Yesterday I went to the nearest city for a determined attack on the shops to find an outfit for my son’s wedding this summer.
Too tight.
Too short.
Too long.
Too loose.
No sleeves.
Too plungey at the front.
Much too plungey at the back.
Yucky material.
IS THAT THE PRICE??! 
Then I saw a simple black skirt, with a pale pink lacy top, and a dressy biker jacket.
I looked at it. I walked away.
I went back, and checked the price.
I found my sizes.
I took them off the rails.
I looked round for a changing room.
Then I thought … biker jacket? For groom’s mother … ??? 
I put them back.
And informed son that he had had a narrow escape.
He pointed out that no, I was the one who had had the narrow escape. Because his ushers would also be bouncers.
Ho hum. Back to the changing room … 
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The only thing worse than clothes shopping, is shoe shopping – detestable activity. Hope you find something that suits *fingers-crossed*
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Thanks, AG! I’ll find something. Eventually … hopefully, in a sale like my last wedding outfit 😉
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Ha ha…I’m not sure about that Gilly……(mad hatter outfit……although I’d love to turn up someday at a big family occasion , wearing my costume)
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You do that, Paul :yes:
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What’s wrong with the biker look? I’m sure you would’ve been the star of the show…………….mmmm, perhaps that was what your son thought could be the problem.ha ha….I’d have loved to seen it if u had waled in dressed like it!.
I am about to put up a picture of my latest work outfit!
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Maybe I should take you shopping with me, Paul … you’re obviously a man of taste and discernment 😉
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I am sure you will find something. I never find what I am looking for the first time out
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:yes: I’m sure I’ll find something too, Free … I never buy anything until I’m certain.
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Have you tried Oxfam online? Wonderful clothes (many brand new) at knock-down prices?
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No I haven’t! I shall browse forthwith. Hub did his curacy in a wealthy parish and they had an amazing charity shop where clothes I couldn’t possibly have afforded at the time, could be had for knock-down prices.
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You could have had a second role, as a ‘bouncette’.
😉
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What an excellent idea. I shall suggest it forthwith. And no doubt get a dusty answer 😉
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Back to the bovver girl outfit then. 😉
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Sorely tempted …
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My sympathies……it is so hard shopping for clothes I find….
:)) Biker jacket for your son’s wedding :))
Well what can I say other than…. good luck on your next shopping trip!
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:**: I LOVED it … 😦
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then you should have got it anyway…. for ….. something else! 😦 go back and GET IT :>
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|-| tempting … but no, can’t afford that AND an outfit … Ah welll 😉
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:)):)) Wise decision…..;) You’ll find something to your liking, I’m sure. Hugs! xx
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:yes: I shan’t buy anything until I do!!! 😉
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I have always been astonished how many people go out and buy something brand new for a wedding that they probably won’t be able to wear on another occasion. Is there really nothing in your wardrobe that you could wear ? An old favourite will be nice and comfortable, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the day. And if something gets spilt on it, it doesn’t matter.
Having said all that, I would love to have seen a photo of you turning up to the wedding on a Harley Davidson with your biker jacket ! LOL :))
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I know, that’s always bothered me too! But I’ve reviewed my wardrobe and no, there really isn’t anything. I’d love to be able to get something I can wear again, and that will certainly be my aim. One of the things I disliked yesterday was how much of the stuff was so ‘weddingy’ that it would be very difficult to wear again. I’d settle for something simple, with a jacket with some zing … she said mournfully, with a backward look at the biker jacket … 😦
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