Dressing to Go Shopping
By DianneN
@DianneN (246674)
United States
March 11, 2016 9:06am CST
Today is the day for my spring shopping spree, but I have to dress carefully for two reasons.
The first reason, is for easy on, easy off clothes and shoes. I prefer a simple dress rather than tops that mess my hair and makeup, pants that need to be zipped and unzipped, buttoned and unbuttoned, and shoes that need tying or buckling.
The next reason is that I want to look good and classy at the same time. My husband is taking me to my favorite stores on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach where everyone dresses well. I like to fit in, but that's me.
Now, I must find the perfect shopping outfit and shoes that won't hurt my feet. Do you do the same?
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
11 Mar 16
I stopped doing this type of thing when I graduated from high school. While growing up, we went shopping before each new school year began, because we had outgrown our clothing. That doesn't happen any more. I buy what I need when I need it, mostly online. I don't like shopping, I know, odd, huh?
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@DianneN (246674)
• United States
11 Mar 16
You reminded me of all the years I went back to school shopping with my mother. Loved those days. I have a busy social life and a love of clothes, so I consider shopping my hobby. Besides, I never wear the same thing twice when out with friends. But that's me.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
12 Mar 16
@TheHorse I have far more success online than in stores.
@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
11 Mar 16
I will be going shopping next week! Hope you find all your Spring essentials!!! 
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
12 Mar 16
@DianneN He-he. Without husband to go shopping for longer? 
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@DianneN (246674)
• United States
12 Mar 16
@infatuatedbby He began to get impatient when he ran out of phone calls to make!!! Lol! I may go with my sister-in-law. I only hit the clothes, shoes, and makeup counter. No handbags or sunglasses!
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. Enjoy yourself.
i always wear flats and shirt, making me more comfortable with fitting and standing :)
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
11 Mar 16
Have fun shopping and I hope you get what you need there Dianne.
I used to yes every thing had to be perfect.
I dont bother anymore however though I sometimes miss shopping.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
12 Mar 16
@DianneN I am happy you found stuff..lets see it
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@DianneN (246674)
• United States
12 Mar 16
@TiarasOceanView Lol! Some is being shipped to the house. Too much to carry. 
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@Drosophila (16573)
• Ireland
12 Mar 16
it's too cold in Ireland to do any shoping other than holiday shopping
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@Drosophila (16573)
• Ireland
12 Mar 16
@DianneN yep I've been looking at holidays to sunny places instead
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
12 Mar 16
Give that man a medal. I hate shopping. I hope that he drops you off at the shop and he finds himself a nice little bar or cafe to have a coffee and read a paper.
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
12 Mar 16
@DianneN OH he stayed with you while you shopped. My goodness he is on a pedestal in my opinion and that has got to be worthy of the title SAINT.
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@DianneN (246674)
• United States
12 Mar 16
@garymarsh6 Lol! He is a saint in my book!
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@sallypup (57836)
• Centralia, Washington
12 Mar 16
@DianneN Well. I've found a red turtleneck and jeans. Good enough to go to a library fundraiser. I don't have any pearls to string around my neck. I also have my stack of poetry books. And boots. My feet must be dressed, too, cause its just above freezing this morning. They're scuffed but maybe that's a new fad?
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@just4him (305974)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Mar 16
@DianneN Sometimes I'd like to be fashion minded, but it takes too long. I don't like spending anymore time getting ready to go than it takes to get dressed. Now when I need to look nice and a little more than casual, yes, I'll take the time to do up the 9's and that includes make-up. That doesn't happen very often.
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@AnneEJ (4917)
• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec
11 Mar 16
Oh you are so lucky to have a husband who will take you shopping. I like your title "Dressing to go shopping". I always try to look my best when I go out anywhere. It amazes me the way some people dress in public. And, If I am going to be trying on clothes, I like to dress simply, easy things to get in and out of. Enjoy your day and I hope you find some fabulous outfits.
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@DianneN (246674)
• United States
12 Mar 16
Thanks so much, Anne. I'm with you on trying to look our best when going anywhere, even for a simple walk. If I could, I would love to wear white gloves, too! You always look nicely dressed in your photos, at least the few I've seen! As it turned out, I found some beautiful outfits, shoes, and makeup. I need to get a few more things, but although my husband suggested I go shopping, he started to get antsy. I got tired!
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@DianneN (246674)
• United States
12 Mar 16
@AnneEJ You are welcome! I saw a woman wearing a bright pink and white print sheath, yesterday, and a pink straw hat. She had to be in her seventies. She was blonde and had matching lipstick on. She looked so pretty and ladylike. What struck me the most was her pretty little smile and twinkling eyes.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48908)
• United States
11 Mar 16
I hope that you enjoyed your shopping spree.
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@jillybean1222 (6408)
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12 Mar 16
i pretty much shop on a whim, normally at Target or one of the other shops close by my house. So typically, I don't plan for it. I tend to live in yoga pants these days due to my workout schedule. well, there are 3 days a week i have to dress "nicer".... but otherwise, yoga pants. I enjoy dressing stylishly, but really don't have the disposable income that I used to.
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@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Mar 16
Yes, when I am going shopping for nice clothes, I like to dress well when I enter the store. However, if I am just running into a sporting goods store for new walking shoes, I feel fine just wearing jeans or a jogging outfit.
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