Party Dress Shopping
I went to Bayview Village today to look at pretty clothes. Obviously I can’t speak for all women but I do find that checking out the latest fashion to be a very enjoyable activity. So there I was, walking from shop to shop, admiring the different silouettes, fabric, rich colour, etc. Typically at this time of the year, I would be shopping for a holiday party semi-formal outfit . But of course, shopping with such a specific purpose usually ends up being a frustratingly unfruitful experience.
When I walked into the boutique Honey, my eyes were immediately drawn to a cranberry red Nicole Miller satin cocktail dress (here is a picture of the dress in leopard print). With its plunging neckline and fitted bodice, it’s not the kind of dress I would choose. However, out of pure curiosity, I tried it on. Although I initially felt like a sausage walking out of the dressing room (the dress is very fitted), one look in the mirror changed my opinion. It looked absolutely stunning. The stretch satin hugs the body while the ruching hides many sins. This dress is very slimming. For such a classic silouette, this is the kind of "investment piece" which can be worn for years to come, as long as I don’t pack on the pounds. I think this ranks as the easiest party dress shopping experience ever.
I don’t usually pay much attention to the sales representatives when I try on clothes. I always suspect that they would heap compliments on you just to make a sale. However, I had to chuckle today when the girl told me "Your butt looks amazing in this dress. How do you get a butt like that?". I suppose training for speed skating six days a week since January do have some side benefits after all! So girls, here goes my advice of the day: Try speedskating for an amazing butt. You will not regret it.
