In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Night and Day.”
An A-class rated event, coupled with the desire to cast a captivating, svelte, alluring figure all rolled-in-one *pun intended* led me down the path of purchasing a slinky dress to go with the anticipated moment.
The rolls and bulges needed to be folded in very nicely and the cute shop attendant introduced me to the wonderful corset. A piece of nip-tuck body magic, body shaping contraption (not garment in my opinion) which promised a smooth finish and an immediate downsize of several inches. Everything looked real good!
Now, a pair of stilettos which were required to complete the fashionista look were obtained (at a bargain, I must tell you).
Party, here we come!
It’s was a lovely evening. We were good to go. I was no longer so sure of my choices but with husband practically tapping his toes in the bid to go, I chose to brave it and all nicely trussed up like a turkey, off we went.
I don’t think I have spent a more miserable evening at a party before! I could barely take in sufficient gulps of air. Needless to say, the pins and needles poking at my ribs all evening were absolutely no fun!
All the lovely finger food passed me by with regret (the food regretted and so did I). Any attempt to take a meaningful bite would have caused some things to burst loose.
I couldn’t even comfort myself by dancing either! It appeared the stilettos were not quite as comfortable as they had been on the day they were bought.
I sat upright all evening like a nob or better still a snobbish aristocrat and using the restroom was not a mean feat at all!
Most of the conversation floated over my head because my entire thoughts were “Oh my God, when would be the reasonable time to leave so that I can disentangle myself from my self-imposed cagey nonsense.”
Those items never saw the light of the day again. A lesson not to be repeated.
Just in case you are interested, I have this lovely corset and killer stilts that would complement your wardrobe. It’s available for auction. Going! Going! Going….to any bidder please!
Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
P.S. Thank you WordPress for reminding us of good times spent 🙂
Can you imagine having to wear one every day?
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I wouldn’t want to! One lesson was good enough! Thanks for visiting DitrieMarie. I appreciate it 🙂
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You painted a perfect picture of what we sometimes go through just to try the trends and “look good”. Because of this I mostly dress for comfort now, but still make it look stylish by my own means. It is much better to enjoy the company than to suffer lol. I will not be taking your “wicked contraptions” of torture, but thanks for offering;p
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Nena, you can say comfort again. I go for comfort and trendy but not to the point of almost killing myself 🙂 Here I was thinking your note was to accept my offer 🙂
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LOL Definitely not into suicidal fashion either:p
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All these my writing friends 🙂 All of you aim for comfort these days 😉
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My goodness,I know the feeling of being trussed up and slowly regretting it… Hahaha! 😉
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I learnt a good lesson! Now, I go for sensible, trendy but comfortable clothing. No thank you! Not again! Thank you for visiting. I appreciate it 🙂
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Once again, you have made my day with your humor and wit! Countless women, myself included, can relate to attempts to appear taller, thinner, etc. for some occasion or another. Instead of enjoying the event, we spend our time in dreadful discomfort, waiting for an opportune time to make a graceful exit. Limping to the car and practically disrobing before leaving the parking lot. Been there, done that, got the battle scars to prove it! Thanks again for making me smile 🙂
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Kay, I simply wonder why we do these things? I have ended up carrying my shoes in my hands before and anyone would think that I should have grown wiser by now 😉 I am glad you enjoyed yourself at my expense 😉
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Hahaaa…Bad choices 😛
I have a few pairs of stilettos,and outfits I never wish to wear again.I just wish I would have learned my lesson with the first pair I purchased 😦
Never too late though,I would like to sell them at your auction 😛
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Why do we women do this? It really beats me! My auction party is growing, yay 🙂
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LOL…yes,many more out there with bad choices haunting them in their closets!! 😉
And I blame the shop attendant who make us feel happy about the wrong choices we are making 😛
Clever people!! 🙂
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Honestly, they need to be queried for their deceptive ways 😉
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Yes,they do!!!:D
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🙂
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I love that corset and heels…stunning!
😉
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You should attend the auction party then 😉 those things nearly killed me 😉
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True, they do hurt…I wouldn’t wear them every day, though…I’m already tall enough!
I think I’ll attend the auction party…that could be fun.
😛
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I really wonder at the ladies that live inside them. No envy at all from my end 😉
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ooooh nice shoes!
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Nice to the eyes, but wicked to the feet 😉
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LOL@”disentangle myself from my self-imposed cagey nonsense.” I love that part………Oh btw! How do I put a bid in for the corset?
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:):) I am far away in Dubai. Where are you? I would gladly gift you with it ;0
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LOL! LOL! I’m in Scotland…… 😉
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Ohh well! One day maybe? Who knows 🙂
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I nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award. Please check it here. http://arealmessybeautifultwistedsunshine.com/2015/09/23/blogger-recognition-award/.
xoxo,
Pancake Bunnykins
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Thank you Ma’am for the kind nomination. Will have a look see 🙂
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You’re welcome 🙂
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🙂
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Isn’t it funny how different shoes feel when they have been worn on the street and thus are not returnable? I used to truss myself up when I was younger, but at 53, well darlin’ I just let it all hang out!
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I have resolved to stop such self punishment. Not worth all the discomfort. Hang it all out and live freely 😉
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I wear Crocs, sneakers and boots if it’s snowing. One of my big projects for fall is to find a pair of black dress shoes that are comfortable. But after a summer of soft, bouncy Crocs my feet are spoiled.
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That sounds very sensible 🙂 Crocs are wonderfully and comfortably ugly 🙂 I love mine with my old raggy sweats 😉
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Pantyhose are enough occasional torture for me! No torture attire for this woman!:0)
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I agree totally with you Pam. I think we really go a bit too far and I have resolved to stop such torturous nonsense 🙂
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From your writing I know you are a woman of tremendous inner beauty with no need to remold yourself.
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What a lovely observation and comment Pam 🙂 You really are a blessed soul 🙂 Thank you so much for the kind words Ma’am and yes indeed, I know that I am fearfully and wonderfully made in his image 🙂 Hugs and kind regards 🙂
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The shoes, yes, the corset, no thanks! I wonder how women did it every day back when, without passing out multiple times a day.
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I honestly can’t understand it! Once was enough for me. Never going back there! I will gladly do the sit-ups. Thanks for visiting today 🙂
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Doesn’t look like the model needed it. Anyone who would would be miserable..Remember Scarlet O’hara being squeezed into a 16 inch waist? Comfort rules for me!!! http://judydykstrabrown.com/2015/09/23/one-is-sufficient/
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Comfort is the key word in my life. I am done with such punishment 😉 Thank you for visiting today Judy. I appreciate it 🙂
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What a delightful memory- from my perspective. Likely not yours. Well told!
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Roger, don’t be too sure yet 😉 I am not so staid in my ways 😉 Thanks for visiting and your lovely comments. Kind regards
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“The food regretted and so did I…” Lol! Priceless!!😂😂😂
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It was a shame to see good food pass me by. I could almost swear that the grilled fish winked at me 😉
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Hahaha!!!😂😂😂😂 So… it WAS you??!!
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I have a great big smile on my face!!😁😁😁
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