When did parents start dressing up for kids parties?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The question isn't "when did people start 'dressing up' for kids [sic] parties"; the question is: When did women stop dressing appropriately for virtually any aspect of life outside of an office?

+1 thank you

[Anonymous]

Dresses or skirts are a lot cooler in the summer.

[Anonymous]

Wow. These responses are unexpectedly bitchy. I don’t find sundresses easy. I have a large chest and really struggle to find dresses that cover my bra straps and cleavage while showing enough of my upper chest/arms to not look summery and not prudish. I’m also not particularly heavyset (size 6) but have very sensitive skin and my thighs touching in summer heat is MISERABLE. So I’m much more likely to wear shorts or capri yoga pants and a v neck t shirt to basically anything with my child (that’s not an actual formal event) than a dress. Just some perspective that not everyone feels the same about dresses. I wish I found them easy—but it’s not a penchant for sloppy dressing that makes me choose shorts/leggings every time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow. These responses are unexpectedly bitchy. I don’t find sundresses easy. I have a large chest and really struggle to find dresses that cover my bra straps and cleavage while showing enough of my upper chest/arms to not look summery and not prudish. I’m also not particularly heavyset (size 6) but have very sensitive skin and my thighs touching in summer heat is MISERABLE. So I’m much more likely to wear shorts or capri yoga pants and a v neck t shirt to basically anything with my child (that’s not an actual formal event) than a dress. Just some perspective that not everyone feels the same about dresses. I wish I found them easy—but it’s not a penchant for sloppy dressing that makes me choose shorts/leggings every time.

The premise of this thread is bitchy (what's wrong with you snotty bitches who need to 'dress up'), so let's start there.

OK, cool, you don't like dresses. There are still lots of regular-clothes options that aren't literally workout gear for you to choose from:

A skirt and a T-shirt (I wear shapewear shorts underneath sometimes)
A pair of capris and a nice top (yes, some people mock capris, but they are still a step up from athleisurewear)
Shorts and a ncie top (see above)
A maxi dress with shapewear or even shorts underneath
Jeans and a nice top (especially for indoor venues; I was outside a lot and wore jeans today and was perfectly comfortable)
Khakis or cargo pants and a nice top

Basically, just looking like you got dressed vs. looking like you literally just rolled out of bed is totally achievable no matter what your body type or budget.

[Anonymous]

Wait what? I wear leggings all the time but I would never wear them to a birthday party, kid or not!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The question isn't "when did people start 'dressing up' for kids [sic] parties"; the question is: When did women stop dressing appropriately for virtually any aspect of life outside of an office?

+1 thank you

+2. You don’t need a reason to put on an actual outfit.

[Anonymous]

I’m sorry but athleisure isn’t okay for birthday parties. It’s barely okay to run to the grocery store in. I dress up in nicer sun dresses for birthday parties and brush my hair like an adult.

[Anonymous]

I dress down. Our recent parties have been the little gym, a park with a creek, and Scramble. My child has SN and if he needs assistance, I’m not wearing a sundress to crawl through a tunnel at Scramble.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow. These responses are unexpectedly bitchy. I don’t find sundresses easy. I have a large chest and really struggle to find dresses that cover my bra straps and cleavage while showing enough of my upper chest/arms to not look summery and not prudish. I’m also not particularly heavyset (size 6) but have very sensitive skin and my thighs touching in summer heat is MISERABLE. So I’m much more likely to wear shorts or capri yoga pants and a v neck t shirt to basically anything with my child (that’s not an actual formal event) than a dress. Just some perspective that not everyone feels the same about dresses. I wish I found them easy—but it’s not a penchant for sloppy dressing that makes me choose shorts/leggings every time.

The premise of this thread is bitchy (what's wrong with you snotty bitches who need to 'dress up'), so let's start there.

OK, cool, you don't like dresses. There are still lots of regular-clothes options that aren't literally workout gear for you to choose from:

A skirt and a T-shirt (I wear shapewear shorts underneath sometimes)
A pair of capris and a nice top (yes, some people mock capris, but they are still a step up from athleisurewear)
Shorts and a ncie top (see above)
A maxi dress with shapewear or even shorts underneath
Jeans and a nice top (especially for indoor venues; I was outside a lot and wore jeans today and was perfectly comfortable)
Khakis or cargo pants and a nice top

Basically, just looking like you got dressed vs. looking like you literally just rolled out of bed is totally achievable no matter what your body type or budget.

Lol yeah khakis and cargo pants are super fashionable and classy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m sorry but athleisure isn’t okay for birthday parties. It’s barely okay to run to the grocery store in. I dress up in nicer sun dresses for birthday parties and brush my hair like an adult.

NP here. When did tight-style leggings (usually 3/4 or 7/8 length) and a tank top become okay to wear anywhere but the gym? At least some yoga style pants are full length, aren't up the crack, or as casual looking (they look slightly more like pants). Very few people look good with a lot of skin showing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m sorry but athleisure isn’t okay for birthday parties. It’s barely okay to run to the grocery store in. I dress up in nicer sun dresses for birthday parties and brush my hair like an adult.

NP here. When did tight-style leggings (usually 3/4 or 7/8 length) and a tank top become okay to wear anywhere but the gym? At least some yoga style pants are full length, aren't up the crack, or as casual looking (they look slightly more like pants). Very few people look good with a lot of skin showing.

I’m not sure if you’re agreeing with me or not. But it’s too hot for full length yoga pants in the summer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m sorry but athleisure isn’t okay for birthday parties. It’s barely okay to run to the grocery store in. I dress up in nicer sun dresses for birthday parties and brush my hair like an adult.

NP here. When did tight-style leggings (usually 3/4 or 7/8 length) and a tank top become okay to wear anywhere but the gym? At least some yoga style pants are full length, aren't up the crack, or as casual looking (they look slightly more like pants). Very few people look good with a lot of skin showing.

I’m not sure if you’re agreeing with me or not. But it’s too hot for full length yoga pants in the summer.

PP here. I am agreeing with you.

And the people who look good with all that skin showing are about age 20 +/- you may think you (in the general sense of the word) are the exception, but you are not.

[Anonymous]

I haven't worn leisurewear since finals week in college.

I think joggers look terrible on everyone.

[Anonymous]

I'm French. I don't have leisurewear.

I have "normal" clothes, which you might call dressy casual, and clothing for specific activities (funerals, important celebrations, professional, hiking, horseback riding, walking in snow, canyoning, rock-climbing, etc). I also have pyjamas, but you wouldn't see them unless we had a fire at night...

[Anonymous]

I wear a dress because I'm fat and apple shaped, and a dress is way more flattering and comfortable than shorts and a tee. My dresses are casual.