meanwhile

[rm]

The dress arrived.

Good:
- shows off the tattoo
- fits me reasonably, and can be pinned discretely if I don't have time to alter it.

Bad:
- I should really get it shortened and taken in a bit (I probably could have ordered the smaller size, but it would have fit like a hobble skirt, and I need to be able to sit down in the thing).
- not sure it does all that for my figure, but I'm wearing the totally wrong bra for it today. I'm counting on some industrial magic to make that happen.

Weird:
- The only people I trust to alter it are the slightly inconvenient folks at the same place that altered my greatcoat. Man, I'm always going to them when there's ISSUES involved. Symbolic awesome? Or logistical nightmare? I CAN'T DECIDE. Because I need it done more than I need it to be funny.

ETA:
- Alterations less severe than I thought; totally bringing it whereever tomorrow. Definitely shortening it to just above the knee
- Fits everything but my bust line better than I thought.
- I need some fabulous shoes. FABULOUS. Thoughts?

Comments

[ophymirage.livejournal.com]

which dress did you get?

[rm.livejournal.com]

http://www.stopstaringclothing.com/sunshop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=350

[ophymirage.livejournal.com]

*blinks* Um, WOW. you will look STUNNING, particularly the short hair/long neck with that neckline.

I think I have major wardrobe envy for about half your closet...

[ophymirage.livejournal.com]

and while i'm thinking about you and awesome vintage-y styles, I'm reminded that I've been meaning to recommend this catalogue to you for about forever. J. Peterman's line is one I've been in love with for years, but I've been too fat to wear anything other than their accessories for a long time. But every time I see their awesome 40's and 50's style dresses, I think 'rm should see these..'