The Official "What To Wear To Gala Dinner" Thread

[Podblack]

Since I think the other one keeps getting lost and the qu has been asked a few times by several people.

Dress standards suggested from last year (by the ever-classy Lee):
"There is no dress code for the dinner. We have said neat casual and upwards." (http://www.atheistfoundation.org.au/forums/showpost.php?p=57558&postcount=83)

What have people worn in the past/plan in the future?

Little black dresses like this (http://www.atheistfoundation.org.au/forums/showthread.php?p=56779#post56779) and this (http://www.atheistfoundation.org.au/forums/showpost.php?p=262638&postcount=144).

A nice casual suit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/podblack/4459224049/), a jacket over a shirt with jeans (men) or a smart evening top with pants (women). (http://www.flickr.com/photos/podblack/4460220254/)

PZ Myers wore something similar to this, I recall - an appropriate logo shirt, jeans and a jacket on top. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/reuvenim/4426093513/)

Where to get changed? If you're too far from where you're staying, there's a cloakroom at the venue (http://www.atheistconvention.org.au/faq/): "located opposite the Box Office inside the front entrance to the Melbourne Convention Centre".

There's the casino nearby, which has coffee /cafe places within; the nearby Hilton has a cafe and there's a cafe 'strip' nearby along the river front if you're after a break before attending the event. Otherwise there should be plenty of people hanging about the venue before the dinner to chat to.

Any other suggestions?

[dilbadoon]

Nice work Podblack! I'll be suiting up, haven't decided on a tie yet, but I love a good chance to dress up. I always find as a guy I don't want to be the only one wearing a suit, so if there are any others in that boat, you won't be! :D. Not sure what Ms. Dilby will be wearing, but no doubt if she has picked something it will change 6 times before April. :p

[Durro]

I shall be wearing this...

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/381666_10150482097966009_647931008_8807221_1574362 478_s.jpg

:D

[Durro]

I shall be wearing this...

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/381666_10150482097966009_647931008_8807221_1574362 478_n.jpg

[Loki]

Might not be very practical, you'll have trouble eating one-handed.

and why is there a woman in a cage behind you?






Looks like I might have to invest in a new t-shirt. :(

[riddlemethis]

LOL Loki! I was scrolling down thread & had exactly the same thought: oh look at suit with a lady sewn onto it! Might be awkward!

[Durro]

The suit will be worn on the outside.

The lovely lady will be residing in my heart...



OK, I know, :puke:

[Darwinsbulldog]

Mrs DBD will be attending, so I suppose I will not be allowed to dress as a slob. :(:(:(

:p

[riddlemethis]

Might not be very practical, you'll have trouble eating one-handed.

and why is there a woman in a cage behind you?






Looks like I might have to invest in a new t-shirt. :(

Loki, you could get a tuxedo t-shirt & wear with black pants and winkle-pickers!

[riddlemethis]

Mrs DBD will be attending, so I suppose I will not be allowed to dress as a slob. :(:(:(

:p

Thank goodness for that! Frankly you shouldn't be allowed out without that lady, you disgrace yourself! :wink:

[Darwinsbulldog]

Thank goodness for that! Frankly you shouldn't be allowed out without that lady, you disgrace yourself! :wink:
I can see that I will have to win a Nobel Prize on the Origin Of Life or invent a FTL warp drive on a Star Ship before my sack of potatoes looks gets reinterpreted as just the eccentricity of a genius! :p:p:p

[Bolero]

I shall be dressed up, for sure. Why not? I love a good excuse to get frocked.

[MadScientist]

Thanks for this thread! I had been very uncertain of what to wear! I was going to go the whole penguin tux... But now i think i might go the more casual jeans with a nice shirt and jacket! much more practical!

Peace, MS

[Jin-oh Choi]

Some more photos (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.385439358342.197505.600933342&type=3&l=27a33ae338) from 2010, both before and during the dinner on what to wear. :)

[MadScientist]

Thanks for the help! I a sure i will find something reasonable to wear!
Cheers MS

[Darwinsbulldog]

Thanks for the help! I a sure i will find something reasonable to wear!
Cheers MS
Your clothes reason??

[MadScientist]

Your clothes reason??

They sure do, I will be attending "a celebration of reason". I think it's fitting for me to wear some reasonable. I hope you like my pun! :)

[Darwinsbulldog]

They sure do, I will be attending "a celebration of reason". I think it's fitting for me to wear some reasonable. I hope you like my pun! :)

:)
I think I will come as a Gala myself! :p

[MadScientist]

:)
I think I will come as a Gala myself! :p

Hahah, Nice one!:D

[Praxis]

Thanks for this thread! I had been very uncertain of what to wear! I was going to go the whole penguin tux... But now i think i might go the more casual jeans with a nice shirt and jacket! much more practical!
No!!! Women LOVE a guy in a tux.

