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I have to also question the interpretation of "formal". I have trouble imagining that she is expected to whip out a cocktail dress.
Agree 100%, sounds just like a 'dinner out' at the end of the weekend at a half decent place. I suspect the use of the word 'formal' was the OP's interpretation.
I have to also question the interpretation of "formal". I have trouble imagining that she is expected to whip out a cocktail dress.
Why? Homecoming activities are like proms. I don’t know exactly the lineup of events but they specified that the “”last dinner” was a formal occasion so she might want to bring formal wear. Again to me they are just letting her know not telling her what she must wear.
All the people on here saying the OP is asking advice but NOT taking it, or asking why they do not stand up to the relatives or say anything about the clothes.. AND berating the OP about how easy it is to buy an outfit or WHY do you NOT already own one is being a (NOT for lack of a better word) busybody.... NOT your business why or why not they do or do not have certain clothes and whether it is easy or hard for them to get them (unless you are buying the clothes for them)....
Maybe she is looking at the advice and re considering the trip.. Also maybe the OP can't stand up for herself (a lot of people cannot do that).. Or she cares what these people think.. I obviously am not one of those people.. I can stand up for myself very well (in fact to the point I haven't seen or talked to people in years) and I could give a crap less what people think of me and I do not even think of them....
Not everyone in the world thinks or acts or lives like you.. And some people cannot even fathom why that is so... So if they ask advice, give it and move on.. It is then their problem whether they take the advice or not...
Sorry but there is no excuse to not own “nice” clothes. No one’s talking formal wear, just black pants and a blouse at the least. A pair of flats, or loafers or even something like boat shoes, for either sex. Whether you have many or any opportunities to use them is one thing, but to not have them is impractical. You can buy an outfit like I described for cheap at Marshalls. No excuse. It doesn’t cost a lot of money and they aren’t a hassle to own. OP and people like her are just being difficult.
This isn’t about lifestyle. It’s about practicability and having a versatile wardrobe like any decent adult. One outfit is all. It’s not hard. It’s not a chore. It’s not even expensive.
Why? Homecoming activities are like proms. I don’t know exactly the lineup of events but they specified that the “”last dinner” was a formal occasion so she might want to bring formal wear. Again to me they are just letting her know not telling her what she must wear.
So you think the OP's family is going to a prom or HS home coming dance?
As the OP is dating online, what would she wear to a date? Jeans and a tactical shirt? Belly dancing get up? How can this be complicated?
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Why? Homecoming activities are like proms. I don’t know exactly the lineup of events but they specified that the “”last dinner” was a formal occasion so she might want to bring formal wear. Again to me they are just letting her know not telling her what she must wear.
I don’t think we’re talking about high school homecoming. Just a “coming home” of family. I don’t think “formal wear” (ie gowns and tuxes) was ever specified.
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