Someone please tell me I'm not being a bitch...

[mandimija]

...because I'm side-eyeing the hell out of this.

So, BFF is getting married (yep, shoegate lady). Her 15 year old sister is MOH. Fantastic. Because MOH lives in BFF's home state in New England, we're having the shower/bachelorette party a few days before the wedding. I got the invitation in the mail yesterday.

It says it's Cirque du Soleil-themed. I've never seen a themed shower, but I figure, meh, what the hell. Maybe things are different for a shower/bach party in one. Sure. Could be fun. I turn the card over, and it tells us to wear circus wear. I think this is an option/joke, and figure I'll wear a colorful top to go along.

I get a text late last night from BFF wondering when I'll be coming into town. I tell her. She then reiterates that the shower is circus-themed and that circus wear is really what we're supposed to wear.

Hm...I'm still planning on wearing a colorful top and maybe throwing on a few Mardi Gras beads just for good measure. And maybe some colorful eyeshadow. Because other than that I have no farking clue what to do for circus wear, and hell if I'm buying a clown suit.

Thoughts?

[blackkitty]

WTF is the 15 yo planning this? Sounds super bizarre

[mandimija]

Yep. 15 yo is planning this. Fine. But circus wear? I can see a themed party, but circus wear?

[lookingup]

"Circus wear," pffffft. Wear some lingerie and a top hat, and tell them you're the ring master. Oh, and carry a whip.

[blackkitty]

like this:
www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=019-0004-00496

[mandimija]

Between the circus outfit and Jelly's Gif, I am laughing uncontrollably. Good thing Mijo is not at home...he'd think I'd gone crazy...

[lovelybb]

Jul 13, 2012 10:54:25 GMT -5 jellymankelly said:

I'll give you a dollar if you'll wear a rainbow afro wig. LOL

Oh I'm in on this!!

[ECB]

WTF is "Circus wear" anyhow, and if they really push this on people, I'd expect that theyll find they get a LOT of "no" RSVP's. Because seriously- if I got that invitation, initially I might chuckle and do what you were planning on - a bright top or something.

But if I got further information and was told more firmly that this is expected, I'd probably say "Oh, well sorry- can't make it".

Going to a shower is enough. Demanding people wear a themed outfit (which they'd probably have to buy!!!) is utterly ridiculous.

[dakotadangerdog]

Ummmm no. Wear a colorful top and makeup and yeah maybe the top hat, and call it good.

[heyney]

Jul 13, 2012 10:36:21 GMT -5 lookingup said:

"Circus wear," pffffft. Wear some lingerie and a top hat, and tell them you're the ring master. Oh, and carry a whip.

Ive got a flogger you could carry in lieu of said whip

[mandimija]

Why do I get the feeling that a trip to the local sex shop is in order? ::devious grin::

[naeljun]

I seriously just spit out my water. What in the hell is that about?

[mandimija]

Jul 13, 2012 11:27:29 GMT -5 naeljun said:

I seriously just spit out my water. What in the hell is that about?

The party? I have no clue. I love BFF to pieces, but the whole wedding is over the top (but I don't get going gaga over weddings, so take that as you will).

The sex shop comment? Where the hell else am I supposed to find a whip or a woman's ringleader outfit?

[stephbfan]

Lol, I actually think it sounds fun. Not your typical shower. Relax, wear what you want and have fun!

[moolarkey]

maybe a Cirque du Sole outfit??? Maybe a clown costume, dress up as a lion or tiger? or elephant if you're heavy?

[riverpestie]

I would wear something along the lines of a Vegas Showgirl outfit.

[doriswe]

This reminds me of a dude on an online dating site who has a picture of him dressed up like a ringleader with a chick in a lion costume!!

[mandimija]

I'm going the smartass route. Rainbow wig, Mardi Gras beads, colorful/sparkly top, black pants, Mardi Gras mask, and colorful eyeshadow. Cirque, NOLA style.

Considering a feather whip. Thoughts?

[hobs209]

Jul 13, 2012 13:45:19 GMT -5 moolarkey said:

maybe a Cirque du Sole outfit??? Maybe a clown costume, dress up as a lion or tiger? or elephant if you're heavy?

Ummm, what? ^o)

[Deleted]

I think the whole thing is ridiculous! Circus wear?? Wtf?? A clown nose and some big red shoes?? Party idea fail!!