Dress shops on both coasts almost sold out of ball gowns!

[left-of-center2012]

This clown (Tom Barrack, Chairman of Trump's Presidential Inauguration Committee) was on CNN
claiming dress shops on both coasts are almost sold out of ball gowns because people are flocking to Trump's inaugural.
(didn't Trump say CNN is 'fake news'?)

I'm guessing there must be thousands of 'dress shops' on both coasts. And they're all 'almost sold out'?

Also says Trump's inaugural parade will be cut from the average of three hours to just over one hour
"Because Trump is in a hurry to get to work".

Or is it no one wants to participate?

[Initech]

1. OMFG! This is what they're arguing about???

[Dawson Leery]

2. Donnie not getting a million people to show up.

Hotels still have plenty of room.

[Stellar]

3. Dress shops on both coast almost sold out?

And yet, he's going to cut the celebration short to just over an hour? WTH?! By the time these ladies get dressed it will be over.

[csziggy]

17. Melania certainly wouldn't be there

Given that her stylist says it takes over an hour to get Melania made up every day.

[radical noodle]

4. It's because Trump can be still that long!

Will he even walk? I seriously doubt the gown thing. That's laughable. Obama had a huge inauguration but I never heard the claim that people were required to wear rags off the rack.

[whathehell]

6. "the claim that people were required to wear rags off the rack" ?

[MADem]

11. This is an absurd Trump lie. Someone called the DC dress shops and they said

it was the WORST month for sales they've ever seen in an inaugural year.

http://www.vanityfair.com/style/2017/01/donald-trump-inauguration-dress-shops

One boutique owner, Peter Marx of Saks Jandel in Chevy Chase, went even further, telling People, “There’s never been less demand for inaugural ballgowns in my 38 years.”

[uponit7771]

15. Yeap, they lie when they don't have to or the truth serves them better and about REALLY stupid shit

... what adult with a life cares about this kind of shit !?!?

[Afromania]

20. ah well

If they only carried those ball gowns in camo.

[Freedomofspeech]

28. Here in Southwest PA

They having weddings with a camo theme and girls have worn camo gowns to the proms. Just hideous.

[MADem]

46. I made the mistake of googling to try and visualize the concept....

Some things, seen, cannot be unseen. This ain't the worst one....the hunter's orange trimmed ones are especially vulgar!

[redwitch]

5. Hurry ladies!

You know you hate when all the best ball gowns are sold out!

[MADem]

7. Gosh, where will these "ladies" wear all these sold out gowns????

I mean, I heard there were almost NO BALLS happening in DC come the 20th.....


Even the Springsteen tribute band pulled out!~!!!


http://consequenceofsound.net/2017/01/bruce-springsteen-tribute-band-pulls-out-of-trump-inauguration-ball/

The B Street Band, self-described as America’s No. 1 Bruce Springsteen tribute band, were booked to play the Garden State Inaugural Gala, a pre-inauguration ball taking place in Washington, DC in the days leading up to Donald Trump’s swearing in. Given Springsteen’s strong liberal convictions, many — including members and associates of The E Street Band — questioned The B Street Band’s decision to appear at the ball. For its part, the tribute band argued that the event was non-partisan and its appearance was booked well before Trump’s election. Nonetheless, the Garden State Inaugural Gala is officially described as a celebration of Trump’s presidency, boasts New Jersey governor Chris Christie as an honorary chair, and Trump himself has formally been invited to attend.

Now, The B Street Band has announced its withdrawn from the event, writing in a statement, “Our decision is based SOLELY on the respect and gratitude we have for Bruce and the E Street Band.”

Read their full statement below. Looks like DJ Freedom may have to pull double duty this week.....

[redwitch]

8. I loved the Billionaires for Bush at the anti war rallies I attended.

Perhaps we could wear our fancy attire on Saturday?

[MADem]

12. That would be hilarious--people in formal wear, dancing down the street

to Springsteen music in complete opposition to that UN-PRESIDENTED idiot!

[displacedtexan]

29. My husband and I were part of that group!

Our favorite protest meeting spot was on the steps of the Treasury Building.

[redwitch]

30. You were fabulous!

Thanks for the treat! I loved seeing you there!

[annabanana]

31. I guess they'll rotate into the 3 (THREE) DC balls. . .n/t

[MADem]

45. LOL--what fresh hell. Hope the venues got checks up front! nt

[Best_man23]

9. Wait a Second

I thought tRump said his first day was going to be Monday??

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10028483431

[nolabear]

10. I was impressed with his comment about why they hadn't asked Kanye to perform.

"This will be a more typical and traditional inaugural."

