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Title: Prom... Post by Redd on Apr 11th, 2007, 10:41pm I just purchased (ordered) Dylans "suit" for Prom... Of course, he's not the usual "wear a Tux" sort, he wanted an oriental type suit.... so what say you folks... http://www.mandarintouch.com/images/MTZ-Y002f-Black.jpg I think it'll be awsome. He's not one to stick with tradition, but make his own statement. I think it suits his personality well. |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by JeffB on Apr 11th, 2007, 10:45pm Uh....no! Unless he can do the grasshopper or mantis, I'd go with the tradtional. BTW, My 13 year old says.............cool! |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by nani on Apr 11th, 2007, 10:49pm on 04/11/07 at 22:45:56, JeffB wrote:
So does mine, LOL. Although I tend to agree with Jeff. It's a little too pajama-like to me. |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Redd on Apr 11th, 2007, 10:52pm He just passed his yellow green belt in Tae Kwon Do last week. I think it's very appropriate. |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by JeffB on Apr 11th, 2007, 10:53pm My lil New Mexico hotty agrees with me............life is good, thanks Nani! |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by JeffB on Apr 11th, 2007, 10:54pm Well, if he has what it takes to pull it off....go for it. |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by nani on Apr 11th, 2007, 10:58pm I gotta agree again, LOL. Besides WTH do I know about teen fashion do's and don'ts...I'm a Grandmother. |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Redd on Apr 11th, 2007, 10:58pm Now if I can just convince him to shave for the occasion.... :-/ Where have the years gone? :'( |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by JeffB on Apr 11th, 2007, 11:06pm Lil dude needs some hair, Redd! Does he have a girl????he he he |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Redd on Apr 11th, 2007, 11:13pm on 04/11/07 at 23:06:12, JeffB wrote:
Yes he does...Dominique... I'm headed to bed...work in then morning, and I'm exhasted from ordering the suit, and the appropriate shoes of course whose shipping cost more than the damn shoes... But all said and done, I spent less than 80 bucks for his Prom outfit. And he keeps it, with no rental fiascos as with tux's. to add: He's not so little Jeff. He's a good 5 inches taller than Mom, and I ordered an XL for him due to his chest size. I'll take in the pants if needed, but this "kid" had broader shoulders than his 6'1" father. |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Turts on Apr 12th, 2007, 1:48am that little number would look good with what we call ugg boots, (sheep skin slippers) Pajama like, but hey, it seems that showing off your undies and pajamas is all the fashion these days. when did belts loose there purpose of holding up pants? Very Cool, very Steven Seagal. Turts |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Paul98 on Apr 12th, 2007, 8:53am Um, shouldn't Dylan be ordering it and paying for it? -P. |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Broken on Apr 12th, 2007, 9:09am I personaly don't think its something I would have picked but I do know some one who would wear it if he had the chance. I don't know maybe it's a guy thing. Broken |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by George_J on Apr 12th, 2007, 9:57am I don't know from clothing--but coming from an era when tuxedos were available in lemon yellow, I'd say it looks positively conservative. Go for it, Dylan. Best, George |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Redd on Apr 12th, 2007, 1:45pm on 04/12/07 at 08:53:32, Paul98 wrote:
Since when does a 16 year old have a debit/credit card or checking account to purchase something online? He's paying me back for everything in sweat labor... ;;D |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by E-Double on Apr 12th, 2007, 3:58pm GQ guy says NO. Although smoothe, not quite appropriate nor chill for prom. Then again, I'm from NY. I'd be blazing a black pinstripe Ralph Lauren with a smoothe tie. He can sport his uniqueness in Tie, socks and shoes. Go Zoot Suit Slammin'! |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by andrewjb on Apr 12th, 2007, 4:09pm :), can you get a pic up with dylan wearing it ? would make it easer to say, YEAH, GO WITH IT ! or not. andrew. |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Redd on Apr 12th, 2007, 4:09pm I appreciate your sence of style Eric... ...but GQ is exactly what Dylan does NOT want to go for. Mr. Goth wouldn't be caught dead (pun intended) in anything by Lauren or Armani, or any such nonsence. |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Kingjames1 on Apr 12th, 2007, 4:34pm Might be OK, but boy, that kid has a stiff, waxy look to him :) |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Jonny on Apr 12th, 2007, 5:03pm :-X |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Redd on Apr 12th, 2007, 5:10pm on 04/12/07 at 16:09:53, andrewjb wrote:
I'll certainly be posting a couple pics on the big night. |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by E-Double on Apr 12th, 2007, 5:17pm on 04/12/07 at 16:09:56, Redd wrote:
