I’m done with my on line shopping. I only used stores that are local, so I can easily return. I already returned my Nordstrom dress, I also won’t order from local boutiques, which take a month to get dress in, then pay for alterations, and the dress is yours, regardless. Two people mentioned a store where dresses are made for you. They have a limited catalogue, but adjust colors and sleeves and lengths. They do this in 2-3 weeks. So, after I receive all my on line dresses, either they will get returned, or one kept. Then to the made to order store
Meanwhile, I found a really cute and appropriate item to put in the gift bags. It is in the clearance section of bloomies, and by Friday will be the lowest price. My store only had 4, but they gave me a list of how many in other stores. So I called 2 of those stores and ordered 21 more. Lovely salespeople, but still took an hour.
I won’t be the MOG anytime soon but I do enjoy this thread. Bookworm, after your Bloomies purchases are complete, please let us know what you found! I am intrigued.
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Dying to know what the cute and appropriate item is!
As long as no one tells my son, fiancée, nor my sister— they are beer corn holders. Sounds ridiculous, but they look like miniature beer cans, and the wedding is in a brewery. They also came in pigs and dogs, in case anyone is interested.
What a hilarious and memorable gift-bag item. I can imagine people using these for many years and remembering the wedding festivities. Great find!
@thumper1, same thing happened to me at Nordstrom Rack, but mine was literally a penny. I was returning a dress, because I didn’t have a place to wear it, when she told me it was a penny. I said I’d take it for a penny. I wound up buying some really pretty shoes $$$ to wear it to a wedding last year. And I haven’t worn the shoes or the dress since, so I’m really glad that overall I didn’t spend that much money.
My D bought a beautiful camel hair coat at Nordstrom Rack for what she thought was an excellent price … and it was a penny when they rang it up. What a wonderful surprise when that happens!
The MOB is wearing black pants and a beige top, though that may change. I’m trying so hard to find a cocktail dress. My g/f, who is at home following surgery, even ordered dress for me.
I offered to pay for a gift for everyone, and the kids accepted. I sent them one sample idea, and they chose the color and reviewed the text. They said don’t need any more suggestions.
Honestly, I think I’m spending more time with details than anyone else is. I definitely need a few daughters.