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Wheat do you wear when DH or DW returns from deployment?

I want to look sexy, but not like I tried too hard. Do you usually just throw on anything and focus on the emotions of the moment? Dress way up? He's coming back alone, so I won't have to look particularly respectable for any of his bosses (or his guys, for that matter). What are your beauty rituals before he/she returns home?

Maybe I'm vain, but I want to knock his socks off!

Re: Wheat do you wear when DH or DW returns from deployment?

  • You're not vain.  lol.

    More times than not, DH came home later at night and in the winter.  So, I wore jeans that made my but and legs look good and a pretty shirt.  I honestly spent more time worrying about my hair than anything.  Oh and having the house look nice. 

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  • Wear something that makes you feel really good about yourself! I would not wear a super short skirt or four inch heels--you want to be able to move, if needed (and not worry about exposing yourself). Otherwise, pull out your favorite outfit from your closet or use this as a good excuse to go shopping! Very exciting!!!!
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  • My H's homecomings are on a pier on the water, so it's always colder than normal and windy.  Short dresses and revealing outfits don't really work for that.  I just wear a nice top and heels (with flip flops to wear for the long walk).  Seriously, he's not going to care what you'll be wearing after a long deployment, he'll just care about taking it off.
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  • I wore a cute dress, cardigan, and wedges. It's not my everyday look but isn't totally out of the ordinary for me either. All of my mil spouse friends had very similar outfits as well. 
  • Depends.  He didn't come in until 3 am once.  I was very pregnant.  I wore a cute pj set.  He loved it. 

    He always comes in late, so I have to do something comfortable that I don't mind sitting around in for a while.  Last time, I wore a cute button down shirt dress, a thick belt, leggings and ballet flats. 

    Another time, I wore a low cut, sexy top, a black pencil skirt and high heel, knee high boots with a trench because it was cold as hell. 

    Go sexy, but comforable.  At this point, he would think sweats and  flip flops are sexy, but you do want to make an impression.  Wink

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  • I lost about 5 lbs in his two-month absence, so I'm feeling really good and I kinda want to show off.

    So while we're on the subject... did you and your partner have sex right away when they first came back? My DH will have been traveling for a few days but he should be pretty rested, and as of now he'll be back in early evening. I could really use some! (can I get a hell yeah!)

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    I lost about 5 lbs in his two-month absence, so I'm feeling really good and I kinda want to show off.

    So while we're on the subject... did you and your partner have sex right away when they first came back? My DH will have been traveling for a few days but he should be pretty rested, and as of now he'll be back in early evening. I could really use some! (can I get a hell yeah!)

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    I don't bring my kids with me when I go pick him up because it is usually pretty late.  There have been times when we didn't make it all the way home.  I don't know your H, but mine is always good to go. 

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  • imageTheGooser:

    I lost about 5 lbs in his two-month absence, so I'm feeling really good and I kinda want to show off.

    So while we're on the subject... did you and your partner have sex right away when they first came back? My DH will have been traveling for a few days but he should be pretty rested, and as of now he'll be back in early evening. I could really use some! (can I get a hell yeah!)

     

    Hell yea! ;)

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  • Honestly I've never paid attention. I usually sweet him after one of us has just gotten off a long plane ride. He tries to clean up before getting to the waiting area. I don't bother. So I'm often in my long haul flight clothes. Next time I see him it will be early sm, and he'll be coming off a red eye. I'll probably be in pjs and go right back to bed :) Guess I'm a bad wife.
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  • I may or may not have been a part of some x-rated activities inside of Philly International.

    Most of the time, DH wants to eat more than anything.  One of our little "traditions" is to hit Tony Luke's for cheesesteaks before going home.  It's sort of on the way anyway(and one of the few places still open at 3am).

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  • Shave everything that matters and put on a cute sundress. If it's cold, skinny jeans, a cute top, and some heels. I make sure the unmentionables are faboo regardless.


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  • imagekpol8:
    I wore a cute dress, cardigan, and wedges. It's not my everyday look but isn't totally out of the ordinary for me either. All of my mil spouse friends had very similar outfits as well. 

    I would go with this.  Well minus the cardigan since where I am right now it is hot as all hell! 

  • First one I wore jeans and a tee... Cant remember what I wore for the 2nd... and the third one I wore a little summer dress.... I was worried about that since DH is a sailor and home coming was on a pier but it worked out ok!
  • We are the "come home to the airport" type... so climate control is a nice little piece of the puzzle.

    I dress up - not... oh my gawd its the oscars... but a cute, form fitting dress, covers my parts, and some sexy heels. I FEEL good and the pictures are nice. 

    There is something special about that moment that is WORTH making the effort for... HIM!

  • When DH came home, they arrived at the airport, it was the end of January and I wore my dark skinny jeans, black heeled boots, black dress up tank with a red and white cardigan over. I also had lost like 7 pounds and was feeling great so I wanted to show myself off but in a conservative/sexy way. He loved it! 
    image ~~~Jan 31st, 2010. Back together again.~~~
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