tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723911252001519836.post813476742596401374..comments2024-03-20T00:13:48.093-07:00Comments on Destitute Gourmet: What not to wearsophie grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01699883144137557348noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723911252001519836.post-83871301645744396012009-11-28T22:43:06.180-08:002009-11-28T22:43:06.180-08:00I can totally relate. I think there is a bit of &q...I can totally relate. I think there is a bit of "shell-shock" when you go into the shops....it is when you realise fashion has moved on without you! I would advise going on a couple of scouting trips. What this means is that you go out and just get used to the fashion. Then get brave and actually start trying things on, even things that you don't think will suit you. Zero in on the colours that work for you (you know the tops that you always get compliments on, and you feel good wearing). I totally sympathise with you, and wish you all the best!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723911252001519836.post-27435760432457730732009-11-17T20:07:20.008-08:002009-11-17T20:07:20.008-08:00You are all v kind and suggestions most helpful. B...You are all v kind and suggestions most helpful. Borrowing is looking like best option at moment but will let you know details when decided. I'll take a pic too and you can tell me if I did OK. My faithful assistant is on the case and she is stylie chick so things looking up!sophie grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699883144137557348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723911252001519836.post-19132344343887652682009-11-17T16:27:59.601-08:002009-11-17T16:27:59.601-08:00Very nice Amy!Very nice Amy!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338253666992441869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723911252001519836.post-54548495772122550582009-11-17T10:13:53.457-08:002009-11-17T10:13:53.457-08:00Sophie, this kind of pedicament is not to be under...Sophie, this kind of pedicament is not to be undertaken alone. My friend Gail is right, you do need a few basic wonder-pieces that you can fall back on at a moment's notice and not need to starve yourself in the process. What you need is an onto-it friend to go shopping with, to hold your coffee, to squint at you in the changing rooms and shake their heads in honest diapproval, to haul an armful out of the racks when your head is spinning. It probably isn't 'done' but if you could ever get your head around a long time fan doing that with you, leave me a comment. I'd be there is a heartbeat and live just down the road! Or better yet, get your publicist to recommend a stylist or a personal shopper (I realise that must sound a little Paris Hilton and not so much kiwi working mum!). Also, sparkly tops when you are speaking in public can tend to draw the eye of the observer to the mesmorising movement of the glitter and not the wit your words carry. Which would be a pity, I have heard and watched you and think you have enough personality sparkle without sequins!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716363448705314532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723911252001519836.post-26241204216954373092009-11-16T21:49:20.009-08:002009-11-16T21:49:20.009-08:00I would borrow if budget was an issue and if I had...I would borrow if budget was an issue and if I had someone fashion worthy to call on. Otherwise I have invested in a few things in my wardrobe that I can fall back on if I need to..... but secretly, I quite like a new thing for a special event :)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338253666992441869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723911252001519836.post-40331713008232224702009-11-16T20:56:08.450-08:002009-11-16T20:56:08.450-08:00I have this same dilemma every time I have to go a...I have this same dilemma every time I have to go anywhere that requires dressing up a bit. thankfully I have 4 sisters to call on when I need to borrow something!<br />sorry I can't be much help. I totally relate to trying to find the "fictional ultimate garment" :)Widgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699707227049240330noreply@blogger.com