Family obligations...

[catnapper]

ok, mom guilted me into going to the baby shower this Saturday. Its going to be one long and miserable day, but I'm going.

Ok, now my problem is "what to wear"? I don't want to appear overdressed in nice pants and a work blouse but I don't own a single pair of capris and my shorts are all comfy and very casual. I don't want to show up in a tee shirt and cargo shorts!

Truth be told, my wardrobe has a split personality: work wear and slop-around-the-house wear. Oh, and lets not forget my "cat rescue" wear. So if I wear the khakis, its going to most likely be a nice rib knit short sleeved sweater or something like that. Too fussy? Too overdressed in a room full of capri clad women?

Mom called and asked about the "dress code", and they said "casual" so she's wearing capris (she has a million of them) and a nice tee shirt. Mom DOES have "dressy tees" and she'll fit in just fine. Me? Sigh... I am at a loss! Any ideas? I'm almost tempted to photograph my whole wardrobe and have you folks dress me! LOL

[dukedogsmom]

I would just wear jeans and a nice shirt. That should do it. Unless your jeans have holes in them Or, make a quick trip to Wal Mart and find some capris.

[jenluckenbach]

Oh brother How do you sleep at night with all these problems???

[catnapper]

Ummm... don't own a single pair of jeans. I hate them. Ungodly awful uncomfortable contraptions.

I have:
~cotton shorts similar to boxers - any color imaginable
~Cargo shorts - white, black, tan
~Khakis - black, navy, tan, grey, beige, beige, and more beige
~tailored slacks... black, grey, charcoal, and caramel brown
~silk slacks to go with my silk suit jackets - solid black or blue
~silk skirts to go with above mentioned suit jackets - all solid black
~wool crepe skirts - all black with assorted details

Thats it.

I TRIED a million pairs of capris on and they all look like I stepped out of a washing machine and they shrunk badly. They never hit at the right spot for me. Mom gave me a white pair with colorful embroidery. They look like pants, only really ugly pants on me. I love the capris temselves... but just not on .

[catnapper]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
Oh brother How do you sleep at night with all these problems???

LOL! Its hard to get sleep, but I manage!

[dukedogsmom]

Originally posted by catnapper
Ummm... don't own a single pair of jeans. I hate them. Ungodly awful uncomfortable contraptions.

Funny! That's how I feel about dress clothes. I wear jeans all the time.

[jenluckenbach]

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Originally posted by catnapper
Ummm... don't own a single pair of jeans. I hate them. Ungodly awful uncomfortable contraptions.
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Originally posted by dukedogsmom
Funny! That's how I feel about dress clothes. I wear jeans all the time.

HA! You and me both. Without jeans I'd need to go naked.

Kim, wear the khakis. and something on top too.

[Pam]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
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Kim, wear the khakis. and something on top too.

Yep Kim, don't forget something on top! LOL!

[Karen]

Khakis with the nice nice rib knit short sleeved sweater would be fine. And if you are a bit overdressed, hey better that than underdressed!

[caseysmom]

Kim, the jeans now have spandex in them often times, try some gloria vanderbuilt jeans, they are very comfy.

[Pam]

Originally posted by caseysmom
try some gloria vanderbuilt jeans, they are very comfy.

I love, love, love Gloria Vanderbilt jeans. I have a whole boatload in my closet! The reason? They s-t-r-e-t-c-h and are soooo comfortable!

[catnapper]

Yes, I tried on a pair of the Gloria Vanderbuilt jeans the other day that were oh-so comfy.. but stepping back and looking in the mirror? Spandex and my shape don't mix. I have no butt... flat as can be back there, and a large belly. So, the pants sag in back, and pull for all its worth up front. I looked pregnant! I'll keep to my tried and true khakis! (Talk about a style rut! )

Thanks Jen for the reminder about wearing something on top!

[caseysmom]

Well I have a fat body and khakis show it more on me. I do wear shirts out, target has some 3/4 sleeve lengly cotton/poly shirts that I wear tucked out that hide all of the unsightly body parts.

I think khakis and a nice top sounds good, it is probably what you would be most comfortable in.

[jenluckenbach]

Originally posted by catnapper
Thanks Jen for the reminder about wearing something on top!

You're welcome.

[sirrahved]

Go with khakis. I think it's always better to feel you're the BEST dressed woman in the room, rather than the WORST! Whatever you wear, I'm sure you'll play the stupid games that they play and be bored.

HAVE FUN!