ALICE H
Hi there - I am getting married in 2.5 months and need to get bridesmaids dresses (2 ladies, one 9 year old, one 7 year old and one 1 year old).
This is not wedding season so the shops I was counting on have no off the peg bridal, and the xmas party dresses are flying out the shops - I can't find all the sizes that I need. I am not even trying to match them all - just keep them similar, ie all blue or all white and gold and so on.
Does any one have any tips, where can I look?
Plus I have the world's smallest budget so am going to have to find these in high street stores, not posh wedding shops.
Thanks
Answer
Who says the dresses have to match? I think matching dresses is silly now. Plus, the bridesmaids rarely wear the dresses again. I think you should pick a color (black, navy, beige) and ask everyone to go out and purchase a long/street length (you decide the length) dress for themselves. Then, they will all wear the same color but will have clothes they like. Bridesmaids in the U.S. buy their own gowns anyway.
Who says the dresses have to match? I think matching dresses is silly now. Plus, the bridesmaids rarely wear the dresses again. I think you should pick a color (black, navy, beige) and ask everyone to go out and purchase a long/street length (you decide the length) dress for themselves. Then, they will all wear the same color but will have clothes they like. Bridesmaids in the U.S. buy their own gowns anyway.
What should a woman's bathroom attendant have in her accessory kit?
Me, Cee
Sure she should have breath mints and something to get rid of static cling, but what else?
Answer
Take a look at the answers to your question over in the Etiquette section.
You don't often see attendants these days, even in upscale ladies' rooms. When they were still around, they'd be prepared to offer tissues, hand lotion, Band-Aids, safety pins, combs and hairpins, brush lint off your shoulders, use cleaning fluid to remove stains, or help with needle and thread to repair small tears in seams and hems. Some could provide emergency sanitary supplies.
It would be nice to have wrapped mints available, as well as a spritz of anti-static spray. For weddings, the maid of honor often comes prepared with most of the above items, plus white chalk to conceal any dirt or stains on the wedding gown, extra panty hose in case of runs or tears, aspirin, Tums, and Pepto-Bismol tablets, and of course lots and lots of Kleenex.
Nowadays, upscale ladies' rooms with comfortable sitting areas are a welcome refuge for mothers to feed their babies. A supply of good-quality paper napkins would be welcome, as well as a changing table in the sink area, and disposable diapers in various sizes.
I think too many women thought that "Thank you so much!" was all they needed to say, when a generous tip was actually customary. That's probably why you don't see very many of these helpful ladies any more.
Take a look at the answers to your question over in the Etiquette section.
You don't often see attendants these days, even in upscale ladies' rooms. When they were still around, they'd be prepared to offer tissues, hand lotion, Band-Aids, safety pins, combs and hairpins, brush lint off your shoulders, use cleaning fluid to remove stains, or help with needle and thread to repair small tears in seams and hems. Some could provide emergency sanitary supplies.
It would be nice to have wrapped mints available, as well as a spritz of anti-static spray. For weddings, the maid of honor often comes prepared with most of the above items, plus white chalk to conceal any dirt or stains on the wedding gown, extra panty hose in case of runs or tears, aspirin, Tums, and Pepto-Bismol tablets, and of course lots and lots of Kleenex.
Nowadays, upscale ladies' rooms with comfortable sitting areas are a welcome refuge for mothers to feed their babies. A supply of good-quality paper napkins would be welcome, as well as a changing table in the sink area, and disposable diapers in various sizes.
I think too many women thought that "Thank you so much!" was all they needed to say, when a generous tip was actually customary. That's probably why you don't see very many of these helpful ladies any more.
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