No..I have no plans of walking around in my birthday suit in my search for clothes to wear in my side of the kingdom. But today, I was amused with myself because I have become a semi-smart shopper. I bought two cardigans (same style, different colors) a week ago but it seemed I got a size smaller than what I usually wear. I have this aversion of trying on clothes at the store unless I really have to which explains the getting the wrong size part. Usually, I would go back to exchange these to the right size and if I see something else, I will buy it along with what I exchanged. But today, I let go of the cardigans and got two items that I know I will wear more often and more worthy of my money. For the two cardigans, I was able to get a really cool jacket and a dress that my mind couldn't stop from coming up with creative ways to wear it. I only added a small amount to the one I previously paid for the two cardigans. I still got two items but instead of having two of the same thing, I have two different kinds that could actually go together and also be more versatile with other stuff in my closet.
I don't know if it really makes such a big difference but in my own warp mind, it does.
With two debuts to go to that is one week apart (May 31 and June 7) and still no dress for either one and its already May, I am starting to get anxious. Its hard to find clothes that fit me off the bat. I usually need to have things altered. Good if its only the length but if its more than that, clock is ticking fast to have it ready by that time. An aunt told me to wear one to both. I would if they are not a week apart and if I would be able to go to the dry cleaner right away. But that's not possible and besides I have to think about pictures. LOL
I am on the fence if I am going to wear long or short for my cousin's which is on May 31. I feel like going short this year but its a formal affair. Is there any rule that I cannot go short if its a formal affair? I know not a lot of people follow dress codes anyway. I will ask my other cousins what they are wearing. Besides, if I go short for Kat's its not like its going to be casual or something. I still plan on getting something formal. I know for my boss' daughter (June 7) I have to go long because that's the request of the mom of the debutant and the debutant herself. With me helping coordinate it, I can't be the first one to violate the rule. Buying two formal clothes is going to break my bank or so I thought. Today, I wasn't just a smart shopper but a lucky one as well. I was just browsing around and I saw this long navy blue gown. I checked the tag and woah so cheap. I am not going to say the price but its really a steal. Super, super steal. I tried it on and double woah it fits me so well. Sure the length has to be shortened a bit because it goes way past my feet as expected but other than that, it fits me so well. The rhinestone details need to be changed because its missing some and there's some very minor and barely noticeable imperfections. Well for its price, I really shouldn't expect a really perfect dress. Besides, its not like I will go to church on Sundays wearing it. I am most likely just going to wear it for that night anyway. I think I will pay more for the alteration than the dress itself. Good thing I know someone who can alter it for me for almost free and the changing of the rhinestone details I can actually do myself. Just has to buy those. A little creative will bring me a long way. I am just happy to be down to one dress to look for. Now I can splurge on the dress I am going to wear to my cousin's debut. I am more convinced to go short now because the probability of me wearing it again is higher than buying a long one. I will have more for my money. But who knows I might be lucky again and find a dress for almost a steal. If that happens then I am splurging on Kat's birthday gift. I am after all her confirmation sponsor. We will see. One down, one to go with less than 30 days left!
which tim gunn show? uy what have you learned? hahaha 