Wearing special clothes

[CaryW]

I always insist that before Christmas dinner, everyone changes into "smarter" clothes. As long as it's a bit special- I'm happy.

This does mean, however, my daughter will be wearing a fully netted purple satin ballgown and my son will be wearing a black kilt (he's a goth and think it looks cool- I think he looks like he's borrowed his sister's school skirt! I wouldn't tell him that though- as at least he's making an effort).

Does anyone else dress up for Christmas dinner?

[lifeinagoldfishbowl]

Yes when we were younger we would get a new outfit for Christmas and tomorrow I will be wearing a newish dress for the occassion.

[gillybean2]

depends how hot and bothered i am after cooking xmas dinner as to whether i can be bothered to get changed while dishing up!

[tulpe]

oh yes. I always change into something gorgeous - makes me feel more christmassy and as though I am treating the occasion with the merit it deserves (ie I have spent half the day cooking and I want that recognised :o )

However, tis always something with a little....erm....turkey room :)

[GoldFrakkincenseAndMyrrh]

We've always dressed nicely for Christmas too. But then I come from the sort of family who dress up a bit for church

[lovechoc]

nope, just wear what I usually wear considering that I'll be doing most of the cooking!

did get dressed up when I was younger though.

[ABudafulSightWereHappyTonight]

Usually do at my parents but it is just DH, DS and I here tomorrow. DS has a bad cold so will probably want to stay in PJs and DH prob won't bother. I'll see how I feel!

[BelligerentYhoULE]

We don't, unless we get a 'Christmas jumper' which the dds usually do and dp sometimes does and I never do!

Loving the sound of your ds' kilt though. :)

[NotEnoughTime]

Im hoping that someone (my sister) will buy me a onesie and if so I will put that on when I get home from church tomorrow and it will be staying on ALL day.

[onimolap]

My mum always insisted on it, and it's something I'm beginning to think of inflicting on the DCs.

My clever crafty DSis re-created the Bridget Jones Mr Darcey reindeer Christmas jumpers for them. Now sadly almost totally outgrown, but fabulous at the time (wonder if there's a squishy parcel from her this year?)

[NoahAndTheWhale]

I love dressing up for christmas day :)

[SmokinSanta]

We dress nicely for Christmas here too. The DCs have new smart jumpers to wear, and I have a (once worn) lovely blouse/jumper from Next.

Always have had new PJs for Christmas Eve and new outfits for Christmas Day. But we're also a family that dress smartly for Church and Restaurants

[ZeroZeroOne]

always wear something a little fancier than usual and some make up. my girls always dressed nicely.

[MeowyChristmasEveryone]

My mum used to insist on it when we were kids - like others, we would get specific clothes ONLY TO BE WORN ON CHRISTMAS DAY.

Tomorrow, I am planning to wear a newish dress, we are going to a local hotel for lunch, but then we will return home to get back into our jeans before we go to our friends' house for the evening.

So, I guess a bit of both!

[loves2cycle]

I don't really dress up, just usual clothes that I would wear at a weekend, but I do have a funny thing about changing all the bedding in the house on Christmas eve. I like us all to go to bed in new sheets so in addition to all the other last minute jobs I have to do on Xmas eve, I run around doing all the beds! I then always have a stuffed fun laundry basket. Anyone else do this or is it just me?

[CaryW]

BelligerentYhoULE: "Loving the sound of your ds' kilt though."
It's not a good look- I wouldn't mind if it were tartan- worn with all the right gear.
He wore it without a sporan- and a black shirt.
Oh well- a good time was had by all!

[frozenfestiveflo]

Ah here's a thing! We are a blended family and have been since the older kids were late teens - 4 of them. That will be the reason for this! My 2 DD's dressed up as did I, my DH was smart casual (my influence), his kids were jeans and sweatshirts - it's not even a discussion let alone a battle but if it were I would never win