Feb08
Fighting the Frump, Mardi Gras Edition (Ball Update w/pic)
I’ve always loved Fussypants, but she’s given me even more reason to adore her with the start of Fight the Frump Fridays.
I decided to kick off the premier Fight the Frump week by updating on the Mardi Gras ball that I set out to lose 20lbs for and get back into that 2 sizes too small ball gown. While I didn’t lose 20lbs, I did manage to lose a little bit, and between that and a hell of a lot of spandex, I did indeed get back into the dress. Barely. And it took a safety pin to make sure the zipper didn’t pop open. As Tim Gunn would say, “Make it work!”, and I did. 
I was a little self-conscious about how tight the gown was, right until I got there. Let me tell you one thing I’ve learned, and this should be an official Fight the Frump Commandment- “Thou shalt not spurn the lycra.” Truly folks, when the occasion calls for a fitted gown, supportive undergarments are a must. Lumps and bumps are normal, but a good body shaper is a girl’s best friend for smoothing things out and letting the dress shine.
On another “Make it work” note, I have to show off the shoes. (Fussypants, don’t look girlfriend. Seriously, close your eyes.) I know they are slutty, I know they are tacky, but there is not better cute for a 5-inch too long hemline than 6-inch heels, and gosh darnit, I like them! These would *only* be acceptable under a floor length gown, so I will let them be my once a year indulgence. I’m developing a serious thing for hooker shoes.
If the shoes make you feel sexy and boost your self-confidence(and can’t be seen under the dress), then I am personally declaring them anti-frump. Just don’t get arrested and it’s all good.
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37 Responses to “Fighting the Frump, Mardi Gras Edition (Ball Update w/pic)”
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Maddy Feb 8th 2008 at 07:54 am 1
Fabulozy dearie. So how old do I have to be before I can give up i.e. not fight the frump any more?
Yours
A crumbly person
Karen Sugarpants Feb 8th 2008 at 07:59 am 2
Wowzaa! You look amazing - great job on the weight loss and the dress is totally gorgeous on your new hot bod!
Tamra Feb 8th 2008 at 08:07 am 3
Hi Friend of Fussy,
Wow, kudos to you!
Support undergarments are a girl’s best friend. Thanks to Fussy, I will be ordering some Spanx… after I push out this baby, that is.
Oh, man. I actually like those shoes. Must have been all those years of Barbie dolls. They look like they’ll guarantee the wearer a fun night! Or a broken ankle.. Nah!
tulipmom Feb 8th 2008 at 08:16 am 4
You look incredible! I don’t think I’d make it to my car (in one piece) in those shoes but they look fab on you!
jill Feb 8th 2008 at 08:26 am 5
i have been working out and got a new dress for my hubby’s holiday party in january. it made me feel SO good. even if I didnt technically lose any weight, and then after all my worries, i realized i was one of THE hottest girls there. it feels great doesnt it? you go!
Alli ~Mrs. Fussypants Feb 8th 2008 at 08:33 am 6
Sara,
You look absolutely beautiful! I love it.
“Ye shall not forget ye spankx!”
LOL!
I give you a pass on the hooker shoes because they are “marriage strengtheners!” hee, hee.
Now if they were Uggs, we’d have to talk.
Love ya,
Fussy
Christy Feb 8th 2008 at 08:52 am 7
YAH! I am glad your hard work paid off and you could wear the dress. As for the shoes I double dog dare you to wear them to Target with a miniskirt. But please call me first so I can get my camera and capture forever the faces of the gapmoms as you walk by!! I really love hooker heels!
Chris Feb 8th 2008 at 08:57 am 8
You look terrific! Love the dress. I admire your heel-abilities. I would have killed myself on the first step I took. :p
Lizzi Feb 8th 2008 at 09:28 am 9
Good LORD!!! Did you actually have to WALK anywhere? They do look fabulous, but I’d have been falling all over the place!
Amanda Feb 8th 2008 at 10:57 am 10
The picture is gorgeous!! You look fabulous! And i have to say that I am a proud supporter of undergarment support.. *that sounds strange*
CourtneyRyan369 Feb 8th 2008 at 11:06 am 11
I love that dress! Great job getting into it.
