In 18 days my entire office flies to Vegas for a week. The first few days are fun days, followed by working at the biggest trade show in the world. The company is also celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a big party in a big suite in a big hotel. Which is awesome. Except for the fact that I need a party dress. My boss will be wearing one that was featured in Us Weekly so yeah, we have to look good. Let’s discuss.
Dress #1. I’m digging the ruffles, but I’m afraid the bow will be all, “hey! Look at me! Sitting on hips!” I do, however, think it’s a cool twist on a classic black dress.
Dress #2. Love the color, love the wrap around the bust, love the length. Only concern is that the straps may be too skinny and would require a strapless bra. Ew.
Dress #3. I think the pattern on the bottom is fun and I love the belt. But it may not be dressy enough and my arms don’t look as good as hers.
Dress #4. The new Audrey dress. So classic, so sophisticated. So…predictable?





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December 17, 2007 at 12:57 pm
Britt
The blue one is my favorite
You could just put those clear straps on your bra if the straps are too skinny to cover, then it doesn’t look that obvious that you’re still wearing straps..because strapless bra’s suck. And they always make my boobs look all squashed. Not a good look. 
December 17, 2007 at 12:58 pm
violet
1 or 2. 2 is probably more ‘vegas-y’ …. though that may or may not be what you want… number one is gorgeous, prob a try on revelation type dress. three is only ok if you like your shoulders (aka not for me, linebacker that i am).
December 17, 2007 at 12:59 pm
Valerie
I like the first and last dresses because I like black and I feel they would be classy enough for the big shindig. The first one is fun and different while the last one is classic. Actually, I like the last one because the neckline is really pretty and you can rock some serious accessories. And of course you can wear any color heels with it.
December 17, 2007 at 1:00 pm
kristen
i vote for 1. it’s the most unique, but still classic.
December 17, 2007 at 1:01 pm
dreamgrrl
i say dress #4, with hot red heels
or dress #1!!
December 17, 2007 at 1:01 pm
Susie
Definitely the first one. I LOVE it!!!
December 17, 2007 at 1:01 pm
Miriam D
I vote dress 2 or 4. I love the wrap around on dress 2. Dress 4 is classic, not predicatable. I honesly don’t like the ruffles on Dress 1, but I’m not for ruffles generally, so if you are, then go for it.
December 17, 2007 at 1:02 pm
Sweet Escape
2 or 4. 2 is more party-vegas-style but 4 is more classic-work-social-party-style.
December 17, 2007 at 1:03 pm
littlespoon
Dress number 4. Or 3 but with a wider belt!
December 17, 2007 at 1:04 pm
redshrt04
I love 1 and 2. Both are gorgeous.
December 17, 2007 at 1:04 pm
distracted spunk
I’m leaning towards 2, but only because of the splash of color. 4 is cute as well, and I do like the suggestions of accessorizing with sexy, fun, colorful heels. A friend of mine has these amazing plaid, yellow heels that I always drool over. It sounds ugly, but to see it is absolutely adorable.
December 17, 2007 at 1:04 pm
Spring
#2 is my favorite, though I have to admit that I don’t own a strapless bra and typically go braless in these situations. I love having small boobs. I do.
December 17, 2007 at 1:05 pm
Ashley
I love #1, i think its soooo sexy chic.
December 17, 2007 at 1:09 pm
La
I really love the second one, and I think the color will look amazing with your hair and skin tone. And coming from a very busty lady? They do make very supportive bras that have thinner straps, so you don’t necessarily have to go strapless. WOO HOO VEGAS! (i come too?)
December 17, 2007 at 1:10 pm
mikesgotnothin
Vegas. Yeah, know what we did last week? We went for pizza. Woo-freakin’-hoo. I’m not sure I’m qualified to vote on a dress, but my first thought was four — for what that’s worth.
December 17, 2007 at 1:12 pm
Jess
I like the first one best, and I think the bow is okay because it’s black like the rest of the dress and therefore more subtle.
Also, you totally timed your job switch perfectly, huh?
December 17, 2007 at 1:14 pm
itsallabouthallie
Wahoo! Going back to Vegas!! Well I love number 4!! and I agree with littlespoon…wider belt for number 3!!
December 17, 2007 at 1:20 pm
Michelle and the City
i love #1 the best. #3 is cute too, but i hear you on the arm thing. mine aren’t as skinny as miss thang’s in the picture either.
and how cool is that that you just started this job and are already jet setting!! woohoo!
December 17, 2007 at 1:22 pm
elizabethews
First of all, Vegas for work? So jealous!!
I love #4. Love, love, love it. Classic, beautiful and you just couldn’t go wrong with that one.
December 17, 2007 at 1:24 pm
Stacey
Number 1 is very cute and looks as though it would be very flattering. I think the bow gets lost in the ruffles, I didn’t even notice it until you pointed it out!
December 17, 2007 at 1:31 pm
bloggingbarbie
love number two. and yayyy for vegas! xoxo
December 17, 2007 at 1:32 pm
chasingparadise
I love #2 and #4. #2 is my fav, but if the bra-strap thing is an issue, I’d go with number 4. They’re all fantastic. #1 is really fabulous too. Shit, this isn’t helping, is it? haha.
