Let the future in-laws fun begin!

[bowies]

My FMIL called FI this morning to tell him she had ordered her dress for the wedding. He knows nothing about women's fashion, so he didn't think to question her about it. When he told me where she got it from, my eyes got big. I asked him to tell me what he knows, and I'm pretty sure I found it.

www.venus.com/viewproduct.aspx?BRANCH=7~72~3031~&ProductDisplayID=16249&dept=DressesDressy&prod=long+sleeve+lace+dress

(Hopefully that worked, I'm on the iPad.)

Y'all I'm dying. DYING. My first instinct was to mentally give a sassy snap and say "Rock on sister," but this is FI's mom. And, uh, no. He about hit the roof.  She's got the figure for it but...

Soooo, any ideas on how he vetoes her dress selection? 

[bowies]

Well, I found some more formatting problems. I'll try to edit when I get on a real computer. Just know that it's BAD.

[smock]

Let's see if I can pip it:



Uh, maybe suggest a shawl?

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Holy hell....
Are you having wedding in a nightclub?

[bullygirl979]

Bowies, I have no words. Dying......DYING!

[bullygirl979]

At least she is a smart shopper. I mean, it's on sale! How could you not??

[bowies]

I'm OK with her wearing it. FI, ehhhh, not so much. A shawl ain't gonna help the length of that skirt.

I'm willing to pay for a dress for her if it comes to that. I don't think that's the issue. This will be the first time she's going to see her XH in almost 20 years. I almost don't blame her for wanting to dress sexy. FI is clutching his man pearls though.

[bullygirl979]

Smock, you forgot to add the description that goes along with the picture: Elegance and sex appeal have found the perfect combination, just add you!

[ECB]

Step away.  If you don't really care, don't get involved.  let your FI deal with it if he's really that upset.  But what he needs to realize- in the end, her choice ONLY reflects on her.  TRUST me.  Only on her.

[motzie]

I think you need to let this happen. This is awesome.

Does she have a rockin bod for an old mom? Can she pull this off?

[bowies]

Oh, she's got the figure. I hope our future children inherit it, LOL.

He said he already emailed her. I do plan to become a fly on the wall at this point. I see his POV. It's one thing to have a guest show up in a revealing dress, and another when that guest is your mom.

She's also fighting us on the hotel we picked for the room block. She's a contrarian by nature according to FI. We're picking our battles, so she can stay wherever she wants.

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Oh my god!

[maucat]

Well if she's contrarian by nature maybe he should act like it's a great idea? Although that would probably backfire.

Just share photos.

[Deleted]

OMFG. Yes! That dress is hilariously inappropriate on so many levels. Are you really okay with her wearing that? I would be livid.

[zitiqueen]

I hate to go all Knot on your (and his) ass, but nobody has the right to tell an adult how to dress. ECB is correct; this will only reflect on her.

[partiallysunny]

I think this is awesome in so many ways. Not for your FI, but it makes me giggle with glee.

Stick with the "fly on the wall" approach.

[smock]

Your MIL sounds entertaining. Keep us updated on what happens next! Maybe FI will suggest some sort of two-shawl cover-up system?

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it could be worse. It could be this:

www.venus.com/viewproduct.aspx?BRANCH=7~72~3031~&ProductDisplayID=17445&dept=DressesDressy&prod=fringe+hem+dress

[malibu]

Wow.

Well, if she's got the body for it, she should rock it. LOL that your FI is clutching his man pearls.

[starrieskies]

I wish I had the body for that dress... Seriously. But there's no way in hell I'd even remotely consider it wedding attire.

It does make me oddly excited to hear what she does next though.

[Muddled]

I think it's awesome. I can't wait to hear how this goes down.

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Jan 20, 2013 23:51:25 GMT -5 @kande818 said:

OMFG. Yes! That dress is hilariously inappropriate on so many levels. Are you really okay with her wearing that? I would be livid.

What are you going to do to stop her?

I'm with bowies and a few others. This is straight up snicker silently behind her back territory.

[neonpink]

Wow, I don't care if you have the body to rock that dress. You shouldn't be wearing it to a wedding. Unless it's J.Lo's 5th wedding or something. It's a bit much. How you go about telling someone they shouldn't wear a dress like that. I have no clue.

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Jan 21, 2013 13:46:16 GMT -5 @habbsies said:

Jan 20, 2013 23:51:25 GMT -5 @kande818 said:

OMFG. Yes! That dress is hilariously inappropriate on so many levels. Are you really okay with her wearing that? I would be livid.

What are you going to do to stop her?

I'm with bowies and a few others. This is straight up snicker silently behind her back territory.

Nothing. There's nothing you really can do. She's an adult. But I'd silently seethe. I'm mature like that.

[zitiqueen]

Jan 21, 2013 17:33:00 GMT -5 neonpink said:

How you go about telling someone they shouldn't wear a dress like that.

It's really quite simple. You don't.

[Muddled]

Jan 20, 2013 18:03:02 GMT -5 bowies said:

. This will be the first time she's going to see her XH in almost 20 years. I almost don't blame her for wanting to dress sexy. FI is clutching his man pearls though.

Does this mean that she will also be bringing a hot 20-something as a date?

[bowies]

LOL, no date. She's been happily single for years.

[bowies]

I've got a follow-up. She emailed FI a picture and she only showed him the front view of the dress. LMAO! She did ask for his opinion, which he plans to give. I told him I support him in how he chooses to handle this. Him making a stink probably isn't proper etiquette, but I don't think he gives a shit.

I did have to excuse myself into the kitchen so I could snicker in private.

[bowies]

OMG, he's not going to shame her. He's able to be tactful with his opinion. My guess is that he's going to tell her what he told me - it is too casual. If I was her, I'd want to know that.

I mean, he did have some other things to say about her dress choice that were more specific, but it's not in his personality to be mean to someone, especially someone he loves.

[Muddled]

Jan 22, 2013 11:45:28 GMT -5 @cse1960 said:

I get why your fi feels he has to say something but dude. You do not get to dress your mother. And you don't get to shame your mother for her dress choices.

She asked for his opinion, so he has been invited to give input into what she wears. I highly doubt he is going to attempt to shame his mother.