Goin' to the prom...

So, the first cruise I went on, I kind of laughed at the "Formal Night" thing. It seemed so "Love Boat", so I can't really say that I participated. I wore a dress that I had made when we were in Thailand (custom tailoring is very inexpensive there, but watch out for the language barrier!) I really never liked that dress, its really not flattering on me at all, and I couldn't even lift my arms up enough to dance with Eric, so it still sits in my closet, because I feel guilty getting rid of a dress that some little Thai women worked so hard on.

I really hate how they always make me stand next to Melinda and then I look like a tree.

Not that I mind standing next to Melinda normally, she's funny and she smells nice, but I hate it in pictures. She probably hates it too.

This year I decided to get a little more into it, and after spending a good 167 hours on the internet looking for a modest evening gown that doesn't make me look like I'm either the mother of the bride or great-grandmother of the bride, here is what I came up with.

Dress #1

The other dress is a little more casual, but fun, and I found the best internet source for modest but unfrumpy dresses.

Dress #2

I've ordered about 12 pairs of shoes from Zappos, its the best, free next day shipping both ways, so the girls and I get to play fashion show tonight. It'll be fun.

I can't wait! In 3 days I'll be warm!