I had an affair...
cerrajean
Posts: 188 Member
...a black-tie gala kind of affair, that is!
My friend had me come over to try some of her dresses on, and I wasn't sure any of them would even fit, since formal wear runs small, and all she had were 16-17-18s. After trying on her beautiful dresses, and being thrilled they actually fit me AND ZIPPED, she remembered one that she hadn't even worn yet, in a bag in the closet. I tried it on and it was amazing. She told me then and there that this was the dress I should wear. I looked at the tag...
Size: 14.
Not 14W, just a plain ole Misses 14. Anyway, my friend let me borrow her beautiful dress that she'd never even worn before, and I'm ridiculously thankful for her, and for the dress.
Here are some pictures...
Before:
(And it's worth noting that I ended up returning this dress and never wearing it because it was SO unflattering)
And now:
My boyfriend was cracking up as we walked through San Francisco to and from dinner, everyone was staring at me. Not us, with him in a tux, but checking ME out. Felt pretty good. Okay, I'm done bragging.
So, I was able to knock "attend black tie gala" off of my bucket list, and it was an evening I'll never forget, for many many reasons. It's things like this that remind me that even if the scale's not moving, things are happening, and just stick with it! It works when you work it!
My friend had me come over to try some of her dresses on, and I wasn't sure any of them would even fit, since formal wear runs small, and all she had were 16-17-18s. After trying on her beautiful dresses, and being thrilled they actually fit me AND ZIPPED, she remembered one that she hadn't even worn yet, in a bag in the closet. I tried it on and it was amazing. She told me then and there that this was the dress I should wear. I looked at the tag...
Size: 14.
Not 14W, just a plain ole Misses 14. Anyway, my friend let me borrow her beautiful dress that she'd never even worn before, and I'm ridiculously thankful for her, and for the dress.
Here are some pictures...
Before:
(And it's worth noting that I ended up returning this dress and never wearing it because it was SO unflattering)
And now:
My boyfriend was cracking up as we walked through San Francisco to and from dinner, everyone was staring at me. Not us, with him in a tux, but checking ME out. Felt pretty good. Okay, I'm done bragging.
So, I was able to knock "attend black tie gala" off of my bucket list, and it was an evening I'll never forget, for many many reasons. It's things like this that remind me that even if the scale's not moving, things are happening, and just stick with it! It works when you work it!
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Looking great sweetie keep up the hard work. Now work on the rest of that buclet list.:happy:0
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Amazing!0
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Terrific progress! You should definitely be proud.0
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Fantastic! I love the pictures!! You look hot in the blue dress.
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Wow! Lookin' good!0
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That has to be absolutely thrilling for you! Thanks for sharing your success. You look great and should be very proud! Keep it up!0
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You look awesome!! Go girl!! 0
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Heehee, are you wearing the same shoes in each picture? Va-va-voom! You look great!0
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Heehee, are you wearing the same shoes in each picture? Va-va-voom! You look great!
LOL yeah, busted- I'm not a heel-savvy kinda girl. Those work for me, nice wide heel, and I didn't even fall down in them! (I used to roll my ankle from time to time.) I guess with less weight pressing down, it's easier to walk in heels...0 -
keep it up I can not wait to see results like this 0
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I saw that title and I was like ohhhh sh_t :laugh: But gratz on that NSV, getting into sizes sans the "W" is awesome!!!! I cannot wait until it is my turn
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You should dress up formal everyday, you could start a new trend. You look very beautiful0
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You look terrific! How long did it take you?0
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you look fantastic!0
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You look terrific! How long did it take you?
The period between these two photos is about 2 years, but I didn't start really working at losing weight until about a year ago, maybe 9 months? I've kinda slacked off lately, but my body and I have been recalculating, and I was back to it really well before I had deadlines last week for work, and two more tomorrow. After that- I'm gonna see if I can get the scale moving again, it's been stuck in the same pound or two for almost 2 months now. I'd been so happy about maintaining that once I started up with trying again, I realized i must actually be plateaued.0 -
Oh wow! You look so amazingly beautiful. You are such an inspiration! Thank you for that photo. I have to admit, that title had me wide eyed, lol0
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You look so great!! Keep up the great work!!
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Wow... AWESOME WORK!! You look amazing, the best thing is getting into a new dress and its a few sizes smaller!!0
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AMAZING YOU LOOK REALLY PRETTY0
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Oh wow! You look so amazingly beautiful. You are such an inspiration! Thank you for that photo. I have to admit, that title had me wide eyed, lol
Hahaha, yeah, I figured the title would trip some people up, especially filed under "Success Stories"
But hey, I work in marketing- I know how to grab attention. 0 -
You looked amazing! Congrats on the loss and being able to check the gala off oyur bucket list! Making heads turn will definitely keep you motivated for a long time!!!!0
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You look beautiful and your smile is the best accessory!0
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So beautiful and you are beaming! Congratulations0
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hot u go chica! 0
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thats wonderful! you should be so proud! you look soooooo good girl!!!0
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How exciting for you to have looked at that tag and saw..14..:bigsmile:
Kinda like finding money in the washer, after you finish a load.:laugh:
That color is wonderful on you, especially w/the darker hair.
You look stunning!:blushing:0 -
Glad you had a wonderful time! The dress was very flattering....beautiful!0
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That's amazing! Beautiful dress too! You look stunning!0
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Wow, that first dress... eww!
But you look amazing now! Great job!0 -
Wow, I feel your joy.0
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