SherriePall
10-19-2006, 12:09 PM
Was planning to do this Halloween Day, but decided it was best to do it now. So on Wednesday I drove down to the nearest David's Bridal shop, hoping to get there at exactly 10 a.m., what I thought was opening time.
However, arrived and found out they don't open til 11. So I went to a nearby mall and walked around til it was almost time.
Then I walked back over to David's and the door opened and I walked in to talk with the girl sitting at a small desk right inside.
I told her I was thinking about buying a gown or cocktail dress for Halloween. She said OK and that they had some on sale (which I already knew). So, I asked what price range the sale gowns were (they were up to 75% off, but I wanted to know how much). She said they started at $29 and I said OK, that is in my price range.
I thought that maybe I would have to make an appointment, but then she asked if I wanted to go over to the rack and look. I said I would, but I asked if I could get my under garments first from the car. She said no problem.
Armed with my bag of goodies, including my wig, I picked out three gowns from the size 12's.
I asked if I could try them on, and she said she had already set up a dressing room.
So in I went. The first one I tried on was a two-piece gown. The skirt was no problem, but the strapless top was -- I couldn't zipper it.
Placing my wig on my head (no mirrors in the room), I opened the door, wearing my 3-inch strappies and walked out and towards my "consultant.'
She came over and informed me that it was too small and I should try the size 18's. What a bummer!
Went over and picked three out and tried one on. It fell right off. Tried another and it too fell off. So, holding one on me, I went out and told her the 18's were too big.
Now, we're at the 16's. Got several and tried them on and showed her. Tried a couple more. Finally settled on a floor lenghth strapless teal blue chiffon gown with metallized silver accents and two straps coming from a broach in the center that tie around the neck.
We all agreed that it looked "stunning." I asked if they would take a couple of pics (had bought a disposable digital camera in the mall because I forgot mine), but they said it was store policy not to.
So, got changed back to drab and went to pay. While doing that, the consultant said something about my looking better as a woman than a man.
She asked what I thought. I told her I did, too. The three of us talked a little (the consultant, clerk, and I), and I was told to come back. I answered that they shouldn't tempt me. They laughed and said they have sales all the time.
By the way, I paid $29 for the gown. Pics will follow as soon as possible after Halloween.
Yes, I know that's two sets I owe you now.
However, arrived and found out they don't open til 11. So I went to a nearby mall and walked around til it was almost time.
Then I walked back over to David's and the door opened and I walked in to talk with the girl sitting at a small desk right inside.
I told her I was thinking about buying a gown or cocktail dress for Halloween. She said OK and that they had some on sale (which I already knew). So, I asked what price range the sale gowns were (they were up to 75% off, but I wanted to know how much). She said they started at $29 and I said OK, that is in my price range.
I thought that maybe I would have to make an appointment, but then she asked if I wanted to go over to the rack and look. I said I would, but I asked if I could get my under garments first from the car. She said no problem.
Armed with my bag of goodies, including my wig, I picked out three gowns from the size 12's.
I asked if I could try them on, and she said she had already set up a dressing room.
So in I went. The first one I tried on was a two-piece gown. The skirt was no problem, but the strapless top was -- I couldn't zipper it.
Placing my wig on my head (no mirrors in the room), I opened the door, wearing my 3-inch strappies and walked out and towards my "consultant.'
She came over and informed me that it was too small and I should try the size 18's. What a bummer!
Went over and picked three out and tried one on. It fell right off. Tried another and it too fell off. So, holding one on me, I went out and told her the 18's were too big.
Now, we're at the 16's. Got several and tried them on and showed her. Tried a couple more. Finally settled on a floor lenghth strapless teal blue chiffon gown with metallized silver accents and two straps coming from a broach in the center that tie around the neck.
We all agreed that it looked "stunning." I asked if they would take a couple of pics (had bought a disposable digital camera in the mall because I forgot mine), but they said it was store policy not to.
So, got changed back to drab and went to pay. While doing that, the consultant said something about my looking better as a woman than a man.
She asked what I thought. I told her I did, too. The three of us talked a little (the consultant, clerk, and I), and I was told to come back. I answered that they shouldn't tempt me. They laughed and said they have sales all the time.
By the way, I paid $29 for the gown. Pics will follow as soon as possible after Halloween.
Yes, I know that's two sets I owe you now.