Another Christine day popped up out of no where, so I shaved close, did my little bit of make up got dressed ( khaki skirt and lacy black top) and drove to a nearby town where I have adventured before. We have a wedding to go to this fall and if I can wear a dress I wanted to be ready (ain’t gonna happen, but wanted to be prepared if the pigs started flying...anyway) I went into the David’s Bridal I have tried on wedding dresses before. The manager remember me from 3 years ago, called me by name, gave me a hug and assigned a beautiful girl to assist me in my quest. We picked 6 dresses, went to the rooms next to the very large mirrors and proceeded to try on dresses. Next to me were some very pretty bride to be and bridesmaids in waiting, only one old guy gave me the stink eye, everyone else was at least polite and mostly very talkative. I found two possibles, but now want to see if I can find matching shoes.
I then walked two doors down to a Dress Barn that I have frequented. I walked in the door, explained what I was looking for, we found a few to try on ( more affordable than David’s) but this time I find myself in the “ other” dressing room off to the side in the back of the store . Sure my name was on the door and the dresses were hung in the room and these were not closets, but I was put away from the general population. I can understand that some people might take offense to my being there, but that had never happened before, especially after my experience at David’s. So, I asked for the mangers business card and will contact DB after the holidays.
Bottom line is that it was a wonderful morning, I found some really nice dresses. If Christine gets invited to that wedding she wil be ready! I had some great conversations with some pretty girls and their moms. It was a good day.