I'm sorry to burst your wonderful boy's sense of being BUT there is no goth anymore!!!!!!!!!!!! Goth was what I was and still am into. Bauhaus The cure Joy Division The Damned Echo Type O Negative Siouxsie, etc. These days........puhleez. and This dude still managed GQ. It is more against the grain to look good then to follow what the trend (new goth) is. Off my 1980's soapbox. He'll be cool eitherway but moreso if he goes against whatever trend is in. E |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Ghost on Apr 12th, 2007, 5:49pm Very cool My son is going to wear the traditional tux Im hearing my dollars going away. :'( :'( :'( :'( Mike ;;D |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Linda_Howell on Apr 12th, 2007, 6:35pm If you lived in Los Angeles or New York, it would probably not be noticed. If I were you Pegg, I would ask Dylan to ask his buddies what they were wearing. If they are all wearing traditional tuxes....he could be in for some ribbing. |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Redd on Apr 12th, 2007, 7:01pm None of his buddies would rib him. If they are wearing traditional tux's it will be because they are forced to by their parents, and not of their own desires, if they go at all. It's my understanding Dylan is the only dude in his group that has a girlfriend to take. I know Austin's parents and if he goes he'll be wearing something similar as Dyl. Another reason he chose this attire is because his girlfriend is planning on wearing an Oriental style gown. They want to match. Besides, Dyl has really come into his own, knows and is comfortable in his skin, and really doesn't care what others think. (sort of like his Mom ;) ) I'm going to let him stick to his choice. If there are ramifications he'll learn that through natural consequences. But I truely believe he and Dominique have thought this through. As a Mom, I'm more concerned with talking with him about what other poor decisions he could make on this night, (drinking, drugs, sexual activity) than I am about what he's wearing. |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by ClusterChuck on Apr 12th, 2007, 7:08pm on 04/12/07 at 19:01:56, Redd wrote:
YOU GO GIRL!!!! THAT is the priority here! Chuck |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Redd on Apr 12th, 2007, 7:28pm In the process of writing up a "chemical free" contract with him right now. For Megan's Freshman formal they had one through the school. Basically it's that they promise not to use "chemicals" and promise not to ride in a vehicale with anyone who has used. Now I can't "stop" him from the sexual part, but I can write into the contract that no activity will happen unless there is a condom. We talked before about if that urge ever seemed to be imminent, that we'd go shopping for protection. However, this contract also provides for Dominique to provide the required "protection" even if Dyl didn't plan on it, but she did. Regardless it's his promise to me. Dylan has yet to let me down on anything important. He's a good kid. Hell, he's bringing up his grades at an unbelieveable pace. He's come from a less than 2 point GPA just a year ago to a 3 point. He's really applying himself to life and school. His creativity has blossomed. He's found his nitch. Why worry about his attire, when there are so many other things to be concerned about. |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by JeffB on Apr 12th, 2007, 7:28pm At 16 that was exactly what I was thinking about. Then again, Fast Times at Ridgemont was the exact story of our lives then. " If I'm here and you're here, doesn't that make it OUR time?. Surely there's nothing wrong with a little feast on our time" I can't believe I paid $50.00 for a pair of Vans for my daughter this week! :o |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Linda_Howell on Apr 12th, 2007, 7:35pm Pegg, obviously what he does regarding drinking, drugs and sex is a lot more important than what he wears..BUT, you did ask this: Quote:
so we're answering your original question. |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Redd on Apr 12th, 2007, 7:43pm Both my children are very socialy aware. I guess that has to do with our openess in conversations. Nothing is taboo to talk about here. Nothing. Weve had conversations about sexuality, drug use, alcohol, masterbation, one on one and as a family. I'm proud to say I have great kids who speak their minds. At least to me. I do hear complaints that the other ex "half" refuses to hear or care to listen to them. That they get chewed out for the stupidist things, but I'm not in that home, and I can't control what "they" do. If it weren't that Meg and Dyl are caught in the crossfire, I'd say poetic justice....the ex was a control freak who is now being contolled. So sad too bad...I'm not going to shed tears. It's amazing how the kids caught in the middle, in time, see this all for themselves. My lesson in this..never underestimate the intelligence of your children. |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Jonny on Apr 12th, 2007, 7:51pm Is this a thread about prom wear or custody crap? :-X |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by JeffB on Apr 12th, 2007, 7:54pm I didn't go to a prom, then again, Sybil and myself rarely left my bedroom! Ahh. to be 16 again |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Redd on Apr 12th, 2007, 7:56pm on 04/12/07 at 19:35:56, Linda_Howell wrote:
