Sorry about the delay in posting this...
Last Saturday, I replayed the dress event from my previous post, so I could finally get a picture... Unfortunately I just held it up in front of me again, and didn't actually try it on. Here's a selfie - Mom thinks it would be perfect for me to wear. She thinks it would look good with a white tee shirt underneath! I really like its length.
Unfortunately, by my rough measurements, it's a size 20, and I need a 22 or 24 depending on the cut. I hope to be able to try it on soon. That will tell me whether I have an actual goal for some weight loss, or in the worst situation "it's a hopeless case."
If it were to actually fit me, and I were to wear it out and about, the hot pink color simply begs attention... And, whether from men or women, that may take some getting used to! It's hard to remember that this dress is most likely 30 years old...an extremely adventurous color for Mom to have worn "back in the day," that's for sure!
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OK....finally...yesterday (Monday), I took the plunge and tried the dress on, right there at the nursing home, by barricading myself in her bathroom (never know when a nurse will drop in to her room), simply pulling it on over my clothes.
Though the label has long since faded to illegibility, the dress really feels like a size 20 on me...snug. Even with its elasticated waistline (luckily in its proper place - too low for an empire waist), simply removing my clothes from underneath, would not be enough. So while losing weight is a noble goal, I fear that this dress may require enough of a weight loss so as to become a long-term project.
But Mom wanted to share in the fun...she insisted that I open the bathroom door to show her...and was excited to see that it fit even as well as it did. "Once you lose a few pounds, it will look really pretty on you. Even your boobies look good - I never realized you've been hiding those under your shirts. One thing you should do, though, is to get fitted for a bra. It will give you a prettier bustline, and a better shape." (Yes, she's right about my boobies! The dress made them really noticeable.) I walked over to my purse to get my camera, but apparently I didn't turn it off the other day, so the battery had gone dead.
I would have liked to stay "dressed" a while longer, but there was too much risk of a nurse coming into her room (it happens frequently). So, I went back into the bathroom to return to my normal outfit, sans picture. :-(
The dress is staying right where it is - I can get it from her if/when I'm ready to start wearing it. Meanwhile, she can still wear it occasionally...and unfortunately, it's the only one she has that "might" fit me...
Tuesday on the way home from Mom's, I noticed a secondhand shop was open, but going out of business. So I stopped in... Everything was 1/2 off, so I picked up some inexpensive necklaces and bracelets ($1.25 and $2.00) each. Pierced earrings were really inexpensive, between twenty-five cents and a dollar...times like that make me wish I could wear them. My purchases (I definitely wasn't a big spender) can all live with Mom's costume jewelry, in my file cabinet, for safekeeping.
The clerk was attentive to my presentation - and asked my name. When I told her my given name, (you may recall that it's used by females now), I became her instant girlfriend. And she suggested that maybe I could use some new dresses to go with my new jewelry. I told her I may come back to look at them...and I will, on the weekend. But I don't think they have a changing room, so even at a price of $3 or $4, I'm not sure I'll take the chance of buying without trying on...
Cheers,
Mandy
I like the dress. It looks like it may fit you if you did not have your other clothes on. It is a nice style and I think it would work with or even without pantyhose. It is wonderful that your mother is comfortable to the point of enjoying you visiting her while dressed. I seem to recall that many of the people who work at the home have become familiar with your wearing pantyhose and stirrups, woman's sandals and capris and that they have noted your hair, nails and makeup. I do not think any of them would have a bad reaction if they found you in a dress while visiting your mother. Among other things they are professionals and your mother is in their charge and they are earning an income from her residency. If it is OK for your mother to have you visit and wear a dress it will be OK with them as well.
ReplyDeleteThat was a good find on the jewelry. Good luck with dresses and skirts on your return trip. At those prices it is woth it to buy whatever suits your fancy. If one out of three items works you are ahead of the game and you can always give the others away.
Pat
Hi Pat,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliment on the hot pink dress. I like it too! And I really do need to put it on, sans capris and top, to get an idea of its true fit. One day I'll just decide to "do it! That'll settle the question of whether or not it's too tight! I just don't want to end up looking like a fat old woman (or worse yet - guy) in an ill-fitting dress...
As for my new jewelry, I'll check again on the weekend. I need a black necklace to go with the black bracelet, and also some earrings. Plus, I'll look closer at their dresses...it may be worth a chance on one or two, if they look big enough. It may actually take some of that "good luck" you offered, to make it happen, but "whatever works!"
