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gil
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 15, 10 6:01 pm    Post subject: Xmas / party clothes in charity shops Reply with quote
    

Our local Red Cross shop has an annual party-wear 'event' this time every year, where they put out all the blingy / shiny / evening dress / party frock-type clothes that they have been stockpiling.

Might be worth a look to see whether your local charity shops are doing similar, if you feel the urge/need to acquire new-to-you festive clothing / fancy dress.

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 15, 10 6:03 pm    Post subject: Re: Xmas / party clothes in charity shops Reply with quote
    

gil wrote:
Our local Red Cross shop has an annual party-wear 'event' this time every year, where they put out all the blingy / shiny / evening dress / party frock-type clothes that they have been stockpiling.

Might be worth a look to see whether your local charity shops are doing similar, if you feel the urge/need to acquire new-to-you festive clothing / fancy dress.


Yep, the bling is certainly featuring in Bangor!!
Not keen on sequins and glitter personally but there's some amazing stuff on the rails if you do.

Ideal panto outfits

EV

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 15, 10 6:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

there is a lovely evening suit in the window of Cowbridge charidy shop....
anyone want me to see how much?

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 15, 10 6:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Sheesh I'm dissapointed in you lot!!! PARTY WEAR!!!

Doesn't anyone glue sequins round their wellies anymore?

You'll be getting your hair done next!

Kate

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 15, 10 6:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Katieowl wrote:
Sheesh I'm dissapointed in you lot!!! PARTY WEAR!!!

Doesn't anyone glue sequins round their wellies anymore?

You'll be getting your hair done next!

Kate


I just had to re-read that.....
"strange place for sequins" I thought

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 15, 10 6:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Really NELL!!!!

Kate

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 15, 10 6:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Katieowl wrote:
Really NELL!!!!

Kate

Vanessa



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PostPosted: Mon Nov 22, 10 9:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Nell wrote:
Katieowl wrote:
Really NELL!!!!

Kate



gil
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 22, 10 9:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Has no one found new festive clothes, then ?

Or are you too busy gluing sequins to your wellies ?

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 22, 10 9:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Sequins on wellies. It's SO "this year"

Party clothes? I might, if I thought I might get invited to any parties

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 22, 10 9:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

There's a complete dearth of sensible clothes, as well. I've been looking for some nice warm pullies to muck out hens in and it's all low-cut sequiny tops that are COMPLETELY unsuitable

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 22, 10 9:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Nell wrote:
Katieowl wrote:
Sheesh I'm dissapointed in you lot!!! PARTY WEAR!!!

Doesn't anyone glue sequins round their wellies anymore?

You'll be getting your hair done next!

Kate


I just had to re-read that.....
"strange place for sequins" I thought


Obviously the sequins are to jazz up last years 'welly warmers' ... it's spicing things up in the spirit of the season

gil
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 22, 10 9:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

And I really should get my hair done....

@ Chez : that'll be in the mens section, right ?

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 22, 10 9:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    


shadiya



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 17, 10 9:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I got a fab black velvet halterneck jumpsuit a couple of years ago for seasonal outings. Unfortunately, I have accumulated so much flubber that when I optimistically tried it on the other day I realised that I looked more pregnant than my friend Lisa who actually is four months pregnant! Took that off in a hurry I can tell you!

It's at times like that you wonder whether those little stick on pad things that give you an electric shock might be worth trying.... I mean, God forbid I should actually do a sit up!

Oh well, guess I'll just have to accept I'm 46 and a bit of flubber probably goes with the territory, sigh....

I must say that it seems terribly unfair that wrestling sheep or hay bales does nothing for your middle

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