It was tempting to poke fun at Adele's Grammys dress, wasn't it? It's the biggest night of the year for the British singer, and she showed up in something that one friend described as a tablecloth, another some curtains from the 1970s. I would have joined in, but it hit much too close to home. I've been facing my own red carpet nightmare.

I'm all set to join the celebrities at the premiere for the new Wizard of Oz movie -- Oz the Great and Powerful -- for The Stir. But I'm the kind of mom who embarrasses her 7-year-old with her awful style. Going clothes shopping brings me to tears.

So what is a mom to do when she's got a big event to dress for and she has no clue how to do it? You get brave ... and you hand over the reins to someone else. Take heed, ladies, this could be the most freeing moment of your life.

I have never been able to relate to those women who consider bra-wearing optional. It's just not a reality for women rocking a C-cup or above. I'll admit, there are moments when I envy those free-boobers who can work out without a sports bra or slip into a tiny tee without the fear of looking obscene, but it's just not my reality. And I am okay with that. But this also means I have to stay stocked with good bras. Sounds simple, but it's not. It's harder to find a bra that covers, lifts, and looks pretty than the perfect pair of jeans. Can you relate?

There are certainly some obvious perks to having an ample rack; namely, it creates an awesome hourglass shape. But there is one, ahem, big downside. Being busty is a pain when it comes to blouse shopping. Anyone C-cup and above must know what I mean.

'Tis the season to be joyful, not jiggly. That's hard to do with all the carbs I've been downing lately. It's especially problematic when I want to look svelte for parties and family get-togethers. It's not like I can drop 10 pounds before the next festive fete -- and I am not even going to try. Who wants to deny all those fabulous sweet treats floating around this time of year? No fun in that. Instead, I have come up with these surefire tricks to help me look great no matter what the occasion. Take a look at these 6 figure fixers that will help you too!

What are some of your slimming tips?

Image via Spanx

Ok, I have a confession. As much as I bitch and moan about not being thrilled with my body right now, I still refuse to purchase any sort of shapewear, like Spanx, to wear underneath dresses and skirts because the idea of having to resort to wearing something to suck me in only makes me feel fatter and more self-conscious. (Yes, I know I kind of have a self-image issue right now. I'm dealing with it, ok?)

And that's why I'm sitting here scratching my head after hearing that Katy Perry actually feels fat without her Spanx -- leading me to wonder if there's really more to slimming shapewear than meets the eye.

Almost as torturous as shopping for jeans is an event I'd like to call shopping for skirts. As with denim, you've got to find a style that fits you from the waist through the hip and legs ... aka impossible. The other problem with skirt shopping? You've got to slip into a size that flatters your figure, makes you feel chic and comfortable, and doesn't look baggy on your frame. It's a days work, I swear.

Factor in that every skirt fits every body differently and you've got the recipe for a dressing room disaster. I love pencil skirts, but the fit is always poor on my body. The style of a bodycon skirt is so svelte, fun, and form-fitting but still, it will never quite fit me like I wish it would. The same goes for a-line cuts, minis, and maxis. Shopping for a skirt will always challenge my self-confidence, so is it even worth it?

In the first couple months after having a baby, it can be so disheartening to venture into your closet only to find you're pretty much out of luck as far as clothes that actually fit. But after seeing Kourtney Kardashian's adorable blue shirt-dress she wore out for a stroll with baby Penelope in Miami, it's obvious that she has figured out the secret to looking amazing while she's transitioning from maternity wear to her pre-baby clothes.

She managed to look not only put together and stylish (a huge accomplishment for any mom), she also looks relaxed and comfortable. Aren't you loving this look on her? And aside from being slimming, that dress is just so fun and chic.

Whoa! She may have put on quite a bit of weight while pregnant with her daughter, Maxwell Drew, but Jessica Simpson's post-baby body is something she should be incredibly proud of. (Applause for her, please!)

She's obviously been working very hard to shed every last ounce of her pregnancy weight, and this photo of Jess was taken at LAX -- she was headed to New York City, where she's set to officially reveal her amazing post-baby slim down.