I wore the dress!
It was two sizes too small (size 20) but thank goodness it was stretchy as I plucked up the courage and wore it anyway. It was just LOVELY to get dressed up in 40’s style for the first time to an event and if anything, it’s given me more reason to keep working at losing the weight to do more dressing up next year!
First of all I am being brave and posting the photo that I DON’T want anyone to see. BUT it’s the photo that will remind me that I still have at least 100 lbs to lose…
And here are some other ones..
And here are the photos you REALLY need to see! Some FANTASTIC re-enactors and people just dressing up for the day! The full album of over 80 photos is on my 1940s Experiment Facebook page – CLICK HERE
The 1940's Experiment 
It looks like a good time was had by all – and you looked very smart!
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Love the outfit – and yes you ARE brave – I try to avoid photographs taken of my rear! Just keep dazzling them with the smile
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the photos are great, nothing to be ashamed of. I hope you had a good time.
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You look spectacular! You’re truly beautiful, inside and out, no matter what your weight! …And I love your shoes!…
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Carolyn the colour of the dress really suits you and you look as it you had a good time. Take care Jo m
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Looks like you had fun. Who was that young scampish sailor you were eyeing sooo closely? Keep up the good work. Love the site. 🙂
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You look STUNNING Carolyn! Your hairstyle is perfection! So glad you had a lovely time at the event.
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I think you were born in the wrong time period – you truly look like a 40s type of gal! Glad you had fun and keep up the great work you are doing to get to your goal! 🙂
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So happy for you. I’m glad you wore the dress. And thanks for all the lovely pictures! Wish I could have been there!
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THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH for the lovely positive comments! I can’t wait to wear my dress again when its a bit looser like to my works Christmas party or something!!!! LOL!
It was a fantastic afternoon and Richard was very encouraging which built up my confidence!!
C xxx
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You look absolutely lovely in 1940s garb! I agree with Susan in that I think you were born in the wrong decade.
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Carolyn, have been reading your blog since you were in N.S.
Yours is my favourite blog because you are such a beautiful person, a ‘real’ person and such an inspiration.
You look amazing,so serenely happy,relaxed, and so playful!
Thank you for posting your photos, the dress ( in my fave colour) suits you; everything about the ’40s suits you, I love your recipes, your ‘food’ pics, please keep posting 🙂 and have fun!
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Thank you for your lovely comments Helena xxxx
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