What to wear to parent social

[Anonymous]

Nice pants and top. I was you last year. People wore all sorts of things.

[Anonymous]

Let’s be real. The reason the dress matters is because we are all pretty judgy these days and private schools probably always have been.

Most people try to be neutral so that their clothes don’t slot them into a stereotype before they’ve found their peeps.

Can’t go wrong with business casual.

Lily Pulitzer can be off putting. It’s offers up a country club clueless vibe.

The women who try too hard by wearing expensive designers to meet and greet also stereotype themselves.

It’s especially déclassé to talk about what you’re wearing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would do A also. Simple dress. Why stand out.

A or B.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Let’s be real. The reason the dress matters is because we are all pretty judgy these days and private schools probably always have been.

Most people try to be neutral so that their clothes don’t slot them into a stereotype before they’ve found their peeps.

Can’t go wrong with business casual.

Lily Pulitzer can be off putting. It’s offers up a country club clueless vibe.

The women who try too hard by wearing expensive designers to meet and greet also stereotype themselves.

It’s especially déclassé to talk about what you’re wearing.

Lily probably would have been the most like my everyday self since that is what we wear to our country club pool.

I ended up wearing a dressy black dress and probably tried harder than others.

I was surprised how old and frumpy most of the moms were. They definitely came not caring.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let’s be real. The reason the dress matters is because we are all pretty judgy these days and private schools probably always have been.

Most people try to be neutral so that their clothes don’t slot them into a stereotype before they’ve found their peeps.

Can’t go wrong with business casual.

Lily Pulitzer can be off putting. It’s offers up a country club clueless vibe.

The women who try too hard by wearing expensive designers to meet and greet also stereotype themselves.

It’s especially déclassé to talk about what you’re wearing.

Lily probably would have been the most like my everyday self since that is what we wear to our country club pool.

I ended up wearing a dressy black dress and probably tried harder than others.

I was surprised how old and frumpy most of the moms were. They definitely came not caring.

OMG

[Anonymous]

Something sexy

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let’s be real. The reason the dress matters is because we are all pretty judgy these days and private schools probably always have been.

Most people try to be neutral so that their clothes don’t slot them into a stereotype before they’ve found their peeps.

Can’t go wrong with business casual.

Lily Pulitzer can be off putting. It’s offers up a country club clueless vibe.

The women who try too hard by wearing expensive designers to meet and greet also stereotype themselves.

It’s especially déclassé to talk about what you’re wearing.

Lily probably would have been the most like my everyday self since that is what we wear to our country club pool.

I ended up wearing a dressy black dress and probably tried harder than others.

I was surprised how old and frumpy most of the moms were. They definitely came not caring.

I’m probably one of those old frumpy moms you disparaged. I had my kids later after establishing myself at the top of my profession.

Shocking to you, I’m sure, but many women find Lily Pulitzer loud and ugly with no redeeming qualities. If that is where your everyday self is, it’s no wonder you found the majority of women “frumpy.”

Restrained elegance requires a discerning eye. Which anyone who loves Lily Pulitzer sorely lacks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: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.

You sound dull. Once people figure out you don’t work, they will not want to continue any conversation. At least, that’s what I do. Once I ask what you do and you say you don’t work,
I immediately start scanning the room for other opportunities.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Definitely no lily!

I think you'd be fine in A or D and I'd probably choose D.

Yes please no Lily! Yikes. Who does that.

[Anonymous]

Leggings and long top

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let’s be real. The reason the dress matters is because we are all pretty judgy these days and private schools probably always have been.

Most people try to be neutral so that their clothes don’t slot them into a stereotype before they’ve found their peeps.

Can’t go wrong with business casual.

Lily Pulitzer can be off putting. It’s offers up a country club clueless vibe.

The women who try too hard by wearing expensive designers to meet and greet also stereotype themselves.

It’s especially déclassé to talk about what you’re wearing.

Lily probably would have been the most like my everyday self since that is what we wear to our country club pool.

I ended up wearing a dressy black dress and probably tried harder than others.

I was surprised how old and frumpy most of the moms were. They definitely came not caring.

I’m probably one of those old frumpy moms you disparaged. I had my kids later after establishing myself at the top of my profession.

Shocking to you, I’m sure, but many women find Lily Pulitzer loud and ugly with no redeeming qualities. If that is where your everyday self is, it’s no wonder you found the majority of women “frumpy.”

Restrained elegance requires a discerning eye. Which anyone who loves Lily Pulitzer sorely lacks.

Same, I’m 50 and don’t wear loud colors or fitted sheathes. But if you Google my name after the parent social you’ll see my professional accomplishments in national newspapers. Not everyone wants to be known for their Lily dresses as a stay at home mom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:B (not Lily Pulitzer, though) or D. Put E away for the long haul---it's a very dated look.

Which of course she doesn’t know because she doesn’t work and doesn’t see women in current styles on a daily basis.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:B (not Lily Pulitzer, though) or D. Put E away for the long haul---it's a very dated look.

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.

Are you a much older mom? Dont think I’ve seen people wearing that much Lily in years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let’s be real. The reason the dress matters is because we are all pretty judgy these days and private schools probably always have been.

Most people try to be neutral so that their clothes don’t slot them into a stereotype before they’ve found their peeps.

Can’t go wrong with business casual.

Lily Pulitzer can be off putting. It’s offers up a country club clueless vibe.

The women who try too hard by wearing expensive designers to meet and greet also stereotype themselves.

It’s especially déclassé to talk about what you’re wearing.

Lily probably would have been the most like my everyday self since that is what we wear to our country club pool.

I ended up wearing a dressy black dress and probably tried harder than others.

I was surprised how old and frumpy most of the moms were. They definitely came not caring.

You sound verrrry old. How old are you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let’s be real. The reason the dress matters is because we are all pretty judgy these days and private schools probably always have been.

Most people try to be neutral so that their clothes don’t slot them into a stereotype before they’ve found their peeps.

Can’t go wrong with business casual.

Lily Pulitzer can be off putting. It’s offers up a country club clueless vibe.

The women who try too hard by wearing expensive designers to meet and greet also stereotype themselves.

It’s especially déclassé to talk about what you’re wearing.

Lily probably would have been the most like my everyday self since that is what we wear to our country club pool.

I ended up wearing a dressy black dress and probably tried harder than others.

I was surprised how old and frumpy most of the moms were. They definitely came not caring.

You sound verrrry old. How old are you?

29. U?