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[elcee 3,342]

Christmas themed dress for a Christmas dinner

[Sophie7713 3,332]

18 hours ago, AngieBear said:

I went shopping today and tried a skirt on that had a fit I am not usually confident in. But, I think with some Shapewear I can pull it off.

Actually, Angie bear, you look incredibly slender and stylish here in these more tailored styles like this pencil skirt and fitted shirt. Your previous suit outfit had that same effect. Not that you should dispose of the creative artistic sensibilities... I'd just make my core foundational pieces more tailored, then accessorize with your wonderful avant-garde flair! Those really cool pieces will take center stage when paired with quieter undertones. Love this outfit! Did you purchase it?

[sillykitty 10,781]

So much to catch up on!

@Deedee12 So glad to see more of you!

@TXlowbmi I LOVE those shoes!

@Dtrain84 I knew I liked you ... I have a thing for Philly men!

Long time no see @NYJenn , @Freiabr& @elcee

@BayougirlMrsS Oh, I had forgotten about my faux leather leggings! I wonder if I will be well enough to rock them on NYE? Is that green dress off Amazon. If so it's been on my wishlist forever....

@AngieBear YES to that skirt. It looks fantastic on you! I like to put a belt over the transition between my pencil skirts and my tucked in tops, or body suits.

@Arabesque Welcome! I love the simplicity of the black dress.

Sorry to anyone I missed!

[Sophie7713 3,332]

17 hours ago, Arabesque said:

I’ve enjoyed this thread so much & decided to be brave and upload some images from the last month. Summer here hence the strappy dresses. Oh yeah, I’m a bit partial to black. Ha!
The day I reached my goal weight about five weeks ago. Off to the theatre to see my niece who dances with a contemporary dance company.

Two weeks ago. Ignore the unmade bed. At my mother’s before going to my two 6yr old nieces’ first ballet concert - lots of skipping around in circles.

Just around the house today. Super casual. Still have thighs 😜. Four kg below my goal weight. So much for maintaining.

WELCOME! So glad you joined us. Love your asymmetrical evening gown. Gorgeous! And, these comfy casuals are ADORABLE on you. I love black and white, too.

[Sophie7713 3,332]

9 hours ago, ms.sss said:

@Arabesque, I looooooove the first striped dress with the flared skirt! I WANT.

But...what I really, really, really want is your bathroom. I love the styling in there!!!!

My thoughts exactly - on the bathroom. Great textures and material appointments.

[Sophie7713 3,332]

55 minutes ago, elcee said:

Christmas themed dress for a Christmas dinner

Ms. Elcee, you rock this dress! Looks like you and I had great fun in the hosiery department... What a pretty figure. The red lipstick is a wonderful pop on your beautiful porcelain skin. Wow.

[Sophie7713 3,332]

Official Christmas outfit for varies holiday events this past weekend and next... Thankfully, guests are from different groups or organizations - SO I won't be caught wearing the same dress twice. Haha. Today is my One Year surgery anniversary. What a difference a year makes. I am amazed to be wearing a size 8 dress here. It is totally mind boggling. AND, there is now space between my knees and I can see my shoes! Fun.

[AngieBear 2,524]

3 hours ago, Sophie7713 said:

Actually, Angie bear, you look incredibly slender and stylish here in these more tailored styles like this pencil skirt and fitted shirt. Your previous suit outfit had that same effect. Not that you should dispose of the creative artistic sensibilities... I'd just make my core foundational pieces more tailored, then accessorize with your wonderful avant-garde flair! Those really cool pieces will take center stage when paired with quieter undertones. Love this outfit! Did you purchase it?

Yep, I did! Well, I already had the top and boots, it was just the skirt I was trying. I bought a second skirt in the same general style, in a polka dot pattern, as well. And a pair of jeans, and some white pants, and some sneakers. I spent close to the same amount on myself as I did on the gifts I went there to purchase. Woooooooops.

I like the tailored suit I wore, it was fine, but I’ve been actually feeling a bit bored with them. I’m considering getting a dress form when my weight stabilizes (goal is in 17lbs) so that I can mod my clothes (mainly my thrifted finds and whatnot). I have no idea what that will look like. But I have a background in the arts, including in costuming for short run theater (among other artsy things), and work in a creative field, so I can get away with pretty much whatever I want. I’m thinking small touches here and there - like buckles, contrasting stitching, etc.

