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Post by edie3 on May 5, 2019 11:35:19 GMT
Help! Meeting DS's girlfriends parents today for the first time at a brunch. And all my clothes are dirty because DH and I just got home from a cruise.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2019 11:39:39 GMT
Dress pants, blouse or some sort of collared shirt, nice shoes but not necessarily heels. Kahkis are ok.
Whenever I hear that, I go with my gray pants, a dressy shirt that matches, and flats.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2019 11:42:04 GMT
Help! Meeting DS's girlfriends parents today for the first time at a brunch. And all my clothes are dirty because DH and I just got home from a cruise. Business casual means a dress pant, not jeans and a blouse top that dressier than a t-shirt. Shoes can be flats but not sneakers/athletic shoes... no toms or similar. Think of something non suit that a bank teller or similar would wear. |
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Post by edie3 on May 5, 2019 11:42:30 GMT
capris are too casual I guess?
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Post by kelly8875 on May 5, 2019 11:54:33 GMT
Capris aren’t something that are normally considered business wear, so those would be too casual by that description. But, if they’re maybe a nicer material, not jeans, you might be able to combine them with a nice blouse and some flats or pretty sandals. Maybe a cardigan to pull them together. It is brunch, not a formal dinner.
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Post by supersoda on May 5, 2019 11:59:54 GMT
Is this just the restaurant’s dress code? My guess is that they’re trying to keep out t-shirts, jeans, shorts, flip-flops, running shoes—just too casual attire. I wouldn’t dress the same for a family brunch as I would for a business event.
I think nice capri’s would be fine with a nice (not T) top and nice sandals or flats. Or a simple summer dress, if it’s warm enough there.
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Post by mikklynn on May 5, 2019 12:01:55 GMT
I assume the dress code is that of the restaurant. In that case, I think dressy capris are fine.
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Post by edie3 on May 5, 2019 12:19:52 GMT
It is at a fairly fancy place. I really do not think I can wear heels, I am getting a partial knee replacement next month, and my knee and leg is killing me from all the walking we did on cruise and traveling home.
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Post by mom on May 5, 2019 12:26:42 GMT
It is at a fairly fancy place. I really do not think I can wear heels, I am getting a partial knee replacement next month, and my knee and leg is killing me from all the walking we did on cruise and traveling home. You don’t have to wear heals for business casual. A dressier flat is god. |
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Post by Merge on May 5, 2019 12:27:02 GMT
Do you have a simple spring dress? Easiest thing would be a dress and pair of flats.
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Post by edie3 on May 5, 2019 12:38:23 GMT
I have several ideas, thanks for the help. Now, just wish us luck meeting the parents. Not sure where the relationship is headed, but seems very serious. And she is a very nice girl.
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Post by crazy4scraps on May 5, 2019 14:06:55 GMT
LOL, when I hear “business casual,” I think of Jake from State Farm. Khakis and a polo shirt!  |
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Post by littlemama on May 5, 2019 14:43:52 GMT
Business casual is khakis and a polo or blouse to me. Some kind of flat shoes are fine.
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Post by cindyupnorth on May 5, 2019 15:17:40 GMT
Yea, if the restaurant says business casual, it's usually pretty lax. Just think no tshirts and jeans. Go with your carpi's, flats and a nice shirt. You'll be fine.
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Post by ~summer~ on May 5, 2019 15:58:25 GMT
I wouldn’t dress ‘business casual’ for a brunch....
Yes if you have capris (especially if they are in a pretty color) just st wear those with a blouse, sandals and bonus points for a cute clutch or spring purse! Please no khakis!
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Post by sunnyd on May 5, 2019 17:40:40 GMT
I'm a rebel. I'd wear nice jeans, a cute flowy shirt and sandals, because that's what I'm comfy in.  GOOD LUCK meeting her parents! |
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Post by trollie on May 5, 2019 17:56:29 GMT
I have several ideas, thanks for the help. Now, just wish us luck meeting the parents. Not sure where the relationship is headed, but seems very serious. And she is a very nice girl. Sounds exciting to maybe have a new daughter on the horizon. Good luck!! |
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Post by edie3 on May 5, 2019 23:29:41 GMT
It went well, I was dressed correctly. Her parents were very nice, warm and friendly, and so were the family friends that were there.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on May 6, 2019 2:34:06 GMT
Great news!!
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Post by edie3 on May 6, 2019 13:43:30 GMT
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GOOD LUCK meeting her parents! 