Go on...jeans to a gala dinner? You know that's not right ;)

[Voltairine]

No!!! Women LOVE a guy in a tux.

Go on...jeans to a gala dinner? You know that's not right ;)

Depends on the butt... someone.told.me. :rolleyes:

[Jin-oh Choi]

Depends on the butt... someone.told.me. :rolleyes:

I would have to agree. ;)

[Bolero]

No!!! Women LOVE a guy in a tux.

Go on...jeans to a gala dinner? You know that's not right ;)

^^THIS!!

[Sir Patrick Crocodile]

Any other suggestions?
Gorilla suit.

[Podblack]

Gorilla suit.

Oh hades, I'd LOVE to see a gorilla suit! Mind, it'd be difficult to do that and have dinner too.

[Worldslaziestbusker]

Oh hades, I'd LOVE to see a gorilla suit! Mind, it'd be difficult to do that and have dinner too.


Yes.

A suit.


That's right. It's a suit.

[lufc_girl]

if weather permits I'm wearing this...

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d100/lufc_girl/DSC01537.jpg

[AUSloth]

Not forgetting that regardless of what sand dunes, swamps or snow drifts you need to battle through to get to the GAC. Once you are there it is inside in an artificially conditioned environment so plan accordingly ;)

[Voltairine]

Once you are there it is inside in an artificially conditioned environment so plan accordingly ;)

I'm okay. Years of living in Hong Kong where air-cons in commercials premises only have two settings (off and coldest Antarctic winter on record), I'm battle-hardened. 8-)



Tapa tapa talk

[Praxis]

if weather permits I'm wearing this...

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d100/lufc_girl/DSC01537.jpg
I'm almost afraid to ask but what is that?

Are you a plushy?

[Podblack]

Where the Wild Things Are.

[lufc_girl]

I'm almost afraid to ask but what is that?

Are you a plushy?

Yup, as Podblack said it's Max wolf suit from Where The Wild Things Are ;) it was very popular last halloween... everyone loved my tail... very soft and extremely warm...

[Praxis]

Ahhh. Thanks for clearing that up. Phew ;)

Given it's in April and April can get really hot (it was hot last time), you'd be really game to wear that even to the dinner. But good on you if you decide to :thumbsup: (just don't forget to bring something cool to change into!)

[lufc_girl]

haha thanks... I doubt it would be possible too without me passing out from the heat... might show up in something boring instead :(

[Voltairine]

Back to the jeans, IMO they are preferable to leather trousers! :D

[dilbadoon]

Yup, as Podblack said it's Max wolf suit from Where The Wild Things Are ;) it was very popular last halloween... everyone loved my tail... very soft and extremely warm...

I love it! I desperately wanted to make that for a mates fancy dress party one year, but then I realised I couldn't sew. :( Did you make it yourself? There was an awesome pattern on instructables.

[Worldslaziestbusker]

I'm almost afraid to ask but what is that?

Are you a plushy?

Plushies welcome, with the decided exception of Purity Bear, who can go...
Nope, can't do that.
Purity bear can get...
Nope, that's out too.
Purity bear can get unstuffed!

[Dancer]

I've decided to take a punt. I'm going to wait till I arrive in Melbourne and go shopping on the Friday before it starts to find my gala outfit :)

[dilbadoon]

I've decided to take a punt. I'm going to wait till I arrive in Melbourne and go shopping on the Friday before it starts to find my gala outfit :)

You shall be known from here as the gambler. Though judging by melbourne's shopping options, it isn't that much of a gamble. ;)

[Annie]

I'd definately have an action plan and know which shops you want to check out beforehand Dancer. Melbourne has squillions. My suggestion would be to head to DFO Southbank first where there's loads to choose from to save your time and your feet. It's just across from the Convention Centre too. :)


Tapa wotsit.

[kazzaqld]

I can't decide between the pink dress and the purple dress - leaning toward the pink at this stage.

I need to buy new shoes though! :D

[Voltairine]

Annie, any good places for us ladies* who have boobs? Boobs aren't big here (no pun intended) and sizes are small, medium and large - if you're a UK size 12, you're not going to fit in a 'large'! :p




* Difficulty factor: old and frumpy but doesn't care to dress like that. ;)

[Annie]

With such a diverse ethnic background Melbourne caters very much to ladies with boobs Volt. :)
Sizes range from size 8 to size 22 and you don't have to go hunting for too long if you are either end of the scale. :)


Tapa wotsit.

