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To find DH’s outfit for dinner really unsuitable?

187 replies

MarieJh · 22/12/2025 21:49

Meal out at a nice restaurant yesterday. DH wearing smart trainers, jeans and…a black Stone Island roll neck jumper. With badge on sleeve.

He says it’s smart/designer and suitable for the occasion.

I disagree. AIBU?

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NoSoupForU · 22/12/2025 21:54

What were you wearing?
What's the dress code of the restaurant?
And nice restaurant can be interpreted in all manner of ways really. To some people a chain place is a nice restaurant and to others it needs to have Michelin stars to be nice.

somanychristmaslights · 22/12/2025 21:54

Depends what “nice” restaurant means.

lots of people don’t “dress up” anymore. What did you wear?

SledgingSlide · 22/12/2025 21:54

My young adult kids say that Stone Island is a ‘roadman’ brand. I don’t really know exactly what that means, but it’s derogatory. My kids could also be being dickheads🤷🏼‍♀️

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MarieJh · 22/12/2025 21:53

JamesWebbSpaceTelescope · 22/12/2025 21:52

Really hard to tell as smart restaurant can vary hugely. But his outfit sounds fine for smart casual. Is it the top you are not happy with?

What were you wearing for comparison?

Yes, the jumper was the issue.

A dress with heels.

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ObliviousCoalmine · 22/12/2025 21:53

Was he expecting to encounter a group of Millwall fans and have a scrap?

FinallyHere · 22/12/2025 21:53

Is this really a hill to die on?

boxofbuttons · 22/12/2025 21:53

You can't wear a Stoney to dinner 😫Some jeans and trainers are definitely more smart-casual than casual so no issue with that. But Stone Island def isn't smart.

JamesWebbSpaceTelescope · 22/12/2025 21:52

Really hard to tell as smart restaurant can vary hugely. But his outfit sounds fine for smart casual. Is it the top you are not happy with?

What were you wearing for comparison?

JudgeBread · 22/12/2025 21:52

Did he get kicked out for not adhering to the Dresscode?

If not, he's fine.

PennyLaneisinmyheartandmysoul · 22/12/2025 21:52

What were you wearing op?

canyon2000 · 22/12/2025 21:51

It sounds ok to me. What would you have liked him to wear?

TableRunners · 22/12/2025 21:50

Trainers? Jeans? Neither of these are "smart".