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Please dress me please. Sept 4, 2012 11:09:59 GMT -5

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We have this party in San Antonio on Saturday. It's a late afternoon into nighttime barbecue, and will be smart casual I suppose. Nigel is going to wear an orange and blue hawaiian shirt with navy chinos.

I am still stuck in sneakers, which look like shite with anything remotely cute or dressy. I am not loving any options at home. I can get to a Macy's, an Ann Taylor, a Banana or Club Monaco this week (not enough time to order online), however it is going to be 100 degrees there and I'm guessing most of the summer stuff is gone, even perhaps from the clearance racks at this point.

To this day I have shied from the maxi skirt/dress because I am short, 5'4" and short waisted, BUT, I realized it will kind of cover up my sneakers...

Can you help with actual suggestions for clothes or even with silhouettes? This is going to be a well-dressed crowd and I don't want to look like a total dork.

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Please dress me please. Sept 4, 2012 11:14:59 GMT -5

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Post by Bernadine on Sept 4, 2012 11:14:59 GMT -5

I wa going to suggest maxi dress. Just make sure it nips in at the waist to give you some shape.

www1.macys.com/shop/product/bar-iii-dress-sleeveless-straight-ruffle-a-line-maxi?ID=680496&CategoryID=45233#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D89%26ruleId%3D65%26slotId%3D7

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Please dress me please. Sept 4, 2012 11:18:24 GMT -5

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Sept 4, 2012 11:11:55 GMT -5 namasteak said:

WHat kind of sneakers are we talking about?

Brown Nike running shoes with a blue swish. I could conceivably buy other sneakers as well. I was looking at Keen's ad a Zappos ad for Keens on my facebook and they're open and sneaker-like.

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angelaa73 Elder Putting the we in twee Posts: 15,109 Likes: 12,722	Please dress me please. Sept 4, 2012 11:19:10 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by angelaa73 on Sept 4, 2012 11:19:10 GMT -5 I am a vote for lesbo tennis instructor. A big fat no to the maxi Just put a polo shirt and some long chino shorts on. Call it a day. Spike your hair a bit, maybe
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laptopvixen Full Member Posts: 4,552 Likes: 90	Please dress me please. Sept 4, 2012 11:19:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by laptopvixen on Sept 4, 2012 11:19:40 GMT -5 That is pretty, bernie.
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Please dress me please. Sept 4, 2012 11:23:13 GMT -5

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Post by Muddled on Sept 4, 2012 11:23:13 GMT -5

Here's the thing about maxis: they keep all the heat in there and can actually be really hot. It could work looks-wise, though. Long shorts and a cute top could be an option. I would probably try to make a shorter dress work. Are keds-like shoes too unsupportive?

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Please dress me please. Sept 4, 2012 11:24:10 GMT -5

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Sept 4, 2012 11:19:10 GMT -5 angelaa73 said:

I am a vote for lesbo tennis instructor. A big fat no to the maxi

Just put a polo shirt and some long chino shorts on. Call it a day. Spike your hair a bit, maybe

Have you been spying on me this summer? lol.

I do have some wide leg tan linen trousers that look ok/hide the shoes but I'd need to get a new top.

Why big fat no to the maxi, just out of curiosity?

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laptopvixen Full Member Posts: 4,552 Likes: 90	Please dress me please. Sept 4, 2012 11:24:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by laptopvixen on Sept 4, 2012 11:24:49 GMT -5 Yeah, no keds.
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Please dress me please. Sept 4, 2012 11:25:38 GMT -5

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Post by snipsnsnails on Sept 4, 2012 11:25:38 GMT -5

Any chance you can get to an Old Navy? They have some relatively inexpensive shirt dresses that you can pair with your own belt and jewelry and then pair with the sneakers. I particularly liked the chambray and the light khaki one to go with your shoes you described.

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Please dress me please. Sept 4, 2012 11:26:42 GMT -5

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Sept 4, 2012 11:25:38 GMT -5 snipsnsnails said:

Any chance you can get to an Old Navy? They have some relatively inexpensive shirt dresses that you can pair with your own belt and jewelry and then pair with the sneakers. I particularly liked the chambray and the light khaki one to go with your shoes you described.

Oh, that would be cute!

