I am going to a black tie charity ball on Sat and have been in a dilemma about what to wear. I don't have any ball gowns and I am sure most of my friends I am going with do not either. Some of the ladies have been on cruises and will have some to choose from. My friend has loaned me a long black dress but it has short sleeves so I have spent ages looking for something to wear over it. So far I have tried tops from House of Fraser and John Lewis to no avail, had advice from my youngest GD who found something in my wardrobe, DD didn't agree with. I have now decided to save my money and wear an animal print beaded and sequined cashmere cardigan over the dress, so that's me sorted.
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Sounds perfect Plant. Time to start brushing up the Tango!
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I'm sure you'll look lovely whatever you wear Plant. I hope that you enjoy your evening."Good friends help you to find important things when you have lost them....your smile, your hope, and your courage."
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Sounds absolutely lovely plant, have a wonderful time."What doesn't kill us,makes us stronger."Comment
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Don't forget to let us see photos of you in your glad rags Plant! have a great evening!Believe you can and you're halfway there.
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Have a good time. I wouldn't possess a thing to wear r and I know wild horses wouldn't get OH into a black tie, so I shall just have to enjoy your experience vicariously.Comment
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Sounds good plant. I bet you feel more relaxed now you have that settled.Be careful when blindly following the Masses.
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Plant it sounds delightful so get your dancing shoes polished and ready for good time on the dance floor,enjoy and remember to be home by 12 and not turn into Cinderella
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I'm sure you will look lovely in your chosen outfit.Sometimes I forget to like posts,but that doesn't mean I don't like them.Comment
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Plant I have several ball gowns I wear on cruises but never had the cause to wear them any other time , what you have chosen sounds perfect especially as the dress is blackIm not fat just 6ft too smallComment
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Plant - I'm sure you will look lovely, and if you get too hot boogying the night away you can take your cashmere cardigan off, but it sounds very glamorous and ideal for the occasion.
I've got a couple of long evening dresses - one black lace and one magenta. We're going to an annual 'do' in mid-October, and I think this year I'll wear the black lace! If I can't remember which one I wore last year, I'm sure nobody else can either!
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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That does sound really nice Plant. I bet you feel better now you have your outfit decided on. I always do!“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Yes I feel more relaxed about it now. The ladies I am going with are my bowls friends and some of their friends to make up the numbers. One of my bowls friends lost his wife to Motor Neuron Disease so we are going to support the charity and hope to have some fun. Apart from the meal there is entertainment and an auction. Those of you who have met me know that there will be no dancing for me, I would have to be scraped off the floor. Carriages will be at midnight, perhaps I will meet my Prince Charming.What is life if full of care we have no time to stand and stareComment
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Plant - with your 'pull' rate you will have Prince Charmings lining up for the privilege of helping you into your carriage!
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
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Daisy, I do tend to agree with you
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