My wonderful experience of 'how to look expensive"

[Gatekeeper]

I am normally a bit of a slob and I don't like to see what I have evolved into...

Today was my dad's funeral- my beloved dad who was so dapper and smart and always wore a fab, well cut shirt and silk tie. His favourite aftershave was Terre d'Hermes

Despite the fact it was my dad's funeral- do you know what? Part of me felt bloody great. I had a on a fab fit and flare coat I bought from House of Fraser (Kaliko) which fits me and looks great. Slim fitting black trousers, black knee length boots and a fitted shirt. I also wore one of me dad's silk ties

I felt so tall and proud and confident and I know my dear dad would approve- he loved fashion

love you dad xxx; I'm DEF going to make an effort now

[PacificDogwod]

Oh, Gatekeeper, I am sorry to read about your DF's death - my condolences

I am sure you are right and he would have been proud to see your looking smart and feeling good about yourself. Long may that feeling continue!

Here's to your dad [hugs]

[paulapantsdown]

Ah well done! I bet the hard day you had to endure was a tiny bit easier because you felt confident. I bet your dad would have thought you looked smashing.

[Lweji]

I bet he was proud of you.

But... you don't have to ditch your usual style. I'm sure he's just as proud of your usual style as you of his.

[Gatekeeper]

usual style has become sloth monster; ok for an attack of typhoid fever but other than that NO !!!!!!

[AdoraBell]

I'm glad you felt confident and good about yourself.

Sorry for your loss

[abbieanders]

Sorry for your loss it sounds like you've found a way to keep your Dad's spirit alive in a very personal way.

[herecomesthsun]

I wore a Philip Treacy hat from Harvey Nicks (sale) for my mum's funeral. I was an only child of whom she was mega proud and she liked to see me nicely turned out. It was almost like sharing a little joke with her.

God Bless you and be with you over the days, months and years to come - it is so very hard losing a parent

[Longislandicetee]

So sorry for your loss Gatekeeper, take care of yourself these next few weeks and months.

Your outfit sounds wonderful. {{hugs}}

[cressetmama]

For sure, he would have approved........ just keep his flame alight. And .

[DurhamDurham]

You sound like you would have made your dad proud , looking as dapper and smart as he liked to be.
Pleased it helped you get through the day too

[PunkrockerGirl]

Sorry about your Dad
Your outfit sounds wonderful!

[PacificDogwod]

You could just 'tweak' your usual style to incorporate a bit of your dad's style? I love that you wore one of his silk ties

[LordOfMisrule]

When my DGF died - a keen runner - I ran a cross country race faster than I ever had before, when usually I would have coasted. Its funny what death can do to inspire you to better yourself

[Tisgrand]

What a lovely way to honour your dad Gatekeeper. Sorry for your loss.

[Dontlaugh]

Gatekeeper that sounds like an amazing outfit, and one he would have appreciated. I am sorry for your loss. I hope and trust you carry his legacy on, as much as you can.
My own dad is critically ill in ICU and I have picked out my funeral outfit - but nothing as fabulous as yours! I am in awe and wish you well.

[Dontlaugh]

PS One of my very best friends wears that aftershave, your dad have excellent taste.

[Dontlaugh]

had

[BringMeTea]

So sorry for your loss OP. I rarely dress smartly and wore a fitted, aubergine Autograph dress for my dear dad's funeral, with, heaven forfend, heels! I know he would have been very pleased to see me like that. Wearing his tie was such a nice touch.

Be kind to yourself.

[echt]

and sorry for your loss, Gatekeeper. So glad that the glamming-up pleased you and reflected an important aspect of your dad's life, too.

A couple of years ago, an MNer whose DH had died spoke of her wish to look the bees' knees at the funeral. I recommended fancy underwear (not as the main garment, and not in case she got lucky) :o

[madmomma]

Ah how lovely that you honoured your Dad like that. Just before he died, my Dad remarked that one of my dresses was pretty. I wore it to his funeral and I love to wear it now and remember him. So sorry for your loss xxx

[Buttercup443]

Sorry to hear about your Dad, Gatekeeper

Wonderful to hear that you've found a way to let your Dad's spirit shine through in you!

Go girl!! X

[Postchildrenpregranny]

Oh gatekeeper how lovely. I'd have dabbed his aftershave on too..my dad always smelled of Old Spice The merest whiff makes me tearful (he's been dead 22 years)

[robindeer]

I completely understand. At my beloved DF's funeral I wanted to dress well enough that his friends could look at me and think 'that's 's daughter. He must have been proud'. It seemed so silly at the time so I'm grateful to hear a similar story. for you gatekeeper*

[robindeer]

Ah you've brought tears to my eyes you lot!

[Dowser]

Love Hermes perfumes. My favourite is orange verte. I'll have to sniff out terre d'hermes.

I'll think of your dad when I do ;-)