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The perfect dress... - 5/1/2008 5:24:48 AM   
StormsSlave


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Status: offline 		In exactly fourteen days, I will acheive the most notable thing I've managed to do so far in this life.  My eldest daughter will graduate from high school!  I am so freaking thrilled, I could puke.

On top of this wonderful feat, and one of the few bonuses of my miserable job, is the fact that I've lost 45 pounds in the past year.  I look fantastic, and I want to flaunt it just a little!

So, I'm looking for the best dress.  I'd like it be sexy without being trashy, more "Stacey's Mom" then "Debbie Does Dallas."  I'm hoping it will be warm enough for a sundress, but it's hard to tell in this weather.  I got a new tattoo this year, too, and I'd love to show it off.  I don't have a bunch of money, so discount sites would be best.  I've done the Target/JC Penney/Sears route here in town, but I couldn't find anything I really liked.  Bergner's had the perfect dress, but they had it in, like, sizes 1 to 4.   The clerks acted brain dead when I asked if there was a way I could get it in my size, and I didn't see it on their website.

Any suggestions on where to look?  The clock is ticking, and I don't have a dress yet. 

Thanks in advance.

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RE: The perfect dress... - 5/1/2008 5:27:43 AM   
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Status: offline 		not 100% sure what your budget is like, but this site seems to have a good selection... the sizes seem to range from 4-14 hope it helps

http://www.designerexposure.com/category/27.1/


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RE: The perfect dress... - 5/1/2008 5:41:06 AM   
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Status: offline 		What an outstanding site!  I could shop all day.  thanks so much!

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RE: The perfect dress... - 5/1/2008 5:42:59 AM   
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RE: The perfect dress... - 5/1/2008 5:45:17 AM   
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Status: offline 		Congratulations on the graduation and your weight loss!
I buy a lot of dresses from Frederick's of Hollywood (clearance). They have some very nice dresses for not a lot of money.
http://www.fredericks.com/category.asp?catalog%5Fname=Holiday2002&category%5Fname=Sale%2DDresses+From&Page=
Good luck in finding the perfect dress.


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RE: The perfect dress... - 5/1/2008 6:05:09 AM   
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Status: offline 		the sales clerk should have called another store and offer to send it to you.  apparently you have a bad clerk who didnt give a crap about doing their job.  to bad there wasnt a herbergers in your city you would have gotten better service.

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RE: The perfect dress... - 5/1/2008 6:06:46 AM   
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RE: The perfect dress... - 5/1/2008 6:10:15 AM   
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Status: offline 		Nordstrom's always has a nice selection.

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RE: The perfect dress... - 5/1/2008 6:12:03 AM   
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ORIGINAL: tigerlilly34

the sales clerk should have called another store and offer to send it to you.  apparently you have a bad clerk who didnt give a crap about doing their job.  to bad there wasnt a herbergers in your city you would have gotten better service.


its hard to convince any high school graduate in this day and age to give a crap about thier job for <8.00 per hour

back on the subject though.... What might work out real well is seeing if you have a friend that can sew well, most of my more expensive-looking clothes (kilts, leather and the like) were made by friends I bribed with cookies


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RE: The perfect dress... - 5/1/2008 7:00:42 AM   
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ORIGINAL: Aileen1968

Nordstrom's always has a nice selection.


I would recommend them also, and they post new markdowns every Weds on their website.  you can find something beautiful for a great price.

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RE: The perfect dress... - 5/1/2008 7:03:01 AM   
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Status: offline 		I love Lord & Taylors... not sure if you have one near you.. Also try Nordstroms

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RE: The perfect dress... - 5/1/2008 7:12:07 AM   
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RE: The perfect dress... - 5/1/2008 7:29:06 AM   
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RE: The perfect dress... - 5/1/2008 8:08:32 AM   
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RE: The perfect dress... - 5/1/2008 8:55:41 AM   
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http://www2.victoriassecret.com/category/?cgnbr=OSCLODRSSHP

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RE: The perfect dress... - 5/1/2008 8:57:22 AM   
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http://www2.victoriassecret.com/category/?cgnbr=OSCLODRSSHP


damnit, I can't spend money.  **Closing my eyes and walking away from the link...

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RE: The perfect dress... - 5/1/2008 9:08:12 AM   
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RE: The perfect dress... - 5/1/2008 9:09:52 AM   
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something you can wear again.

you can accessorize for "style"

thats how i would do it.

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RE: The perfect dress... - 5/1/2008 2:06:57 PM   
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Status: offline 		Kittensol--ordinarily I would agree with you, but the tattoo was gotten to commemorate her 18th birthday, and she wants me to show it off for her.

Katylied-While it's her accomplishment, it's also mine.  I've been a single mom pretty much since she was born, and this is as much my party as hers.  I have every intention of celebrating until my eyes bleed!!!  I worked my BUTT off to get her here and sacrificed much, including my own college education.  I've earned it, too.

Everyone else, thanks for the great links!  I am going to do some good shopping.  I might go back to Bergner's and talk to some management types.  They might be able to help.  My shopping options are limited, but the internet is always open.  Thanks, everyone!

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RE: The perfect dress... - 5/1/2008 2:09:33 PM   
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ORIGINAL: kittinSol

About to be bluntly honest, but if you don't want to look trashy, I would advise you not to show off your tattoo.



..a rare occasion where we disagree KS. A beautiful tat is, in my opinion, about as far from trashy as one can get.......

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