Today is one of my last PJ days. I’m hoping to get a lot out of it.
One of the first things I did today was try on the dress. THE dress.
Suffice it to say that I don’t have it tied like that. In fact, it hasn’t been tied throughout this entire dress debacle. It also has a built in slip with straps and everything. Between the built in slip and the ties, it is like I am squeezing into and out of a corset. Or a girdle. Or something like that. It’s difficult. As if I am supposed to be a body contortionist. And I am clearly not. (although it looks as if that model might be)
Today, I put the dress on.
Two issues.
The zipper is no longer catty wompus. It’s just one big POOF. That sticks out. Or curves out. My side is smooth and then as soon as you get to the hip area, a mountain appears. Here is how the zipper looks:
That divot is where the zipper is just sticking out and does not smooth out in any way.
If the dress had sound effects, it would sound like this:
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeOOPSeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Not good.
I don’t know if it’s better than it was before, but it’s not good.
The worst part?
I don’t know if it happened during the process of getting the dress on or getting it off, but now I have a crick in my neck. This could be because in both instances (getting it on and getting it off), I got stuck. I got stuck inside the dress from the shoulders up. I was held hostage. I was slightly afraid that I might suffocate, but I found an airhole somewhere near the slip armholes. Meanwhile, the ties strangled me. I had to pause and take a deep shallow breath and work up to getting it the rest of the way on (in which case I found out the zipper had a mountain) and then the rest of the way off. (Have you ever been stuck in a dress? Sadly, this is not a first for me.)
Now my neck/shoulder/back hurts. For real.
I have neglected telling you about the major problem of the dress because it has nothing to do with the tailor.
The dress wrinkles. Like no tomorrow.
As in, the three times I have brought it home (once from the store and twice from the tailor), the dress has been steamed, ironed, smoothed, whathaveyou. And as soon as I get my body into it (which is a big process), it is wrinkled beyond belief.
I am over the dress. So over the dress.
Did I tell you that Ann Taylor gave me 25% off the other dresses I bought because my husband complained about the wrinkling? And he explained my tailoring situation, too. So it was really nice of them to do that. They even gave me 25% off the belts that I bought. I love Ann Taylor. This is not about Ann Taylor.
I am just over it.
Case in point:
As you can see, I’m wearing my big girl panties. It is time to move on.
The dress? I tried to make it work three times. I tried. The lawyers tried. It wasn’t for lack of trying.
My neck? Hurting.
My wallet? Empty.
Oh well. Seriously, I’m not talking about it again. And you’re absolutely crazy if you think I’m going back to the tailor. Crazy.
Ahhhhh…I have gotten stuck in a dress once and I remember the panic, I can sympathesize with ya.
✰Amber
Sparkles , Smiles, and Student Teaching
Aww 🙁 Maybe hubby can rub the crickety neck?
But I was laughing at visual images of you being stuck in the dress.
Journey of a Substitute Teacher
I got stuck in a dress once!
I was a bridesmaid in a wedding and I was getting my dress altered. The alteration lady had clipped the side of the dress that she was going to make way smaller with a little staple-type thing. So the zipper was like hanging 3 inches away from my body, if that makes sense. So I was stapled into the dress. When she told me to go change back into my real clothes, I realized that I was pretty much stapled into it. It was slightly scary but then she just unstapled me. Haha!
Marvelous Multiagers!
Your story reminds me of a VERY similar happening with my prom dress in high school. The tailor was taking it in, my zipper ended up being caddywhompas. My tailor however was not sympathetic and told me he could charge me to fix it. It did it because I was young and stupid and it NEVER really got fixed and I had to buy a whole new dress. I loved the new dress more but I was sad about losing moo-lah on the first one and I got a new tailor. This was awkward because I still had to go pick up some pants from him because I, like you, am a shorty. Ick.
Casey
Second Grade Math Maniac Blog
This story made me snort! I am sorry that you now have a ruined dress, but it has made for some entertaining posts. =) You + THAT DRESS = not meant to be.
Emily @ Second Grade Silliness
I'm always amazed at how difficult and uncomfortable dresses can be! I think men must have designed those dresses. 😉
Lisa
Stories From Second
And yet one more reason not to wear dresses.Go buy you some shoes:)
Tammy
First Grade @ Klinger Cafe
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That stinks- It is a very pretty dress….you will find another, I bet and it will be even better!
{I got stuck in a dress once in the dressing room at jcp. I was by myself and when I tried to pull it up, I couldn't get past my ta-tas!
I had a panic attack and ripped the he** out of that dress getting it off!
Staci
Going Nutty!
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I hate it when I get stuck in a dress…seems to happen more than I'd like, though. You were lucky to survive 🙂
There are better dresses out there…like more fish in the sea, but in dress form.