[Worldslaziestbusker]

(no pun intended)


Many pun fans, hereabouts. Revel in the pun, accidental or deliberate.

[Voltairine]

Annie, that's good news. Probably won't have time to shop before the big event but I'll be doing my bit to temporarily boost the Melburnian economy. :D

[Dancer]

I'd definately have an action plan and know which shops you want to check out beforehand Dancer. Melbourne has squillions. My suggestion would be to head to DFO Southbank first where there's loads to choose from to save your time and your feet. It's just across from the Convention Centre too. :)


Tapa wotsit.

Awesome - thanks Annie that's a big help :)

[tash3]

Annie, any good places for us ladies* who have boobs? Boobs aren't big here (no pun intended) and sizes are small, medium and large - if you're a UK size 12, you're not going to fit in a 'large'! :p




* Difficulty factor: old and frumpy but doesn't care to dress like that. ;)
i feel your pain. i recently had to by a dress from the plus size section and i have a waist line of only 27inches lol im far from plus size

[djarm67]

Annie, any good places for us ladies* who have boobs?

You can get boobs here (http://www.cosmeticsurgeon.com.au/)



:)

[Praxis]

You can get boobs here (http://www.cosmeticsurgeon.com.au/)



:)
She said she's already got one! Er, two. Never mind.

Speaking as a female of the larger bosomly persuasian Voltairine, I can assure you that you'll have no trouble finding suitable frockage or topping in Melbourne :thumbsup:

[janeyqdoe]

I shall be wearing a dress. Maybe. Probably. And bright pink shoes.

[Lord Blackadder]

I may girl up.


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[Praxis]

I may girl up.
Worth the price of admission alone :p

[Voltairine]

Speaking as a female of the larger bosomly persuasian Voltairine, I can assure you that you'll have no trouble finding suitable frockage or topping in Melbourne :thumbsup:

Excellent! I'll bring something to wear just in case time runs away from me (seems the shopping hours are a little bit short there), but I can do the rounds after the weekend to stuff my suitcase. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[TaniaOK73]

Where to get changed? If you're too far from where you're staying, there's a cloakroom at the venue (http://www.atheistconvention.org.au/faq/): "located opposite the Box Office inside the front entrance to the Melbourne Convention Centre".

There's the casino nearby, which has coffee /cafe places within; the nearby Hilton has a cafe and there's a cafe 'strip' nearby along the river front if you're after a break before attending the event. Otherwise there should be plenty of people hanging about the venue before the dinner to chat to.

Any other suggestions?

Whilst studying MCEC map (attached in this post somewhere....) I have discovered the perfect place for keeping frocks and getting ready for the Gala Dinner! The prayer room! Surely it will be the most underutilised space in Melbourne that weekend! A room that is begging for useful purpose.

[two dogs]

Whilst studying MCEC map (attached in this post somewhere....) I have discovered the perfect place for keeping frocks and getting ready for the Gala Dinner! The prayer room! Surely it will be the most underutilised space in Melbourne that weekend! A room that is begging for useful purpose.
:D :thumbsup:

Prayer rooms, actually; there are "Separated male and female prayer rooms including washing facilities". :mad:

[TaniaOK73]

:D :thumbsup:

Prayer rooms, actually; there are "Separated male and female prayer rooms including washing facilities". :mad:
They sound perfect for what we need! :thumbsup:

Practical and just a little shit-stirry - just the way I like it!

[Bolero]

They sound perfect for what we need! :thumbsup:

Practical and just a little shit-stirry - just the way I like it!
Fucking brilliant and hilarious. I know where I'm getting changed...the men's prayer room, for sure.

[Sir Patrick Crocodile]

lol, the prayer room is right next to a SECURITY area. Faith prevails for sure. :)

[Podblack]

I. Was. Avoiding. Mentioning. The. Prayer. Room.

*hangs sign on door - "no naughty!"*

[Jin-oh Choi]

I. Was. Avoiding. Mentioning. The. Prayer. Room.

*hangs sign on door - "no naughty!"*

Awww. You're no fun. :( lol

[Mark Sean]

I. Was. Avoiding. Mentioning. The. Prayer. Room.

*hangs sign on door - "no naughty!"*

or "missionary impossible"

or " Yeeha, rid'em Cowgirl".

