Black Tie Optional--help

Beach Fanatic

Nov 17, '05 · 7:16 AM2,890

I am a jeans and t-shirt sort of gal, but the holiday party looms ahead.
December 9, in Jacksonville.
All my fancy-pants clothing is in storage in Panama City. Husband has nice work clothes here, but nothing too formal.
We are going to try to get a couple things out of storage, but it isn't the kind of situation where you just knock on the door and find your stuff.
We might have to just go shopping.
Do you think we could find a few nice things at Dillard's? Or should we maybe travel further west towards SoWal?
Or maybe I could order something online--but what if it doesn't fit? Argh.
Any suggestions?

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Beach FanaticAuthor

Nov 18, '05 · 1:59 PM#52

I can understand going back to something that works for you, Beach Runner.
You don't have to be a busy person to not want to spend a lot of time on shopping.
I used to have a little store in Denver where I got that personal touch, and always found something I liked. I knew I was going to miss them--just not how soon!
I just can't spend that kind of money on a jacket, I'm not quite in your league I guess--no big deal, everyone is different.

SoWal Expert

Nov 18, '05 · 2:03 PM#53

Hey Cil- when you get your fancy clothes together- you will need to take pics of them. Everyone wants to admire their hard work! :floor:

This is fun- kinda like your cyber fashion assistants!

Beach FanaticAuthor

Nov 18, '05 · 2:06 PM#54

heehee
Well, here is the dress I picked, from Banana Republic.
It's rather conservative, but that's me.

link

SoWal Expert

Nov 18, '05 · 2:08 PM#55

heehee
Well, here is the dress I picked, from Banana Republic.
It's rather conservative, but that's me.

link

I like that! Although I know for a fact I'd make an a$$ of myself in those shoes. Are you gonna attempt heels like that?

Beach FanaticAuthor

Nov 18, '05 · 2:13 PM#56

I like that! Although I know for a fact I'd make an a$$ of myself in those shoes. Are you gonna attempt heels like that?

No way. I have the most hideous feet on the planet and I don't like high heels. I will try to find a link of the shoes I will be wearing. My feet are like boats so I tend to go with certain brands of shoes.

these shoes in black

Nordstrom could no guarantee them in stock, but I have another pair of Munros if necessary--it's just that the pair I have are a bit more casual, and rather on the worn side.

Funnkalicious

Nov 18, '05 · 2:13 PM#57

Oh I have that dress! It's like a big t-shirt! It's so comfy. Good choice! You can easily dress it up and down. :clap_1:

SoWal Expert

Nov 18, '05 · 2:15 PM#58

Kimmi has the dress, so we know it's cool.

Those shoes look great- I have size 10 boats myself! Those strappy-tie thingy-heels don't have enough rope to tie my feet to them!

Beach FanaticAuthor

Nov 18, '05 · 2:16 PM#59

Wow, cool, Kimmifun! A big t-shirt sounds perfect. And thank you for your help.

Beach FanaticAuthor

Nov 18, '05 · 2:19 PM#60

Thanks again for the encouragement and help--the dogs and I are off to the beach!

SoWal Insider

Nov 18, '05 · 2:23 PM#61

No way. I have the most hideous feet on the planet and I don't like high heels. I will try to find a link of the shoes I will be wearing. My feet are like boats so I tend to go with certain brands of shoes.

these shoes in black

Nordstrom could no guarantee them in stock, but I have another pair of Munros if necessary--it's just that the pair I have are a bit more casual, and rather on the worn side.

You will be divine! Love the dress and the shoes. You will have a great time at your holiday parties. You'll have to update us on what a good time you had.;-)

margarita brocolia

Nov 18, '05 · 2:46 PM#62

Hey Cil- when you get your fancy clothes together- you will need to take pics of them. Everyone wants to admire their hard work! This is fun- kinda like your cyber fashion assistants!