What would you wear??

[dmoney]

Hi Ladies i need your help.  We have been invited to one of DH best friends in laws house for Christmas day.  I have never celebrated Christmas before... what do we wear?

[jessila]

I'd wear nice jeans and a nicer top. Nothing too fancy, nothing too plain. But remember it's supposed to be almost 70 in MD so I wouldn't wear a sweater...especially since I plan to drink wine on Christmas.

It really depends on what kind of gathering it is. Is your DH's friend married? Ask his wife what she plans to wear. Women are usually more on top of those things.

[dmoney]

Dec 23, 2015 12:21:31 GMT -5 jessila said:

I'd wear nice jeans and a nicer top. Nothing too fancy, nothing too plain. But remember it's supposed to be almost 70 in MD so I wouldn't wear a sweater...especially since I plan to drink wine on Christmas.

It really depends on what kind of gathering it is. Is your DH's friend married? Ask his wife what she plans to wear. Women are usually more on top of those things.

They are married..its her parents house that we will be going to.  Ill send her a message.. Also should we bring something?? I was thinking, maybe baking some cookies , or bringing a bottle of wine?  This is all new to me.  Thank you for your help!

[alayne926]

Dec 23, 2015 12:23:12 GMT -5 dmoney said:

Dec 23, 2015 12:21:31 GMT -5 jessila said:

I'd wear nice jeans and a nicer top. Nothing too fancy, nothing too plain. But remember it's supposed to be almost 70 in MD so I wouldn't wear a sweater...especially since I plan to drink wine on Christmas.

It really depends on what kind of gathering it is. Is your DH's friend married? Ask his wife what she plans to wear. Women are usually more on top of those things.

They are married..its her parents house that we will be going to.  Ill send her a message.. Also should we bring something?? I was thinking, maybe baking some cookies , or bringing a bottle of wine?  This is all new to me.  Thank you for your help!

I would bring something. Either of your suggestions will work.  

As an idea, I'm wearing skinny pants from GAP in a maroon color and a black 3/4 length sleeved shirt with some nude flats. I'll be comfy and able to take care of S without feeling like I am over/under dressed.  I also agree with jessila about the temperature. If there are a lot of people there, it's going to get warm. I always dress cooler than I think I need to. DH's grandma's house is always SO hot!

[veggiemo]

Leggings, flats and a cute top. Like alayne926 said, you're going to want to be comfortable and easily be able to take care of baby without having anything falling out anywhere

[periwinkledaydreams]

Exactly everything, except Im wearing comfy boots instead of flats. I have a rotating combo of burgundy-wine/emerald/black leggings/tops/boots for my three nights. Basic, comfortable, seasonal colors scheme.

[periwinkledaydreams]

Then again, every party is different. Mine are all family and very casual. Can't go wrong with asking the host!

[dmoney]

Thank you all ladies!! I sent a message to the wife to see what she suggests! I will let you all know!

[dmoney]

So the wife got back to me, she said nothing fancy that jeans are fine. I am going to go to Target after work (I might be mental) and try and get a cute pair of leggings and a cute sweater...if not then just going with jeans and a sweater. Thank you ladies!!

[Widget123]

Dec 23, 2015 12:21:31 GMT -5 jessila said:

I'd wear nice jeans and a nicer top. Nothing too fancy, nothing too plain. But remember it's supposed to be almost 70 in MD so I wouldn't wear a sweater...especially since I plan to drink wine on Christmas.

It really depends on what kind of gathering it is. Is your DH's friend married? Ask his wife what she plans to wear. Women are usually more on top of those things.

So much this.  I am a jeans and nice top kind of girl for family events.... and your DH's friend's inlaws is still close enough to a family event.

If you are going to wear a sweater, wear something nice underneath of it so you won't feel weird about taking the sweater off.

[trixi282]

Dec 23, 2015 13:37:12 GMT -5 Widget123 said:

Dec 23, 2015 12:21:31 GMT -5 jessila said:

I'd wear nice jeans and a nicer top. Nothing too fancy, nothing too plain. But remember it's supposed to be almost 70 in MD so I wouldn't wear a sweater...especially since I plan to drink wine on Christmas.

It really depends on what kind of gathering it is. Is your DH's friend married? Ask his wife what she plans to wear. Women are usually more on top of those things.

So much this.  I am a jeans and nice top kind of girl for family events.... and your DH's friend's inlaws is still close enough to a family event.

If you are going to wear a sweater, wear something nice underneath of it so you won't feel weird about taking the sweater off.

Ditto to the bolded.  I always dress in layers to events like this - or when I go places I've never been before.  You don't know if they'll keep the house warm (or lots of people make it warm) or if you'll end up cold.  

Layers are your best friend, especially with this bi-polar weather lately across the country!  There's nothing worse than being hot and getting flushed when you're around people you don't know well, or groups of people!  It's so uncomfortable.

[dmoney]

Thank you ladies!! I ended up wearing Jeans and a white sweater. I was dressed perfectly, DH best friend was still in his PJ's when we got there!!