I don't often wear dresses, and if I do, generally they're made out of denim or t-shirt material, or something equally comfortable. The last time I wore a dress that could be considered fancy was when I graduated from high school. Which is quite a few years ago.
It was navy blue, but short, which is a shame because had it been a long dress I could have just starved myself for a year and worn it. (I've had weight loss, yes, but not so much that I fit into clothes I wore in high school) Actually, I'm kidding, I can't imagine actually wearing something that I already own to my friends wedding. Well, if I was just a guest that'd be ok, but not so much as the maid of honour.
So, yesterday we went out looking at dresses, I am what you'd call flat broke at the moment, so actually purchasing wasn't going to happen. But, I've got it all picked out, so it's not going to be a problem when I get off my ass and find a better paying job than the one I 've got now. I don't need to worry about the store running out of them either, because apparently they're special order dresses. When you want to purchase, they have to order it in for you, even if they do have it there in the store already. Also, the stock will be available to order until December, which gives me some time.
But, I am happy to report that the dress was found in the very first store I went into. In fact, it was actually the very first (well, second the first was huge and it actually fell off) dress I tried. I did try a second style on, just to see. But, I liked the first one so much, that we decided then and there. The second one just didn't fit quite right, it was sort of baggy at the top a bit, and it was one that tied up at the neck (and that was all there was to hold it up), and I had visions of it working it's way loose as I'm walking up the aisle... Yes, totally frightening.
So, for a person that doesn't wear dresses, it's pretty good because it's actually not a dress. It's a skirt and a top. And, so far the general concensus is that it's really nice. If I have to wear a dress, it may as well be a pretty one...right? And my thoughts are that I may be able to actually wear it again sometime. Maybe not together, but separately. We'll see.
Posted by Michelle at August 21, 2003 06:33 PM