I think I have my gown...

While at Lord & Taylor's the other day, I went to the designer gown department, which I found out no other L&T location has. They had a couple of gowns on sale at ridiculously low prices, but they were sample sizes of 6 and 8. I found a gorgeous navy blue strapless organza gown that is a bit too snug right now. It's a full A-line with satin trim and a long fishtail bottom, which I will probably have removed. Since it can be returned at any time, as long as I keep the receipt and the tags are in tact, I figured I can't go wrong. I had to have it. And wait til I tell you what I paid!
The original tag says $2,400. It was reduced to more than half, it was on clearance for 40% off and I had a 20% off coupon. I walked out of the store with it for $533. It's in perfect condition and you'd never know anyone ever tried it on.
NOW to make it fit! Groomsmom - any tips or good recipes from the South Beach Diet? Low carbs helped me take off almost 20 lbs. but I put 5 back since my daughter's wedding. I think not sleeping before the wedding made the lbs. slip away more easily.
I just had to share this.

Hi Mary
Congratulations on finding your gown. It sounds beautiful. Have any pictures to post? Your good at that
I love the great deals. I bought a gown for my sons wedding and when I got it, its absolutely beautiful, however, with an informal attire, it was much to dressy, so I figured I'd save it for my daughters wedding which was perfect.

My daughter and my mom were shopping for my moms gown and my daughter found a much better MOB gown, more suitable so she bought it for me. The original price was $350, and with all the clearances, the final price was $30. Its beautiful and as only daughters would know best, the gown is perfect and back to the original color that I wanted, eggplant.

Now I'm stuck with the other beautiful gown that I can not do anything with because I purchased it off the internet.

Send over some pics, I love to see it, and Groomsmom, send over extra secrets of weight loss. I'm not a good dieter.

Just curious which Lord & Taylor did you go to?

Hey LIMom....
Just wanted to say 'Hi'
Great bargain....I'd also love to see pics of the dress. I loved the dress that you wore for your daughter's wedding...such a classy lady you are!

There is a great website for recipes. Look on Prevention.com, then go under South Beach Diet, chat room.
Do you have a picture of that dress? Sounds great!!!!! I love your other dress from your daughters.

Thanks Frescabride (Hi!!!) and groomsmom. I don't have a picture but once I lose the weight and it fits properly, I'll have my husband take one. Anyone ever hear of Melinda Eng gowns? Is it a Lord and Taylor brand maybe? I don't know. I should have asked. The saleswoman was such a lovely woman. She even gave me the name of the seamstress who she said I should insist on - not to leave it to chance. Some people are just so nice!