Email to Sofia, Marie-Ange and Wanda

[xp_daytripper]

To: [the people who do that shopping thing]
From: [clueless]

Subject: Help?

Ange's invited me to the formal fundraising thing for Elpis, and while he didn't tell me I had to dress up all fancy, I want to, so I don't embarass him at his job. Help?

A.

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To: (Reply All)
From: (Marie-Ange)
Subject: Re: Help?

You are asking to go shopping? Can we check you for possesion first?

Does the invitation state if the fundraising event is casual, or formal, or anywhere in between?

[xp_daytripper]

To: reply all
From: not posssessed

It says here "black tie". That's formal-formal, right?

And I'm not possessed. Just want to look nice for this thing. If it's possible.

A.

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To: (Reply all)
From: (Marie-Ange)

It is... formal but not the most formal. White tie is the most formal, and then I would come throw things at you and Angelo for doing this at the last minute.

However, this should not be too difficult. There is a reason the 'little black dress' is a classic. Anyone can wear one, and they come in an infinite number of styles.

But first, I am going to come over to your office and throw a donut at you for thinking you would not look good in formal clothing.

[xp_daytripper]

To: Angie
From: Amanda

Thanks, mate, for helping. And there's more formal than this? Yikes.

Black is good. Can't stain black if I spill something down my front. There's dinner and dancing.

Thanks for the lunch, I suppose? And I know, it's just... well, it used to get pointed out a lot that I'm not a formal clothing sort, so I always felt awkward when I was wearing it. Like I was playing dress ups or something. but Ange isn't making a big deal of this, and I think he'd let me wear pants even, if that was easier for me, but I want to make the effort 'cause he's not making a deal.

Does that make any sense?

A.

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To: (Amanda)
From: (Marie-Ange)

There is full white tie tuxedo and ball gowns, but that level is dress is not worn very often even for 'formal' affairs.

Have you eaten lunch? We could go get some lunch if all you have had is my leftover donut hole.

The person who pointed it out forgot quite often that not everyone had the kind of upbringing that he did, and that in truth, his upbringing was abusive and harsh, even if he was wealthy.

I think part of the secret to wearing formal clothes is just to pretend you are in something comfortable. It helps if you can find comfortable formal attire. Or if you have the income that you do not have to worry about ruining your one good outfit, I suppose. I would be much more nervous about my nicer clothing if I did not think I could replace it.

It makes a great deal of sense.

Which reminds me. I need to donate the clothing I got for when I was in the wrong body. Which is such a ridiculous thing to have to say.

[xp_daytripper]

To: [lifesaver]
From: [damsel in de dress]

Note to self - avoid the white tie things if you want to live.

And no, lunch sort of got lost between the inbox and the outbox. I'm a bit behind on account of dinosaurs, psychic tags and kidnapped Xavier's kids. I swear, they need to start putting microchips in them. But I'm looking a bit more clear, enough for a sandwich at that place around the corner at least?

Some formal is comfy - that dress for prom last year was, at least better than some stuff. Didn't feel like I was going to fall out of it all night. It's not quite dressy enough for this tho', I'm guessing, more's the pity. And I know I shouldn't worry about what was said, but it's a hard habit to break, you know?

Soppy sense. *grins* I'm completely gone, I know I am. And I don't care, which means I'm really gone. It's just... I don't think I've been this happy, well, ever.

Maybe donate it to one of the homeless-type places Mark's kids come from? They could use some decent threads. And since when have our lives never been ridiculous?

A.