Thursday, November 29, 2007

I Bought A Dress!

On Monday, when Mum and I went Christmas shopping in Brighton, I needed to find something to wear next Friday, for the meal I'm going to with work. It's just a group of ladies, mainly from checkouts, with one or two people like myself, who've defected to other sections over the years, and a couple of people who have been lucky enough to retire, but we always have a great time at our meals out every few months.

I didn't want anything too formal - it's just a meal out at a local pub - but I wanted something nice, that was new. All my nice clothes have made so many outings now, I think everyone else is as bored with them as I am!

In Bon Marché I found a twin pack of black leggings for only £8. That made my day, because I adore leggings. I find them confortable, practical, and they suit my body shape, with a nice long top - I actually have good legs. For several years I've been unable to find leggings at all, then this summer they came back into fashion - but mostly the 3/4 length ones, which I didn't want. I wish I'd got two packs though, whcih would have given me four nice pairs!

Next I had to find the top half. I was aimlessly browsing, picking things up and discarding them, when I found the minidresses that have been in fashion this year. The first one I found, I changed my mind about, but then I found a really nice one. About mid-thigh length, short sleeves, with a deep V neck (not that I have the cleavage for it, I wasn't blessed in that department!) in black, with a purple swirly print. I really like it over the leggings, and I shall try and get a pic on Friday if I remember.

A dress - who'da thunk?

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Now playing: Marion Raven - Set Me Free

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sounds nice, I use to live in leggings in the 90's I dare wear them now!

I need some new trousers and I am also looking for a longline cardi at the moment as well!

Anonymous said...

You'll look fab! Can't wait to see the photo!

EclecticGirl said...

Alison, I've been living in black leggings for about15 years now, and I have no intention of abandoning them yet!

EclecticGirl said...

Thanks Jill!

I wouldn't go that far, but I'm even thinking of wearing make-up for a change!

kirstieksf. Get yours at bighugelabs.com/flickr