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Submitted by 3LittleDragonflies on Fri, 12/06/2013 - 12:21pm

I just found out that DH's school is having a semiformal Christmas party in a little under 2 weeks.
What do I wear? I haven't been to an even slightly formal party since before I got pregnant with BD2! None of my old stuff fits! I literally only fit in my jeans and shirts...
I don't think DH even OWNS a tie...

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Submitted by grow-a-nut on Fri, 12/06/2013 - 12:25pm

I never dress up so I don't own anything to wear for anything nice. I call my best girlfriends and they always have something for me to borrow. Do you have any friends who wear the same size as you?

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Submitted by 3LittleDragonflies on Fri, 12/06/2013 - 1:25pm

ROFL
Sorry, I'm 5'11" and a size 16. My nearest sized friend is a size 10P and if I go UP sizes, the nearest is a 22.

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Submitted by Stupidlyoptimistic on Fri, 12/06/2013 - 1:33pm

Me too!

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Submitted by Stupidlyoptimistic on Fri, 12/06/2013 - 12:26pm

Do you have a Ross Dress For Less, TJ Maxx, or Marshall's close to you? If so, they usually carry formal and semi formal dresses this time of year. I prefer Ross, myself. I've picked up some great dresses for really great prices there. They would have stuff for your DH, too. I've picked up some great dresses on sale/clearance at Kohl's before, too. Don't stress about it. Have fun with it!

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Submitted by grow-a-nut on Fri, 12/06/2013 - 12:29pm

I love my thrifts! I find name brand clothing with the store tags still on them.

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Submitted by grow-a-nut on Fri, 12/06/2013 - 12:35pm

I try everything on and scrutinize it very carefully. Sometimes the clothing are seconds. You'll find seams not straight or hems ripped out. I am very careful especially when I see a whole rack with tags on them.

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Submitted by Stupidlyoptimistic on Fri, 12/06/2013 - 12:39pm

Yep! I bought a pair of J. Crew dress pants there a couple of weeks ago. Tags still on them! I love them! Unfortunately, I need to lose about 3-4 lbs before I can wear them. I refuse to take them back, though. Lol

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Submitted by 3LittleDragonflies on Fri, 12/06/2013 - 1:23pm

Already called up a friend and we're going to the local thrifts armed with $20.

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Submitted by Jsmom on Fri, 12/06/2013 - 12:30pm

Ross works for me with this kind of stuff. Just find a basic black dress and you can use it for other functions. Dress it up with some jewelry and heels and you will be great....

Get him a tie there as well...Otherwise, I like Pennys for ties for all my guys.

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Submitted by Sunflower1 on Fri, 12/06/2013 - 12:31pm

Renttherunway.com. They have multiple price ranges and it allows you to wear designer duds without the price tag.

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Submitted by 3LittleDragonflies on Fri, 12/06/2013 - 1:22pm

Unfortunately for me, I'm veeeeeeeeeeeery large busted (38I) so wearing an empire waist for me ends up having a 6 pack in the wrong area (Boob below the waist line and pushed up over my cup. Not pleasant looking or feeling.)
Thanks for the advice on the skirt and sweater. I think I might have a skirt around with a forgiving waist.

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Submitted by Hanny on Fri, 12/06/2013 - 12:54pm

My vote is TJ Maxx, or Steinmart if you have them in your area. Buy a black skirt at Target or somewhere cheap, then look for a nice black top for it at a little more expensie store.