Dress Shopping at dressbarn
Kaytlin and I are preparing for a five day getaway coming this August and I am beyond giddy! We will both be headed to NYC to attend BlogHer ‘12. Kaytlin has expressed an interest in starting a blog, so I thought this would be a fabulous experience for her to tag along and possibly connect with a few brands that interest her as well as sit in on a few sessions!
Once our conference and airline tickets were purchased we both hit panic mode, though. Why? Because we both knew our closets were full of t-shirts and jean shorts. Definitely not the best attire to make a great first impression. dressbarn was happy to help us out in this department.
We visited a new to us location on the other side of the city. Because each store receives a little something different we were pleasantly surprised at the large selection of dresses and began to weigh our arms down… heavily. Everywhere we turned we found another dress that we loved the cut, style &/or print on and added it our pile to try on.
Then it was off to the dressing room for fashion show mode!
I am going to show the good, the bad and the ugh!
These first four dresses… there was one I loved, one I felt like I was an old woman trying to be young, and two that I liked but wanted to make sure I didn’t love something else first. Imagine my mood when after the first four dresses, I had three contenders?! Have you ever had a shopping trip that turned up nothing? I do often… so I was beyond happy at this point.
Then it was Kaytlin’s turn to model for me. To be honest, I loved all of these dresses on her. Look how much cuter she was in the orange dress than I was! She adored two of them, liked one and was okay with the fourth. She was a happy girl as well!
Here are four that didn’t make the cut. At this point in our shopping trip we were being a little silly… sorry for the faces. Although I loved these dresses on the hanger, I didn’t feel they flattered my body at all.
Can you guess which one Kaytlin didn’t like? The other three went to her “I LIKE IT!” pile.
My last three dresses… I liked one a lot, one was ok and the third I didn’t have an opinion either way really (in no particular order).
I have always had issues with not liking my arms, so I had to try a few dresses on with shrugs. I ended up liking a couple of the shrugs with all of the dresses in my “I like it” pile… so then the debating game began. I had to pick two dresses out of a stack of four that I liked as did Kaytlin.
Then we got to accessorize! What girl doesn’t like bangles, bobbles and shiny things?! This display had four sides and we spent quite a bit of time finding the necklace that would work well with our dresses.
What’s an outfit without a new bag, right? dressbarn has so much to choose from and has everything you need to complete an outfit. We spent nearly three hours there trying on clothes and picking out accessories.
I was so surprised how affordable all of these adorable dresses were, too!
Seriously… all of them were under $60!
I remember shopping for interview dresses 16 years ago and spending $75 a dress!
So in the end we finally made our decisions and both of us left the store with a smile (unbelievable… we both found exactly what we needed in one store!). We each have two outfits to reveal that I will post after our BlogHer ‘12 visit in August… so stay tuned!
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i like the seahorse slingback sandal
I love the Eyelet Border Dress.
I *love* the Two-Tone Tie-Dye Maxi Skirt. I might have to take a closer look at my budget 🙂
I didn’t realize that they sold womens sizes! That’s great.
I like AND want this 🙂 Beaded Lattice Tank
$29.99 .. never have worn this color before .. beautiful .. thanks!
Okay, here’s my picks for you & Kaytlin: Heather: Black/Green Ruffle Dress w/Black Shrug
Kaytlin: Purple/Black Floral Dress
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love the beaded lattice tank.
Drape Neck Tank Dress
i want http://www.dressbarn.com/detail/geometric-flower-halter-maxi-dress/101030297/304
Wood and metal teardrop earrings.
Love the striped rosette dress!
I love the Paneled Cotton Skirt.
I like the womens Ribbed Jewel Neck Tank.
I learned they have a store 4.6 miles from me.
Thanks for the contest.
love love love the http://www.dressbarn.com/detail/beaded-necklace-halter-dress/101025069/150 (don’t know where i’d wear it, but trust me, i’ll find an occasion!)
I LOVE the BAMBOO ® Sequined Platform Pumps.
I don’t have any summer dresses. That’s what I would like to get. TY 4 the giveaway.
I love the Crocheted Flourish Pullover.
Geometric Flower Halter Maxi Dress
Love the ribbed jewel neck tank–great price, and the beading is fabulous!