December 17, 2007 at 1:32 pm
bloggingbarbie
also like number one. yes. that was two comments. awesome.
December 17, 2007 at 1:33 pm
A Lil' Irish Lass
#4!!!!!!!! I’m coveting.
December 17, 2007 at 1:43 pm
Jack
#4. It’s a killer.
December 17, 2007 at 1:45 pm
Hazel
Number one for sure!
December 17, 2007 at 1:49 pm
Peter DeWolf
I sometimes have a hard time separating the dress from the model. (Not literally, of course. I mean… Come on.) So, that influences my votes.
But, I am going to go with #4.
December 17, 2007 at 1:50 pm
Kateastrophe
I love the first one! It’s so va-va VOOM!
December 17, 2007 at 2:03 pm
AP
LOVE #1
December 17, 2007 at 2:07 pm
Kari
#2 or #4. I lean toward 2 b/c it’s different and I think the color would look great on you. As someone who worked at Victoria’s Secret, they sell clear straps and if you have a strapless, it probably could take straps. Put the clear ones one and you won’t feel any different from your regular bra. Also, VSS sells a navy Very Sexy plunge bra and who doesn’t love and excuse for a new bra? Whichever you pick you’ll look amazing!
December 17, 2007 at 2:14 pm
indianred
number 1!!!! hands down my favorite. : ) dressy. and classy, but with just enough Vegas in it : ) I wish my office would fly me out to Vegas!
December 17, 2007 at 2:21 pm
Doozywhoop
I like #1 and #4. You can’t go wrong with a classic dress like #4, but #1 is classic with a little twist, which makes for a memorable dress!
December 17, 2007 at 2:23 pm
Katie
I love, love, love the first one. It is absolutely gorgeous.
December 17, 2007 at 2:23 pm
*kb*
#1 and #4!!
December 17, 2007 at 2:25 pm
pie
I love number one! It would look amazing w/a colorful pair of peep toes. SO cute!
December 17, 2007 at 2:26 pm
DevilsHeaven
Not to get too personal, BUT, I think #1’s ruffle may not lay right on your “girls” and the bow thing scares me. #2 would rock your “girls” however I totally agree with the strap issue. If you could find a matching colored bra, that may work. I think the cut on #3 would make your “girls” like extra wide, and that wouldn’t be flatering. And I LOVE #4 with some kicky strapy heels.
How fun you get to go to Vegas on their dime! I’ve never been, on my dime or anyone else’s.
December 17, 2007 at 2:28 pm
Blue Sunday
I really like #2. I think the color is beautiful, and the style seems very “Vegas” to me (whatever that means).
December 17, 2007 at 2:40 pm
crystall
1st one. Wear red shoes.
December 17, 2007 at 2:45 pm
kristin
i’m a big fan of the first one.. and the red shoe idea.. or black satin. you have to tell us where you got all those!!!
December 17, 2007 at 2:48 pm
christine
I LOVE #1, but #4 is probably more versatile / practical (then again, it’s Vegas, baby - who needs practical?).
December 17, 2007 at 2:51 pm
Melissa
Love 1 and 4. I’m not sure which would look better on you, but they are both gorgeous.
Actually, I want #4. Please share where you found it.
December 17, 2007 at 2:53 pm
Each
i vote first or last, go with which ever one makes you feel the most confidant and sexy, cause that, that is vegas baby
(i always go black in vegas, slims and hides cocktail spillage, which can happen…
December 17, 2007 at 2:58 pm
eyesaswindows
#1 baby, not predictable, and modest, but hellsa cute!!! okay if you don’t wear it i will!. Dont like the last to samesame, blue is pretty, but cut is samesame, and well the pattern part I don’t know not very sexy. good luck!
December 17, 2007 at 3:09 pm
Samantha
first one is best. second choice is the last one. they are both TOTALLY cute!
December 17, 2007 at 3:12 pm
Anna
I vote #1 - fun and unique enough to be noticed, but classic enough to blend in.
Would also work as a rehearsal dinner dress, if you needed it to!
December 17, 2007 at 3:27 pm
Stephanie
I like number one. I think I’m least a fan of the patterned one - not a fan of high necklines like that.
December 17, 2007 at 3:37 pm
Elle
Did you try them on yet? I’d say #1 or #4…see which is more flattering on you..dresses always look different on then they do in pictures!
December 17, 2007 at 3:54 pm
heatherdc
LOVE LOVE LOVE #1. You will stand out. “Twist on a classic”, couldn’t have said it better!
December 17, 2007 at 4:36 pm
kwarterlifecrisis
I love the first one and the last one. I think the last one is my favorite though because I’m kind of boring and always go a little on the safe side. Also, I feel like with the last dress you could really snazz it up with, like, metallic silver heels or something. I guess maybe I just like to keep my clothes simple so that my accessories make the outfit.