Yes...yes I did....I was pre-emptive in this and I appologize. |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Rosybabe on Apr 12th, 2007, 7:58pm Did you check the mandarin style tuxedos? they look very cool, my cousin rent one from men's wearhouse for his company Christmas party in black and did not wear tie with it but still looked quite elegant, just check the link if you wish... http://www.menswearhouse.com/tuxedos/occasion_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302401027&tab=0&look=0&bmUID=1176421798107 |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Redd on Apr 12th, 2007, 8:01pm on 04/12/07 at 19:51:19, Jonny wrote:
Sorry Bro...but until they are 18 or out of college, for a divorced parent there is this aspect of any child related issue. There is no seperating this fact out of the equasion on a legal level. Be grateful you don't have have to deal with it. It's not always pretty. |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Jonny on Apr 12th, 2007, 8:04pm on 04/12/07 at 20:01:12, Redd wrote:
Tell that to my two grandchildren ;) |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Redd on Apr 12th, 2007, 8:12pm on 04/12/07 at 20:04:04, Jonny wrote:
Every experience in the hell called divorce is unique. Troble that remains is that greandparents come behind the parents legaly, and thats only if the state recognises grandparents rights of visitation. Still decision making is left to the parents. Some are good at it some aren't. Can we agree to dedicate this arguement to another thread? |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Jonny on Apr 12th, 2007, 8:27pm on 04/12/07 at 20:12:55, Redd wrote:
That cant mean me, because I am the father of the woman (my daughter) that had my grandchildren. |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Redd on Apr 12th, 2007, 8:41pm Unless your daughter is an un-immacipated minor...her decisions hold more weight than yours. Law baby, unless you are willing to petition for gardianship of that child/ren, take all financial obligations, and attempt to prove your daughter an unfit parent. That is "on a nut shell" what federal law requires. State laws may differ, and I'm versed on the different state laws. I do however know the laws of my state. I'm forced to abide by them or fight them and go broke. I won't go into the specifivs but it's so conveluted it's unreal. And now Tommy Thompson is running for President? He came up with these un-understandable laws in Wi. I'm scared of what he's do to the entire country as President. |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Jonny on Apr 12th, 2007, 8:47pm on 04/12/07 at 20:41:39, Redd wrote:
Can someone please explain to me whats going on in this thread? ::) My daughter is 28 years old. |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Cathi04 on Apr 12th, 2007, 8:55pm Whatever he wishes is what he should wear. I guess my concern is the school. Some of the admins are pretty uptight, and they could demand a more upscale attire. I know a dress code was placed on my childrens' proms. Right or wrong, I'd rather check with the school than spend all that money only to have my child kicked out of prom. Just my [smiley=twocents.gif], FWIW. Cathi Edited to add, my 2C worth was being typed as this thread went around the bend......... |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Redd on Apr 12th, 2007, 9:04pm on 04/12/07 at 20:47:03, Jonny wrote:
Law will always favor a parent over a grandparent, if the parent proves to be stable. It's not a question of who has more, but who has the ability within their means, and then best interest of the child at the center of the arguement. Money doesn't always gaurentee stability. I know this all too well. But it seems this is the mitigating factor in long term custody arrangements. I'm off....for the night..I'm whiped out and still one more day to go before the weekend rush of trivia contest for the school. I ust love driving all day long all weeekehnd long. NOT! |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Jonny on Apr 12th, 2007, 9:29pm on 04/12/07 at 21:04:09, Redd wrote:
But WTF does that have to do with me? I am the parent and the grand parent. I thought this thread was about a dude wearing something that will get his ass kicked at the prom. Am I wrong on this? WTF? |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by Charlie on Apr 12th, 2007, 11:51pm Don't pay a lot of attention to me.....but I see this outfit on any number of earlier James Bond evil doers that run constantly on cable. MOC |
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Title: Re: Prom... Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 13th, 2007, 1:39pm You seem fine with what he's wearing...he's obviously fine with what he's wearing...and it seems if anyone said anything wrong to him...they'd have some trouble!! As long as he feels good about it...he'll pull it off. Most important is that he has a great, memorable time...of course in a responsible way. |
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