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Saturday, November 1, 2008

MOB Dress Revisited

Sorry, I know you're all tired of this dress, but here's the deal.
We're going to the Marine Corps Birthday Ball next week. It's typically very formal here, DH even bought a new tux-the old one was looking tired. He's wants me to wear the dress, not because he doesn't want me buying a new one but he really likes it on me. I'd like to accommodate, and there will be absolutely no one there who was at the wedding.

Here's the question. Does it LOOK like a MOB dress? You know what I mean! I thought I could change out the wrap and wear different shoes to change things up. Honestly, what do you think?
Would you do it?

Halfpint

SOS to the rescue! Here's a post about the dress, with link.
The MOB

Since the event is maximally formal, I think your dress will rock. But, we have to do those snappy accessories that Pres loves so much and that you (correctly) rejected for the big day, when you had an honored special supportive role. Re-read my posts about the dress for more ideas, too.

And, besides what I (brilliantly, LOL) said there, remember that it's Fall now, so consider some shoes in an animal print, like dark
Leopard.
Nothing with tucks or pleated fabric. Open evening sandals are great, as is a snappy D'orsay pump.

A Pashmina wrap in a deep, dusty pink. (Deep because it's Fall, not June.) Not satin; too matchy.

If I recall, your bag was tiny and fit in your hand? Ostrich in tan or brown would work. Or a beaded thing in another color, like brown.

Don't overwork your hair. More casual is better. Please no curls. A flat ironed, edgy bob thing would be best. Keep the make-up easy if you can: no false eyelashes or professional spackle (LOL) Light pink lips are in style just now.

Keep the bling very modern, not the heirloom jewelry. The ear studs are fine, a squarish bangle in a casual metal, like brushed silver.

As you can see, I've moved the make-up and accessories into the modern mode, so that the magnificent gown stands on its own, and the rest doesn't say wedding party.

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