Those who follow me on Facebook know that I have been shopping for a dress for the annual OVV Gala. Matt and I have attended this fundraiser for Jazzie's old school for the past 5 years now and it is always a lot of fun. Let me tell you just how much fun I've been having shopping for a dress. It is so nice to be able to try on dresses and actually like the way I look in them instead of feeling disgusted when I look in the mirror. What is even more fun is realizing that the size I pulled of the rack is too big ;-)
A few years ago I did not enjoy the whole dress experience. In fact, I covered up as much as I could:
Last year was a lot more fun. By then I had lost 80 pounds and I loved my little purple dress:
Fast forward another year and I have lost 115 pounds. This year the gala has a Roaring 20's theme and I have two dresses that I like. One has a flapper kind of feel to it (perfect for the 20's theme) and the other one makes me feel fabulous and super sexy. I love them both and don't know which one to choose. I keep going back and forth between the two.
The good news is that I still have two weeks to decide, unless of course I keep shopping and trying on more dresses...
Get them both!
I like the first one best, get the second one for a date night. ;)
Posted by: Heather | Monday, February 13, 2012 at 11:16 AM
You look gorgeous in both dresses but LOVE #2
YOu look fabulous !!!!!!!!!
Posted by: anna | Thursday, February 09, 2012 at 07:39 PM
You looked more fabulous as your body became more fit. Shopping for clothes would also be easier because of that The better the figure, the easier it will be to shop for outfits.
Posted by: Danny Riddell | Tuesday, February 07, 2012 at 02:42 PM
DEFINATELY the first one!!!! It gives you a little lift and makes you look younger plus it's just as sexy, if not more, in my opinion!!! You go girl!!! CONGRATS on the weight loss! You look FAB!!! Stephe
Posted by: Stephe | Tuesday, February 07, 2012 at 08:11 AM
I saw wear the flapper dress since it fits with the theme and save the other dress that for a special date night when you want to look extra foxy.
Posted by: msjess | Monday, February 06, 2012 at 08:28 PM
I like the first one - I like the "blink" "blink".
Posted by: Twomunchkins in HB | Saturday, February 04, 2012 at 09:07 PM
You look as fabulous as you obviously feel! Both dresses look fantastic, but I too would vote for #1 if pressed... Love the bling around the neckline and the layers that fit the theme. Either way, I am sure you will have a wonderful time!
Posted by: Mary Martin-Williams | Saturday, February 04, 2012 at 10:52 AM
Both are beautiful but I think you look absolutely stunning in the second one - stunning!
Posted by: Paula | Saturday, February 04, 2012 at 08:51 AM
First one, definetly! You look wonderful :)
Posted by: Debbie | Friday, February 03, 2012 at 05:50 PM
They are both great but I LOVE LOVE LOVE the second one! Looks amazing!!
Posted by: Irene | Friday, February 03, 2012 at 01:59 PM
WOW! You look great! Can't believe the difference from a couple of years ago... you truly look amazing. I vote for the flapper dress, though you look awesome in the other one too.
Posted by: Mary in Saint Louis | Friday, February 03, 2012 at 12:36 PM
Wow -- you look gorgeous in both, but think I like number 1 a teensy bit better! What does Matt think?
Posted by: Janet | Friday, February 03, 2012 at 10:21 AM
I would definitely go for number one!
Posted by: Asne | Friday, February 03, 2012 at 07:38 AM
I vote for the first dress as well. It fits the theme perfect and just looks like such a fun dress. Have a great time at the fundraiser!
Posted by: Angel | Friday, February 03, 2012 at 07:24 AM
You look great in both but if you're looking for input I'd go with the first one for sure! Very flattering and it suits the theme of the night perfectly!
Posted by: Catherine | Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 11:46 PM
Shame their isn't the possibility of a dress change half way through the evening because you look gorgeous in both.
Posted by: dawn | Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 10:32 PM
I agree with the others the first one is perfect for you. The other one looks a bit revealing. I like dresses that are beautiful and classic. The first one nails those criteria.
You look great BTW!!! Good for you in taking a healthy approach to life and setting a wonderful example for your lovely girls!
Blessings from CA,
Kyra
PS Keep the tasty recipes coming!
Posted by: Kyra | Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 10:23 PM
you look absolutely stunning in both of them!!
Posted by: Rhonda McRae | Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 08:04 PM
You look FABULOUS Sandra!!! :):):) You are such an inspiration!!! They both look great on you....but I think I like the nexkline on the top one best also. Have fun!
Posted by: Deb | Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 06:28 PM
While the second one is so super sexy, I like the first one. I LOVE! LOVE the neckline on the first! Good luck. So much fun for you. The rewards of all your hard work....
Posted by: Debby | Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 06:01 PM