We have to go to a big, formal-y Christmas party held by H’s company in a hotel. So we went shopping for a dress, shoes, earrings and a clutch…Poor H, being my only best friend here, waited patiently as I tried on one dress after the other, and tried to be constructive in his suggestions.
We had two choices, a long red dress, and a short teal one. Even though I loved the long one, I thought it was a waste of money to buy a dress than I can only wear ONCE ever in my life. I can’t wear the same dress to the same party next year, and I can think of no other occasions for a long, evening dress in the U.S.! (…oh. Except wedding receptions. Specifically H’s brother’s. Oh shit. Maybe I should have gotten it.)
Anyhow, I bought the teal one.
The pic is not true to its color, it’s really a teal colour. As usual, I always end up wearing the empire waist, shoulder baring types. I tried on SO many different cuts, determined to buy something different— but for pear-shaped figures, the empire waist seems to be most flattering. I love the neckline of this dress. Obviously I don’t look like the model in it. Whatever.
And HERE is the link of the dress I’d have LOVED to buy. When I saw it, it was $500, but now its $250! For this dress, that’s v.cheap. Not in my size though…I am nuts about the colour, neckline, and drape. Classic, simple, elegant, and just a little different. Mmmmmmmm. I seem to keep picking BCBG dresses.
So I also bought gold heels, earrings, bangles and a clutch to go with the teal dress. ALL totaling $200. Am I the best cheapo or what!
Amidst all this shopping, I also realize that I am a dress person. With my larger than proportion hips, I find it very difficult to find simple things like t-shirts and jeans. My feet are wide, so even shoe-shopping is an utter nightmare, AND I need wide calf boots too. Imagine. (H and Jalpa always thought I was exaggerating until they came shopping with me.) I have a better time with finding dresses. Not the best time. But better. But I like buying earrings the most. They ALWAYS fit! 
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I really talk too much la.
Very lovely mad!
Let’s see how nice it is when I am in it!