Jen, I've had some luck finding, if not dead elegant evening gowns, at least slightly fancy dresses just browsing regular stores (and Nordstrom Rack and Marshall's and TJ Maxx and thrift stores) checking out larger-sized empire waist dresses. This dress, which looks much nicer and fancier when I'm standing up, was a $10 size 12 find at a San Francisco thrift store.
Funny thing about black and white. You mix it together and you get gray. And it doesn't matter how much white you try and put back in, you're never gonna get anything but gray.
Lilah ,'Destiny'
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JZ - Jul 06, 2006 12:31:57 pm PDT #3234 of 10001
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
Pix - Jul 06, 2006 12:33:00 pm PDT #3235 of 10001
The status is NOT quo.
I hope you can get the legal issues resolved and the car sold quickly.
Thanks. I really should have waited until the POA had arrived before even attemping to buy the new car, but I had the opportunity and...yeah. Impulse buyer much? Good think it's something I actually really wanted.
-t - Jul 06, 2006 12:33:33 pm PDT #3236 of 10001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Oh, I think I was mireed in lurkerdom for some reason and never actually said: Suzi, I'm so sorry that you are burdened with so many other people's problems. I hope your husband can figure out how to not add to K-Bug's troubles.
-t - Jul 06, 2006 12:36:48 pm PDT #3237 of 10001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
That seems to happen with Priuses, Kristin. My parents had to go on the waiting list, but they did that on impule (and then bought a Honda Impulse to tide them over) and a friend of mine came home with a Prius after supposedly going to check prices.
JenP - Jul 06, 2006 12:41:34 pm PDT #3238 of 10001
Thanks, JZ. I'll pass that along. Very pretty picture!
Polter-Cow - Jul 06, 2006 12:43:53 pm PDT #3239 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I really should have waited until the POA had arrived before even attemping to buy the new car
The Prisoner of Azkaban, Sirius Black, would have aided your attempt?
sj - Jul 06, 2006 2:08:46 pm PDT #3240 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I just heard from my doctor. It seems I have a bladder infection. I am not showing any symptoms at the moment except for being very very very tired. This is not too unusual for me; I should have guessed something was up. Wish me energy~ma for finishing up school work tonight.
Cashmere - Jul 06, 2006 2:16:18 pm PDT #3241 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Energy-ma, sj. On the bright side, you've caught it before the wracking pain, yes?
flea - Jul 06, 2006 2:16:27 pm PDT #3242 of 10001
information libertarian
Jen, if she really needs an evening gown - if it's a really formal wedding - here are a couple of places to look:
A pea in the pod has several long things: [link]
Nordstrom maternity dresses have some very nice classy cocktailish things but I don't see any eveningwear.
If $$ is an issue, Motherhood Maternity has a couple of long things plus some cocktail: [link]
Cashmere - Jul 06, 2006 2:19:16 pm PDT #3243 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Jen, tell her to be sure to check the sales racks at places like Mimi Maternity. I found a $98 dress for $19.95 that got me through two weddings.