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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 12:31

I'm going to a Hen weekend where the theme on the first night is 'big fat gypsy wedding'! I need to find a really tacky outfit that won't break the bank (it will only be worn for this night!) and wondered if anyone can recommend some shops? I'm thinking animal print, illuminous colours, hooped earrings and general bad taste. Was going to make a trip to Karama but can anyone recommend anywhere else?

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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 16:42

nip to the Rattlesnake or the bar up the Burj Khalifa and ask one of the luscious ladies in there if you can borrow an outfit or 2 ;) has the bar in the Burj gone that way too?! lol --- NB: I think we're digressing. OP - don't forget to do your hair too - the "Croydon Facelift" is an absolute must!

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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 16:29

nip to the Rattlesnake or the bar up the Burj Khalifa and ask one of the luscious ladies in there if you can borrow an outfit or 2 ;)

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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 16:05

I do think its different to dressing up as a French person or a German person, or an aristocrat, though, because those are not marginalised groups, and the joke isn't about middle-class people having a laugh dressing 'down' as people they would be horrified to be identified with in real life. I think it all depends on where you stand within the heirarchy then, doesn't it? This reminds me of that class sketch with John Cleese and the Two Ronnies (sadly, apparently, no longer available to view due to copyright). Anyway, thanks for the response - now bowing out. I need to go and buy the paper before the local shops start boardng over their frontages again! The Carphone Warehouse and Next just down the road were smashed up last night, so everyone's a bit twitchy. Oh gosh - didn't realise you were so close to it all! I hope it comes under control and you're not too affected.

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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 15:38

CA, it's not something I would go for either, BUT in reality, aside from the fact that it's a bit more controversial at the moment, it's not much different at all. Would it have been better dressing up as "proper" gypsies? Is any minority group more immune to stereotyping than others? What determines being able to stereotype one group of people with impunity and to be condemned for doing the same to another? I imagine that the real issue is that the theme has equated the "Big Fat Gypsy Wedding" to being a chav, which is rather a derogatory term. I watched some of the series and quite frankly saw nothing chavvy about the travellers - if anything it was lovely to see such a coherent community, all with jobs, roles and deep-seated social responsibilities... and everyone stepping up to the mark. BUT some people can't see through the surface and can only comment on the clothes. I would also add that if the Travellers (as a whole?!) weren't happy about how they were being portrayed, they maybe shouldn't have allowed more than one season! No, no, was only pointing out that Roma are annoyed the word 'gypsy' was used in the series title, given that no Roma gypsies were portrayed - not that it would be OK to dress up as them. And a lot of Traveller spokespeople and advocacy groups were horrified at what they saw as massive misrepresentation of a culture - but once the group of families actually [i'>in[/i'> the programmes were happy with their portrayal, I don't think the travelling community in general could do anything to prevent the programme being recommissioned. I do think its different to dressing up as a French person or a German person, or an aristocrat, though, because those are not marginalised groups, and the joke isn't about middle-class people having a laugh dressing 'down' as people they would be horrified to be identified with in real life. Anyway, thanks for the response - now bowing out. I need to go and buy the paper before the local shops start boardng over their frontages again! The Carphone Warehouse and Next just down the road were smashed up last night, so everyone's a bit twitchy.

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Again, to the OP, I'm not suggesting for a moment that this choice of theme was your idea or endorsed by you, but, Hello. Again. Kitty, I'm disappointed that a poster whose comments I've always had a lot of time for can't see the difference between dressing up as a posh or French person and this kind of thing. CA, it's not something I would go for either, BUT in reality, aside from the fact that it's a bit more controversial at the moment, it's not much different at all. Would it have been better dressing up as "proper" gypsies? Is any minority group more immune to stereotyping than others? What determines being able to stereotype one group of people with impunity and to be condemned for doing the same to another? I imagine that the real issue is that the theme has equated the "Big Fat Gypsy Wedding" to being a chav, which is rather a derogatory term. I watched some of the series and quite frankly saw nothing chavvy about the travellers - if anything it was lovely to see such a coherent community, all with jobs, roles and deep-seated social responsibilities... and everyone stepping up to the mark. BUT some people can't see through the surface and can only comment on the clothes. I would also add that if the Travellers (as a whole?!) weren't happy about how they were being portrayed, they maybe shouldn't have allowed more than one season!

