 2.11.15
    Mindy said:

    My favorite is second dress!!! Let us know what you decide! 🙂

  34. 2.11.15
    Katie Oman said:

    #7!

  35. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    I vote for #3 or 5! I especially love 3! Can't go wrong w/ Adrianna Papell…her dresses are so classy!
    Can't wait to see you in the dress you choose.
    Jan Fisher

  36. 2.11.15
    Unknown said:

    #3 & 4 are my favorites 🙂

  37. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    #3!

  38. 2.11.15
    Elaine Welte said:

    2, 3, or 6- that's crazy hard!!! Definitely not the red- it reads a little "easy" Ha!

  39. 2.11.15
    Life in Bucklesberry said:

    All are very pretty! My faves are Dress #2 and #6.
    Have a great day!

  40. 2.11.15
    Unknown said:

    The majority of women will be wearing black dresses so I would wear #3 in Navy/nude. I love #8 too because it's classy and unexpected!

  41. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    I LOVE #3!!! It is perfection!!!

    Amanda

  42. 2.11.15
    Bethany said:

    Numbers 3 and 5 are my favorite!

  43. 2.11.15
    Leah B. said:

    I vote for dress #5! I am loving navy this year:)

  44. 2.11.15
    Jenny said:

    They are all pretty, but I love #3, #7 and #8!

  45. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    #3 – hands down my favorite!

  46. 2.11.15
    Dawn said:

    I love numbers 1,3, and 5. Love the cutouts in number one; unique, but not too different. Love numbers 3 and 5 bc of the lace and color. Navy goes with so much. Love the nude behind the navy in 3. You could wear nude heals with it then and a fun piece of jewelry.

  47. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    #3! Its gorgeous!!

  48. 2.11.15
    Sara Laverty said:

    3!!!

  49. 2.11.15
    Unknown said:

    I love lace and black my choice for someone 3, and 5

    5 is great young but not to young.

  50. 2.11.15
    Liz/ said:

    2 and 5 but they are truly all gorgeous!!!

  51. 2.11.15
    Amanda Carroll said:

    I love the navy dress #3 and the last one #8 is great too!

  52. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    #1, 3 my faav, 6

  53. 2.11.15
    Charity said:

    My top three in no certain order…3, 5 and 8. The black ones seem too 'safe' the red one is very pretty, but I would feel like I was standing out in red. The blue would look great on you with your complexion and eyes. #8 is a fun dress and again I think it would great on you! Heck, you could wear a paper bag and look great!!

  54. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    #3 and then #2

  55. 2.11.15
    Unknown said:

    I vote 2 and 3.

  56. 2.11.15
    Leigh said:

    I love 2, 3, 5 and 7! But I would say if you don't want to stand out then 2, 3 and 5 are your best picks. They're all pretty though.

  57. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    I like 2, 3 and 5. But they are all beautiful and would look fabulous on you!!!

  58. 2.11.15
    muntz_travels said:

    3 is perfect! 6 is also good if it isn't too short which is really hard to tell from the picture.

  59. 2.11.15
    Andrea - Momfessionals said:

    I vote for #2 with fun accessories BUT I totally want to see you in six!

  60. 2.11.15
    Keri said:

    #2 and #7 🙂 but I don't think you would go wrong choosing any of these. They are all super cute!

  61. 2.11.15
    Shelly @ The Queen in Between said:

    #3 & #6 are my picks

  62. 2.11.15
    Jenny said:

    I love #5 & #7.

  63. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    #3 and #5

  64. 2.11.15
    Linnane said:

    #2 without a doubt! Shay did a post a while back about holiday dresses I think and there was a blue one that she wore that I think would be very cute on you!

  65. 2.11.15
    Cheri said:

    Number 3 is my favorite and then #2

  66. 2.11.15
    Brooke @ A Retherford Realization said:

    Dress number one with some sexy black booties and a big chunky necklace! 🙂

  67. 2.11.15
    The Sweet Life said:

    #2 and #6 are my favorite and very flattering I think!

  68. 2.11.15
    Katie said:

    Love love love the red #4!! I also LOVE the black sparkles, #7. But really, dont think you could go wrong with any of them!

  69. 2.11.15
    SP said:

    I like dress # 2 & 3 the best! The sparkly ones are more for a fun New Years party.

