DV8,
You could have gone in shorts and flip-flops because you are a beautiful person inside and out! I want to say keep rebelling but I have to tell you that blue sequin dress was very elegant, and you made it 100X's more elegant. The floral dress was pretty, but I don't think it did you any justice... You are sexy, flaunt it!!
Now you described me as I am plane jane for sure and I laughed through your post (first time reading it today).. I always think if I look "different" it's exactly what these Dominicans expect from our crazy gringo selves. lol.. BUT I don't know if your Dominican family is like my exes.. My ex inlaws always wanted me looking my best, cause I was the famous gringa that married their son.. I remember when I was 16 here on mission trips (was dating their son) and they would stop me everyday after "work" (Workboots, sweat, etc.. we were building an orphanage) and have the shoe shiner shining my workboots. I was the only gringa in the group of gringos who had clean boots when I left and arrived at the worksite.. hahaha.. It's like we may represent them..
My new inlaws are totally not like that.. They don't care if I wear flipflops to a wedding... lol.. they could care less about what others think, etc.. But I know they are not the "norm" (I don't think anyway..) Great pictures! Loved reading it!! Next picture, the guy chewing the broken glass please