I'm mostly better from the allergy attack I mentioned last time. I probably won't feel great until the pollen is gone. It is raining today so that will wash a lot of it away, helping me to feel even better. I'm proud of myself for not using feeling puny to cheat. The closest I came to cheating was not getting enough water the two days my throat was so sore. It just hurt too much.
Last night, I decided to try on "The Dress" as it had been several days and I felt as though I'd made some progress. 65MD suggested that if it was still a little snug that perhaps moving the buttons over a tiny bit would make the difference. (He's the smart one.) I agreed and enlisted his help in marking where the buttons should go.
Then I put it on, or as 'on' as it would go. My memory is that it fit better the first time I tried it. I have nothing to prove that, since I didn't measure, take pictures or have any other marker to indicate how close it was to fitting. It was clear that moving the buttons over was not going to make any difference at all. I was and am heartbroken.
It is a little more than two weeks from the wedding. That dress ain't happ'nin' no way, no how. Of course, I shed a tear. Of course 65MD assured me that everything would be OK. It will. I'm just so disappointed. Plus now I have to go shopping. It will be hard to find something in my current size that isn't matronly. UGH! Wish me luck.
Lessons Learned
3 years ago
Reality just plainly stinks sometimes. Just does. I'm sorry, Lori. And I know that it will be more bothersome to shop because in the back of your mind you will be thinking about "the dress" and how it didn't fit. I hope you find something you really like. There is a place called Karen's in Dickson that specializes in dresses for this type of thing. I think they are kind of like $99, though. But thought I'd throw it out there to you. Maybe they have a website.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'll see if I can find a website for it.
DeleteThe only website was about their bras that I could find. However, I did get on MILs fb and found a nice fb page for them. They specialize in mother of the bride dresses, plus sizes, etc. I've not personally shopped there, but I know others who have. :) Anyway, you may do just as well at a nice department store closer to home.
DeleteThe up and down MENTAL/EMOTIONAL battle just never ends, does it?? And at least for me, it's often most heartbreaking than the actual physical up and down battle. So sorry about the dress. And there's nothing worse than trying to shop for something specific when your time is running short and you feel as if you have to find something NOW. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI am definitely feeling the pressure of last minute shopping.
Deletenothing could look matronly on you, you are a stunner! do not roll your eyes at me missy you are georgous and you should KNOW it! dont go shopping in a bad mood make it fun and enjoy yourself.
ReplyDeleteI can always count on you for a good chuckle! It is a sad fact that once clothes get to a certain size they just look sloppy and blah. You know I do not want blah!
DeleteI'm hoping to get my niece to go with me this weekend. She is always good company.
so get blah and add some pizzazz or bling. you can take something simple and embellish it into a one of a kind FEROCIOUS FROCK! i KNOW you can~
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