I really like the velvet one as well, Burrell. I support Franny's preference. I like that it can be dressed up or down and, I figure, O is going to spend a LOT of time dancing. The stretchy velvet will be so much more comfy.

Plus, I was not kidding about O's ability to accessorize. She can throw 7 different things together and make an amazing 'look'.

I'm definitely voting for that one.

Butswinkas

Definitely a reason to choose a cloistered lifestyle.

Unless he's some sort of cool guy or killer athlete I suppose.

I've always suspected Dick Butkiss became a football player out of pure survival instinct.

I vote velvet dress.

I love the velvet dress! Why don't they make dresses like that (at that good price) for grown-ups?

Now I want a velvet dress, only maxi length. I used to have several. Why oh why do I no longer have one? Oh yeah, completely different body type now.

I have two, but can't fit into either!

flea, every time I work at my friends' consignment shop, I say the same thing. If only this was in my size, I'd totally wear it!

bonny, don't keep close you can't fit into. Clear it out.

I'm picturing Mr. Butswinkas as being some fabulous type who puts a hip thrust into saying his name: "Hi, my name's But (thrust)SWINkus."

Trudy,

are you in your email yet?

If I had no access to email, I would burn everything down. So much of what I do is email-based. I couldn't even imagine. I'm actually anxious on your behalf.