A couple of months ago I had some friends over to play games. Somehow, the topic of high school proms came up in conversation. This is when I learned one of my friends didn’t attend her prom and her husband was hoping for an opportunity to recreate a prom night for her. Everyone knows I will use any occasion to throw a theme party, so I jumped on board.
Because I was a teenager in the 80s, (and because I sometimes miss my BIG bleached-out hair) I decided to go with an 80s prom theme. I only invited a small handful of friends who my “game night friends” know, as to cushion the uncomfortable feeling some may have when walking into a room with their hair teased a foot high off their heads. I have no problem with any of this. The smell of aqua net takes me home again. For me, this will be a night when I can pretend I’m not 40 years old.
I’ve been channeling my inner teenage self while shopping for new black lace Madonna gloves, a giant bow for my hair, and neon colored jewelry. I dug out my old prom gown from my junior year. It fits!
There are just a few minor problems with the dress…
- I won’t be breathing.
- Some body parts are undoubtedly lower than they used to be.
- Everything jiggles!
- I won’t be breathing. (I know I just told you that, but believe me when I say it is worth mentioning twice.) Notice I blame the problems on the dress, not on my body:).
But it fits!!! (Well, sort of.)
At the risk of completely ruining my credibility with you, I will post pictures in a couple of days. This is how I am spending my weekend. How are you spending yours?
