[lunarsongbird]

Originally Posted by RavenWolf

In fact, I'm horrified.

I didn't see this part. I'm sorry you are a bit freaked out. From my above post- you can see I'm freaked out about shopping too. I have ended up in tears in too many dressing rooms.

I was thinking recently that I should go to Nordstrom's where they have personal sytlists. I was going to ask for them to only bring in things they thought suited my body shape. I could then spare myself the heartache of trying on something totally ill suited for my body and crying out, "WWWHHHAAA!! I will look fat FOREVER!"
https://secure.nordstrom.com/service...onal_touch.asp

I think it would probably be worth it. Actually- it's FREE.

[RavenWolf]

Originally Posted by Pink Hurricane

RAVEN!!

I'm having a similar problem My husband and I are going to a military ball in June too! Some of the ladies on the thread I posted yesterday have given good advice too, along with the ladies here!

I'm going to check into some of the local bridal shops and possibly consignments. One bridal shop is supposed to be having a decent sale in May so I am hoping they have some pretty ones. I was thinking empire waist/a-line too.

You don't happen to be at Fort Gordon, do you? It would be so funny if we are at the same base!!!!!

[RavenWolf]

Munchy, I LOVE Queen Latifa! She is so beautiful!

Thanks for all the replies. I will post pics after and share what I go with.

[2fat2jump]

DH used to be in the Navy and I wore IGIGI (igigi(dot)com) dresses to the submarine balls. I always got an absolute ton of compliments. *sigh* I miss those days.

Their dresses can be expensive, but they also sell easily on ebay. I usually managed to recoup at least 50% of my money.

[Pink Hurricane]

Originally Posted by pnkrckpixikat

Raven, Pink Hurricane, you are both in Georgia, is it possible you are going to the same ball? Maybe you could shop together if you are near each other?

I just got Raven's message and we are stationed at the same post!

Originally Posted by RavenWolf

You don't happen to be at Fort Gordon, do you? It would be so funny if we are at the same base!!!!!

AHHHHHH!!!! That is beyond awesome, I am so excited even though that's probably silly but YAAAAAYYYY!! I replied to your PM as well, I just got back on here this afternoon!

I am also pretty scared about dress shopping. I'm not happy with my weight right now but I do know that the right dress can definitely make all the difference, so I'm trying to keep positive. You and I need to chat for real though, I'm assuming it would be the same ball?

[RavenWolf]

Originally Posted by Pink Hurricane

I just got Raven's message and we are stationed at the same post!



AHHHHHH!!!! That is beyond awesome, I am so excited even though that's probably silly but YAAAAAYYYY!! I replied to your PM as well, I just got back on here this afternoon!

I am also pretty scared about dress shopping. I'm not happy with my weight right now but I do know that the right dress can definitely make all the difference, so I'm trying to keep positive. You and I need to chat for real though, I'm assuming it would be the same ball?

I'm so excited! I pm'd you my name! You will need to meet us for spouse gym time on Fridays on post!!

I'm so giddy with excitement!!! LOL!

[thinkfit]

^ pointless post, but... that's pretty awesome right there, just sayin. small world!

[pnkrckpixikat]

Thats soooo awesome you are on the same base! what a small world!

[Pink Hurricane]

Originally Posted by RavenWolf

I'm so excited! I pm'd you my name! You will need to meet us for spouse gym time on Fridays on post!!

I'm so giddy with excitement!!! LOL!

I PMd you back! And I definitely will join up with you guys for sure at the gym on Fridays. Right now my job won't allow it, but I'm almost done with this job so soon I will!

I am super excited as well!! Way awesome, small world!