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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 15:14

I bought some charming silver leopard print jeggings from Matalan once... a size too small, obviously...

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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 15:06

we did something simliar for NYE - all bought our outfits in Carrefour (had to spend no more thean 100dhs on the full outfit!) - got a lovely black velour tracksuit with gold edging and angel wings printed on the back - you will def get something in there !

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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 14:45

you could go and get some henna tattoos if the party is a day or so after you leave Dubai.

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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 14:26

[CA, you've completely lost me where you talk about Irish people and traevllers. The TV series 'My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding', belying its title (which suggested it was about gypsies/Roma) focused on the lives of some Irish Travellers, who are an entirely different ethnic group. It was widely regarded by Travellers as a misrepresentation of their way of life, and it's been linked in the press to a rise in anti-Irish feeling in the UK (return to the feckless drunkard stereotypes etc). Again, to the OP, I'm not suggesting for a moment that this choice of theme was your idea or endorsed by you, but, Hello. Again. Kitty, I'm disappointed that a poster whose comments I've always had a lot of time for can't see the difference between dressing up as a posh or French person and this kind of thing.

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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 14:00

But can you wear any of that in public in [i'>Dubai[/i'> in Ramadan? Or is the weekend somewhere else? Also - not getting at the OP, as I assuming it wasn't her choice of theme - but this smacks of the ongoing demonisation/stereotyping of working-class people [i'>and[/i'> Irish people, as well as Irish Travellers specifically, following on from that awful TV programme. As for being in Dubai, if any of the ladies have abayas or loose clothes, they could wear them over the party clothes. CA, you've completely lost me where you talk about Irish people and traevllers.

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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 13:55

Also - not getting at the OP, as I assuming it wasn't her choice of theme - but this smacks of the ongoing demonisation/stereotyping of working-class people [i'>and[/i'> Irish people, as well as Irish Travellers specifically, following on from that awful TV programme. Any kind of fancy dress has an element of taking the mickey and bowing to stereotypes - dress as a French person? Out comes the beret, stripy top and string of onions. German? Lederhosen all the way! High-society? Hmm... monacles, cigarette holders and tweeds.

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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 13:43

i won't comment on the last comment - it's a bit of fun for a hen weekend - no political agenda involved!! It's being held in the UK so i get to escape the humidity for a few days - Plus it's being held at a house so won't be publically humiliated!. GREAT idea for temp tattoo's!! Will try Claire's accessories. I'm more excited about shopping for this outfit than i am when buying my normal clothes :-)

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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 13:17

But can you wear any of that in public in [i'>Dubai[/i'> in Ramadan? Or is the weekend somewhere else? Also - not getting at the OP, as I assuming it wasn't her choice of theme - but this smacks of the ongoing demonisation/stereotyping of working-class people [i'>and[/i'> Irish people, as well as Irish Travellers specifically, following on from that awful TV programme.

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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 13:12

Claires Accessories!!

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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 13:01

Definitely a dress with cut-outs that's a size too small... or a sheer animal print top (again a size too small) with only your bra underneath and some hotpants, but you have to make sure that you get the "muffin top" (unless you're really slim, in which case you get a hipster one)... and get some temporary tattoos - the bigger the better - and use the whole pack. Arms, midriff, legs, chest... all good. Don't go for much jewellery - but everything you do wear has to be chunky gold and look very cheap.

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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 12:51

Great! How could i forget about Forever 21! Thanks

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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 12:46

As much as I love H&M, it's currently filled with all you described. Grab a day-glo big stripey top and leggings from there, a quick stop at Forever 21 for cheap gold jewellery and you're sorted.

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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 12:42

Def Karama!! Sounds a hoot!

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