tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post6465335836528077676..comments2024-01-26T10:20:37.836+00:00Comments on Diary of a Goldfish: Party Dresses!The Goldfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213378454070776331noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-31191018913660462232008-11-22T16:13:00.000+00:002008-11-22T16:13:00.000+00:00Sara, Thank you and no problem. I think we have ta...Sara, Thank you and no problem. I think we have talked about this before, but the point remains a good one. And yes, I agree about the "pregnancy look" and empire lines. <BR/><BR/>I now know someone who might be able to help us with this so I shall have a word and see if we can't compile some tips from both experience and expertise...The Goldfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15213378454070776331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-38622527242997208312008-11-22T03:16:00.000+00:002008-11-22T03:16:00.000+00:00Sorry; small fit of dyslexia which I only realized...Sorry; small fit of dyslexia which I only realized hours later while sitting on the couch watching <I>The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh</I> with my true love. I meant to discuss dresses 3 and 2 (in that order), not 1 and 2.<BR/><BR/>Your continued patience is appreciated. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-54599065474438025402008-11-21T21:45:00.000+00:002008-11-21T21:45:00.000+00:001 is something I would wear if I were a concert vi...1 is something I would wear if I were a concert violinist. 2 is a classic for any woman in reasonably attractive physical condition. Love it. I have to say, though, that in spite of the adorable, fey, kind of Audrey Hepburn vibe the designers have been rocking with this and similar silhouettes for the past SEVERAL years, I am mighty sick of the pregnancy waistline, which is what the Empire waistline looks like on anyone who isn't a sylph either by nature, art, or tons of gym work.<BR/><BR/>You know what might be very useful, and that I would love to see? A fashion show -- and a real one, not some prurient interest thing -- of beautiful dresses modeled exclusively by women in wheelchairs. I remember Agent Fang once wrote about trying to find a dress, and about how there are "rules" for such things when one sits down all the time, but I never found out what they were, and I, as a sometime wheelchair user, would very much like to know what they are.<BR/><BR/>It couldn't be fantasy fashion, though; that would spoil the point. I want to see real, practical, wearable, but absolutely beautiful evening wear for women in wheelchairs.<BR/><BR/>Guys always look good in a tux, IMO, wheelchair or no. But when you are going to spend an entire evening sitting in a gown, where does all that fabric go? And how do you keep it from getting caught in your wheels or spoiled by nasty things like slush in the streets?<BR/><BR/>I want to know! I really want to know!<BR/><BR/>Have we talked about this already and I forgot? If so, sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-40603864145823503012008-11-21T14:07:00.000+00:002008-11-21T14:07:00.000+00:00Elle - thank you and congratulations on a very nic...Elle - thank you and congratulations on a very nice dress. The word <I>hot</I> springs to mind - hope you have lots of fun wearing it.The Goldfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15213378454070776331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-27386945169845786302008-11-20T11:30:00.000+00:002008-11-20T11:30:00.000+00:00Good blog, came here from Bad Science. Particularl...Good blog, came here from Bad Science. <BR/><BR/>Particularly enjoyed the second post about euthanasia, but more importantly, I just bought this Very Silly (and quite expensive, eep) <A HREF="http://www.marksandspencer.com/gp/product/B001HTY040/sr=1-12/qid=1227180298/ref=sr_1_12/279-4762338-1873006?ie=UTF8&node=&m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&keywords=&mnSBrand=core&size=63&rh=n%3A165037031&page=" REL="nofollow">dress</A> for my work Christmas party and new year's eve. <BR/><BR/>I hated it when I unwrapped it, but loved it when I tried it on - hope I don't look like I forgot my armour!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-13746596250053484582008-11-18T21:36:00.000+00:002008-11-18T21:36:00.000+00:00Thanks Stephen, there's nothing wrong with window ...Thanks Stephen, there's nothing wrong with window shopping for dresses whether or not you'd actually wish to wear them yourself (although, you never know, I think blue might be your colour ;-) ). <BR/><BR/>Mary, I alas have never possessed anything from Monsoon, but I do like to go there and <I>feel</I> the dresses. I bet you look lovely in your dress. :-)The Goldfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15213378454070776331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-89347362043072421332008-11-18T11:47:00.000+00:002008-11-18T11:47:00.000+00:00Confession: I own a dress from Monsoon - and the m...Confession: I own a dress from Monsoon - and the matching wrap. I'd gone in and adored it countless times (while ignoring the three-figure price tag) and it's SO pretty.<BR/><BR/>And then it was in the 70% sale, in my size, and I tried it on, and it looks GORGEOUS, and so I may have slightly... bought it. I've owned it for two years now and never worn it except at home for my own satisfaction.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639094548415759560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-18890190409345157712008-11-17T12:24:00.000+00:002008-11-17T12:24:00.000+00:00I am very fond of the Boudicea dress. I actually ...I am very fond of the Boudicea dress. I actually miss window shopping for dresses, so this has been an extremely fun post and I hope there will be more in the future. You could do a 'designer vs ebay' feature...<BR/><BR/>Wipe clean, eh? Every cloud has a silver lining.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-19868625225018590162008-11-16T21:53:00.000+00:002008-11-16T21:53:00.000+00:00First Anonymous - see, if you call me "Debs" on he...First Anonymous - see, if you call me "Debs" on here, that kind of removes a lot of that anonymity. But yes, Rita Hayworth is very lovely. <BR/><BR/>WcD - I'm not sure whether the recession has hit fashion like that yet - at least not among the sort of people who buy posh frocks. You know, I may have said this before but you are by far the most glamorous woman in my acquaintance; certainly the only one who could wear something that was both gold and leather. <BR/><BR/>Second Anonymous - Thanks for your recommendation. If I do ever need a dress, I shall try them out.The Goldfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15213378454070776331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-60004076544845542842008-11-16T17:19:00.000+00:002008-11-16T17:19:00.000+00:00StyleShake is not just a great idea... they make a...StyleShake is not just a great idea... they make amazing dresses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-53594191451266190152008-11-16T17:12:00.000+00:002008-11-16T17:12:00.000+00:00Sigh. Not even I would wear the gold thing... I ...Sigh. Not even I would wear the gold thing... I was all excited about it... gold? leather? yummy. but that's ick.<BR/><BR/>And anyway.... what happened to recession fashion, the absence of luxurious conspicuous consumption.<BR/><BR/>WCDWheelchair Dancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11981313345401954118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10557263.post-19388635060859907562008-11-16T13:43:00.000+00:002008-11-16T13:43:00.000+00:00Debs,This bit of 'satin frock' does it for me!:htt...Debs,<BR/><BR/>This bit of 'satin frock' does it for me!:<BR/><BR/>http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q1SMBjfSjI<BR/><BR/>a nonny mouseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com