Elizabeth
Fun in Room 4B
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Loving the DJ Inkers graphic to sum up your dress debacle. That image should be turned in to a anchor chart so we can all remember to put on our big girl panties!
Sheila
sprinkleteachingmagic.blogspot.com
I have been stuck in a couple of dresses and since I am claustrophobic I paniced both times and tore the dresses (and I got to hear my mom say both times, if you would just have patience, what I'm dying here!) Oh well, I am all for easy, cheap wear now. I hate ironing so I just blame sitting in the car for the wrinkles or throw it in the dryer for a few.
I have been stuck in a dress before sadly so i completely feel for you. onto better days and dresses that you can't get stuck in!!!! apopovtc@primus.ca
ugh I'm sorry Kristin!! Also sorry to say I've been stuck in a dress before too!!!
Are you kidding me! I am dying.
So you would not tell the world where you live nor a total stranger, but here is the deal. If you live anywhere near Corona here is the number of my tailor. You dont have to tell me where you live.
She is super nice and works out of her home. She used to work for Disneyland Costume design… you feeling the joy yet?
Here is her number…if you are near Corona….if you are a CNUSD teacher I am dying…me too!
Anyway my tailor…
Diane-951-255-7770
$12 take in the waist
$8 hem
$10 side seams on a shirt.
Why do have have all these numbers memorized? Lets just say Im not so tall either, well I am a normal height but my legs, not so much…
So the prices… Dave Ramsey would like them very much. As a matter of fact, it is so low you dont even have to write it down in your spending tracker. It is SO LOW that you need to go out and buy ANOTHER belt!
Well if you dont live in Corona, it might still be worth the drive out here… oh and she is fast too. If you are coming from far, she might arrange to do it same day… Drop off, pop over see a movie, come back… bah-dah-bing-bah-dah-boom happy girl! Or something like that…
Good luck!
haha! I am so sorry about this dress..why oh why does it have to be so hard?!? ha!! can you use double sided tape (like what they use for the boobie-dresses???) to tape it down while you wear it for the occasion?? 🙂
♥ Jen
The Teacher's Cauldron
dresses are dreadful
I too got stuck in one once.
in a dressing.
with a belt like around my neck.
so SCARY! I was yelping for my friends!
Rachel
Ms. Rachel’s Room
You crack me up! I am excited to meet you this weekend! 😉
Michelle
Apples and ABC's
Tho thowy about your dress!
So yesterday you told us about your breakup with your tailor and today you told us about your breakup with the dress. I agree with both breakups, but you have reached your limit of breakups for the week. Sorry, but this is your friend telling it to you straight. Plus, there is going to be another breakup on Monday morning. You knew it had to happen. PJ and you – over … until Monday night, of course. So savor your time with PJ.
Love to you,
Camille
An Open Door
P.S. I have been stuck in dresses many time. And shirts. And sweaters. Stuck might be my middle name.
Camille
An Open Door
Poor dress! So sad. And it was darn cute too!
Kerri B
Teacherbitsandbobs
LOL… the graphics were extremely helpful. Thank you.
Ah… you simply make me smile.. it's been a long, somewhat dreadful day, it's 11:00pm (I have work tomorrow).. but you, sweet friend, make me smile. Thanks!
See you sooooooon!!!
❤Traci❤
Dragonflies in First
Haha soooo glad to see that you are wearing your big girl panties! They just HAVE to come out sometimes 🙂
Natalie
TeacheryTidbits
I can now make it through this last day before spring break. Whenever I start to feel like screaming, I am going to think of you stuck in that dress and laugh instead!
-Megan
First Grade Magic
I think chocolate needs to comfort you. You may want to head into victorias secret and get some fun new big girl panties. Yes let's put the focus somewhere else.
Avoid and avert.
chocolate panties wait…no…don't get chocolate panties…that's plain gross.
Sorry about the whole dress debacle…I've been following your story. 🙂 But, from one tiny teacher to another (I am only 5ft tall) you CAN learn to shorten jeans…I do all of my own hemming (because even petite sizes are to long for me!) and it's really not that hard. I'm sure there's a few you tube tutorials out there..just start slow and practice with some scraps of fabric and I bet you'll do fine!!! Love your blog!
Get rid of the dress, get yourself some new shoes, and wear something comfortable!! As I get older, the word COMFORTABLE is my best friend. I got stuck in a dress before and ripped it getting out. Have a great weekend with your blogger meet up. So wish I could go…maybe it would get me in the mood to finish up some things today at school.
Robynn
BusyBees
I totally agree with Robynn. Throw that sucker a way! Or even better burn it!! hehe! Happy Friday!
Sorry to hear about your dress…but your story made me smile, I have been stuck in a dress before. Your newest follower–
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Jessica
that's hilarious! I love Loft and I am super short too! haha. no one understands my woes
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