I can just see Mon 16th April Headline:

"Atheist Shaggers spark Y(arra) Front Riots"

:p:thumbsup:

[Jin-oh Choi]

UaZDcS-rMf4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaZDcS-rMf4 :)



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[TaniaOK73]

I. Was. Avoiding. Mentioning. The. Prayer. Room.

*hangs sign on door - "no naughty!"*


My bad!

[Podblack]

My bad!

It's cool, I just thought that it was amusing but it'll probably the least (I guess?) used room for the entire event!

[djarm67]

http://hensandbrides.com.au/images/mankini.jpg

[Jin-oh Choi]

http://hensandbrides.com.au/images/mankini.jpg

I was going to dare anyone to wear that. But knowing this crowd, someone might. So I won't dare anyone.


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[TaniaOK73]

I was going to dare anyone to wear that. But knowing this crowd, someone might. So I won't dare anyone.


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Too late! I already packed it.

[Darwinsbulldog]

The Dress code [for nudists] is in the AFA journal. Apparently, you must wear a watch or necklace, but can leave the rest of your bod bare. However, anyone over thirty has to pack an iron-no wrinkles in the birthday suit please. This is a formal occasion. :)

[TaniaOK73]

The Dress code [for nudists] is in the AFA journal. Apparently, you must wear a watch or necklace, but can leave the rest of your bod bare. However, anyone over thirty has to pack an iron-no wrinkles in the birthday suit please. This is a formal occasion. :)

Over 30? I am turning 29 on Monday, for the 10th time. Does that count?

[Darwinsbulldog]

Over 30? I am turning 29 on Monday, for the 10th time. Does that count?
No probs. I have been on "Mars years" to keep my ages numbers down, but soon have to go to Jupiter and beyond! :)

[tash3]

not sure if anyone has asked this yet. what will the weather be like in melbourne in the week around the convention. is it usually cold? should i be packing jeans, shorts? is it usually windy, in which case dresses and skirts are a no no. i dont want to spend my week freezing my tits off

[Voltairine]

As far as I can find out...

Will it be warm? Yes
Will it be cold? Yes
Will it be windy? Yes
Will it be still? Yes

And that's all on the same day!

Packing is becoming a might bit tricky. :D

[tash3]

just got a txt message reply from a mate that said pretty much the same thing lol. looks like im packing a fuck load of clothes

[Voltairine]

I'll be relying on the ancient art of "layering". And will expect rain.

[Darwinsbulldog]

Also pack some rope. Mel-BUN is damn near the edge of the Earth. :eek: Don't fall off, because it is turtles ALL the way down.

[Lord Blackadder]

As far as I can find out...

Will it be warm? Yes
Will it be cold? Yes
Will it be windy? Yes
Will it be still? Yes

And that's all on the same day!

Packing is becoming a might bit tricky. :D

Crowded House wrote a song about Melbourne. It's called "Four Seasons in One Day". Learn from that. ;)


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[Podblack]

not sure if anyone has asked this yet. what will the weather be like in melbourne in the week around the convention. is it usually cold? should i be packing jeans, shorts? is it usually windy, in which case dresses and skirts are a no no. i dont want to spend my week freezing my tits off

Things I remember - the venue itself? Wonderfully air-conditioned. Possibly a bit too much, but that's what happens when you have masses (MASSES!) of people in one venue, they have to keep the place cool to balance it out.

I had long sleeves on throughout the entire thing and had a jacket; at one point when I caught up with friends over the biscuit trays during the morning tea break (highly recommended) and one of them was visibly shivering. She had on a very nice long dress and over-the-knee socks and boots. I lent her my jacket for the rest of the day and she brought a jumper for the Sunday. Everything people have said about layers is right - "As according to what is written in the Book of Mormon as the true word of the Lord Jesus Christ"! :D

[Praxis]

not sure if anyone has asked this yet. what will the weather be like in melbourne in the week around the convention. is it usually cold? should i be packing jeans, shorts? is it usually windy, in which case dresses and skirts are a no no. i dont want to spend my week freezing my tits off
I'm a Melbourne girl born and bred and I can't answer your question!

So yes, pack for a bit of everything because you never know with Melbourne. Could be stinking hot, could be freezing and raining, could be perfect. Could be all of those things over 24 hours!

It's not windy like, say, Wellington is though so don't discount skirts and dresses.

[wolty]

so don't discount skirts and dresses.

