AIBU to object to being told to wear shorts on holiday?

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Bbbuuu · 28/04/2026 14:57

It’s 18c where I’m on holiday, cloudy. I wore trousers as it’s not particularly warm as got a slight breeze. Wouldn’t be wearing shorts if this weather was in the UK.

My DM saw me in my trousers (lightweight) and she insisted I wear shorts! Why?

I don’t need to be told what to wear in my 40s

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TFImBackIn · 28/04/2026 15:16

What's it got to do with her?

Devilsmommy · 28/04/2026 15:15

18° and sunny then yeah I'd wear shorts but 18° and cloudy with a nippy wind and I'd be in trousers too. Tell your DM that you don't need her to pick your clothes out anymore as you're actually grown up now

redskyAtNigh · 28/04/2026 15:06

Why did she insist? Do you have history for overdressing and then spending all day complaining? Were you doing an activity where shorts would be more practical?

Alwaysthesameoldstory · 28/04/2026 15:06

I wear shorts a lot and would probably have been inending to put them on.
But if my DM TOLD me to put them on I would have worn trousers just to assert my independence. And to be bloody minded if I'm honest

DrummondStick · 28/04/2026 15:02

How odd! 18 is not warm anyway!

JLMA · 28/04/2026 15:01

i probably would wear shorts in that weather.

However.
you are your own person. Don’t listen to DM.

im guessing she just wants you to make the most of your holiday? But still

worrisomeasset · 28/04/2026 15:01

So did you obey her instructions and put on some shorts, or did you defy her and stay in your trousers? We need to know.

RampantIvy · 28/04/2026 14:58

I wouldn't wear shorts in 18 degrees either. Too chilly.

Womblingmerrily · 28/04/2026 14:58

Ignore your mother or tell her clearly 'Mum, I'm an adult and I choose what I wear'

It really isn't worth worrying about the 'why' she does what she does.

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