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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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 Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 11:45:28 AM
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I'm doing a show in a week and a half that is pretty, how should I put it?, geared for upper income people. There is a private showing, which they bill as a gala, on a Thursday night and the show starts Friday. People pay $75 each to get into the gala to "preshop" and drink wine, and nibble appetizers. It's very difficult to get into this show, so I feel fortunate and I want to fit in. My cousin who has done this show for many years said I need to "dress up - artsy dress is the norm" for the gala, then just nice clothes for the show. Any suggestions on something I could put together to wear to the gala? I am short, 5'1", overweight, and own two pairs of jeans and a pair of bibbed overalls with holes! I will buy something or make something to wear to this, but it can't be outrageously priced. I need some suggestions and some help!!
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idcityrose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rose
Idaho City
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 12:13:30 PM
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Hi Sherri, I too am short and overweight so I was thinking about the dress up clothes I have that I never wear. I have a very simple, ankle length black velvet dress that has short sleeves. A real classic. I don't wear it anymore and I would be happy to mail it to you. If I send it priority mail it should get to you in a couple of days. This is the kind of dress that you can add jewelry to really wow it up or add a jacket. Let me know if you would like it. I can send it out tomorrow if you want it, you can just have it I am just paying it forward from a kindness I received when I needed some clothing...email me if interested.
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 12:22:40 PM
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Thanks Rose - I e-mailed you!
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 12:26:42 PM
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I always think classic black, maybe a nice pair of pants with black pumps, a nice black shirt- I like those women's tuxedo shirts and some bold accessories- I just looked at Target and they have some nice bracelets and necklaces for less than $10 a piece.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 12:33:13 PM
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| Sherri, A simple black dress would be perfect. So nice of Rose to do that. I'd check thrift stores for dressy jackets to go with. I saw a beautiful sequined one here once but couldn't even imaginge where I would wear it. It was very inexpensive. A glitty scarf--oh oh the crocheted one you made for your daughter would be great--could even thrown in a few sequins or beads maybe. Also I bet people would comment on the scarf and want one. You could take preorders. Congratulations on getting in. JoAnn |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 12:37:32 PM
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Thanks - those are great ideas! I am really a fashion dunce - I have no self confidence in that area, so I really appreciate your input.
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glendagoldenbp
True Blue Farmgirl
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glenda
cleburne
tx
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 6:09:37 PM
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Sherri, whatever you wear will be outshone only by your outstanding personality. You will be beautiful. Never under estimate yourself, after all, you are a True Blue Farmgirl! I hope you have a lovely time. Good for you!
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
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Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2009 : 6:27:50 PM
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Sherri, I agree a simple black dress or slacks & dressy silky or light fabric blouse with a chain or pearls. A jacket or scarf would also be appropriate. and black pump heels or flats.
Cheryl
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
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MI
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Posted - Feb 27 2009 : 04:57:42 AM
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| Add a shawl to that lovely black dress and you are in!!! Check the thrift for the shawl. I do know there might still be some lovely cheap (5$) shawls at Walmart. At least there are here in my neck of the woods. They are paisley w/fringe and come in a wide range of colors.... Of course any shawl will do! :-) |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Feb 27 2009 : 05:13:17 AM
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| A nice simple black dress would be perfect, and don't forget your accessories! A large, shiny silver or beaded necklace in any color would work wonders. |
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 27 2009 : 07:14:20 AM
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The dress sounds perfect...I hope it works for you. For the show you could dress it down with a short jeans jacket over it and pearls! You would match your shop style and still look groovy-classy. Not sure if you have a jeans jacket but can you borrow one from a friend?
Jami in WA
Farmgirl Sister #266
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 2:32:11 PM
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I've done a ew fashion shows in my career as an esthetician/make up artist, and one thing that looks so good on my plus sized bod-or any body for that matter- is a wrap dress. I have a loud brown 70's print one that I wear a brown cami under and a pair of brown kitten heels (cuz me feet would rather be in boots) and it looks smashing. I bought mine at Kmart and I get compliments on it over and over. I swear by a wrap style dress. Makes you look like you have a waist, pairs down the chest and way easy and comfy to boot!
Dawn #279
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 2:33:36 PM
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Glenda,. what a nice thing to say. Also, if you go for bold jewelry, make a statement with one big piece. Not a whole bunch. I'm a bracelet girl...the more, the merrier!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
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glendagoldenbp
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
glenda
cleburne
tx
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 3:20:48 PM
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Sherri- got to know. Have you had it yet and how did it go?
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2009 : 3:36:03 PM
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It's this coming Thursday night and I'll let you know how it goes!
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glendagoldenbp
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
glenda
cleburne
tx
USA
196 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2009 : 5:42:50 PM
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Wishing you everything you hope for. Believe in yourself and carry the strength of the FarmGirl Connection.
Sunrises are wonderous things, nobody should ever miss one. |
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glendagoldenbp
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
glenda
cleburne
tx
USA
196 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2009 : 6:30:37 PM
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Wel-l-l-l-l-l?
Sunrises are wonderous things, nobody should ever miss one. |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2009 : 9:11:20 PM
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Wellllllllllll, I spent the night last night, after the "affair" at my cousin's house and stayed up there for the show today. I just got home to sleep, then back to the show. The "gala" was pretty much what I expected - champagne, hoeur doureves, no I mean, heuor durves, no I mean, hoeur derves, no, I mean appetizers, high-brow music, a lot of people with their pinky sticking out, but I survived! Wore the beautiful black dress Rose sent me, impossibly uncomfortable shoes, but I mingled and I sold quite a bit of stuff, so I say it was a S-U-C-E-S-S-S-S-S!!!!. Now, off to bed so I can get up and go back up there again. Oh, and I did have one exciting moment today - the manager of the Tacoma Art Museum store asked if I was interested in selling my jackets in the museum store, so that's pretty cool! It's over Sunday afternoon, so I'll let you know how I did. Thanks all for your support!
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2009 : 9:18:52 PM
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That's great news Sherri! Glad it was a success :) Catch up on your rest now :)
~Sharon
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
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glendagoldenbp
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
glenda
cleburne
tx
USA
196 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2009 : 6:58:10 PM
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Sherri- I for one am not suprised that you did (and are doing) so well. You sound like you are in your element. Congrats. I'll bet you looked just beautiful. Keep your pinky up.
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2009 : 07:51:48 AM
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Oh Glenda I am so NOT in my element!!! I'll just bluff my way through til the end. I am kind of having fun though, because all of these serious high dollar shoppers come through with a studious look on their face as they're shopping but when they see my whimsical childrens clothing, they never fail to smile and that's a real reward for my work. It's nice to lighten and brighten someone's day, even if they don't have any little children to buy for!
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