Okay, so, my daughter’s getting hitched, and I needed a dress. Not just any dress, but something that would make me feel like a queen without, you know, upstaging the bride. I’ve always liked the empire waist style—it’s just so flattering, especially since I’m not as thin as I used to be. It hides the tummy and gives a nice, flowy look. So, I decided to hunt for the perfect empire waist dress.
First, I hit up the usual suspects online, like browsing through Old Navy’s website. They usually have some good stuff, especially for casual wear. I found a few cute maxi dresses with empire waists, but they were a bit too casual for a wedding. Still, I added a couple to my virtual cart, just in case.
- Checked out Old Navy, found some casual options.
- Not wedding-appropriate, but saved them anyway.
Next, I moved on to more formal options. I remembered seeing ads for Ever-Pretty, so I checked out their website. Bingo! They had a whole section dedicated to formal dresses, and I spotted a gorgeous crew neck dress with sequin ruffle sleeves and an empire waist. It even had beaded details! This one was definitely a contender, so I saved it to my wishlist.
- Browsed Ever-Pretty for formal dresses.
- Found a beautiful sequin dress with an empire waist.
- Saved it to my wishlist.
Then I decided to try some department stores. I headed over to Dillard’s and Macy’s, just to see what they had in stock. I like Dillard’s because they have a good mix of brands. Macy’s is always a good bet for variety. I also checked out Saks Fifth Avenue’s website because sometimes they have really nice designer stuff. I spent a good chunk of time trying on different dresses. Some were okay, others were a definite no. I did find a couple of promising options at Dillard’s, but nothing that really screamed “mother of the bride” to me.
- Visited Dillard’s and Macy’s in person.
- Tried on lots of dresses, but nothing perfect.
- Browsed Saks Fifth Avenue online.
After that, I looked at some articles online about the top empire waist dresses for this year. I figured they might give me some ideas I hadn’t thought of. They listed some pretty dresses, mostly focusing on the signature empire waistline, which was helpful. I mean, that’s what I was going for!
The Search Continues
I decided to widen my search a little. I looked on eBay because sometimes you can find great deals on there, especially for special occasion outfits. They have that money-back guarantee, which is reassuring. You know, in case something doesn’t fit or isn’t what you expected.
Honestly, it was a bit overwhelming. There were so many choices! But I managed to narrow it down by focusing on the style, color, and price I was looking for. I even found a few vintage dresses that were really unique. I spent hours scrolling, comparing, and making notes. I even asked a couple of my friends for their opinions on some of the dresses I liked.
Finally, after days of searching, I found it! The perfect dress! It was a beautiful, flowy maxi dress with a delicate lace overlay and a subtle empire waist. It was elegant, comfortable, and just the right amount of formal. I ordered it right away, and when it arrived, I knew I had made the right choice. It fit perfectly and made me feel amazing.
- Expanded my search to eBay.
- Found lots of options, including some vintage ones.
- Finally found the perfect dress!
So, that’s my story of finding the perfect empire waist dress for my daughter’s wedding. It took some time and effort, but it was totally worth it. I can’t wait to wear it and celebrate this special day with my family!