I love this top. Embellished Keyhole Paisley Blouse
I would love to have their Geometric Flower Halter Maxi Dress, beautiful!
Out of all the dress, I really LOVE the blue & Black dress with wearing the black cardigan with. The colors really suit you well 🙂
I like this swim dresss. http://www.dressbarn.com/detail/abstract-dot-swimdress/101149262/400
I like Mock Croc Panel Tote
blue dress with black cardigan looks good
Visited the site and really like Abstract Floral Button-Down Dress
I love the Patterned Stripe Maxi Dress
I like the 3rd pic in the first set for you (Black w/ black & white swirls and green trim on bottom). For Kaytlin, I like the 4th pic in both of her sets.
They have sizes up to 24.
Watercolor Flower Tank Dress
mootsie tootsie shoes
I love the Geometric Flower Halter Maxi Dress
I love the two blue dresses you tried on (the first one with the shrug and the last one in the first set). I love the orange dress on Kaitlyn.. I also like the purple one (3rd one in the second set, I think).
I like Asymmetrical Ruffled Floral Dress
I like the Ruched Floral Satin Dress!
I really like this dress – Geometric Flower Halter Maxi Dress. Dress Barn has such classy clothes!
I like the blue dress for you that was third in the last set of pictures. Then the black/white/green dress that was third in the first set of pictures.
I like the blue/green/black maxi dress with the black halter for Kaytlin. I also liked her in the blue dress that was fourth in her second set of pictures.
I did not realize Dress Barn carried so many stylish summer sweaters, vest and cardigans.
Although my favorite is the Border Paisley dress, as i have a love for all things neutral when it comes to dresses.. THe Banded Poppy Jacquard Dress also would be fun with it’s black on white with bright bursts of color
I love Love LOVE the jumpsuits!!!!!
The 3rd pic of you w/the black, white and green dress was fabulous…. fun by itself, or a little more “businessy” with a black jacket. On Kaitlyn, the 2nd pic of her with the multicolored (black/white/blue/orange) dress with kimono sleeves was fun and adorable!
Braided Belt Capris
I like the color block drape neck top
I love the Beaded Necklace Halter Dress!
I like the green/white/black dress (#3 in the first set of 4) for you and the black/multicolored dress (#2 in the second set of 4) for Kaytlin!
I think that I would love to try this skirt Tiered Eyelet and Swiss Dot Maxi Skirt
I like the 1st dress of your last 3 dress but I think it would look better with the jacket of your 2 dress in the same row. I love the modest dresses so I like sleeves and a little bit more length
bordered geometric surplice dress
I absolutely LOVE the Banded Medallion Dress
I love Dress Barn! I too just bought 2 new dresses for Blogher ’12 from there. They really have so many great choices I can’t pick just one. And it’s not just dresses!
I like the Banded Watercolor Floral Tank Dress
awesome 50% off sale going on right now! woohoo!
I just went to Dress Barn for the first time two weeks ago, and I bought a black shrug over my formal black dress. Loved it!
i think the last one you tried on was really pretty!:) hope you got it!
I would like to try the Colorblocked Drape Neck Blouse
I love DressBarn! Not only do I usually find great dresses at affordable prices, but my favorite is peeking at their sweaters.
I love the Bohemian Ruffle Tier Maxi Dress.
I like the Beaded Lattice Tank. It’s my style, my color and my name written all over it.
I agree with both of your choices, but there is one dress Kaytlin put on I don’t think she consider. The Black and white dress with the swirly at the bottom looked good on her. Heather the first group of dresses looked better on you.
I like the Floral Tie-Waist Blouse.
I love the Patterned Multicolor Tie-Dye Maxi skirt. So pretty and summery!
I love the Embellished Neckline Peplum Top
I love the Embellished Neckline Peplum Top.
i like the floral shutter pleat dress
heather: larger print blue/black dress with black shrug
kaytlin: orange/black belted dress
http://www.dressbarn.com/detail/embroidered-keyhole-peasant-top/101041718/651
really like this top
I like the Paisley Tiered Maxi Dress http://www.dressbarn.com/detail/paisley-tier-maxi-dress/101031106/807
I liked the blue dress on you, the last one in the first set of pics. And for Kaytlin, I like the orange one.
