What to wear to parent social
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Anonymous
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This is a meet and greet for parents on a weekday evening.
What should I wear? A. Business casual dress (theory) B. Floral and colorful (lily pulitzer/zimmerman) C. Black cocktail dress (Alice Olivia) D. Fitted top with a skirt or nice shorts E. Button down with leggings and heels If it matters, I don’t work so I will be coming from home, not work. I mostly wear athleisure and dresses. I do have a closet full of many dresses. I don’t want to look like I’m trying too hard for a meet and greet. |
Anonymous
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Def not B or C. I'm leaning towards D or E. Think of it as a weekday dinner with girlfriends. Sort of like jeans with a cute top, but you don't sound like a jeans person so more like pants with a cute top.
But honestly, more important is that you are friendly, conversational, and interested. That's all it takes. Just be yourself and open. Enjoy! |
Anonymous
| Really? I would do A |
Anonymous
| I would do A also. Simple dress. Why stand out. |
Anonymous
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No athleisure. Otherwise wear what makes you feel comfortable and good! --you'll see women in all of your choices. I have kids at both of the Cathedral high schools and have been to about 50 parent social events.
Men should always wear a jacket/blazer. |
Anonymous
| Depends on the school. Do the students wear uniforms or have a dress code? That can often be a guide to how formal parents dress at events. IMO, you can go wrong with business casual. |
Anonymous
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Definitely no lily!
I think you'd be fine in A or D and I'd probably choose D. |
Anonymous
| A |
Anonymous
| A |
Anonymous
| A or D (with a skirt not shorts). |
Anonymous
| Never lily. Ever. For anything. |
Anonymous
| Wow, I was going to say definitely not A, it would be too try hard. Just wear one of your dresses. It's summer, it's hot, a casual dress is perfect. |
Anonymous
| At my school it would be a mix between B, D and the frumpy crowd in an old t shirt. |
Anonymous
| B (not Lily Pulitzer, though) or D. Put E away for the long haul---it's a very dated look. |
Anonymous
Op here. I haven’t worn E in years. I do wear lots of lily though to the beach and pool. I will just wear a simple black or gray dress and call it a day. |