Ugly is in the Eye of the Beholder

by Nancy Turnage, VRPS Central Office

The 60th Annual VRPS Annual Conference takes place this year Saturday, December 6 - Tuesday, December 9.  One of the most-anticipated events, no doubt, is the Ugly Sweater Welcome Social on Saturday from 8-10pm, sponsored by the VRPS Western Service Area.

So, in preparation, one might ponder as to where to procure an "ugly sweater".  This VRPS blogger did a little research, and found an excellent resource in Central Office's own Lori Haislip.  Lori is a former Ugly Sweater Winner herself, as well as a proficient ugly sweater shopper.  She offers these tips:

• Shop Goodwill, Salvation Army, or any thrift store.
• Yard sales work too; just don't spend a lot.
• Don't overlook vests - they are more likely to fit.
• Look for "ugly" components, to include:
• Cheap fabric
• Loud colors
• Dated patterns
• Appliques and funky embroidery work
• Teddy bears, bunny rabbits, and other equally quirky and age-inappropriate garb

Additional tips to follow:

• MEN, look in the ladies' sections
• Use caution:  one person's "ugly" is another's treasure....