I like the hooded crochet pullover
I like the Watercolor Flower Tank Dress
I love this applique bag! http://www.dressbarn.com/detail/floral-applique-bag/100978508/150
I learned that they have petite sizes. I’m short, so that’s good news!
I like the Floral Cross-Bodice Dress.
I love the Bohemian Ruffle Tier Maxi Dress!
I really like the stripped belted jacket! CUTE!
I LOVE your #3 dress in the first 4 and the #2 dress in the last 3 but with the jacket! In Kaytlin’s I like the #1 and #3 in the first four and # 3 in the last four but my favorite was #4 in the last four!
I like http://www.dressbarn.com/detail/coloblocked-snake-button-down-dress/101069959/927
Hot alert!!
I like the cut of a lot of the dresses, just have to dig for a pattern I like!
My favorites:
The green, white and black on you, and http://www.ourkidsmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/kaytlindresses2.jpg on Kaytlin!
I love the cute shoes
I love that Dress Barn has so may options for all dress sizes.
i like the Long Shell and Glass Necklace
THe Lace Panel Tiered Dress would be the perfect dress for my rehearsal dinner I love it!
I like the One-Shoulder Crystal Applique Dress – Paul Tran ….. emscout9 at Hotmail dot com
I love the Topstitched Tie-Back Dress
i learned that they currently have a 20% off sale
I like Kaitlyn in either the orange dress from the first set of pics or the purple one from the second set of pictures. I thought you looked great in your last dress of the last set of dresses – black on the top and printed skirt.
I love the Mock Croc Panel Tote.
I like the Ruffled Keyhole Peasant Blouse.
Love the Sequin Stripe Tank!
I didn’t know that Dress Barn sold shoes
i like the sequin stripe shirt
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like the fantasy embroidered denim skimmers
I like the Glitter Faux Wrap Dress
They have an extra 25% off sale going on now in July.
I would love to give this to my mom for her upcoming cruise with my dad!!
I like the Soutache Back High-Low Tank
I didn’t realize that the dress barn had such nice things!!! Love the shoes!!!
I like the dress in the last picture of the 4th set of pictures for K… and for you I like the very last one!!!
Tiered Sequin Detail Burnout Tank
I learned that this is a store that I would love shop at. thanks for the review.
I like the QUPID Ruffled Leopard Peeptoes heels.
*I love the Eyelet Border Dress!
I like you in the red geometric pattern dress and Kaitlyn in the white black and green dress (mid first row). Either way – looks like u ladies had fun!
I like the mixed metal charm frontal necklace
I like the Sequined Rose High-Low Tee.
I can always find something I like at Dress barn
I like the Embellished Crochet Neck Paisley Tank
I like the Flutter Sleeve Shadow Stripe Blouse and Tank Duet a lot
Blue dresses in the Heather dresses 1 & 3 & Kaytlin dresses 2 the last 2 dresses
http://www.dressbarn.com/detail/asymmetrical-floral-burnout-dress/101071190/602
i love the Metallic Crocheted Dress
I learned that Dress Barn supports (and it seems very generously) Dress For Success, an organization that helps women obtain needed clothing for things like job interviews!
I like the third dress in the first row of pictures of you.
I like the 4th dress in the second row of pictures of Kaytlin.
I like the Chevron Knit Feather Blouse
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Embroidered Peasant Blouson Top
I like the bamboo zigzag flats.
I like the Chevron Knit Feather Blouse.
Rather wish you had put numbers on the photos. For you, I liked one of the ones you picked–the darker blue print on the right of the screen. For Kaytlin, I liked both the purple print and the blue print that she has thumbs up on–do agree that the neckline on it was more flattering to her.
I want the Stackable Ring Set.
I like the Tiered Scroll Dress
I like the 2nd to last dress that you tried on.
I learned that they post all reviews – warts & all – not just the positive ones – helps you to make an informed purchase.
I learned that dressbarn operates 838 stores in 47 states.
i didnt know they sold shoes
I’d love to have the Metallic Crocheted Dress
the one w/ the black cardigan 2nd one
I like the Pleated Neckline blouse, so chic! trixpixel[at]gmail.com
i like Colorblocked A-Line Dress
I like the Paneled Watercolor Rose skirt
I think Kaytlin went with the best dress for her and you looked very nice in the third to last dress.