tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post4287908047954614310..comments2023-11-05T09:13:09.921+00:00Comments on Where do I start, where do I begin?: Dress DilemmaSandDancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799646379550700816noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post-12442056531874836042007-04-27T14:34:00.000+01:002007-04-27T14:34:00.000+01:00It must be like the Kentucky Derby here. Ladies i...It must be like the Kentucky Derby here. Ladies in their hats drinking mint juleps. The hats are quite elaborate, but it's the only event that comes to mind here where we do that in a big way.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00452664663894833976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post-87150453766071469552007-04-26T17:42:00.000+01:002007-04-26T17:42:00.000+01:00Have you ever seen photographs from Ascot - the ho...Have you ever seen photographs from Ascot - the horse racing event. One day of that each season is famous for the ladies wearing elaborate hats.SandDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799646379550700816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post-86689235633665795042007-04-26T17:39:00.000+01:002007-04-26T17:39:00.000+01:00I bet they can be expensive; some seem so elaborat...I bet they can be expensive; some seem so elaborate, like artwork for the head.<BR/><BR/>But I wouldn't be able to resist; I'd just have to wear one myself. I think they're fabulous.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00452664663894833976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post-5726648411612281902007-04-26T17:15:00.000+01:002007-04-26T17:15:00.000+01:00Everyone used to wear a hat and I think it was con...Everyone used to wear a hat and I think it was considered rude not to, but I think that was more to do with etiquette in church. Since many weddings aren't in churches these days, it seems to have fallen from favour, especially amongst people my age and younger. Mothers of the bride still usually tend to wear a hat though. <BR/><BR/>The wedding you saw was in Chelsea so probably a bit grander than the average wedding. <BR/><BR/>Personally, I'm glad I don't have to wear a hat just because it would be one more thing to worry about. I suppose that could be the focus of the outfit but a decent hat is expensive.SandDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799646379550700816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post-12321859550119379462007-04-26T17:06:00.000+01:002007-04-26T17:06:00.000+01:00When I was in London in March, we walked through C...When I was in London in March, we walked through Chelsea late Saturday afternoon and passed a church where a crowd was about to enter to attend a wedding. All the ladies had on elaborate hats. Do you typically wear hats to a wedding in the UK? I think they are fabulous, so British. But we could never get away with that here. Maybe a simple hat, but never that elaborate.<BR/><BR/>Do you typically wear a hat to a wedding there?Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00452664663894833976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post-22132655751619156332007-04-26T16:29:00.000+01:002007-04-26T16:29:00.000+01:00That would certainly solve the problem M, but I'm ...That would certainly solve the problem M, but I'm not great with accessories. I'm allergic to some metals so am very limited with jewellery (especially anything around the neck) and haven't got the necessary panache for scarves etc. <BR/><BR/>I am however wondering if I might be able to get some suitable separates rather than going for a dress and that way I should be able to wear them again in some other combination.SandDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799646379550700816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post-42656765447797750572007-04-26T15:31:00.000+01:002007-04-26T15:31:00.000+01:00Buy something very simple and add some eye-catchin...Buy something very simple and add some eye-catching accessories. That makes it very unlikely that someone else will show up dressed like you. And you can change it again for the next wedding pretty easily.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00452664663894833976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post-30720149130696135052007-04-26T11:41:00.000+01:002007-04-26T11:41:00.000+01:00I haven't really started looking properly yet - I ...I haven't really started looking properly yet - I tried Reiss yesterday which has some lovely things in but nothing 100% right and since it is at the top end of my budget, it would have to be.<BR/><BR/>I've got plenty of time yet of course but I thought if I got something now, it is less likely that someone else would be wearing the same.SandDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799646379550700816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post-73313860554291171642007-04-26T11:35:00.000+01:002007-04-26T11:35:00.000+01:00Oh that's a shame. They sometimes have the odd app...Oh that's a shame. They sometimes have the odd appropriate dress. Have you tried Debenhams? I know it's high street but not as bad as Warehouse etcMiss Forthrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888591977063770894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post-32056224898284782802007-04-26T10:57:00.000+01:002007-04-26T10:57:00.000+01:00Had a quick look on there now but couldn't see any...Had a quick look on there now but couldn't see anything suitable - alot of it looked either too casual or a bit too Girls Aloud. But I shall keep an eye on there as they might get something else in nearer the time.SandDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799646379550700816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post-90238176272735209772007-04-26T09:03:00.000+01:002007-04-26T09:03:00.000+01:00Maybe try asos.com?Maybe try asos.com?Miss Forthrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888591977063770894noreply@blogger.com