It’s a fancy feast of frills & thrills up in here!
With Proms coming up and many weddings around the corner, I want to show you how my style has evolved over time through these throwbacks and more recent ensembles from major events.
As you can see, I prefer maxi dresses because I thought that long skirts would conceal my lack of height, but I can lean toward revealing my legs more!
Even though most of these were worn only once, there’ve been a couple that made their way in the rotation twice…
Red, White & Blue sequined Mestiza gown (Filipiniana Gala) ~ frontal view in my Dispo Bio
My Philippine national flag number & my Celtic Cross w/Crown of Thorns (Philippians 4:13) + my DSLR make their debut @ the Ms. PIDC-RGV Pageant ~ caught in action as I catch the action on camera!
Turquoise one-shoulder (sister Joanne’s wedding)
My sis wanted all of us bridesmaids to look the same, but I as MOH took it upon myself to add a shawl (to cover my back tat — I thought it was appropriate for the Catholic Church ceremony) & ruching to the skirt of my dress! I wanted the Belle-of-the-Ball from Beauty & the Beast look, so check out my “princess hair”!
Midnight Blue sleeveless satin dress w/ruffled skirt (student Limeya‘s wedding and this year’s Valentine’s Sweetheart Ball) ~ as seen in my Attitude w/Gratitude
I exposed my back tat this time w/straps + my hair teased & pinned up @ the outdoors wedding & reception + to adopt my golden lab Cami!
The 2nd time around, I wore my hair mostly down & this silver shawl to compliment the bling on the empire waist of this evening gown!
Like the dark blue clutch w/silver chain & sparkly stilettos to match the shimmery shine?
Since this is a long dress, I try to bare my running man tattoo on the dance floor! Maybe my next ink should be the dancing queen!
Deep Purple sleeveless chiffon A-line dress (cousin Donnabelle‘s wedding and Royals Banquet)
Getting ready @ the hotel
Nanay & Me
Nanay, Uncle Terry & Me
Lola Enrica, Uncle Terry & Me
Flying solo!
I added this purple shawl from México to warm me up @ the Banquet! My black & metallic silver signature Coach Poppy glam tote came in handy to carry my DSLR so I could photo @ the event!
Magenta one-shoulder taffeta maxi dress (cousin Melissa‘s wedding)
Another round of ruching to give more of a textured effect!
Tangerine & Sage cap-sleeved tafetta bridesmaid dress (cousin Vee‘s wedding)
Dress Fitting
Dad & Me
Parents & Me
Nanay & Me
Filipiniana w/Auntie Fe & Nanay
Cuz Ignaz Philip
Kuya Ryan “Psycho-Patrick”
Pope John Paul II
Entourage (I’m in the back row)
Entourage (I’m in the front row)
Bride’s Side: 4 generations (my LOLA ROSA front & center)
Wedding Reception Festivities
Bridal Party
I won the Bachelorette Game!
Now I score the garter!
Gold one-shoulder cocktail dress (last year’s Valentine’s Sweetheart Ball)
Parents & Yours Truly
Yours Truly & the Pinays
Just my luck: I always seem to win something!
Lime Green sequined halter w/tulle skirt (Prom)
Sissy helps me prep for Prom!
Silver spaghetti strap slit maxi w/silver platforms (senior Winter Formal)
Sissy & Me (her in white lace bodice & black satin skirt)
Black halter sequined bodice & knee-length skirt (sophomore Winter Formal)
From head to toe: love my hair, but what was I thinking on the shoes? {MIA Mary Janes}
If you want to get into dress-ready shape, please check out my recommended workouts on Pretty Fit Way!
Here’s to your shape-up as you get dolled-up and dress up!
The Elaine Dispo Journal 