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05.22.08, 05:32 AM Expecting
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HELP!! My DH is in the music industry. He is musical director for a concert at the National Theatre in Washington DC. Pres. Bush is attending and it's Black Tie! I'll be 14 weeks pregnant by then so wearing any of my usual formal gowns is out. Any suggestion where I can get a dress for a black tie, without breaking the bank?? I'd even be willing to rent a dress if possible! TIA [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Expecting 05.22.08, 05:32 AM Flag
 

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BORING! WTF? Why do you think anyone would care? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:34 AM Flag
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np: wow, had your coffee yet this morning? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:35 AM Flag
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Stop being so snarky!! The OP needs help finding a dress, that's what these message boards are for! Go have another drink and wollow in your own bitterness! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:35 AM Flag
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np: Don't give her credit for being snarky. Snarky implies clever and amusing. She is just mean. That said, op can't help. Maybe ask some of your friends if they have any maternity dresses that migth work. [ Reply | More
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I feel bad for your dc today [ Reply | More
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1st? [ Reply | More
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OP: no 2nd pregnancy. [ Reply | More
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oh, you get bigger much faster with 2nd. what about something from one of those consignment stores on the UES? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:38 AM Flag
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just go to Bergdorf or Saks and ask salesperson [ Reply | More
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np: they don't have maternity departments at those stores *and* they're very expensive. [ Reply | More
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liz lange [ Reply | More
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WHat are you talking about? [ Reply | More
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wow...you sound lovely [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:39 AM Flag
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if you have many formal gowns, don't you know where to buy a dress for a black tie event? [ Reply | More
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OP-yes, but my body shape is weird right now... Boobs are huge (DD) and since it's my second pregnancy I'm starting to show already... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:41 AM Flag
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I'd go to Maternityworks, on 57th Street -- it's the outlet for A Pea in the Pod, Mimi, and Motherhood, and the last time I was there they had a number of beautiful evening gowns (Pea in the Pod brand) for not very much ($100 or less). I'd also try Macy's, which basically carries the same brands as above, but often has lots of stuff on sale. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:38 AM Flag
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or above: also, I was in this situation with last pregnancy (now 11 wks w/#2...) and ended up getting an amazing dress at a DVF sample sale (a DVF maternity dress). The dress wasn't long and ended up being very versatile -- I actually wore it casually, with a long cardigan over it and boots (but it looked perfect at the event, with high shoes and jewelry, etc.). DVF dresses aren't *that* expensive -- so perhaps try them (call the Meatpacking District store and make sure they carry the maternity line). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:41 AM Flag
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OP- Thank you so much... I'll try there. [ Reply | More
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I got a really beautiful maternity dress online at Nordstrom.com for very cheap. It was on sale and I love it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:48 AM Flag
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Ooooh, thanks! My MIL used to worked there for over 25 years and she still gets her discount too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:56 AM Flag
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I would try loehmanns for an empire waist gown [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:52 AM Flag
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OP- Good idea! Thanks! [ Reply | More
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