Bible Belt

[sabrinaedwards]

I live in the "Bible Belt" and attend church regularly. Typically the ladies that attend church dress very femininely. Today the lady in the pew in front of me had on a very stylish dress. It was red/white patterned and scooped in the back with a big bow. Her shoes were white calf skin. I wanted to tap her on the shoulder and ask her where she purchased that lovely item. As she was a litle tall, I think the outfit would have fit me. Of course I would have worn black patent sling back heels with this lovely dress!
Love, Sabrina

[Leahann]

I would have asked her "May I ask where you found that dress? It looks fantastic on you and I have a friend in Savannah that would love it!" Might have worked.

[heatherdress]

You don't ask people that you don't know where they buy their clothes without appearing unusual and perhaps invasive.

[Natasha V]

You can also say "that's a very nice outfit you have on, my wife would kill for one like that! Lol

[Janine cd]

I had a similar experience last January. I was in church and a lady in the pew in front of me had the most beautiful black patent leather pumps with gold toes that I couldn't keep my eyes off . I wish that I could have had the courage to ask her where she got them.

[Krisi]

Shouldn't you have been listening to the "word of God" and not examining other people's clothes? (I'm just messing with you).

[Leahann]

Heather, that is why you should compliment them first. It makes it much easier to get them to talk about themselves if you stroke their ego. Using the words "may i ask" also puts them at ease. I've been using those little nuances for years and they usually work.

[Savannah_Skye]

First, I think we would have to see the dress to assess if the change in shoes is right...just kidding! I had a co-worker who once wore one of those cute professional dresses, very feminine, and I kind of used the approaches below by complimenting her and the outfit and telling her it was for a "friend." Of course, I did know her pretty well so it was a little easier for me to ask. It it was someone I didn't really know I probably would not have asked.

By the way, so glad I'm not the only one distracted by noticing clothes at church!:)

[Carla4Guage]

I think the comment and "if I could ask where" approach would work well. I used to have a co worker that I was constantly asking; "Do you think they would have it in my size?" But, then again she was my confident and knew of my dressing and helped me pick out things.

[Beverley Sims]

I have felt like that on occasions, but not down south where you are.
I have had the reverse recently, people admiring my boots, and I have been in drab! :)

[Donna St. Marten]

Isn't there anyting in the Bible about not wearing white shoes after Labor Day?

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Sabrina, So few women dress nicely for church anymore.

[AngelaYVR]

Poo. I was waiting to read that she turned around and turned out to be a CD :bitchslap: