WHICH RED CARPET LOOK DO YOU LIKE?

by Jane | Oct 30, 2014 | Fashion, Shop, Style | 47 comments

I have to emcee an event on the red carpet…

which means I need a long dress.

I love to look at women in their beautiful evening gowns, but honestly I think they’re kind of hard to wear.

I’d like your help. I found these on theoutnet.com, a site I use when I need something nice but would like to get it for a decent price. These are still expensive.

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Do you like any of them? Do you think any are worth the money? I still have a couple of weeks to keep looking.

If I have to get something long like this, I always try to make sure it’s classic and I’ll be able to wear for several years.

Please tell me what you think in the comments below.

Thanks,

47 Comments

Danny Salazar on October 30, 2014 at 6:19 pm

# 1
- Barb Wall on October 30, 2014 at 6:25 pm
  
  Love # 1 but I think you would be more comfortable in # 3
  - Jane McGarry on October 30, 2014 at 7:09 pm
    
    Thanks Barb, I kind of agree:)
- Anonymous on October 30, 2014 at 6:38 pm
  
  #1
  - Jane McGarry on October 30, 2014 at 7:10 pm
    
    that was easy!
- Anonymous on October 30, 2014 at 7:03 pm
  
  #3 The color will look great on you.
  - Jane McGarry on October 30, 2014 at 7:11 pm
    
    I thought it was kind of a cool color too! Thanks:)
- Jane McGarry on October 30, 2014 at 7:08 pm
  
  Thanks Danny!
  - Danny Salazar on October 30, 2014 at 7:48 pm
    
    You are quite welcome. I love blue. Sooooooooo. 😉
Julie on October 30, 2014 at 6:25 pm

#2 – red has always looked great on you.
- Jane McGarry on October 30, 2014 at 7:08 pm
  
  That’s so nice of you, I think if you get the right color red it looks great on almost anybody Julie
Jamie Pearson on October 30, 2014 at 6:25 pm

Have you tried rent the runway? My friends did it for our mom’s group gala and it’s pretty impressive. But I like the first one of these the best. 😉
- Jane McGarry on October 30, 2014 at 7:08 pm
  
  Forgot about that Jamie, going to that tonight!
Kelley on October 30, 2014 at 6:27 pm

I believe that a mature wiman always looks more regal and poised in a gown with straps.
- Jane McGarry on October 30, 2014 at 7:10 pm
  
  Thank you so much for the thoughtful comments Kelley:) Best, Jane
Andy Burks on October 30, 2014 at 6:39 pm

Definitely the red. Blondes always look beautiful in red.
- Jane McGarry on October 30, 2014 at 7:10 pm
  
  Aww thank you Andy:) Jane
- Veronica Stickle on October 30, 2014 at 7:53 pm
  
  I agree with Julie, Red is your signature color
  - Jane McGarry on October 30, 2014 at 8:26 pm
    
    Thank you Veronica, appreciate your comment!
deb on October 30, 2014 at 7:46 pm

#3 is timeless but not so much on the color
- Jane McGarry on October 30, 2014 at 7:50 pm
  
  Yes that’s kind of what I thought Deb, thank you!
Kathy on October 30, 2014 at 7:56 pm

#1
- Jane McGarry on October 30, 2014 at 8:26 pm
  
  Thanks Kathy!
rosemar Kinman on October 30, 2014 at 8:05 pm

Jane, #3 is a great cut, but I think you would look sensational in the red. Can’t wait to see your final decision! Rent the runway is a great choice for locating something for this type of event. I think this cut/color would be very attractive on you: https://m.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/badgleymischka_dresses/corundumsapphiregown
- Rosemary Kinman on October 30, 2014 at 8:10 pm
  
  Well…just caught up on your ‘what to wear’ post…my choice for you wasn’t a v-neck. 🙁 Still think it would be a great choice. 🙂 Am enjoying your blog, Jane.
  - Jane McGarry on October 30, 2014 at 8:27 pm
    
    Thanks so much Rosemary!
- Jane McGarry on October 30, 2014 at 8:27 pm
  
  I’m going to check that out tonight Rosemary!
Lori on October 30, 2014 at 8:23 pm

#1 and #3 are both stunning.
- Becky Sebastian on October 30, 2014 at 10:08 pm
  
  1 or 4. Going by color and style on you. With your coloring and hair. Stunning and classic.
  - Jane McGarry on October 30, 2014 at 10:56 pm
    
    That’s very nice Becky, thanks!
Denice on October 30, 2014 at 8:56 pm

Me again…

Color of #1 is fabulous, like the cut of #3. I wore strapless once. (Note: one time, too much to fuss with….why chance!?)
- Jane McGarry on October 30, 2014 at 10:55 pm
  
  Exactly Denice! Hi and thanks for commenting!
Kendal on October 30, 2014 at 9:39 pm

God blessed you with great legs. Show them off in the blue dress!
- Jane McGarry on October 30, 2014 at 10:56 pm
  
  Thank you Kendal!
Barbara Byrd on October 30, 2014 at 11:54 pm

Jane, do not fear the train!! I wore a fabulous blue full length dress with small train and an asymmetrical neckline purchased at Nordstrom and the train was no problem. I’m about your age but not nearly in as good shape, plus they can hem a bit if train is too long (I’m 5’8″)
#1 is a classic beauty. They have ways of keeping strapless in place, you know ; )
- Jane McGarry on October 31, 2014 at 7:43 am
  
  Good to know Barbara, thanks so much. I’ll post what I wear!
Manuel on October 31, 2014 at 6:36 am

I like all of the but #1 for the contrasting color of your hair. Once. You present all your final choices, I would like to vote again.
- Jane McGarry on October 31, 2014 at 7:44 am
  
  Ok Manuel, will do. Thanks for your thoughts!
Janet on October 31, 2014 at 9:19 am

Navy Blue or Orange.
The second blue with the rhinestones is ok.
Don’t like the red at all. Bunched up like a rag.
You could make any look good!
- Jane McGarry on October 31, 2014 at 10:28 am
  
  lol thanks Janet, you make a good point about the red, I just liked the color. Thanks!
Tracy on October 31, 2014 at 4:09 pm

Jane,
I think you would look good in any of them. However, I really like dress #1 most of all. Good luck and can’t wait to see which one you pick.
Susan on October 31, 2014 at 5:56 pm

Definitely #1 or #3. Elegant, color-rich, and simple.
- Jane McGarry on October 31, 2014 at 10:57 pm
  
  Thanks Susan! I like both those too, for the same reasons.
tread401@msn.com on November 1, 2014 at 2:51 pm

I like #1 and #4. If you really don’t want the train, or think it really might make you crazy by the end of the night, you might be able to have someone put in the hooks that allow you to make it a bustle. With that fabric it wouldn’t be big and poofy.
- Jane McGarry on November 2, 2014 at 7:08 am
  
  That’s a terrific idea! Thank you for taking the time to write. I think #1 is pretty stunning!
Mike on November 4, 2014 at 7:11 am

Celebrity Jane!
Red on Red equals nothing.
At least in art…

Mix black and red… rich.
Red carpet, black dress, blonde hair
one shoulder dress, one leg… Perfect!

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Good look beautiful! :):):)
- Jane McGarry on November 4, 2014 at 8:32 am
  
  Thank you Mike, I appreciate your thoughts.

Real Jane

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