 Yep, I have to go to a ball.
The Army Aviation Association of America 2010 Army Aviation Birthday Ball.
 It’s the end of next month up in Seoul and like Cinderella…I have nothing to wear.
 Wives PCS’ing to Korea Tip #1: Bring at least one formal dress, with shoes & accessories. Preferably two, if you got ‘em.
 And since a multi-colored leopard print peasant skirt doesn’t really qualify as “formal attire”, I’ve been stumbling around eBay this afternoon looking for dress deals.
For those who’ve actually seen my gargantuaness in person, what do you think of this one?
Please be brutally honest. I don’t want to look like the stay-puff marshmallow woman because there’s bound to be photographers there.
(I know, I know…my big, fat, freakish arms – I hate them.)
But it comes with a little lace bolero-style jacket which should pose somewhat of a distraction. You can check it out here.
And I still need to contact the seller (in London) to see if their manufacturers (in Hong Kong) would ship to an APO & if it could get here in time. But IÂ would then be on the hunt for shoes & everything else – which should be no problem to get online.
The ball is going to be at the Grand Hyatt and the only way to make going feasible would be to get a room for the night & put the dogs in the kennel at Osan.
It’s 3 hours one-way & I’m not sitting in traffic in a formal ball gown for 3 hours.
Ain’t happenin’.
But check out the room we might be able to get!
It’s a corner room with your choice of a mountain view or city view.
I’m just waiting to hear back from the unit if they’re offering a room discount for us.
And at this point if you have any suggestions of where else to look online for a good deal on a evening gown or even a style you think would look better on me, I’ll take it.
I just hate the thought of buying something sight-unseen without trying it on first.
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Sweety, you would look great in that dress!!! And, hey, give yourself a break on the weight. It’s all in the genes (jeans, too). God just blessed some of us with extra insulation. I would just check on the length to make sure it isnt’ going to be too long.
The hotel is wonderful with that breath-taking view! I think you guys will have a great time and take advantage of the little “vacation”. You both deserve it!!
I think the gown is just gorgeous….and I love the bolero jacket that is optional. I think you would look wonderful in that. This is definitely one of those times when the Internet is a godsend. Good luck.
I think it’s beautiful! And if all else fails, wear a shawl! (or “pashmina” as the cool kids say)
As for any thoughts you might have that you’re “gargantuaness” I think you look great! We all can’t be Barbie. I consider my extra pounds “anchor weight”. Have a horse that’s rearing up? Thank God I have anchor weight so I don’t get hurt. (or in your case, a very large dog!) A man needs a woman who can actually carry the groceries in herself. And how good does it feel to be able to open the jar of pickles yourself!?! We are all beautiful.
I think you would look great in that dress! Also good luck with the mri–let us know what they say.
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I think you would look great in that dress.
And I bet they won’t be looking at your arms! : )
XOXO,
Lis