I found a prom dress -- unfortunately.
Given the absolute lack of plus-size formal wear available locally, I have, in desperation, turned to eBay. I bid on a dress, hoping against hope that I would be outbid. Alas, I won it.
It's a beautiful dress, if the picture is to be believed. And that's the problem. It looks classy and sophisticated -- not at all what I wanted to wear to the Prom at the Pitman. I wanted something ultra '80s -- poufy sleeves, lots of lace. Instead, I have a sleeveless gown (and, given my upper arms, that will have to be remedied). It's made for a grownup, not dress-up.
I promise I'm not overreacting. Carol described the dress as "very classy." The disappointment came through even in e-mail. Laura commiserated with me. I believe Eric cried "party foul."
I have a few more days to check out thrift stores. Don't count me out, folks. After all, I thrive on deadlines.
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I the the sound that deadlines make as they fly by.
I have confidence that you can find a way to make the dress less adult- in the southern tradition add bows: lots and big.
You know that we support you, regardless of how classy and grown up you may look when you come to the prom Friday night. I am still looking for schmaltzy dresses for you...and boat-sized shoes for Eric. I too have not given up hope yet for the holy grail of prom dresses to throw itself off the rack at my feet. Maybe today is the day...I'm feeling lucky...and people take stuff to the thrift stores every day...
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