After a depressing start on a suit shopping venture in which the standard of service ranged from woeful to non-existent we ventured in to a shop where we have been known to spend more than is sensible in the past. And boom - completely different - the youngish sales assistant did a perfect analysis of size and then launched in to a physio-like assessment of Nigel's body - correctly 'diagnosing' sports played, muscles built and computer use. Apparently he needs to work on his rotator cuffs for a more standard fitting... Anyway having stuck him in a gorgeous light grey suit which was A) very expensive and B) not suitable for more general business wear he was very accommodating in switching to a more financially and generally sensible option. He then proceeded to pin almost every seam for alteration (as opposed to the other places who said 'That's how they are supposed to be worn') and ta daa - we should have a suit that fits. More to the point we did it just in time before Nigel's limited time-availabilliy and tolerance ran out.
I followed up with something I have never in my life done before and went and got my eyes done at a make up counter in John Lewis. In fact having been a nerdy tomboyish teenager I gleaned all of my very limited make up tips from Jackie magazine and have been working on those ever since. However, I have decided that age is starting to catch up with me and I should get some expert advice. Young Rosie was very nice indeed and didn't make me feel I should buy all of the products she used - just as well. Rebecca and I measure the importance of events by whether they require two shades of eye shadow or not - she guessed a few short of the 8 different things I had slapped on my eyes and brows when I saw her this afternoon but was gratifyingly impressed. Sadly I'm not sure I've got any sufficiently heavy duty make up remover to get it all off...
Three GT:
1) When I rang yesterday to make the appointment Rosie said, 'Oh yes - amazing!' which has been making me laugh ever since - it really is amazing....
2) The suit salesman who said, 'You don't have a big bottom, you have a small waist.'
3) A nice change from digging the garden.
PS Thanks VERY much for putting the cygnets on PP!!
A fascinating and humorous story. I've been out of touch lately so have no idea what the suit is for - a special occasion? Very pretty flowers. they look like dahlias but I think they may be roses?
LOVE your photo and what a good read your story was!!
I know the feeling about make up, Jackie magazine and not being under pressure to buy all the products!!
And love the three GTs....especially number 2!!! Hee hee hee!!!
Superb roses.....summer has properly arrived......fave definitely!
You gets what you pay for never better illustrated than here......how exciting a wedding....love them!
You should have done a selfie Judith while you were all dolled up....hope you can replicate it!
Very pretty shot but I really enjoyed your story. I'm particularly impressed that your husband was willing to visit more than one shop in the hunt for a suit. If Max can't find what he wants within five minutes he gives up and goes home.
I hope you can remember what she did to your eyes and do it yourself? I always try to do that with makeup and hair! Saves money! Your humour delights me as does this wonderful rose!
@busylady Yes roses - and a lovely wedding in a couple of weeks - just time for the alterations!
I know the feeling about make up, Jackie magazine and not being under pressure to buy all the products!!
And love the three GTs....especially number 2!!! Hee hee hee!!!
You gets what you pay for never better illustrated than here......how exciting a wedding....love them!
You should have done a selfie Judith while you were all dolled up....hope you can replicate it!