When did parents start dressing up for kids parties?

[Anonymous]

I go out in shorts and a t-shirt, not exercise shorts, but comfy shorts. And I like my t-shirts. In the winter, I wear jeans. I do have some comfy yoga pants that those are purely for lying about the house and running to the grocery store on a weekend.

I don't like dresses or skirts, never have and I seriously doubt that I ever will. I have nice suits for briefing and business casual pants, tops, and blazers for work. I am not wearing those to a birthday party.

But yeah, on the weekend you will find my in shorts and a t-shirt. If I am taking my kid to a party and staying, that is what I will be wearing. If I am going to an adult party that requires something a bit nicer, I'll find a better shirt to wear but it will be paired with a slightly nice pair of shorts.

I do tend to fall into the I don't care what I wear category of people. I despise clothes shopping, don't car about trends, and have actually found that the more casual wear yoga type clothes, that I would never wear to yoga, are comfy and nice looking.

But I save my soccer shorts and shirts for the gym.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just make yourself look presentable!!! Being a parent does not mean you get to roll up somewhere looking like something the cat dragged in. Comb your hair. Put on some lipstick (it takes literally 2 seconds). If you have time to squeeze yourself into some lululemons, you can spare a second or two for basic grooming. the end.

I don't own make up, to include lip stick. I fail to see the need for it. I am cool with the natural look. So you are not going to see me with lip stick or lip gloss or blush. I don't consider that basic grooming. I do brush my hair. But not a fan of the make up thing, waste of money, not great for your skin, and a waste of time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've never, ever understood this mindset.

Show me, exactly, how it is any more effort--or any less comfortable--to throw a dress over your head than to throw on a T-shirt and capris or leggings or jeans or some such?

There's nothing harder about wearing a dress. In fact, it's easier--it's one item of clothing.

This. I’m probably one if those you are referring to but I don’t consider it dressing up. Just wearing clothes I like. I really don’t care what others wear and believe everyone should be comfortable with whatever they wear. It’s the same way at work - some dress more causally and then start asking why I am all dressed up. We don’t all have to dress the same. Just focus on yourself and don’t feel others need to dress like you.

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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...

Omg no one cares what the French person thinks. Your culture is different, yes we know.

Xenophobe. The point was, there are many cultures represented in the Washington DC area, and most of them do not dress as casually as Americans. You understood it, since you reacted rather defensively
Stop shaming your country and put on some real clothes.

NP I am so darn sick of French person chiming in on every thread. Go back to France! You're the real xenophobe. Every thread is about how gauche Americans are.

French PP, please ignore them and comment. I love to hear your opinions bc a lot of Americans ARE gauche and should be told so if they ask.

[Anonymous]

DC scene is so much better than the Boston scene of people looking presentable. In Boston, people would brag about not having time to shower to show how busy they are. Yuck

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Anonymous wrote:Exercise is much more widespread now, and exercise clothes are much more fashionable / trendy than the tshirts and shorts of yore. I'm guessing a fit woman in name brand athleisure looks way better than those of you who are bragging about being fat in a sundress and/or claiming khakis look good.

Nope, I don't care if you are a fitness instructor of the year, wearing athleisure clothing outside of the gym is inappropriate for grown women and will get an eye roll from me.

You can eye roll all you want. I am in high end workout clothing the days I work (6 days a week, teaching classes and have 22 private sessions a week). I don’t have time to go home after taking my kid to preschool to change out of my Lilly Pulitzer dresses and into my Lululemon or Athleta for you. I don’t have time during the week to go home from work and change into my ‘fun clothes’ to go grocery shopping. I always get compliments on how I style myself and I am not walking around with my butt or boobs out. Deal with it. Your life is very limited if this is making you roll your eyes at women. You should get out more! Go workout.

So that’s your uniform? If I were a medical professional, would it be okay if i showed up at your house in scrubs? Go home and shower!

+1 She seems to have plenty of time to post on this site

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Anonymous wrote:When people started putting everything on instagram

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My group of friends (including their husbands) are in matching attires for every occasion - formal or casual. They also put everything on instagram and FB.

Ha!

I have these friends as well- and it can be overkill. However, it's a PARTY so asking why people are getting "dressed up" is a dumb question.