Adventures in Closet Excavation
Today, after the bulk of work for the Day job was done, with an hour to spare, I did a little closet excavation just to be sure that I didn't have anything else I might wear to the gala. Here's what I found:
Dana Scully Suit: I talked about this dress in yesterday's post. I tried it on again just now and discovered that I was really wrong about it fitting well. I swim in it. I'm going to keep it and have it taken in, but I can't wear it tonight. I'd feel silly.
Spider Queen Dress: This was a dress I wore to a World Fantasy (or maybe it was a World Horror) convention more years ago than I care to admit. I'd forgotten I had it. It's gorgeous, with a top draped with black lace and a solid black skirt. It's also hopelessly out of date (shoulder pads! skirt to mid-calf!) and hangs funny on me. This one's going to Goodwill so that some goth girl of size can find it and hash it up to be hip again.
Zebra-collar Suit: This was a pants suit I purchased years ago as an interview suit. It's black slacks and a black top/jacket. The collar and buttons sport a zebra-striped pattern and it's just darling. It, too, sadly, suffers from shoulder-pad badness. At a women's size 18, I haven't fit into it for years. I tried it on just now and--behold!--it fit! But, oh, those shoulder pads! It's another suit I have to get altered. Basically, those pads have to come out and the sleeves need to be reset. It'll be totally worth it, because I love this suit, but it can't be worn tonight.
I've decided that I'd be a little self-conscious in the Oscars dress, so...it's the Spring Dress. Even though I think it really is kind of a day dress, I can dress it up with heels and sparklies and make it work, as dear Tim Gunn says.
Speaking of which...I better get a move on!
Dana Scully Suit: I talked about this dress in yesterday's post. I tried it on again just now and discovered that I was really wrong about it fitting well. I swim in it. I'm going to keep it and have it taken in, but I can't wear it tonight. I'd feel silly.
Spider Queen Dress: This was a dress I wore to a World Fantasy (or maybe it was a World Horror) convention more years ago than I care to admit. I'd forgotten I had it. It's gorgeous, with a top draped with black lace and a solid black skirt. It's also hopelessly out of date (shoulder pads! skirt to mid-calf!) and hangs funny on me. This one's going to Goodwill so that some goth girl of size can find it and hash it up to be hip again.
Zebra-collar Suit: This was a pants suit I purchased years ago as an interview suit. It's black slacks and a black top/jacket. The collar and buttons sport a zebra-striped pattern and it's just darling. It, too, sadly, suffers from shoulder-pad badness. At a women's size 18, I haven't fit into it for years. I tried it on just now and--behold!--it fit! But, oh, those shoulder pads! It's another suit I have to get altered. Basically, those pads have to come out and the sleeves need to be reset. It'll be totally worth it, because I love this suit, but it can't be worn tonight.
I've decided that I'd be a little self-conscious in the Oscars dress, so...it's the Spring Dress. Even though I think it really is kind of a day dress, I can dress it up with heels and sparklies and make it work, as dear Tim Gunn says.
Speaking of which...I better get a move on!