Noted. :thumbsup:

[tash3]

bugger. i still dont fit into most my clothes after having bubs so my options r few. looks like im gonna have to make a few trips to the 2nd hand stores for clothes

[lufc_girl]

not sure if anyone has asked this yet. what will the weather be like in melbourne in the week around the convention. is it usually cold? should i be packing jeans, shorts? is it usually windy, in which case dresses and skirts are a no no. i dont want to spend my week freezing my tits off

I don't know about the weather as Melbourne is very temperamental but I wear dresses all year long... paired with tights in winter... early April I'd say as long as you bring jacket and wear shoes you should be fine with dresses...

[janeyqdoe]

I personally choose to view Melbourne's weather as a challenge to see how many clothes I can fit in my suitcase. Thank-you, Batmania!

[Neospora]

Yes, I remember well the dash from the convention centre back to the Holiday Inn on Spencer St in the time between finish and awards dinner at a stamping convention (yeah, I know :o) last May. Afterwards we realised we should have crashed the friends who had a posh room at the Crown Casino - their bathroom was practically bigger than our entire room, with a TV poised for viewing in the tub and a walk in robe area! And because they had a corporate rate from a bean-counting partner, their room actually cost them LESS than ours :facepalm:

On a side note, someone just sent me this link to what sounds like an Irish guy in Berlin doing a start up making "Atheist Shoes". Here's a link
"Ich Bin Atheist" (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1497254033/atheist-shoes?play=1&ref=search) I quite like! Thinking about the level of sponsorship I can justify... How cool would it be for lots of these to show up at GAC, leaving your marks all over on damp Melbourne footpaths :D

[Darwinsbulldog]

Great idea! Although it might be all too tempting to roller some paint on the soles before trotting around town! :D

[wolty]

On a side note, someone just sent me this link to what sounds like an Irish guy in Berlin doing a start up making "Atheist Shoes". Here's a link
"Ich Bin Atheist" (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1497254033/atheist-shoes?play=1&ref=search) I quite like! Thinking about the level of sponsorship I can justify... How cool would it be for lots of these to show up at GAC, leaving your marks all over on damp Melbourne footpaths :D

Want!!!

Great vid, thanks Neo. :)

[Bolero]

Only bringing cabin baggage. :(

Jeans?
Check.
Shirt?
Check.
Gala dinner dress?
Check.

Sorted. :D


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[Voltairine]

Only bringing cabin baggage. :(

Jeans?
Check.
Shirt?
Check.
Gala dinner dress?
Check.

Sorted. :D


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Tickets!

[wolty]

Tickets!

Hahahaha.

[Bolero]

Tickets!
In the pocket of the jeans....;)

[Annie]

Here's a link
"Ich Bin Atheist" (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1497254033/atheist-shoes?play=1&ref=search) I quite like!

Me too and looking forward to the release of the noice wedge or court. :)

In the same vein as DB, painting the souls :o *cough* fluorescent pink and trampling through the local 500 million churches (I never exaggerate) is something I can look forward to.

Looking especially forward to the release of boots where I can sing 'These boots are made for walking" at the same time.:)

[Voltairine]

Re the packing, I have accepted the fact that not all my outfits will be properly co-ordinated...

[two dogs]

...
Here's a link
"Ich Bin Atheist" (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1497254033/atheist-shoes?play=1&ref=search) I quite like!
...

Thanks for the link Neospora. I've just "bought" a pair, but unfortunately they won't be delivered before the GAC. :(

[Lord Blackadder]

On a side note, someone just sent me this link to what sounds like an Irish guy in Berlin doing a start up making "Atheist Shoes". Here's a link
"Ich Bin Atheist" (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1497254033/atheist-shoes?play=1&ref=search) I quite like! Thinking about the level of sponsorship I can justify... How cool would it be for lots of these to show up at GAC, leaving your marks all over on damp Melbourne footpaths :D

He has a kitteh! And he makes shoes! Atheist shoes!

*throws money at him*

[two dogs]

...
*throws money at him*
I did that, despite the kitteh! ;)

[Neospora]

Thanks for the link Neospora. I've just "bought" a pair, but unfortunately they won't be delivered before the GAC.

Yeah, thought it would be a long shot. I would think though, that it would be worth asking if you could get an express pair, since you want to show them off at the GAC? Although, perhaps the prospect of making another xxxx pairs might scare him into declining!

Had a thought for a convenient and portable method of floor stamping (see, these slightly odd hobbies have their uses). Get yourself an ink pad, I would recommend either Memento or Stazon, lots of colours to choose from, (pretty sure even hot pink), swipe over sole, walk. Repeat when image fades. Stazon dries faster and would require more frequent reapplication, but they are both permanent inks. If you want a temporary effect, a pigment ink like Adirondack would be perfect. Slip inkpad into pocket, whistle as you nonchalantly stroll away;)
I think thongs/jandals/flip flops would be brilliant, although the leather enclosed shoes have science teacher written all over them.

