My friend Joanne writes from Florida …..
“Back in the day we went to a lot of military formal events which were always a great chance to dress up and feel elegant. I only kept a few outfits from those days, but one was a beaded chiffon two piece that I bought in 1985 and wore many times over the years. I always loved that outfit. I had an invitation to a local formal military dinner (they call it a Dining Out) — my friend was out of town so she asked if I would be her husband’s date. I remembered the outfit was in a box so I dug it out. Steamed it. Extended the elastic waistband to fit my expanded waistline. Removed the huge shoulder pads. And wore it 38 years later …..Lots of compliments and I felt pretty special in it.
That’s amazing!! She still looks great as does the outfit.
Looking good Joanne!
It’s a beautiful outfit and Joanne looks lovely.
Timeless beauty and the dress is lovely gcr
That dress is timeless. I’m impressed that she kept it. On a personal note, this sent me back in time to “Dining Out” events my husband and I attended when he was a military officer. I haven’t kept the dresses from those, but we still have hubby’s dress blues (the formal uniform the gentleman in your post is wearing).
Love seeing the dress being brought out again all these years later!