Here are the other two pieces I bought. Again, Shapewear will be my friend. Darned saggy tummy!

Edited December 18, 2019 by AngieBear

[Arabesque 7,522]

Glad to see the Aussies posting more. 🇦🇺

@ms.sss & @DaisyChainOz I lived in New Farm for about 14 yrs then bought a few hundred metres down the road in Teneriffe 5 yrs ago. Brisbane is such a fantastic city to live. Still small enough that people know each other & doesn’t take hours to get from one side of the city to the other but it’s big enough to have great dining, theatre, shopping, sports, ...

Blair Bowden at the Wesley did my surgery @DaisyChainOz He did my friend’s surgery & she recommended him. My GP said she’d heard nothing but good things about him. He was great. After the surgery he gave me a picture of my stomach all marked up before it was removed as a souvenir 🤣. It may be easier for all the post surgery visits to use a Bris Dr.

@Sophie7713 you look so bright & cheery in your Christmas party dress and look how great you are looking.

[Deedee12 1,860]

Official Christmas outfit for varies holiday events this past weekend and next... Thankfully, guests are from different groups or organizations - SO I won't be caught wearing the same dress twice. Haha. Today is my One Year surgery anniversary. What a difference a year makes. I am amazed to be wearing a size 8 dress here. It is totally mind boggling. AND, there is now space between my knees and I can see my shoes! Fun.

You look so so so fab Sophie7713!!![emoji175][emoji175][emoji175][emoji175] So beautifully festive and happy!!
I'll keep saying that your smile is one of the best things anyone should wear!!![emoji173][emoji173]

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[DaisyChainOz 488]

3 hours ago, Sophie7713 said:

Official Christmas outfit for varies holiday events this past weekend and next... Thankfully, guests are from different groups or organizations - SO I won't be caught wearing the same dress twice. Haha. Today is my One Year surgery anniversary. What a difference a year makes. I am amazed to be wearing a size 8 dress here. It is totally mind boggling. AND, there is now space between my knees and I can see my shoes! Fun.

I absolutely love that dress! gorgeous pointsettia print, very much my style... although a size 8 wouldn't fit me hahahaha - yet (still not had surgery) but I might have to do a @GreenTealael and raid your closet when I'm at goal!! hee hee

47 minutes ago, Arabesque said:

Glad to see the Aussies posting more. 🇦🇺

@ms.sss & @DaisyChainOz I lived in New Farm for about 14 yrs then bought a few hundred metres down the road in Teneriffe 5 yrs ago. Brisbane is such a fantastic city to live. Still small enough that people know each other & doesn’t take hours to get from one side of the city to the other but it’s big enough to have great dining, theatre, shopping, sports, ...

Blair Bowden at the Wesley did my surgery @DaisyChainOz He did my friend’s surgery & she recommended him. My GP said she’d heard nothing but good things about him. He was great. After the surgery he gave me a picture of my stomach all marked up before it was removed as a souvenir 🤣. It may be easier for all the post surgery visits to use a Bris Dr.

@Sophie7713 you look so bright & cheery in your Christmas party dress and look how great you are looking.

Teneriffe is a great place to live, I adore those old warehouse convertion apartments, so much to do in the inner riverside suburbs of Bris, I miss it heaps and the river.. and jumping on a CityCat going to GOMA or Riverside but hubster is happier out here *sigh*

Thanks for the recommendation, I will try to make an appointment and see how we go, but as I am starting a new job in Jan I can't take the needed time off till mid year next year unfort.

[AngieBear 2,524]

4 hours ago, Sophie7713 said:

Official Christmas outfit for varies holiday events this past weekend and next... Thankfully, guests are from different groups or organizations - SO I won't be caught wearing the same dress twice. Haha. Today is my One Year surgery anniversary. What a difference a year makes. I am amazed to be wearing a size 8 dress here. It is totally mind boggling. AND, there is now space between my knees and I can see my shoes! Fun.

I especially love the tights and the bit of ruffle on this dress. Super cute.

[elcee 3,342]

Sophie7713 yes we have had fun with the hosiery haven’t we. I love your poinsettia dress, you look really cute

[elcee 3,342]

Soo many posts I have missed, so many amazing photos, everyone is “ killing it”.

You all look FAB and skinnier than last time I commented

[Dtrain84 940]

19 hours ago, november11 said:

Niceeee!!!!

Thank you!