  70. 2.11.15
    Cami said:

    3 and 8 are my favorites

  71. 2.11.15
    Jenn Webster said:

    I like #2 and #5, so apparently I like the dark colored lace one too.

  72. 2.11.15
    Brooke said:

    #7 is my FAVORITE, but love #4 and #5 too! you can't go wrong with any of them though 🙂

  73. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    #2 or #3

  74. 2.11.15
    Unknown said:

    Loving #3!! #2 is cute and classy too!

  75. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    I love number 1 but 3 is really cute also.

  76. 2.11.15
    Unknown said:

    I vote 4 or 7!

  77. 2.11.15
    Jessica said:

    2, 3 & 6 : ) good luck!!

  78. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    2 or 3!

  79. 2.11.15
    Farin said:

    The navy ones are stunning. I would steer away from black and red options and go with classic navy 🙂

  80. 2.11.15
    meg said:

    I love them all!! My favorites are the sparkly black one and the very last one! But they're all beautiful! I also loved the navy w/ the cream sheath underneath. Oh and the red lace was gorgeous! They all were, but the black and last were standouts!!

  81. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    Love 5 and 7! Long sleeves are awesome for fall and winter and make it more appropriate. The sparkly and lace will give the extra fun, though!

  82. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    I like dress #2!

  83. 2.11.15
    Ashley said:

    Number 2 for sure! Love them all though!

  84. 2.11.15
    Jenny Morgan said:

    #2 & #3 are definitely my faves!

  85. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    #3 or #6

  86. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    3 & 5

  87. 2.11.15
    Anonymous said:

    I like them all, but dress #5 is the most appropriate for this type function. Being a former Executive Assistant working with executives for nearly 30 years for a large utility company, I have organized and attended many functions. However, I am much older than you, but still love your style, and love your blog. You always want to make your husband look good to his peers as well as his superiors. Just my personal opinion. I have been in this situation many times, and then heard the various comments and conversation after the function. Hahahaha! Hope you have a great time! You will definitely be beautiful in whichever dress you choose!

  88. 2.12.15
    Anonymous said:

    #2 and #5

  89. 2.12.15
    Jen V. said:

    2 & 3 get my votes but I actually kinda love them all!

  90. 2.12.15
    Katie said:

    I'd go with # 2 or # 3… both are super classy and cute! 🙂

  91. 2.12.15
    Danielle B said:

    #3 or #5

  92. 2.12.15
    Andrea said:

    3,2 & 5 are my favorites in that order! Can't wait to see what you end up with!!

  93. 2.12.15
    Anonymous said:

    3 or 5 ! BUT you could totally pull off 8 if you think it could pass as appropriate for the event!
    Maybe their will be other "flashy wives" there ?:) if so, you wouldn't be out of place. But, what you are "working with" already is so amazing, like, you are naturally so beautiful that "gets noticed", too much clothing/accessory embellishment on top of that can be overkill. this is despite the fact that you would look amazing in it, just something to consider for a work party if you don't want to be noticed.
    I think this is an important element of style- knowing objectively what you are working with. And, Im saying you are really beautiful! 🙂 have fun!

  94. 2.12.15
    Rebecca said:

    I literally have 5 or 6 different fit & flair dresses bc they are really flattering! I think they can be casual or dressed up! But of your choices (other than the fit & flair) I really love #3, the navy & nude boat neck, bc it's very classic & pretty! Also, boat neck is prob my fav neck line. It's pretty, but also conservative & you'll be comfortable in it all night. My wedding dress was bc I really wanted to be comfortable & I'm conservative when it comes to showing too much chest off & I didn't want to tugging at & pulling up a dress all night. I didn't at all & it was perfect! also #2, the black lace is pretty & timeless as well! Can't wait to see what you choose!
    🙂 rebecca

  95. 2.12.15
    Unknown said:

    6

  96. 2.12.15
    mrspacman said:

    While all your choices are lovely I would dare to be different and go with the red or the last dress. Live a little!

  97. 2.12.15
    Danika said:

    2 or 3!!

  98. 2.12.15
    Kelly @ Familiar Joy said:

    Definitely #3!!! My favorite, by far!

  99. 2.13.15
    Maggie C. said:

    #3 is my favorite!

  100. 2.13.15
    Anonymous said:

    3

  101. 2.15.15
    Nina F. said:

    I LOVE 2, 3 & 5!!!

  102. 2.17.15
    Unknown said:

    2 and 3 🙂