I’ve always loved Fussypants, but she’s given me even more reason to adore her with the start of Fight the Frump Fridays.
I decided to kick off the premier Fight the Frump week by updating on the Mardi Gras ball that I set out to lose 20lbs for and get back into that 2 sizes too small ball gown. While I didn’t lose 20lbs, I did manage to lose a little bit, and between that and a hell of a lot of spandex, I did indeed get back into the dress. Barely. And it took a safety pin to make sure the zipper didn’t pop open. As Tim Gunn would say, “Make it work!”, and I did. 
I was a little self-conscious about how tight the gown was, right until I got there. Let me tell you one thing I’ve learned, and this should be an official Fight the Frump Commandment- “Thou shalt not spurn the lycra.” Truly folks, when the occasion calls for a fitted gown, supportive undergarments are a must. Lumps and bumps are normal, but a good body shaper is a girl’s best friend for smoothing things out and letting the dress shine.
On another “Make it work” note, I have to show off the shoes. (Fussypants, don’t look girlfriend. Seriously, close your eyes.) I know they are slutty, I know they are tacky, but there is not better cute for a 5-inch too long hemline than 6-inch heels, and gosh darnit, I like them! These would *only* be acceptable under a floor length gown, so I will let them be my once a year indulgence. I’m developing a serious thing for hooker shoes.
If the shoes make you feel sexy and boost your self-confidence(and can’t be seen under the dress), then I am personally declaring them anti-frump. Just don’t get arrested and it’s all good.
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Fabulozy dearie. So how old do I have to be before I can give up i.e. not fight the frump any more?
Yours
A crumbly person
Wowzaa! You look amazing – great job on the weight loss and the dress is totally gorgeous on your new hot bod!
Hi Friend of Fussy,
Wow, kudos to you!
Support undergarments are a girl’s best friend. Thanks to Fussy, I will be ordering some Spanx… after I push out this baby, that is.
Oh, man. I actually like those shoes. Must have been all those years of Barbie dolls. They look like they’ll guarantee the wearer a fun night! Or a broken ankle.. Nah!
You look incredible! I don’t think I’d make it to my car (in one piece) in those shoes but they look fab on you!
i have been working out and got a new dress for my hubby’s holiday party in january. it made me feel SO good. even if I didnt technically lose any weight, and then after all my worries, i realized i was one of THE hottest girls there. it feels great doesnt it? you go!
Sara,
You look absolutely beautiful! I love it.
“Ye shall not forget ye spankx!”
LOL!
I give you a pass on the hooker shoes because they are “marriage strengtheners!” hee, hee.
Now if they were Uggs, we’d have to talk.
Love ya,
Fussy
YAH! I am glad your hard work paid off and you could wear the dress. As for the shoes I double dog dare you to wear them to Target with a miniskirt. But please call me first so I can get my camera and capture forever the faces of the gapmoms as you walk by!! I really love hooker heels!
You look terrific! Love the dress. I admire your heel-abilities. I would have killed myself on the first step I took. :p
Good LORD!!! Did you actually have to WALK anywhere? They do look fabulous, but I’d have been falling all over the place!
The picture is gorgeous!! You look fabulous! And i have to say that I am a proud supporter of undergarment support.. *that sounds strange*
I love that dress! Great job getting into it.
And those shoes? Love them! I was going to say pretty much the same thing that Fussy said but call it “relationship enhancement!”
Oh my goodness! I literally laughed out loud when I saw your shoes, only because I am too uncoordinated to wear heels. YOU GO!
Wow – I love that dress! Congrats on the weightloss!
I have been squeezed into MANY a bridesmaid dress due to the wonder of spandex! LOL!
And, I kinda dig the shoes, too! (Sorry Fussy!)
Love the dress and LOVE the shoes. Gots to get me some…maybe I won’t have to wear them long (wink, wink). Maybe TMI for my first comment? :>
If I wore trhose shoes, I’d never get out of the house without Spouse pouncing on me. Where did you say you got them? ; )
You look awesome! Work it, girl.
Gorgeous woman. You look hawt.
You could have just posted that picture and nothing else…
You look amazing!! Way to go!
And no, the shoes clearly are not “frumpy!”
Aw, man, me and those shoes would be a broken ankle waiting to happen, but wow! You rock them. Around here we call those Coochie Shoes.
I am mighty impressed with the power of the spandex. I will be sure to employ it during my sister’s wedding in October.
(ps I usually lurk but have been trying to come out of my shell more, so, um, Hi!)
yay for fitting into your dress!
I would kill myself in those shoes.
But look at you! You pulled it all together and look fabulous! Congrats!
I bet you can repurpose those shoes and wear them year round
Look out! Hot Stuff, comin’ through!
You look HOTT!
In college I had a pair of shoes like those in purple. I used to wear them far too often! LOL
You look terrific! Gotta LOVE the power panties, lol!
Woo hoo! You go, girl. Lycra is key — it is better to look good than to feel good, my friend.
Those shoes make me want to go to a gay club and dance with drag queens. (I totally mean that as a compliment)
You looked great!
Owwww. I like the shoes too. I think for a sparkly occasion they are perfectly appropriate!
congratulations on getting into the dress! It doesn’t look too tight. Yea spandex! Dahling you look mahvelous!
Those are some slammin’ shoes!
LOVE those shoes!!!! You look awesome.
Sizzle girl!
i have to delurk for a WOWZA!!!
you totally made it work. mr. gunn would be proud!
Hubba hubba. You look spectacular.
And those shoes…how I covet the hooker heels…
Girlie, you look hawt! Lovin’ the hooker shoes, too.
You look beautiful!
congratulations!! You look fantastic!