Today's Chic for Cheap post comes at the request of CC reader Molly. She will soon be attending a wedding with her husband and is struggling to find something affordable, fetching and figure flattering. Here's how Molly describes her challenge:
"I especially love your Chic for Cheap posts, but as much as I love them I can rarely wear any of the looks because I'm a plus sized girl...I usually wear about a size 18. I'm sure I'm not the only one out there, so I thought I'd email you with my latest wardrobe dilemma.
My specific problem is that I'm going to an outdoor wedding in a few weeks. My husband will be the best man, so I'll be standing next to him all day (he'll be wearing a tux) and I don't want to look too informal. July in Maryland is hot and humid, so I'd like to be in something lightweight and airy. Because of my own self-image, I'm not keen on showing a lot of leg (i.e. above the knee...I like to think I have nice legs from the knee down though!) or my upper arms. And a great deal of the wedding and reception will be on grass, so wedge heels that won't sink into the dirt are a big plus. I am totally open to lots of color and/or pattern, I'm an art teacher and don't mind looking the part!"
For Molly's outfit I decided to show two colors of the same dress since both are equally lovely, but one might appeal to her more than the other (they are available up through size 18). The accessories would go beautifully with either dress and since the dress is sleeveless I picked out a little white scarf that can be draped across her shoulders and upper arms to cover that area while still allowing her breath in all that heat and humidity. Finally the shoes (the hardest part for me to find this time around) are wedges (perfect for the grass) and have a slight metallic sheen to them (which makes them just dressy enough to get away with). I hope this is of some help to you Molly. Have a great time at the wedding! xox Ez
- Beaded Georgette Dress (in Deep Seafoam or Forest Green) ~ Newport-News
- Marisella Dangling Earrings ~ Forever 21
- Fringed Gauze Scarf ~ Old Navy
- Set of 2 Bangles ~ NYLightMetals
- Metallic Elizabeth Slingback Wedges ~ Target
Looking for more Chic for Cheap inspiration... see all the past outfits right here.