Ok, I have thought of a place to wear outfit #1 and that is our purim party next year. (Purim is a dress up holiday.) I promise you that outfit was just for fun. Thank you very much Una and Diana for liking the dress. I have actually worn it and reaction is pretty much 80% totally unflattering, looks maternity, etc. and 20% cool. You are in the alternative minority (with me)! To clarify I have worn it but only at home for meals on the weekend when we only have family and close friends around. I was so excited and in a state of shock to find a Marni dress at a thrift store that mere suitability really did not come into my purchase consideration. Angie, I know this is wrong, but I am having fun with it!
I agree Angie, Rute, Meredith and Jilly that hat #2 is the flattering one and I do plan to wear it to the next wedding or other fancy hat event I attend.
Manidipa, you are a woman after my own heart!