And those shoes? Love them! I was going to say pretty much the same thing that Fussy said but call it “relationship enhancement!”
Lis Garrett Feb 8th 2008 at 11:50 am 12
Oh my goodness! I literally laughed out loud when I saw your shoes, only because I am too uncoordinated to wear heels. YOU GO!
Melody Feb 8th 2008 at 12:08 pm 13
Wow - I love that dress! Congrats on the weightloss!
I have been squeezed into MANY a bridesmaid dress due to the wonder of spandex! LOL!
And, I kinda dig the shoes, too! (Sorry Fussy!)
Shannon M Feb 8th 2008 at 12:58 pm 14
Love the dress and LOVE the shoes. Gots to get me some…maybe I won’t have to wear them long (wink, wink). Maybe TMI for my first comment? :>
TX Poppet Feb 8th 2008 at 01:06 pm 15
If I wore trhose shoes, I’d never get out of the house without Spouse pouncing on me. Where did you say you got them? ; )
Mommy Daisy Feb 8th 2008 at 01:51 pm 16
You look awesome! Work it, girl.
~JJ! Feb 8th 2008 at 01:55 pm 17
Gorgeous woman. You look hawt.
You could have just posted that picture and nothing else…
amy Feb 8th 2008 at 02:05 pm 18
You look amazing!! Way to go!
And no, the shoes clearly are not “frumpy!”
FishyGirl Feb 8th 2008 at 03:16 pm 19
Aw, man, me and those shoes would be a broken ankle waiting to happen, but wow! You rock them. Around here we call those Coochie Shoes.
I am mighty impressed with the power of the spandex. I will be sure to employ it during my sister’s wedding in October.
(ps I usually lurk but have been trying to come out of my shell more, so, um, Hi!)
ali Feb 8th 2008 at 03:20 pm 20
yay for fitting into your dress!
Christina Feb 8th 2008 at 03:38 pm 21
I would kill myself in those shoes.
But look at you! You pulled it all together and look fabulous! Congrats!
SAHMmy Says Feb 8th 2008 at 05:18 pm 22
I bet you can repurpose those shoes and wear them year round
Sarcastic Mom Feb 8th 2008 at 05:19 pm 23
Look out! Hot Stuff, comin’ through!
Summer Feb 8th 2008 at 05:52 pm 24
You look HOTT!
In college I had a pair of shoes like those in purple. I used to wear them far too often! LOL
Suz Feb 8th 2008 at 06:13 pm 25
You look terrific! Gotta LOVE the power panties, lol!
Amy S. Feb 8th 2008 at 06:53 pm 26
Woo hoo! You go, girl. Lycra is key — it is better to look good than to feel good, my friend.
Jerseygirl89 Feb 8th 2008 at 07:52 pm 27
Those shoes make me want to go to a gay club and dance with drag queens. (I totally mean that as a compliment)
You looked great!
HRH Feb 9th 2008 at 09:03 am 28
Owwww. I like the shoes too. I think for a sparkly occasion they are perfectly appropriate!
angeljooy Feb 9th 2008 at 05:43 pm 29
congratulations on getting into the dress! It doesn’t look too tight. Yea spandex! Dahling you look mahvelous!
Mrs. Mustard Feb 9th 2008 at 09:10 pm 30
Those are some slammin’ shoes!
Shannon Feb 10th 2008 at 01:08 pm 31
LOVE those shoes!!!! You look awesome.
Jamie E Feb 10th 2008 at 05:36 pm 32
Sizzle girl!
candace Feb 10th 2008 at 05:54 pm 33
i have to delurk for a WOWZA!!!
you totally made it work. mr. gunn would be proud!
Redneck Mommy Feb 10th 2008 at 09:58 pm 34
Hubba hubba. You look spectacular.
And those shoes…how I covet the hooker heels…
Natalie Feb 11th 2008 at 12:00 am 35
Girlie, you look hawt! Lovin’ the hooker shoes, too.
Mimipz5wjj Feb 12th 2008 at 06:42 am 36
You look beautiful!
amanda Feb 12th 2008 at 05:36 pm 37
congratulations!! You look fantastic!