[Praxis]

Do they come in stiletto heeled red patent leather? :D

[Podblack]

I have so NOT read this thread if I turn up on a Saturday morning for the GAC and discover merry little "Ich Bin Ein Atheist!" pattered all over the nice clean floor of the venue and one muttering cleaner mopping them up.

[two dogs]

Yeah, thought it would be a long shot. I would think though, that it would be worth asking if you could get an express pair, since you want to show them off at the GAC?

He was originally saying delivery by 1st May, but now thinks it could be by Easter! I have commented that it would be great if I had them before the GAC.

[two dogs]

He was originally saying delivery by 1st May, but now thinks it could be by Easter! I have commented that it would be great if I had them before the GAC.
He's now not so confident. :(


Hi Julian, great news, preferences noted & thank you! My dreams of delivering by Easter look to be a little too optimistic now and I think mid-April might be also, but I'll try my best as it would be lovely to have you walking around in the shoes at the convention.

[Voltairine]

Two dogs' two dogs could be nekkid!

[Darwinsbulldog]

I think I will go nekkid My suit pants have to be taken up at least one foot [300mm]. :mad:

i hate short people! :)

[Bolero]

I second naked!

[Podblack]

I don't know ANY naked people at this convention! :mad: No idea who you were, officer!

[Bolero]

I don't know ANY naked people at this convention! :mad: No idea who you were, officer!
Oh, but you DO...It was Poddy's suggestion, officer - she's the ringleader, honest!

[Podblack]

Oh, but you DO...It was Poddy's suggestion, officer - she's the ringleader, honest!

I've got a very nice 20s style dress (and possibly a little flapper's cap, will see if I can put my hair underneath it first) - hardly the costume of a ringleader!

Actually I do have this coat (http://www.wheelsanddollbaby.com/Products/JACKETS%20AND%20TRENCHES/JACKET/LE_PIRATE_GIRL_PONTI_JACKET__JT-HS11J001-BWR.aspx) for the daytime - ringleading in the day, dancing by night!

[Dancer]

I'm starting to think I should reconsider my idea to try and find an outfit on Friday, otherwise I may be doing the naked thing....

[Darwinsbulldog]

Promises, promises....:rolleyes:

[Darkchilde]

I am going to wear a dress. Which is weird for me, because my usual outfits are jeans and all sorts of shirts and T-shirts.

Anyways, how is the weather in Melbourne? Celsius please!

[Praxis]

I am going to wear a dress. Which is weird for me, because my usual outfits are jeans and all sorts of shirts and T-shirts.

Anyways, how is the weather in Melbourne? Celsius please!
We're about to head into a gorgeous autumn weekend : Friday 28C, Saturday 25C, Sunday 21C and hovering around thereabouts until 4 April, which is about as far ahead as I can find at the moment. Of course celcius! We aren't American ;)

So at this stage it doesn't look like it will be very cold (although at this time of year the mornings and evenings can be quite cool) but bear in mind that Melbourne can be VERY changeable!

Looking forward to meeting you - all the way from Greece :thumbsup:

[Darwinsbulldog]

Here's a link to the Elders weather page for Melbourne (http://www.eldersweather.com.au/vic/melbourne), so readers can keep track.

Please note that the beautiful city of my birth does experience some climatic variation through the course of the day. :)
Having been dehydrated, soaked in the rain, sweated in the heat, and shivered in the cold [all in the SAME day! :eek:], I have come to the conclusion that looking at Mel-BUN weather forcasts is a complete waste of time! :)
Tip, 265 day wardrobe, including wet weather gear, water for rehydration, NBC suit [for traffic] and nicely ironed skin for going the Full Monty as required is the only way to go. :-)

[Praxis]

Having been dehydrated, soaked in the rain, sweated in the heat, and shivered in the cold [all in the SAME day! :eek:], I have come to the conclusion that looking at Mel-BUN weather forcasts is a complete waste of time! :)
Tip, 265 day wardrobe, including wet weather gear, water for rehydration, NBC suit [for traffic] and nicely ironed skin for going the Full Monty as required is the only way to go. :-)
Wuss :rolleyes:

Melbourne weather: go hard or go home :p

[Darwinsbulldog]

Wuss :rolleyes:

Melbourne weather: go hard or go home :p

I came didn't I ?? Several times! :D

[starr]

I came didn't I ?? Several times! :D

Yes.... it was quite impressive for an old bulldog. :p

[Darwinsbulldog]

Yes.... it was quite impressive for an old bulldog. :p

Eeeek! So tired that the alternative interpretation did not occur to me! :rolleyes:

:facepalm: :p

[Dancer]

The closer it gets the more I'm starting to freak I don't have an outfit. But even if I wanted to change my mind on shopping on the Friday, I can't - I have no time! I literally have about 2 hours Friday morning in Melbourne to find shoes and an outfit. This will be interesting.:facepalm:

[Voltairine]

Dancer, how about going to a shop/store with a personal shopper, have them pick some stuff out beforehand ready for your arrival?

