I hope that's a rhetorical thought balloon because I'm older than you are, Iris, and I'm not going to be much help. But one thing's for sure, your choice at this moment will determine how Zak's friends judge you. And while Tommy's approval is completely irrelevant, the approval of Zak's friends is going to be paramount.
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As long as you're asking, Iris, the striped shirt instead of the blouse with the ruffled collar. And jeans. Skinny jeans, not mom jeans. Remember, whatever you wear, Zak's friends will mock you.
Oh, absolutely wear a ruffly-necked polyester dress--a shirtwaist June Cleaveresque one!--to the concert! Pantyhose, pumps, and a clutch and you'll be all set.
(How many of you are thinking wistfully of the Joe Giella days and imagining his Rock Concert Combo?)
Does she have enough time to grow a nose?
Maybe all of Zak's friends are Iris' age. Or older.
Iris, the only worse choice than the ruffled top is the yellow and pink print (circa 1977). So, go with the print.
How about the "I'm with Jail Bait" tee shirt?
Two words for you, Iris: Forever 21.
I see a fashion faux pas on the horizon.
Is anyone familiar with the French film The Dinner Game? (If not, check it out on IMDB.com). Perhaps Zakand his friends are planning a similar evening for their dates.
I hope Iris has the same concert experience I had. New Year's Eve in 1986, my ex-husband and I went to a heavy metal concert. (Yes, I was and still am a metalhead.) The headliner was Ronnie James Dio, who was a "god" in the metal world and the opening acts were Savatage and Megadeath. This kid, was sitting behind me. He told me he was 18 and we started chatting about various metal bands. He then said "I hope you don't mind me asking how old you are." I told him I was thirty. You would think I had told him I was 90. He said (and I am not joking) "Wow, I never known anyone that old liking Dio!" My ex, who was 35 heard him and laughed. I then said to the kid "I think I better get back to the nursing home before they find out I'm missing." (I can only hope that some 18 year old kid is now goofing on this now 48 year old "kid".) However, I don't think Iris will be as quick witted as me and will run out of the concert in tears for someone calling her "old".
I'm predicting a retro band - performing 60's - 70's music. Zak's friends will be so impressed that Iris knows all the lyrics.
I'm hoping that Zak's friends are the same four folks who ate dinner at the Weston table on Christmas Day. And one of the girls there was wearing the identical ruffle-necked blouse which Iris is considering. Perhaps Mom-chic is popular among the SRCC set, and Iris will be the toast of the concert. Or just toast.
My husband loves tiki shirts, I wear fancy cowgirl snap shirts. We always look like we're going different places. I usually get the most compliments, though. For Maggio Nollaig I would definitely choose skinny jeans and a T-shirt plus a jacket that had a pocket for my phone & cash so I wouldn't have to carry a tell-tale old lady purse. Good luck, Iris!
Friday: Unfortunately, Iris did not watch "What Not to Wear". She looks like she's going to a cocktail party. I'm old (see my previous post) but I would never wear a dress to a concert unless I'm going to see the opera. Definitely not a dress to see Nutmeg Gelato or whatever that band they're seeing is called.
Nice to see one of Dawn's mean girls dyed her hair purple and is going to the concert.
FRIDAY
@Regina: Agreed. Also, she has a similarly aged son. Why wouldn't she either know simply from that, or if not, then ask him? Plus, she attends college. Is she really that oblivious/clueless?
"Clueless" was the word that immediately occurred to me, too. All the vidence points to Iris being in her mid-forties, plus she's been attending college for several years now. Surely she owns a pair of jeans and a simple sweater.
Iris is dressed perfectly - for the Salute to Al Martino at the Bum Boat Lounge.
Did Moy decide to do another crossover? Zaks friends look like they are from Breaking Bad.
That's actually a real skinny guy with the pink hair. He "distributes" but is his own best customer. Kids, don't get high on your own supply.
Im not sure what the deal is with Dirty McDoofus. He is definitely not an Advanced Business Studies student. He must be the muscle. I bet he's packing.
Why would Zak keep company with these losers? Perhaps because they are business associates. I'm hoping that we find out that Zak is actually the one cooking the stuff up. How else can he afford the nice dinners and the concert. He doesn't work, or does he.....
Zak may not work, but he certainly must work out. Those are some impressive guns he's displaying.
Iris; you need to think quick. Tell Zak that you've just run out to tell him that you won't be going with them after all. You just got in from your friend's bridal shower, you haven't had time to change yet, and you don't want to make them late for the concert. Easy....
The ruffled top she picked yesterday had sleeves, so she either had an identical sleeveless one, or she cut the sleeves off. Well, at least if they need a chaperone, or someone to buy the booze, they're all set.
You can hardly expect her to buy booze for them if they're going to snicker at her.
Saturday
If the Worty Awards had a category for Most Clueless Character, Iris would hit the ball out of the park hands down.
Just wondering - since there actually was Christmas in Santa Royale this year, is today New Year's Eve there?
Make that Worthy...
I'm beginning to think that Zak has been perpetrating an elaborately cruel practical joke on Iris--although going out for Christmas dinner with her and Tommy was a bit over the top.
Meanwhile, Wilbur is eating an entire harp seal on a roll. Extra mayo and mustard.
Carlye - I think Iris did cut the sleeves off the top to make the skirt.
SUNDAY
"Carnaby Hall"? Seriously? KM's idea of wordplay, I guess. Anyway, Happy New Year, friends.
Happy New Year to you, too, fauxprof. And to all the Friends here. Here's hoping it is a Kind One.
Nance, I echo your thoughts about hoping this year will be a kind one. Last year (to paraphrase Dawn) was brutal. I don’t have the highest of optimism, though.
For crying out loud, Iris. You started in on yourself about the dress in the car, then kept on about it during the half hour drive to Carnaby Hall. Couldn't shut up about it even as the four of you inched through the lobby and found your seats. And... now... even though the band has started to perform, you're still going on about the stupid dress? Wow, Zak, fun date, huh?
Something's wrong with Maggio Nollaig if the audience can converse so easily. Shouldn't Iris et al. be shouting above the din?
Starting a new year without Mary in evidence? I think KM's trying to push Mary into Somerset.
Happy New Year to Wanders, his family, and my MW & Me friends. We're in this year together.
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