Whistle them doggies, you jackass.

[procon]

13. No problemo... they can easily repurpose all their white sheets into glamorous togas. nt

[CincyDem]

14. This issue here is...

...that we're all getting focused on the truth of this statement. The rural white voter in PA, OH, MI, or WI...you know, the guys that decided they've had enough of this political correctness that most everyone else in the country call progress...yeah, those racists asshats.

They're all sitting at home believing that this will be the most attended gala event in history. It's easy for them to believe that women nationwide are chomping at the bit to for the change to have Trump grab at their bits.

And they believe it because the media belongs to that black guy we finally kicked out of the WHITE House so all we can believe is whatever our fearless leader tells us.

Just about 100 hours till the insanity begins.

[maxrandb]

35. One correction if I may

I think most of us call "political correctness" decency, respect, empathy and just basic human kindness.

Those are of course, progressive values. Being "politically correct" simply means following the Golden Rule

[CincyDem]

40. You may, and I agree.

Unfortunately, there's still a large portion of the population that sees decency, respect, empathy and basic human kindness as reserved for members of their own tribe - for lack a better word. I choose it as a word that typically describes a group of individuals more committed to their own welfare and success than the of the broader community outside their group.

Thanks for the build on political correctness. We aren't doing those things because of politics - we're doing them because of our humanity.

[maxrandb]

41. I don't disagree with you

all you have to do is look at all the folks that call themselves "Christian", but only think that "their" tribe is the one true salvation.

Back at you. We're going to been lots of beers to get through the next 4 years.

[CincyDem]

44. Four years ??? F'ck...I just want to get through the next four DAYS !!! lol

[Iggo]

16. LOL ball gowns.

Hello? Hello? This is the 1930s calling. We'd like our words back.

Yes and watch out for that Hitler fellow. He's a bad egg!

(Danger Zone!)

[Initech]

19. Are they communicating by telegram?

Mr. Trump. Stop

We are completely sold out of ball gowns. Stop.

Please stop saying we have inventory. Stop.

Sincerely America's dress shops. Stop.

[Iggo]

21. Nice!

[jmowreader]

23. ZUG K

[hatrack]

18. Yes, from Key West to Bangor, and from Tijuana to Vancouver, Debutantes are sweating!

Where, oh where, will they find the ball gown of their dreams??

[dflprincess]

22. Perhaps in the "elitist enclaves" on both coasts

the local Women's Marches are requiring formal attire?

[muriel_volestrangler]

24. Though Trump is also in a hurry to start his weekend off

See http://www.democraticunderground.com/10028483431

[Warren DeMontague]

25. Not to mention inaugural ballgags.

[Ilsa]

33. haaaaaa!!! That's great! nt

[leftynyc]

26. The degenerate is on facebook

hawking FREE tickets to the inauguration. Very doubtful he'd be doing that if he wasn't afraid of the visible reality that he's going to have FAR fewer attendees than Pres Obama did EITHER TIME.

[left-of-center2012]

32. They've said they'll have over one million at the inauguration

Not said was how many will be protestors!

[leftynyc]

34. Also that a measly one million

would be half of what Pres Obama got. You can be sure the protesters will outnumber the partiers.

[democratisphere]

27. I'm really looking forward to the "deplorables inaugural ball".

I believe they wear boot jeans instead of ball gowns. It should be a real hootenanny by gosh by golly.

[sarah FAILIN]

36. now he's starting work on monday

Doesn't want to get confused with people leaving an all

[maxrandb]

37. Scarlet Ohara taught us

that a lady can always find a dress if the occasion is important enough!

[maxrandb]

38. How many Dress Shops is he going to put out of business?

I was going to buy a nice chiffon frock for the ignoraration, but I guess I'm just too late

[left-of-center2012]

43. Trump claimed he put one shop out of business

Trump bragged about a week ago that one dress shop sold out of all their gowns and shut down!
Upon investigation the Washington Post discovered the shop has been running a "Going Out of Business" sale for several months.
Trump had nothing to do with it, except lying about it.

That's our next President. Liar in chief.

[onenote]

39. More crazy talk and lies. There aren't that many events where women would wear ball gowns

Ball gowns are not worn by 99 percent of those attending the swearing in ceremony and/or watching the parade.

Given the limited number of balls, I would say that there is less demand for ball gowns in the DC area for this inauguration than there is for a typical weekend during high school "prom" season.

[MindPilot]

42. So only women (and Rudy) are going to the ball?

Because it would seem like tux shops would see a reduction in their inventory as well. But no one is talking about that...the ball gown inventory numbers are rigged, so unfair. Sad.