[Dancer]

I've never done that or heard of that before! How does one arrange that?

[Praxis]

Dancer, how about going to a shop/store with a personal shopper, have them pick some stuff out beforehand ready for your arrival?
:eek: Isn't that something only rich people do? Sorry, for all I know, Dancer's a billionaire but the only places I can think of that do that are very exclusive, expensive shops.

Dancer, you'll find something. Even in an hour in Melbourne you should be able to find something, honestly. Grab one of us girlies and we'll do a drive-by shopping spree - I'm thinking hit the Bourke Street Mall and something will appear :D

Meanwhile, I tried on about 5 frocks last night and got depressed about all of them. Then I came home and got out two lovely dresses from my wardrobe, both only worn once, and tried them on. Both looked pretty damned good, if I do say so myself, so I have decided that as part of austerity measures I am going to recycle a frock. I have an Imelda Marcos-like collection of shoes so that's not a problem.

I feel much better now and it's taken the stress out of finding something new to wear :thumbsup:

[tash3]

i was planning on buying a new dress but my budget is way to tight. it was either new dress or book signing, im getting my book signed even if it means turning up in whatever crap i can dig out of the back of my cupboard. right now my hopes are pinned on finding something niice at the good old second hand stores. i do have a collection of great dresses but they are all size 8 and i havent been that size since having my first kid.

[Voltairine]

I was thinking if Myer has in-house personal shoppers, others would too. :o

[Darwinsbulldog]

My new suit is just being taken up now.....blooddy bastards should pay ME for the alterations because they could make another suit from the legs alone! :mad:

:p

[Sir Patrick Crocodile]

I would have liked to seen you in a gorilla suit DB - it would suit you, given your posts on evolutionary biology. :)
Now is anybody going to wear a dinosaur outfit?

[Darwinsbulldog]

I would have liked to seen you in a gorilla suit DB - it would suit you, given your posts on evolutionary biology. :)
Now is anybody going to wear a dinosaur outfit?
I'm a dino, but I aint gonna wear a gorilla outfit, too hot! :)

[Darkchilde]

I have an Imelda Marcos-like collection of shoes so that's not a problem.

So do I... Shoes are not going to be any problem for me either. Going tomorrow to get a dress, I have a certain shop here I usually get my clothes, and the owner (who knows me well, after all these years) told me there is a new collection out and there are plenty of stuff I could try. I am certain to find something.

Weather looks to be like autumn in Greece, and like what we are going to have next month. Right now temps are low, still wearing long sleeves, but it's getting better.

Can't really wait... It will be great to meet my Aussie internet friends, and lots of new people. :)

[Worldslaziestbusker]

I'm a dino, but I aint gonna wear a gorilla outfit, too hot! :)


Phew.
Glad we won't have the dramas associated with someone turning up in the same outfit.

[Darwinsbulldog]

So do I... Shoes are not going to be any problem for me either. Going tomorrow to get a dress, I have a certain shop here I usually get my clothes, and the owner (who knows me well, after all these years) told me there is a new collection out and there are plenty of stuff I could try. I am certain to find something.

Weather looks to be like autumn in Greece, and like what we are going to have next month. Right now temps are low, still wearing long sleeves, but it's getting better.

Can't really wait... It will be great to meet my Aussie internet friends, and lots of new people. :)
U will get to see the southern constellations too-before you fall off the world, of course, or get ill from walking upside-down. :p

[Darwinsbulldog]

Phew.
Glad we won't have the dramas associated with someone turning up in the same outfit.
The girl who sold me the suit [really HOT! :D] cheekily likened me to a Pengy when I tried the suit on. :eek::facepalm: We decided against a white shirt, especially for wearing on Penguin tours.

[reddix]

U will ... get ill from walking upside-down. :p

What's with that, eh? My head's been all stuffed up since I arrived on Tuesday...seriously.:confused:


I've decided to wear a dress I found for $3. I hope it's not too fancy.

