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Is this dress appropriate for school pick up?

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Collard · 03/07/2024 13:48

I’m 5 ft 3. Hair as long as models so back is typically covered. Worn with flat nude sandals so very casual.

Is this dress appropriate for school pick up?
Is this dress appropriate for school pick up?
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Teenagehorrorbag · 11/07/2024 22:38

Nobody would bat an eyelid at short shorts would they? So what's the difference? Who cares (or even notices).

Pipsqueaker · 05/07/2024 20:41

I personally wouldn’t, because I am tall and it is very short. It would only take for me to bend to greet my child, or a gust of wind to flash my entire backside.
But if you are shorter than me it is most likely more decent on you.

Crazycatlady79 · 05/07/2024 20:37

@Collard I love this dress! Where's it from? 👀👀👀

FateReset · 05/07/2024 18:53

What kind of 'event' would you wear a plain cotton or linen backless sundress to, though?

A bbq or summer garden event? A birthday party after work? A date on the beach?

It's backless, reveals a lot of leg and has sort of cut out bits. So it looks strange for school pick up unless a one-off (dashing to an event straight from school run)

Hankunamatata · 05/07/2024 18:50

As long as you can't see your knickers, it's fine

Packetofcrispsplease · 05/07/2024 18:48

It’s cute and should be absolutely fine , you’ve said you’re small at 5’3” so should be a reasonable length for you .
I would only worry about sunburn on back

Epicaricacy · 05/07/2024 14:29

You cannot have been to Saudi and pretend there's no difference in womenswear with the UK 😂😂

Even mainland Europe tend to be a bit...puzzled by some of the revealing party outfits we are famous for.

The OP's dress is just a dress. SA aside, there's absolutely nothing contentious about it. It's a pretty, plain, black day dress. You need a weird or jealous mind to have any issue with it.

NecessaryNC24 · 05/07/2024 13:41

Insulating ?

Ok you have your opinion and I have mine but I think we should stop derailing OP's thread now.

Peace ✌🏻.

Missgucci · 05/07/2024 13:37

NecessaryNC24 · 05/07/2024 13:07

Well they're brave then.

But the OP doesn't have to be, which is the point.

Erm that's not the point she was making stop being silly. Op can wear and do what she wants but her post does not have to be insulating to others. Try sticking to your own issues before you talk about others (typical of certain types) just get on with your problems. You've probably never stepped foot in Saudi so maybe educate yourself.

NecessaryNC24 · 05/07/2024 13:07

Well they're brave then.

But the OP doesn't have to be, which is the point.

Missgucci · 05/07/2024 13:01

NecessaryNC24 · 05/07/2024 12:51

Well you have to be covered head to toe to leave the house as a woman in SA.

Hence the comparison.

Not everyone lives like that over there. Don't be ignorant

NecessaryNC24 · 05/07/2024 12:51

Well you have to be covered head to toe to leave the house as a woman in SA.

Hence the comparison.

Missgucci · 05/07/2024 12:16

Collard · 03/07/2024 13:51

Comment from dh. Showed friends said dress. And someone said they would have thrown on a jacket.

Didn’t realise this was Saudi Arabia

What's Saudi got to do with it?

Soukmyfalafel · 05/07/2024 12:13

I've seen worse where I am. Much more on show. One person had a playboy pin up on a tshirt. Couldn't see anything, but they were naked.

hoxtonbabe · 05/07/2024 12:07

Bellaboo01 · 05/07/2024 11:48

Yes it looks fine. Not sure why your height has anything to do with it.

Why? Has there been a issue or a complaint?

I couldnt care less what parents wear at pick ups!

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I assume she included height because models are usually around 5ft7 ( minimum) so on a 5ft 3 person as she is it would be much longer so can’t be deemed inappropriate because of length.

The dress is lovely and actually quite plain. I wish I could have my back out like that 😂 so god knows why her husband thinks it’s inappropriate.

Bellaboo01 · 05/07/2024 11:52

Collard · 03/07/2024 13:51

Comment from dh. Showed friends said dress. And someone said they would have thrown on a jacket.

Didn’t realise this was Saudi Arabia

So your H took a pic of you in that dress and showed it to his friends to ask their opinion on whether it was suitable for picking up your children in.

How odd. Is he normally this invested in what you are wearing and to then discuss your outfit with his friends? My H i guarantee you, my H wouldnt even be able to say what i am even wearing today!

Bellaboo01 · 05/07/2024 11:48

Collard · 03/07/2024 13:48

I’m 5 ft 3. Hair as long as models so back is typically covered. Worn with flat nude sandals so very casual.

Yes it looks fine. Not sure why your height has anything to do with it.

Why? Has there been a issue or a complaint?

I couldnt care less what parents wear at pick ups!

NecessaryNC24 · 05/07/2024 11:42

Harrriet · 05/07/2024 10:32

Back in the day on mumsnet there used to be very deep discussions on "The school run dress"
Your dress is lovely.

I know. It was famous. Come back Cod.

Elly46 · 05/07/2024 11:30

No worries to me on this. Maybe not with heels at all but you’ve already said you wore nude flats. Nice dress

Greydays10 · 05/07/2024 10:40

Of course it's OK.
What a strange, creepy, rude comment from your husband.
Tell him to keep his opinions to himself.
Your friends are entitled to their view, but that is a lovely sun dress.
Hope you are ok.

Harrriet · 05/07/2024 10:32

Back in the day on mumsnet there used to be very deep discussions on "The school run dress"
Your dress is lovely.

ClareBlue · 05/07/2024 09:50

ByCupidStunt · 03/07/2024 14:09

You'd get a few funny looks if you wore it to a catholic school but other schools should be ok.

We had children at a convent school and Christian Brothers and nobody would give you any looks for picking up children wearing that. It looks like a stylish summer dress and if you feel good in it then it's fine.

Wayda · 05/07/2024 09:29

Wayda · 05/07/2024 09:07

why are people assuming I dressed up? I wore this dress all day on a hot day.

Sorry didn’t include fact I said I wore similar yesterday (back less low). Not sure why people think people dress up for school run?

NecessaryNC24 · 05/07/2024 09:15

Theweepywillow · 05/07/2024 08:41

Blimey, who dresses for the school run. Not sure if it’s you or your husband being weird, seems both, as he made the comment and you apparently need to ask mumsnet instead of laughing at him and knowing rhe answer.

Hang on, what if she was wearing it anyway in hot weather and then had to do the school run? Far more likely than dressing for it specifically.

Gilbertwasawuss · 05/07/2024 09:14

It is absolutely fine and perfectly appropriate for the weather. Your DH is a bit weird.

It's not a bodycon mini dress and heels lol

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