Of course I had watched the "Say Yes to the Dress" shows and loved all the high end gowns. But I also have a sense of reality. I do not expect that "magic" dress moment. I do not expect to spend thousands on a dress. Besides, I need something that could adapt to all seasons, all places, and all adventures. I need...a dress for all seasons...great title for a book. And I do not have time to order the dress. I have to find something that I can wear this summer.
So we went hunting.
The first place was great fun. Lots of mirrors...it reminded us of a Alice in Wonderland setting. I tried on dresses that I had picked out online with a "destination" them. Chiffon. A bit of ruching. Lots of white
So many reflections of myself, Ric, and my Mom,
and so much white. But nothing great
Nothing me.
And then this wonderful consultant followed her
instincts and pulled a dress I never thought of...
a mermaid style.
OK, if you have known me for over a week you know
that I love one thing, and have loved one thing
since I was five....mermaids.
Adore, write about, dream about and collect.
But did it occur to me to try on a mermaid dress...
of course not. In fact, I was not sure that I even wanted to try it on.
By this time we are all laughing and joking and having a wild good time. So why not try on a dress that was not what I wanted.
Why not try on something
snug and form fitting
and lovely and......
fit for a mermaid?
that is clingy and
lovely and soft?
Why not try on something
that will adapt?
Why not be a mermaid?
We have another place to visit tomorrow.
But now, after hours of
laughter, it is home for Shabbat.
To be continued.
This was is much fun!
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