tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post985594641603216928..comments2023-11-07T07:22:48.414-06:00Comments on Being BetteJo: So this is the question -BetteJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650981249204116251noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-61941439514606285362008-07-25T23:19:00.000-05:002008-07-25T23:19:00.000-05:00Shelagh - yes my Dad wore that frilly shirt - to b...Shelagh - yes my Dad wore that frilly shirt - to be honest - I don't remember being too concerned with it. That was what guys were wearing then (with tuxes) and I just went with what they recommended at the tux shop. Looks pretty silly now though!<br>I have no idea what I will ask for the dress, I will probably pick an amount to start the bidding at so I will at least recoup my shipping - and see where it goes. I will announce it when I post it - I've never sold anything in eBay so it will be a learning experience!<br><br>LB - As sick as I am today - you still gave me a good laugh when I read that we served similar sentences! Too funny!BetteJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650981249204116251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-84395547724990703022008-07-25T15:12:00.000-05:002008-07-25T15:12:00.000-05:00Wow, you made a very beautiful bride.I also marrie...Wow, you made a very beautiful bride.<br><br>I also married in 1981 and I divorced in 1998.. so we served similar sentences! LOL<br><br>I sent my dress to the Oxfam shop (a charity shop) a few years ago..LadyBananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02950585926431895778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-84640554045081548402008-07-25T10:38:00.000-05:002008-07-25T10:38:00.000-05:00Great pictures and you do look tiny ... put it on ...Great pictures and you do look tiny ... put it on ebay why not ? I think you can make a lot for it ....use the pictures . <br>I cant take my eyes off your fathers frilly shirt though , did he really wear that ??? Thats quite amazing , the cuffs and all ... let us know how much it went for will you ? Id be really curious , or will that be a trade secret ?! Best of luck .MsCatCallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305103159809002521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-14722555228052828722008-07-24T22:12:00.000-05:002008-07-24T22:12:00.000-05:00Oh Stimey your wedding picture is just beautiful! ...Oh Stimey your wedding picture is just beautiful! I don't know which was more - you - or the dress!BetteJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650981249204116251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-39877706999849900612008-07-24T21:50:00.000-05:002008-07-24T21:50:00.000-05:00I wrote about this exact same thing at my declutte...I wrote about <a href="http://thejunkpyramid.blogspot.com/2008/05/are-you-on-edge-of-your-chair.html" rel="nofollow">this exact same thing</a> at my decluttering blog. I donated mine.<br><br>Beautiful dress. And you looked gorgeous!Stimeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09685801693683588805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-21193364893741440142008-07-24T19:58:00.000-05:002008-07-24T19:58:00.000-05:00The vintage thing just cracks me up. How did the ...The vintage thing just cracks me up. How did the years go by so quickly??<br><br>Dianne - oh a velvet wedding dress - I'll bet it was spectacular!<br><br>Lavender - I figured if I listed it - there would have to be a story with it. :)<br><br>Mollyfa - have you ever unsealed yours? <br><br>RedDA - welcome! Yes definitely - never been opened - and no refunds!<br><br>Hev - yep - as is - and a bargain it will be. <br><br>Palette - yeah, kind of hard to pass on the wedding dress when you only have boys!<br><br>Pearl - I like the time capsule - makes it sound so special!!BetteJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650981249204116251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-90790144035552758032008-07-24T18:33:00.000-05:002008-07-24T18:33:00.000-05:00"Vintage 1981 Lace Wedding Dress still sealed..."Vintage 1981 Lace Wedding Dress still sealed in a time capsule for a size 8 bride to be to discover and wear. Check with Bette Jo for details" ?The Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-14914754357013504872008-07-24T16:59:00.000-05:002008-07-24T16:59:00.000-05:00I agree, sell it. I am thinking of doing the same ...I agree, sell it. I am thinking of doing the same thing with my wedding dress too. Nobody ,I know ,is going to want to wear my old dress and so I am going to sell it to someone who can appreciate it.palette48http://www.blogger.com/profile/09909145550255349974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-81070177248028052752008-07-24T10:41:00.000-05:002008-07-24T10:41:00.000-05:00I agree with Lavendar - your sales pitch is exactl...I agree with Lavendar - your sales pitch is exactly your blog entry!! You aint hiding anything and remember to write "as is". Such a pretty dress I am sure someone will love to own it :)<br><br>My sister in law was given her wedding dress back (1st marraige) and she was going to sell it - but over the years of it being in her bros house it turned yellow in one side so she was just going to throw it. I offered her $20 so I could have all the beads (pearls and diamontes)and sequins and the silky stuff I could use for whatever. She said I could have it. BARGAIN!!!Hevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05890261016614053107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-76251716648131562182008-07-24T08:45:00.000-05:002008-07-24T08:45:00.000-05:00Hello, been lurking for a bit now, love your blog,...Hello, been lurking for a bit now, love your blog, and as far as I am concerned you should give it a try on e-bay, it may go for really good money some folks are way into the retro style and I think the dress is beautiful - the pics you put up are so sweet! Make sure you disclose that it was preserved and never has been opened, sealed and all, and then also say no returns or refunds and as is - no gurantees. Go for it - who knows you may get a bidding war and make some good money! I suggest you put in in vintage dresses.reddragonsangelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09985049709938574837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-25730925156431491392008-07-24T07:14:00.000-05:002008-07-24T07:14:00.000-05:00Vintage, lol! Just like me!Vintage, lol! Just like me!BetteJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650981249204116251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-26857525256038474392008-07-24T06:08:00.000-05:002008-07-24T06:08:00.000-05:00Absolutely sell it. If it doesn't go on ebay ...Absolutely sell it. If it doesn't go on ebay (which I think it will) then take it to a consignment shop. Put in your description the word "vintage", people love that.<br><br>I love the simplicity of it. Truly beautiful.<br><br>I still have mine in a box. I'll keep it to give my daughter the option of using it. If she doesn't want to wear it, which would be perfectly fine, I'll get rid of mine too.Mollyfahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14432941065314091484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-38051679213782391012008-07-24T04:45:00.000-05:002008-07-24T04:45:00.000-05:00Ebay is exactly what Id do - and Id use the photos...Ebay is exactly what Id do - and Id use the photos too (you could always blur ou the faces!) The descripton could be written much like your post too - see youre already nearly done listing it! LOL<br>It was a lovely dress - it should do well!Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837170932026113619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713030349047688542.post-56939297216026758432008-07-23T22:25:00.000-05:002008-07-23T22:25:00.000-05:00Your post made me smile honestly!! Hey go for it !...Your post made me smile honestly!!<br> Hey go for it !!! <br>What do you have to lose???<br>It was a very pretty dress !!<br>Mine is a size 8 as well, oh the good old days........sigh......I was married in winter and it was a velvet dress.I wont sell mine altho I dont know why I am hanging on to it,I have my mother's dress too, it was luxurious silk she was married in 1949.........oh the memories...<br>Good luck !!<br>DianeDiane of Crafty Passionshttp://dianobe.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com