What other website could I go to a few days before a wedding and get a dress online and in time? Ummm Zappos! Yes, they aren't just about shoes, people.
I have been a devoted Zappos customer for years. I'm not the only one that shares such a love for them (I'm thinking of you, Laura!). A few months ago I ordered some new Asics running shoes from Zappos...only to have them become damaged...as in the interior of the shoes started to get some large holes (hard to explain). I called Zappos to see what they could do. Umm no problem, they said. They proceeded to ship me another pair overnight, told me I have a few weeks to send back my old pair (free), and upgraded my account to VIP meaning everything is one day shipping. I think Zappos used to have universal one day shipping but now "regular" accounts have to wait a few days? Who knows? They're still a ton faster than places like Macy's and Ann Taylor. I'm a VIP! Yes, lame.
The quest for the perfect "guest at a wedding" dress began weeks ago for me....yes, this is kind of the usual process. I tend to research things a little too much...translated to I'm a really picky shopper and not all dresses fit me well (thanks hips, legs, and butt) so I scour websites until my eyes go bleary. My devoted research backfired a few times...just when I had looked at every dress on a website and shopped the price elsewhere, when I would go to order, I was informed it was sold out. This happened at least three times. Mark laughed. The websites I looked at were: Nordstrom, Macy's, Overstock, SmartBargains, Bloomingdale's, Zappos...I think there were a few others.
Yes I could just wear some of the cocktail/evening dresses I have worn before to events but what fun is that? Plus this is a wedding in July so I needed a short and colorful dress...plus I think the wedding is going to be pretty formal.
I was excited to have finally found a dress I liked online (because let's face it, it's nearly impossible to find evening dresses in stores).
This dress from Ralph Lauren looked so pretty...but with two weeks and $16.95 in shipping before it finally reached me, I said no.
I ordered this gorgeous dress (Calvin Klein) from Nordstrom only to have it fit tight across by ribcage - what the?!? That's odd. It also came up too high and close to my armpits...not ideal for this hot summer heat.
I came close to admitting defeat (especially after going to the mall today)...and thought I would just wear this dress I wore to another friend's wedding a few years ago (it's from Ann Taylor). Yes that is me looking like a dancing fool. This dress is my backup plan.
I am now about to order this dress (Tahari)...I love the color and unique tulip-type bottom. Let's face it, this is probably as trendy as I will get. I'm still trying to figure out why I always seem to get silk and satin-type dresses?!?!
Let's hope it fits...if not, no worries thanks to Zappos. I think I'll get this on Tuesday when I get home from work - such convenience.
