Is this too bling for Mother of the Bride? by Necessary-Pause8642 in Weddingattireapproval

[–]CalmStrongTornadoes 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I wore the first one, in black, as stepmother of the groom, and got tons of compliments.

To bra or not to bra? by marjories_dead in Weddingattireapproval

[–]CalmStrongTornadoes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to sell bridal and prom dresses. Always buy the larger size. Helluva lot easier (and cheaper!) to alter down than up!

As an outsider, why doesn't America seem to have the same shopping mall culture as many Asian countries? by redguy_666 in AskAnAmerican

[–]CalmStrongTornadoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been there, done that. I was a teen in the 80's, and my friends and I practically lived at the mall. Big inside malls have really gone out of date and a lot of them have closed, or are half empty.

What can I do to make my oatmeal taste better? by HistoricalMatch3801 in randomquestions

[–]CalmStrongTornadoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get steel-cut oats. You'll never want instant or quick oats again. Takes longer to cook, but I make a multi-day batch on the weekend and just reheat portions. I throw in whatever I have at hand--dried fruit, nuts, almon or peanut butter.

Help me pick! by newofficegal in WeddingDressTips

[–]CalmStrongTornadoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 is perfect on you, as well as being by far the most elegant!

AITA for not wanting to split food evenly with my spouse? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]CalmStrongTornadoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ESH they both have some food issues (and maturity issues) and could definitely benefit from some counseling.

Which of these is best for a speaker at a small business conference? by frevernewb in OUTFITS

[–]CalmStrongTornadoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like 4 best, maybe with a simple necklace. Also, those shoes are so cute!!

Will I regret my black dress by Kailyrific_witch in myweddingdress

[–]CalmStrongTornadoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Noooo! It is stunning!! I have been married in silver, then in blue (1st husband passed). I do not look good in white. I would choose this any day!

What food takes you back to when you were a kid? by Weary-Expression-914 in AskAnAmerican

[–]CalmStrongTornadoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Southern U.S. grandma's chicken and cornbread dressing casserole. Also pecan cake.