[Darwinsbulldog]

What's with that, eh? My head's been all stuffed up since I arrived on Tuesday...seriously.:confused:


I've decided to wear a dress I found for $3. I hope it's not too fancy.
Europe is on the "top", and OZ is "downunder"! Everybody knows that! ;):p:)

[tash3]

i struck gold at the second hand store. 2 fabulous dresses now my only problem is deciding which one to wear

[Worldslaziestbusker]

Good score, Tash.

Maybe you could change between courses?

Safer to maintain course and speed.

At least until you have to make an early and obvious turn to the port.

Sorry, no bearing on the direction of this thread.

I'll get my CoTE.

[Dancer]

i struck gold at the second hand store. 2 fabulous dresses now my only problem is deciding which one to wear

What size are you? Bring both and I'll wear whatever you don't ;):thumbsup::p

[tash3]

im a size 10/12. both dresses are a 10. i have shoes that match the black and red so im gonna wear that one. the other is a simple white summery dress

[gruber]

ive got to see if any of my dresses will fit

[ArchaeoAngel]

I don't dress up too often so I am looking forward to wearing a pretty sorta retro spotty dress that makes me feel pretty. It's a gala right? So this gal is gonna galavant with the best of them. It's gonna be a red lipstick night I reckon.

[Dancer]

im a size 10/12. both dresses are a 10. i have shoes that match the black and red so im gonna wear that one. the other is a simple white summery dress
Sweet! Lol I'm a 10! :D Just kidding though

Actually am thinking of wearing my wedding dress. It's a little blue off the rack dress - nothing big and expensive I've been waiting for something to wear it to - I reckon an atheist gala dinner is perfect! :D

[tash3]

bugger bugger bugger. my dress is see through in some lights lol

[Darwinsbulldog]

bugger bugger bugger. my dress is see through in some lights lol
I will be sure to pack a torch then! :thumbsup::p

[Voltairine]

I will be sure to pack a torch then! :thumbsup::p

Or a UV light. :rolleyes:

[Worldslaziestbusker]

bugger bugger bugger. my dress is see through in some lights lol

So long as you are opaque there's no reason to worry about people trying to walk through you.
If you are transparent, some form of al-foil undergarments should prove both stylish and functional. You'll even show up on radar, so ships won't be a concern either.

I'll get my al-foil coat

[Praxis]

What's with that, eh? My head's been all stuffed up since I arrived on Tuesday...seriously.:confused:


I've decided to wear a dress I found for $3. I hope it's not too fancy.
You're here already? Cool! In Melbourne?

I don't dress up too often so I am looking forward to wearing a pretty sorta retro spotty dress that makes me feel pretty. It's a gala right? So this gal is gonna galavant with the best of them. It's gonna be a red lipstick night I reckon.
That sounds lovely. I've decided to team my classic LBD with some spanky red stilettos and red lippy. Austerity measures can bite the gloriously pale orbs of my arse :D

[Mark Sean]

bugger bugger bugger. my dress is see through in some lights lol

Hehe, Excellent!....I mean, Oh Dear! :p

[tash3]

i wont be wearing the see through dress now that i know its see through lol going to old faithful in the back of the cupboard. will be a tight squeeze but im sure i can get into it

[Darwinsbulldog]

i wont be wearing the see through dress now that i know its see through lol going to old faithful in the back of the cupboard. will be a tight squeeze but im sure i can get into it
Aw geez, I was only joking tash! :)

[kazzaqld]

One of my workmates just bought a gorgeous pair of shoes. I'm going investigating tomorrow to see if I can get the same in my size to wear to dinner! Here's hoping.....

cheers, Karen

[tash3]

Im leaving for Melbourne on Monday morning, whats the weather looking like?

[Darwinsbulldog]

Im leaving for Melbourne on Monday morning, whats the weather looking like?
According to the OZ, On Tuesday cloudy/showers Min 13/Max19 but improving as the week goes on.

[Annie]

At least you don't have kankles to worry about. :D.


Tapa GACing

[tash3]

omg omg Melbourne is fucking freezing. I am not prpared for this kind of crazy cold weather. My cocktail dress is not gonna be warm enough and i have only 2 pairs of jeans. OMG im so fucking cold

[Logic]

omg omg Melbourne is fucking freezing. I am not prpared for this kind of crazy cold weather. My cocktail dress is not gonna be warm enough and i have only 2 pairs of jeans. OMG im so fucking cold

Wear the dress and just add a jacket for transit. It will be warm inside. Well, that's what I'm going to do anyway.


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