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What Wendy Wore: Ten Years Ago Today

July 22, 2011 by WendyB

Ten years ago today, I wore a Richard Tyler wedding gown, Stuart Weitzman shoes, a tiara and a veil.

MsB and the new MrB.

At the wedding, my two youngest stepchildren walked our dog, the late Mr. Chubbs, and my parents’ dog, Molly, down the aisle …

Molly is on the left, Chubbs is on the right.

…and we had a great cake.

Click for original cake post.

Of course, I just had to know whether I could still fit into the dress. I put it on and gorgeous clothing designer Stacy Lomman took my picture in front of a supermarket, to the confusion of passersby. One woman said into her cellphone, “There’s a bride out here!”

The wedding gown, ten years later.

The back view.

I was so focused on getting a picture of the gown that I completely forgot about the white leather halter and hiphuggers I changed into near the end of the wedding reception.

Wedding leather in 2001. Click for original post.

I wore the leather outfit a second time for MrB’s surprise 60th birthday party in 2002, but I wouldn’t want to try it on again now. I need to do a few billion sit-ups before attempting that!

Happy anniversary to MrB!

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  1. Vyque says

    July 22, 2011 at 10:24 am

    CONGRATS!

  2. Sally says

    July 22, 2011 at 10:25 am

    Wahoo! Mazel tov on your anniversary, beautiful Wendy!

  3. Isabel says

    July 22, 2011 at 10:26 am

    DAMN GIRL! Still holds up after all these years. 🙂

  4. Poochie says

    July 22, 2011 at 10:27 am

    Awww! So cute! Happy anniversary to you both!

  5. brett says

    July 22, 2011 at 10:27 am

    Congrats!
    Beautiful dress and that cake is just too fab!
    brett

  6. Fajr | Stylish Thought says

    July 22, 2011 at 10:27 am

    You are the hottest bride ever! Only you can pull off white leather at a wedding. Mr. B is one lucky man!

  7. Samantha@fashionbidtv says

    July 22, 2011 at 10:33 am

    It’s such a stunning dress. I think you look even more beautiful in it 10 years on!

  8. une femme says

    July 22, 2011 at 10:42 am

    Happy Anniversary!!!

    Gorgeous dress!

  9. Penny Dreadful Vintage says

    July 22, 2011 at 10:47 am

    Wow, that is one sexy wedding dress. Not to mention the most amazing ‘going away’ outfit ever. Happy anniversary! x

  10. Sheila says

    July 22, 2011 at 11:02 am

    Happy anniversary, Wendy and Mr. B!

    Wendy, you looked gorgeous then, and you look gorgeous now! I love the simplicity of the dress.

    You know I love those white leather pieces – sex-ay!

  11. The Styley says

    July 22, 2011 at 11:05 am

    Happy anniversary! I’m so impressed by the full-on leather suit. And I love the ruching on the back of your wedding dress. I think I’m going through a ruching phase right now.

  12. belle de ville says

    July 22, 2011 at 11:20 am

    Wendy, congrats to you and Mr. B on your anniversary and on still fitting into your wedding dress!

  13. Susan says

    July 22, 2011 at 11:29 am

    oh congrats, Wendy- you haven’t changed a bit!
    xoxo

  14. Grace says

    July 22, 2011 at 11:32 am

    Happy anniversary! Wow, that’s impressive you could still fit into your dress from 10 years ago!! You’re such an inspiration!

  15. Vix says

    July 22, 2011 at 11:41 am

    Is it just me or are you getting younger?
    I love those doggies and that leather number, phwoar! x

  16. Rubiatonta says

    July 22, 2011 at 11:50 am

    Happy Anniversary to you and Mr. B! Long may you wave (or, cross your legs and put your hands on your hips).

    • WendyB says

      July 22, 2011 at 11:59 am

      LOL!

  17. Susie says

    July 22, 2011 at 11:54 am

    Congratulations 🙂

    The anti-spam word was queen!

  18. Cara says

    July 22, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    So either I’m 10 years behind, or the ruching on the back of the dress (butt area) is still in / classic – my wedding dress has it! Everything else is very different than yours, which is, of course, a good thing, as your dress is fabulously you! (and hopefully mine is fabulously me – the post on it goes live on Monday). Congratulations!

    • WendyB says

      July 22, 2011 at 12:07 pm

      Can’t wait to see yours!

  19. Aja says

    July 22, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    I love post like this. What a gorgeous dress.

  20. LadyB says

    July 22, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    Gorgeous as always Wendy 😉

  21. Miss Janey says

    July 22, 2011 at 12:40 pm

    Happy anniversary Wendy and Mr. B. Many, many more to you.