Also, you’re flying here to go shopping with me so I can find a dress to wear to the wedding on New Year’s Eve (slash your birthday!), right? Right.
December 17, 2007 at 4:41 pm
Amber
Number 1, for sure. The others are pretty too, but number one is *special*.
December 17, 2007 at 5:22 pm
princess Taj
The first one is so classy and flattering and will look fantastic with your new ring!
December 17, 2007 at 5:25 pm
Marriage-101
#1, I usually don’t like bows, but this is my fave.
December 17, 2007 at 5:33 pm
Valerie
I am loving option #4.
December 17, 2007 at 5:38 pm
Anna
Okay, loving them all, but number 4 SPEAKS to me. It would look amazing on you.
December 17, 2007 at 5:38 pm
qu33nbee
I looove the Hepburn one. I know, it may be trite, but I still think that it’d be adorable on you!
December 17, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Lisa
#1, hands down. Red heels. Love it, love it, love it.
December 17, 2007 at 6:49 pm
Trigger
#1 is my vote. You’d be a stunna in that one.
December 17, 2007 at 7:09 pm
T
I say #1, go with the bow!
December 17, 2007 at 7:11 pm
Swistle
Hi! I clicked over from Du Wax Loolu. I like ALL FIVE dresses, but if I were going to try them on in the order I thought most likely to be awesome, I’d try 4, 2, 3, 1. #1 is the one I’d say could be an amazing smash hit, but could also turn on you.
December 17, 2007 at 7:12 pm
Swistle
Um, ALL FOUR dresses, I mean. Doy.
December 17, 2007 at 7:54 pm
pbandrazz
I love #2!
And I love these posts - it’s like helping my roommates get dressed!
December 17, 2007 at 8:04 pm
notfrommars
I say #4. Nothing like classic and timeless to show off a truly beautiful woman. The ruffles would detract. The blue’s not enough and neither is #3.
December 17, 2007 at 8:04 pm
Soula
definitely # 1. that dress is incredible.
December 17, 2007 at 8:22 pm
Amanda
I vote number 1 or 2.
December 17, 2007 at 8:28 pm
miss a
oops i mean to say 1 or 3!
December 17, 2007 at 8:58 pm
Em
I love #2.
#4 is very sophisticated, though.
December 17, 2007 at 9:28 pm
Karina
Number 4 is so sleek… I’m in love. Its the least fussy dress of the bunch in my opinion, and for work that is a good thing. It screams “I’m gorgeous, classy but not afraid to dress up.” Looking like audrey is NEVER a bad thing.
December 17, 2007 at 9:50 pm
katelin
I love Dress #3. It’s just so cute and fun and I love the color too!
December 17, 2007 at 11:15 pm
Emily
I’d say number 4… it’s is classy & sleek, very good for a work party. You can spice it up a bit with your accessories! It looks like the most comfortable & plus how cute would you be paired with your guy in a suit.
December 17, 2007 at 11:17 pm
Madeleine
I like number one the best, but colour is always more fun so number 2 comes a close second. Have fun!
December 18, 2007 at 4:05 am
Hope
I love the first one (but I hear you on the bow issue!) and the last one (not predictable at all).
And yes, definitely red heels if you choose a black dress.
December 18, 2007 at 10:48 am
Shana Leigh
I like # 2 and # 4. But I see your bra related concern with 2, and 4 a simple and classic, but very pretty. I think thats your best bet.
December 18, 2007 at 2:36 pm
stacey
I love #1, and #4 is also very nice. number 2 doesn’t looka as sophisticated, I don’t think…It looks more clubby. and #3 looks summery because of the halter style top and skirt combo.
December 18, 2007 at 4:33 pm
Barb
My vote is for # 4- love the classic look for Vegas!
December 18, 2007 at 6:33 pm
kimberly
will you be attending CES? … ps: i like the black one!
December 18, 2007 at 7:18 pm
Chelle
Oooooo… A big party in a big suite. Fun times! #1. But of course you’ll look smashing in any of them.
December 18, 2007 at 7:26 pm
Courtney
First dress, hands down!
December 18, 2007 at 7:50 pm
mcgee
i know i’m late, but i loooooooove number 1. LOVE.
December 18, 2007 at 8:17 pm
Lisa
1 and 2, heavy on the 2.
December 18, 2007 at 9:30 pm
Margarita
I like 1 and 2, but I’d go with 2 because the color is more memorable. Black can be boring even if it is elegant.
December 19, 2007 at 2:20 pm
damsel in digress
you have fabulous taste. i was just in vegas last month, and i would have loved to go out in dresses 1 or 4. sleek, sexy, bombshell.
so now i have to ask. may i please - oh pretty please with christian louboutins on top - know who makes these wondrous creatures?
December 19, 2007 at 3:18 pm
tia
i like the first one, but that material might really wrinkle like a bitch.
and i like the blue one a lot.
and i like the last one, the audrey one, but it’s kinda predicitable like you said.
i say go for the blue. you’ll stand out in a room of black.
December 20, 2007 at 1:00 am
thejinius
cant go wrong with an audrey dress!
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