Are my dresses unreasonable for the school run?

[MyNameIsPinkiePie]

I wore the black dress yesterday (see pics) and got a filthy stare off a woman pushing a buggy on the school pick up. I don't think I had my kids with me at that point. I later wore the dress to a Christian youth group, in fact I wore it to the office earlier the same day and it seemed fine. Today I had both kids on the way to school, I was wearing the dark red dress with a black cardigan. I got another long glare from the same woman, it was her staring that made me realise it was her again! I wouldn't wear the dark red dress to the office and I have pinned it to make it less low on the bust. They are both soft jersey dresses. But are they really that bad and does it make a difference whether I'm a mother or on the school run as to whether these outfits are appropriate?

[DoTheDuckFace]

I would wear both dresses to the office so by default also on the school run.

Maybe the woman has a problem with you unrelated to your clothes. Mistaken identity maybe?

[SilverDragonfly1]

The dresses are lovely and I imagine the stare was envy based- probably pegged you as a glamorous SAHM who's DH is loaded!

[chewymeringue]

They look great. Some people are a bit strange. Take no notice.

[Seeline]

You look gorgeous!
She was jealous.

Some of the mums at my school wear stuff that would look underdressed on the beach

Ignore her, and wear your dresses with pride!

[WorraLiberty]

And you've come to the conclusion, it's something to do with your dress?

How?

Interestingly, I've just posted this quote on another thread a few seconds ago, but it seems very fitting to post it here.

“You wouldn't worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.” ? Eleanor Roosevelt

[WhereTheFuckIsMyFuckingCoat]

The graphics on my iPad are playing up, but from what I can see the dresses look perfectly fine! Some people are just nasty and jealous. Ignore!

[ApocalypseThen]

The dresses are fine and if you've the energy to put them on, more power to your elbow.

[usualsuspect333]

I don't think she gave a toss about your dress tbh.

[ghostyslovesheep]

What Worra said

Still thanks for posting headless body shot in various poses!

[Hoppinggreen]

She might not have been glaring at you and if she was why assume it was your dress?
I really wouldn't worry about it as long as you are happy with the way you look

[usualsuspect333]

I think OP just wanted loads of 'you look fab' posts.

[WorraLiberty]

ghosty!!

It's a very nice, very stylish, very normal dress.

I would be very surprised if anyone had a problem with it.

[dominogocatgo]

Perhaps she'd had something similar disappear from her washing line.

[Lucked]

Perhaps she just has one of those faces! If you notice again give her a beaming smile and make small talk about the heat.

[Iliveinalighthousewith2friendl]

I think mums at the school have other things on their mind what you rock up wearing. I.e Their child's education and bills ect.
Talk about fishing for compliments.

[StayWithMe]

I think they're really lovely. Simple and elegant. Maybe she has a resting miserable face and was just admiring them. Next time, why don't you say hello and ask "sorry, do I know you?" If she says no, then respond with "sorry, I thought you knew me because I noticed you looking. Sorry my mistake." All done with a big smile so you're not coming across as confrontational. If she's admiring your clothes, she'll probably tell you and if she's somehow offended by what you're wearing, at least she'll probably be embarassed.

Tbf, no matter what you wore it's still not as bad as the bright yellow miniskirt and blue shoes I saw at a wedding yesterday, along with the teenage daughter wearing teeny weeny bright red shorts! No it wasn't a 'bright clothes type' funeral as everyone else was dressed appropriately.

[MrsCampbellBlack]

I doubt it was the dress the woman was scowling at.

Personally too much cleavage on show for my office.

Or were you walking with dress held out to side in manner of Cinderella - perhaps that is what she was scowling at

[CrystalHaze]

a) why do you think it was anything to do with what you are wearing?
b) if it was possible to know/prove that it was a case of what you were wearing, would it matter what a grumpy stranger thought?
c) kudos on the awesome stealth-boast ~ this one is ninja-esque

[CoogerAndDark]

Have you plenty of suncream on? Don't forget to reapply it before pick up this afternoon.

[muminhants1]

Maybe glaring is her natural facial expression. Move on, nothing to see here.

[70isaLimitNotaTarget]

was it tucked into yer knickers at the back.................?

[dickiedavisthunderthighs]

Did your photos not get enough likes on Facebook OP?

[StayWithMe]

Bugger! I thought I was going to be the first to pits but it took me so long to type you all beat me to it! Hadn't thought about fishing for compliments.
looks down at dirty, dog walking jeans with pluck holes from cats and coffee stained redshirt