the dress
you've all wanted to see it, so here it is, in all its long, loose fitting, ummm….. dowdiness? the disappointing part was I felt cold most of the time so I kept on my long, wrap-style cardigan and the dress hardly got seen.
sunray pleats from top to bottom with a tie belt
which has a little bling around the face.
long and loose - shapeless, just like me
the gold design almost echoes...
the band on my "good" watch, which I bought just for the wedding,
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NOT dowdy at all. Understated elegance.
ReplyDeleteElephant's Child; thank you. I probably could have chosen flashier jewellery and really wished I could have found a warmer coat/jacket/wrap. But everything in my price range was the wrong colour. Still, it was a lovely wedding and I had a great time.
DeleteI agree with Elephant's Child not at all dowdy. Very pretty indeed!
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling cold all the time now, so long cardies are the go-to for me.. I got a gorgeous one from Rivers, it is maroon chenille. ;)
Snoskred; I've found I can't wear anything from Rivers, it all seems to be made for narrow people and I'm definitely much rounder. I'd hoped my long cardi/wrap would be warm enough, but now I have plenty of time to look for something warmer to wear next time the dress gets an airing. Maroon chenille sounds lovely.
DeleteDon't sell yourself short, River. You're a good-looking woman, and your dress is lovely. And I'll bet you looked lovely in it...with your matching watch.
ReplyDeleteLong and loose is great (I'm referring to the dress!) :)
Lee; thank you. Long and loose is definitely more comfortable :) I saw more than a few women wearing things so tight they looked sprayed on and several people had to keep adjusting things.
DeleteI think you must have looked pretty glam and a magnet for any gay man who might be present. Hmm, she looks interesting.
ReplyDeleteAndrew; I did get a conversation with a couple of other guests, men, who wandered over to where I was standing alone looking at the view, having moved away from a small crowd of smokers. This was before we all moved inside when the tables were ready. I surprised myself by managing a conversation. It was nice.
DeleteThat is a smart looking dress. Bet you pulled it off with style.
ReplyDeleteArkansas Patti; thank you. I'm not sure I managed 'style' but I felt comfortable and that helps a lot.
DeleteNot at all dowdy! The close-up reveals the pattern, and you chose well with that watch.
ReplyDeleteVal; I bought the watch first a few months ago, thinking I'd have something nice to wear at the wedding and the dress pattern was a happy accident.
DeleteTo me it looks quite comfortable and classy. I bet you look lovely.
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peppylady(Dora); it was very comfortable, although cold, even with the lining and my long wrap cardi on. Thank you, I felt lovely.
DeleteI like it! It could be worn on numerous occasions; it's that kind of classic.
ReplyDeletejenny_o; that's what I like about it, although I don't wear dresses usually, I could use this one again, with different shoes and maybe a more glam bag. And a warmer coat.
DeleteThat's a lovely dress! And i will bet credits to navy beans you looked wonderful.
ReplyDeletemessymimi; thank you :)
DeleteI can picture you, looking mighty fine.
ReplyDeleteJoanne; thank you. I felt fine, it was a lovely wedding and the reception was a big hit.
DeleteYou know you rocked it!
ReplyDeletejoeh; thank you. At least I didn't rock and roll, that would be embarrassing. (rock off my chair and roll on the floor)
DeleteIt's a lovely dress, and I bet you looked lovely in it. Not at ALL dowdy, you silly woman. So howcum we don't get to see a pic of you wearing the dress...? (And I love that your watch kinda matched it...)
ReplyDeleteThere is absolutely NOTHING about that dress that is dowdy. It is a beautiful dress and it looks cool. Comfort is key to anything I wear. If it's not comfortable I won't be comfortable in any gathering. The watch brought it all in together. I'm sure you looked fabulous!
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