As for being dressed at the nursing home, it's true that the staff (and a number of residents) recognize my clothes as women's - and my sandals with painted toe nails put the icing on that cake. Now that I know how (relatively) easy it is to apply my makeup at home (well, everything but lipstick - and I just don't do eye makeup) and put everything else on "out in the cornfields," that's my plan for Halloween...
My plan is to visit Mom in a skirt that day and then change to my stirrups for the antique show. The only possible problem with doing that will be their timing for the resident Halloween party vs. the time I have to arrive at the show to unload my goods. And I haven't dealt with that yet...too much going on. It's my October project.
Have a great day!
Mandy
I do not recall if You have mentioned ever wearing a bra. I see your mother thinks it would be a good idea. I love wearing a bra and do so whenever I can. In the winter I even wear one under my heavier tops to work.
ReplyDeleteI think that being dressed en femme, all the way with makeup, bra, etc for Halloween is a great plan.
Last night I got home and summoned the energy to dress and go out. I put on a longer dress with short sleeves. The color was similar to the background color on your web page. I paired it with pantyhose and another run with the short blond wig.
When I go out I take two pair of shoes. I drove in my comfortable brown suede pumps with a thicker 3" heel but when I got to the bar I changed into my brown stilettos. There was a decent crowd at the bar so I had to stand. After one beer I went back out to the car to put on the more comfortable suede pumps.
The place I went was about a 50 minute drive. I took the Mustang rag top and drove home with the top down and the wind blowing around my synthetic blond hair. Having the top down blowing her hair sometimes irks my wife but I liked the experience.
Pat
Hi Pat,
DeleteNo, I do not have a properly-sized bra, nor any silicone forms to put in it. I should get a proper fitting, and thus a proper bra, before spending any money on forms - which unfortunately I have no good place to store. So, while both are very desirable, neither has moved very high up the priority list.
Some of my blouses show my natural breasts more than others...so I will pick one of those for Halloween...
Sounds like you had a good time out and about...I fully understand the two pairs of shoes. If I manage to wear my 3" heels for a half hour, that's too much...and I run for my mary jane heels!
What year is your Mustang? A friend had a '67 convertible and had a lot of fun with it...
Mandy
My first car was a 1968 Mustang. Since I drive so much I have the need for more than one car. I had picked up a nice blue 6 cyl Mustang Ragtop and in 2006 got rid of that car for a 2006 white 'Pony' editiion Mustang convertible. I actually liked the 2000 more than the 2006 but of late the white one has reallly grown on me.
ReplyDeleteConvertibles are a lot of fun...particularly on twisting country roads! I had one as a college student, a little British car. But the top leaked, and it rained a lot where I lived. So I put a removable hardtop on it, which cured that problem. And took away the fun!
DeleteBad news today. On my way to work I crashed the Mustang into the back of a truck. wrecked the hood and the radiator. It is now at the body shop.
ReplyDeleteOh no...that's terrible...but...are you OK? That's most important...cars can be fixed. I hope you weren't hurt and that the airbags saved you from injury. Please let me know...
ReplyDeleteMandy
I think I just needed another few feet to stop. It was a high large pickup truck with a trailer hitch and when I hit the brakes the front of my car dipped under his bumper. There was no damage to his truck and he left before I could even get his plate. Hard to fathom the damage from such as slow hit that did not even trigger the air bags and barely spilled my coffee.
ReplyDeleteThank heavens it wasn't worse, and you're OK. That's the problem between cars and pickups. Matching bumper heights would help a whole lot. But I doubt federal standards on that will ever happen. Especially with the jacked-up trucks.
DeleteWhen a Taurus made a right turn, from the left turn lane, crossing in front of our Bonneville about 10 years ago, our air bags did go off (we T-boned the passenger side of the Taurus at 40 MPH). Both of us walked away completely unhurt. Two of the 3 occupants of the Taurus ended up in the hospital, plus the driver was ticketed. That Bonneville had to be pried out of the passenger compartment of the Taurus by the wrecker (it's bumper reached almost to the driver's seat), but it could have been driven a short distance if necessary. Not so much the Taurus - it was an un-moveable mess.
The insurance company told me the only reason the B'ville was totaled (other damage could have been fixed), was the cost to replace all the air bags...so be happy your air bags didn't go off. They might have totaled your car...
Mandy