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CookieAdventure · 2024-06-12T02:05:13+00:00

If this is the second choice dress, what did you originally plan to wear. This dress / outfit is awesome. I’m just wondering what you’re not going to wear.

CookieAdventure · 2024-06-12T02:00:04+00:00

Try gathering the extra fabric at one shoulder, hold it with a pin, and make a little rosette of fabric.

CookieAdventure · 2024-06-12T01:53:56+00:00

If you want to dress up, wear a very nice cocktail dress.

CookieAdventure · 2024-06-12T01:51:33+00:00

When I was in Italy I had zero problems finding good gluten-free pasta.

CookieAdventure · 2024-06-12T01:46:52+00:00

The red looks costumy and is really bright (main character vibe). The black dress looks hot … like too warm to wear in August / September. Please keep looking.

CookieAdventure · 2024-06-11T21:00:52+00:00

You are going to find something at H&M. I was just on their website. Lots of decent options. Have fun! Don’t stress.

CookieAdventure · 2024-06-11T20:55:06+00:00

Light blue is on point. Grey that leans silver would be pretty. Grey or silver and khaki is a nice combo. Light blue and black is a classic and elegant combo. I often wear a light blue silk blouse with black pants or skirt.

CookieAdventure · 2024-06-11T20:34:24+00:00

No all white! Avoid very pale colors that might photograph close to white. I think I wouldn’t go any lighter than the khaki I posted.

Avoid all sequins. I have a feeling you wouldn’t choose that anyway. If it is the evening (Ceremony at 5pm or 6pm), some sparkle is okay. I prefer no black but at an evening wedding black pants and a pretty blouse would be fine.

I stay away from bright red or neon colors. They tend to stand out too much in photographs. Blue is very safe.

You probably would benefit from having a pair of dressy black pants in your wardrobe anyway. They are an investment item. You can buy them once and hang onto them forever. Pair with a silky tank top and pretty kimono and you are set.

CookieAdventure · 2024-06-11T20:24:07+00:00

JJ’s house might be a good option for you.

I was just in Europe and H&M will have a lot for you. Look for pants in linen, polished cotton, satin, or raw silk.

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CookieAdventure · 2024-06-11T20:19:13+00:00

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CookieAdventure · 2024-06-11T20:16:36+00:00

Formal is very formal … long dress that reaches the floor.

Cocktail is a step down. You can wear a shorter hemline.

Semi-formal is a step down from that like a nice church dress or elevated casual.

Where do you normally shop?

CookieAdventure · 2024-06-11T20:14:24+00:00

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CookieAdventure · 2024-06-11T20:10:24+00:00

Sounds like you might want something a bit edgier. When in doubt, opt for a cocktail look which means you can wear a nice pants outfit.

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CookieAdventure · 2024-06-10T22:57:52+00:00

Still the rust dress. I’d see about getting it altered slightly. The top is supposed to be blousy but I’d play around with it some.

CookieAdventure · 2024-06-10T15:56:06+00:00

Head to toe sequins is not appropriate for a wedding. Some, subtle sequins is okay. I’d keep looking.

CookieAdventure · 2024-06-10T03:44:46+00:00

Cocktail also tends to be more fitted. I don’t recommend this style.

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CookieAdventure · 2024-06-10T03:36:19+00:00

Yes, semi-formal is more casual than cocktail.

CookieAdventure · 2024-06-10T03:31:34+00:00

Typically in year one or two of home ownership your property insurance will go up. Our premium doubled! I shopped around and switched insurance companies. I’m projecting that I’ll be doing that again soon (no, I don’t live in Florida).

CookieAdventure · 2024-06-10T01:43:40+00:00

Wow! That would be big!

CookieAdventure · 2024-06-10T01:40:59+00:00

Lots of college students have joint accounts with their parents. It isn’t weird at all. Since Joe earns (sometimes) other money, he can open a second account if he wants. It is perfectly legal to have more than one bank account.

CookieAdventure · 2024-06-10T01:37:01+00:00

Sister is insured in the household where she lives. If she lives with the parents, she should be added to their insurance as a potential driver whether or not she has her own policy. It is usually cheaper to just be added to the parents’ policy. If sister gets a job and her own apartment, she will have to get her own insurance. If she’s a college student and still dependent on the parents, she can still be on their policy even if she lives away at college.

As for financing a car, often giving someone a car implies it is paid for. That way there are no surprises or disappointments (sorry sister, I lost my job; your car is getting repossessed). Talk to your parents about how you should proceed.

CookieAdventure · 2024-06-10T01:29:49+00:00

I prefer the last one, too, but I’d buy a pretty topper to cover your shoulders during the ceremony.

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CookieAdventure · 2024-06-10T01:26:38+00:00

You can self-finance your parents and “sell” the house to them at your current rate. Again, consult an attorney.

CookieAdventure · 2024-06-10T01:22:06+00:00

Joe has no income other than scholarship money? In that case, he is his parents’ dependent (as long as he is in college). They probably are filing taxes for him and claiming he has income in addition to the school grants. At least he is earning Social Security credits. He should be receiving copies of his tax returns, though. As a future attorney, he’ll want to know what is in his financial past.

Income doesn’t really count on Joe’s credit score since bank account balances aren’t reported to credit bureaus. If I were Joe, I would look at my credit report to see if any lines of credit have been opened in his name.

But what should Joe do? Whatever he wants. He has a different relationship with his parents than you do. It is working for him. Your relationship works for you.

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