  22. lisa says

    July 22, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    Congrats! MrB is a lucky man to have you.

  23. Pam @over50feeling40 says

    July 22, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    Happy, happy anniversary! You looked stunning then and now! Your cake is amazing…I am just taken with it and completely jealous that you can still wear the dress…stunning!

  24. Liz says

    July 22, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    I went over to your Mr.Chubbs post and almost cried, it’s so sweet. Happy anniversary, you picked the right fella!

  25. Amy says

    July 22, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    Congratulations! You looked fabulous back then and you look fabulous now. To many more happy years!

  26. stacy says

    July 22, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    That was fun! And I actually meant to ask you about the leather outfit! We’re trying that on next week — I’ll be happy to snap some pics.

    By the way… best birthday cake EVER!

  27. jesse.anne.o says

    July 22, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    Congrats, Wendy and Mr. B! Your dress is beautiful.

  28. Mardel says

    July 22, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    Happy anniversary!! you still look fabulous in that dress.

  29. tina m says

    July 22, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    WendyB–that wedding dress is GAWGUSS…I love it!!!And you still look like a zillion dollars! The leather outfit is fabulous! You two are so good looking!!!
    BTW, did you get to see your almost husband Paul at Yankee stadium??

    • WendyB says

      July 22, 2011 at 5:22 pm

      Not this time. *sob*

  30. priscilla says

    July 22, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    Happy Anniversary! That dress! That cake! Stunning.

  31. Megan Mae says

    July 22, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    Yowza~! Happy Anniversary, Wendy! You’re gorgeous! One day I’ll find the little wizard you keep, because you haven’t changed a bit. ;D That leather outfit though steals the show in my opinion. Incredibly badass and a million cool points to you.

  32. Raven says

    July 22, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    Happy Anniversary! The cake looks too good to eat.

  33. Lara says

    July 22, 2011 at 8:02 pm

    Oh congratulations Wendy! I don’t know what’s better! 10 years or still being able to fit into your dress!
    And that cake is wonderful! You two sound just as happy together now as you look in these pics!

  34. Audi says

    July 22, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    Happy anniversary to you and Mr. B! You look gorgeous in your wedding dress, both then and now. And damn, that hip hugger outfit is sexay!

  35. Terri says

    July 22, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    Happy anniversary. You look as lovely in the dress today as you did then.

  36. K-Line says

    July 22, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    You are SO gorgeous! Happy anniversary.

  37. Tanvi says

    July 22, 2011 at 11:48 pm

    Congratulations!!! 🙂 It is my Anniversary tomorrow!

  38. Mary says

    July 23, 2011 at 1:48 am

    Wow! That is all.

    • Mary says

      July 24, 2011 at 4:20 am

      Also happy anniversary!

  39. Susan Tiner says

    July 23, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    So pretty! Happy Anniversary you two 🙂

  40. Jill says

    July 23, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    Happy Wedding Anniversary, Happy Blog Anniversary!! That cake is just friggin’ fantastic!

  41. THE-LOUDMOUTH says

    July 23, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    What a lucky man he is! You look gorgeous then and now. Happy anniversary.

  42. Suzanne aka Punk Glam Queen says

    July 24, 2011 at 6:48 pm

    Happy Anniversary! You looked fab in that gown then as you do now! I have a long skirt that has the same effect in the back (Monique L’Huillier — I think im butchering her name oops!) … Hmm seeing you in your gown makes me want to find an occasion to wear it again! How interesting, I haven’t heard about Richard Tyler in ages (stop dipping into my past again Wendy! (; Heehee!) You just reminded me of a RT suit someone gave me; far too 80s (in that power suit 80s sort of way) and too big but lovely fabric. I need to restyle it for the autumn! New sewing project!
    XXX
    Suzanne

  43. Lynn says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:38 am

    Of course you can still fit into it, missy! Happy tenth to the both of you!

  44. Prêt à Porter P says

    July 25, 2011 at 3:02 am

    Wow the dress is just as beautiful on you now as it was then.

  45. Marian says

    July 26, 2011 at 6:59 pm

    happy belated anniversary honey and that cake was incredible!!
    xx
    Marian

  46. For Those About To Shop says

    August 1, 2011 at 12:40 pm

    Wow, you don’t look any older today. Honest!

  47. Elizabeth Morton says

    September 8, 2011 at 12:36 am

    Simply elegant and beautiful Wendy! oxo

  48. Soccer Mom Style says

    September 13, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    Congratulations! You both look so cute. Fantastic dress and oh that cake is out of this world!
    xx
    maya

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