I still haven't decided whether to keep the maxi-dress or not. I really like it, but it may not be all that flattering to crucial parts of my body. I might try another size to see if that helps. I know certain people who live in my house think that it's too fancy for anything but a wedding. However, I want to live in the kind of world where one can wear a dress like that just about anywhere.
But the real dithering is about what to wear to the party this weekend. Have you not heard? I'm turning 40 and celebrating with a big party featuring prosecco and pâté. Darling, you should come! Anyway, it occurred to me, along about the time I decided to invest in a few cases of prosecco, that the black sequined shift I purchased from the Banana (for about 10% of its original price) would be the perfect over-the-top dress for what I hope will be an over-the-top occasion. Reader, you can imagine my disappointment when I tried it on this week and realized that it's a little too big. I may wear it anyway, but one of my rules to live by is that clothes should fit well and if they don't, they should not be worn. Granted, I break this rule pretty often as my budget does not afford all the tailoring I would like.
In the other corner we have the recently purchased H&M low-cut cocktail dress that seems to me to be a knock-off of a cross between Nicole Miller and BCBG. It fits well, shows off my figure, it's cute, but it features a sort of Hawaiian-y fabric, green with hot pink and purple flowers, that I'm not quite sure is very Disgraceful. Also, the fabric is sadly cheap, but what can you expect from H&M?
Luckily, thanks to my investments from my last two big occasions, I have the perfect shoes to wear with either dress.
I have gone on several shopping expeditions to find the Perfect Dress for this Very Big Occasion, but I've returned empty-handed. And really, is there anything more depressing than not having the opportunity to go further into debt when purchasing a gorgeous new dress? No, there isn't.
P.S. I'm not posting any pictures until after the event because I would like this to be a surprise.
Ooooooh, 40! I have fond memories of my mother's big enormous 40th birthday party - yay you!
Posted by: fayrene | June 08, 2009 at 11:38 PM
A prosecco and pate party sounds pretty much like the most perfect party ever. I like the sounds of black sequins, even if a bit too big.
Posted by: Cait | June 09, 2009 at 11:57 AM
I really, really wish I could come to the party....
Posted by: Cate | June 12, 2009 at 07:55 PM