#51 - Party Dress

Dressing Up in my Youth
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​I know I'm wearing a veil, (bottom left) but I remember feeling a little underdressed for my First Communion. 

All the girls had poofy sleeves and lace and petticoats. My cotton number had ric rac trim.

Birthday Snazz
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​At my friend Debbie's birthday party, I tried to distract from my Plain Jane look, by covering my eyes with hair and showing the world my 4 missing teeth.

Actually I have no idea why I looked like that in that photo. The other kids look mighty swell, though.

My Sister
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​I was always a little jealous of my sister in this photo. She had the real party dress thing going on, with petticoat, sash and white gloves.

​There are no photos of me in such style.

​Heidi's Wedding
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​So when my daughter's wedding approached, I decided to pick a dress that would fit my 60-year-old-age, while satisfying my 6-year-old self.

I didn't have ruffles, but I had a sash and a skirt that swirled... when I danced like a 6-year-old!

Thanks Jamie and Heidi for letting "Mom" be a kid for a moment, at your wonderful wedding! What a fun time!
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