My dressy dresses -- are these okay?

[Purple Tessa]

I bought two dressy dresses for my November cruise on Carnival Spirit -- got both for around $100 each (good prices given that both started close to $400, still a lot for me though). What do you think? I'm 48, are these too young?

 

This is the more formal BCBG gown (purchased at Marshall's for $99):

 

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/productdetail.jsp?PRODUCT<>prd_id=845524446131735&siteID=WUqD6wTpSTg-2jJYkTrw0Lmjr5aSGI8G4Q

 

This is the short gold A.B.S. cocktail dress (ordered from Bluefly for $107):

 

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2962582?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_pla=dresses:women:dress&cm_ite=abs_by_allen_schwartz_rosette_trapeze_dress:212201&cm_ven=bizrate&mr:referralID=ecf3ef48-9633-11dd-bfff-000423bb4e95

[CowPrincess]

Those are lovely! I'm 52, so I understand angst about dressing "too young" :) I would personally wear the BCBG dress in a heartbeat, but wouldn't choose the gold ABS dress for myself. Having said that, though, I don't think it is "too young". (I may think the MODEL is too young, but not the dress :D)

[cb at sea]

The gold one is pretty short, but it'll be fine. The 1st dress is lovely!

[mrsfuzzmo]

Love, love, love the ABS dress. I'm in my 40s as well and like to dress in up to date styles. That dress fits the bill. I think it's adorable.

 

They will both be fine for your cruise.

[oz cleopatra]

Hair up for the long one- with really long earrings. Actually for both as the short one is a little less formal but if you wear hair up with gold jewellry and strappy gold sandals with high heels, it will look far more dressy. Hair up so much easier when crusing anyway- after a day in the sun, pool etc. Both lovely dresses.:)

[Lynn the Cruiser]

I love the long one. The other one is fine, but not for me(I'm 52). My legs aren't nice enough for a short one!!!! But if yours are...go for it. It's a beautiful dress!!

[dulcimergirl]

Beautiful dresses, way too young for me, I'm nearing 60. they will look stunning on you. Enjoy your cruise!

I haven't worn a sleeveless dress in years, (I think its the "flaps") LOL

[Silvery Seas Cruiser]

The long one is gorgeous, both the style and the color.

[Sailorgirlseattle]

I think the BCBG one is PERFECT! And I'm bummed it's no longer available online. Waaah! Frankly, I do think the ABS might be a little young, but if you've got the body and the attitude for it, you should be fine.

[OctoberBride08]

The ABS dress is beautiful! I'm sure it will look gorgeous on you. :)

[Debathome]

They are both beautiful and it looks like you got them for a great price too! :)

[Purple Tessa]

This is only my second cruise and my last one was Norwegian with no dress up nights so I am excited!

[Jane110]

I love the first one from ABS. Absolutely classy, sexy and gorgeous.

 

Honestly, the 2nd one is a bit young because of it's shapelessness and short length, almost looks like a nightgown. It's one of those things thats hard to tell because we can't see what you look like. If it really looks smashing on you, wear it. But if you have some friends with taste and style, I'd suggest that you model it for them and ask for honest opinions.

[simplelife]

Not knowing your coloration, style and body type, I'm not in a position to judge whether the dresses are "too young" - that's such a subjective thing anyway.

If you love the dresses, wear them with confidence. You will be lovely.

[lvtotrvl1]

I think they are both great!!!! I'm 52 and would wear both of them...Go for it and have a great time!

[happysinglemom]

I see nothing wrong with a 48 yr old in either of these dresses. I love the first one - and what a deal!! Wear them and enjoy looking gorgeous! :)

[karen sharpe]

I love them both...however I think the second one would have looked great on me in my 20's or 30's but would just not be flattering on me now.:(

[Ladyvdr]

I really like the long one. So cute.

[aubriee]

Honestly, I love the first one. It's absolutely beautiful and a great buy. The second one is also pretty, but not something I'd wear. These 49 y/o legs just wouldn't look good in it. If yours are great though, go for it.

[rdr525]

I would definately wear the lst dress. I 'm personally not crazy about the 2nd dress but depending on your body type and style this one too could be lovely- enjoy your cruise

[tvaud]

The BCBG gown is gorgeous!! I'd love to have it. The gold ABS dress is not something I'd go for, but if you've got the body for it, flaunt it!!!;) Enjoy wearing them both.:)

[I'm on holiday]

Love the BCBG long dress. The gold ABS not so much, at least not on my 5'3" frame. But then I am not a fan of the pouffy, unstructured look. IMHO those really only look good on the model tall, very thin types, or the under 35 crowd.

[Purple Tessa]

Hi all,

 

thanks again for all the responses. I haven't actually received the short gold dress yet so will have to see how it actually looks on. I am 5'3" and 105 pounds, and as Diann (sp?) Carroll's new book is titled "The Legs Are the Last to Go" so I'm hoping it will be flattering, I'll give you the report when it comes! I love the long BCBG dress tho, found it at a Marshall's and it's actually a petite so I didn't even have to have it hemmed! Glad the folks here like it too. My latest bargain that I plan to wear with both dresses is a pair of strappy gold high heeled sandals that I found at the Nordstrom Rack yesterday for -- ta da -- $20!!!

 

Love this board -- thank you!

 

Tessa

[Sailorgirlseattle]

Hi all,

 

My latest bargain that I plan to wear with both dresses is a pair of strappy gold high heeled sandals that I found at the Nordstrom Rack yesterday for -- ta da -- $20!!!

Tessa

 

WOW, GF! You sure know how to rock the bargains!! Way to go!!

[Purple Tessa]

The short gold dress came from Bluefly -- not flattering at all, so back it went. I am only 5'3" and obviously the modelwas much taller because the dress was way longer on me -- basically hit at the knee. But, I found another short, floaty dress, laundry by shelley segal, very mod that I love for $29 at Marshall's (a real bargain, original tag was over $300!) It's a blue with silver shimmer so I think I will be able to do the same pair of shoes with both dresses! Thanks for all the help.