the search, lace edition.

So I was thinking, maybe some lace? Possibly? I mean, when are you going to get to wear white lace ever in your whole life? This would be the time. And the store we went to, oh, they had lace. Unfortunately, much of the lace was coupled with some sort of beading or sparkle and please see the NO list. That is clearly listed. But I happily searched and tried on, because you never know, right?

So, the first one. Very pretty. A bit awkward around the top, though they say that's due to it being a size or two too big. However, I have decided it's just plain awkward. I think it's too pretty. I don't want to look "cute". Ugh, shudder.

The back, again, very pretty, but maybe too formal and fussy? Not loving the angle it makes on my back either. Hmm, maybe I'm being picky but I'm allowed to be right?

Pretty, but not for me!

They got me into strapless (see the NO list) promising that we could add straps OR maybe I would like it... I did not.

Is it just me or does this lace just make horizantal stripes? Not flattering, even in lace.

A better back, I like that cut, the deep V, but again, too pretty? Oh, and I would rid myself of that train. Maybe I'll take that back in a different, more simple dress. I think this one is just too pretty...

Uh, oh. Shiny beads. This dress doesn't cut it.

Strapless (err). Simple (-ish), but a bit generic. ALSO, that damn beading. Who said that if I wanted lace that automatically meant I was down with beading? Not so!

My sister offered to take off the beads one by one, IF I instated her maid of honor (see no bridesmaids). However, the dress has more flaws then just the beading and I'm not that much of a bridezilla. Yet...

It does create a nice shape though, doesn't it?
Ahh, a whistful sigh.

So here are my ending thoughts on lace... I would have to find a lace but no bead combination dress. Which thus far has proved difficult. Maybe a vintage lace is the way to go? Probably, but that also does increase the price and drop down the availability (read: intense hunting required) of the dress. Plus I'm not sold on lace. Maybe it's not possible to find a non-'cute', no bead dress? Hmmmm.

Stay tuned...
I didn't JUST try on lace.