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Muddled Elder Posts: 20,257 Likes: 15,027	Please dress me please. Sept 4, 2012 11:27:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Muddled on Sept 4, 2012 11:27:41 GMT -5 I thought so. Snips has a good idea.
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Please dress me please. Sept 4, 2012 11:27:52 GMT -5

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Oh, if you have the linen pants, they also have a cute chambray shirt. You can add a cami underneath if you need (I can't remember if you're large busted or not, but I am and sometimes have issue with button-ups from certain stores).

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Please dress me please. Sept 4, 2012 11:28:48 GMT -5

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No, snips, but a chambray shirt dress is a good idea. I can see that not looking totally retarded.

I can get to a Talbot's, they might have something like that.

Actually that is probably where I should go, it's the store for lesbians with sensible shoes, right? lol.

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Please dress me please. Sept 4, 2012 11:29:31 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App

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Because you are going to be sitting there all night hating the maxi dress, tugging at it, thinking it looks like shit. Even if it doesn't. Trust me, I'm a miss cleo here

Okay. How bout a compromise. Hit up tory burch for a tunic type top, wear the linen pants. Carry a cane. Hahah jk

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snipsnsnails Elder Posts: 13,890 Likes: 13,794	Please dress me please. Sept 4, 2012 11:30:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by snipsnsnails on Sept 4, 2012 11:30:27 GMT -5 Yeah, the utilitarian stuff is big, so I would imagine you can find some chambray at any of those stores (except Club Monaco - but you'd find a cute white or black jacket to pair with the pants!). Good luck!
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Please dress me please. Sept 4, 2012 11:32:59 GMT -5

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Post by laptopvixen on Sept 4, 2012 11:32:59 GMT -5

angelaa you're so right. Plus my thighs rub together and it's going to be so hot.

Maybe I will just go with what's in my closet (linen pants, chambray shirt) and get a new belt and some jewelry. I'm so bored of these pants but no on there has seen them.

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Please dress me please. Sept 4, 2012 11:37:59 GMT -5

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Post by vicky on Sept 4, 2012 11:37:59 GMT -5

TJ Maxx and Marshalls still had summer shoes in the clearance section last week.
Also, Old Navy has their fall shorts line and some breezy shirts. The shorts are on sale for 15 dollars this week. Also as for dresses there were a few nice ones this weekend at ON.

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Deleted Posts: 0	Please dress me please. Sept 4, 2012 11:57:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2012 11:57:07 GMT -5 I like snips' shirt dress idea. Alternatively, you could go prepster-golf-style.
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MWOS Elder Posts: 12,975 Likes: 31,525	Please dress me please. Sept 4, 2012 12:12:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MWOS on Sept 4, 2012 12:12:46 GMT -5 Wear your black walking boot. Then you can dress however you want, wear whatever other shoe you want, no one will bat an eye, you'll get to sit down even if it's standing room only. so much win!
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Please dress me please. Sept 4, 2012 12:24:50 GMT -5

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Sept 4, 2012 12:12:46 GMT -5 MWOS said:

Wear your black walking boot. Then you can dress however you want, wear whatever other shoe you want, no one will bat an eye, you'll get to sit down even if it's standing room only. so much win!

You're so right, lol!! I should totally wear it through the airport.

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Please dress me please.

Post by laptopvixen on Sept 4, 2012 11:09:59 GMT -5

Post by Bernadine on Sept 4, 2012 11:14:59 GMT -5

Post by laptopvixen on Sept 4, 2012 11:18:24 GMT -5

Post by angelaa73 on Sept 4, 2012 11:19:10 GMT -5

Post by laptopvixen on Sept 4, 2012 11:19:40 GMT -5

Post by Muddled on Sept 4, 2012 11:23:13 GMT -5

Post by laptopvixen on Sept 4, 2012 11:24:10 GMT -5

Post by laptopvixen on Sept 4, 2012 11:24:49 GMT -5

Post by snipsnsnails on Sept 4, 2012 11:25:38 GMT -5

Post by Bernadine on Sept 4, 2012 11:26:42 GMT -5

Post by Muddled on Sept 4, 2012 11:27:41 GMT -5

Post by snipsnsnails on Sept 4, 2012 11:27:52 GMT -5

Post by laptopvixen on Sept 4, 2012 11:28:48 GMT -5

Post by angelaa73 on Sept 4, 2012 11:29:31 GMT -5

Post by snipsnsnails on Sept 4, 2012 11:30:27 GMT -5

Post by laptopvixen on Sept 4, 2012 11:32:59 GMT -5

Post by vicky on Sept 4, 2012 11:37:59 GMT -5

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Post by MWOS on Sept 4, 2012 12:12:46 GMT -5

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