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What item of clothing has my mother bought me?!

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Diefenbakersdayoff · 16/01/2019 08:43

NC - lighthearted. Disclaimer: I am grateful she has sent a present.

Normally I don't get a present from mother on my birthday but alas one has arrived (we live in different countries)

On the customs label it says 'Clothing'

In the past I have been given some rather hideous clothing from her including a massive purple fleece (it's not cold here), glitter tops (not my style) and endless sweaters with tartan (we are Scottish but there is such a thing as too much tartan).

I'm a jeans and a plain t-shirt kinda woman who is turning 35......Opening the present in about 10 hours.....

What's in the package?!

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Diefenbakersdayoff · 16/01/2019 10:09

Good call on the PJs.

She saw how fussy I am when it comes to clothes so I am really surprised she has got me clothing. We're all dying to open it but will wait until morning here....

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veggiepigsinpastryblankets · 16/01/2019 10:15

Maybe the clothing label is a red herring and it's a saltire so you can fly the flag abroad Grin

justilou1 · 16/01/2019 10:18

Multi pack of up to the armpit nanna knickers in utilitarian beige

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clairethewitch70 · 16/01/2019 10:19

If she is in Scotland she has probably bought you thermals

finchers · 16/01/2019 10:30

Open it?! I'm excited to see it!

WhoGivesADamnForAFlakeyBandit · 16/01/2019 10:39
  1. Massive tartan scarf
  2. Massive tartan flannelette pjs
  3. Over the knee tartan socks
  4. Beach towel. Not tartan
  5. Massive glittery pants.
Diefenbakersdayoff · 16/01/2019 10:41

I shall reveal all in about 8 hours....apologies in advance if it's a completely normal item without fluorescent colours, annoying bows, itchy material, open necks (don't suit them). Maybe it will make up for all the sweet but awful presents in the past

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DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 16/01/2019 10:41

A gilet, the sort that makes the wearer look like the Michelin man.

Aprilshowersarecomingsoon · 16/01/2019 10:42

Black lace nightie.

Pythonesque · 16/01/2019 10:45

Tartan raincoat?

IncomingCannonFire · 16/01/2019 10:46

A neck warmer. Not a scarf, just a fleece lined knitted tube. In pink/purple.

Hoppinggreen · 16/01/2019 10:48

Might not be a big enough package but hopefully its a wolf fleece

Mesmeri · 16/01/2019 10:50

One of those adult sized onsies, described on the label as a Lounge Suit.

Tawdrylocalbrouhaha · 16/01/2019 10:52

A snood and wrist warmers, pink with gold lurex threads in.

FaithInfinity · 16/01/2019 10:53

A matching scarf, mittens and bobble hat, all in bright tartan Smile

GroggyLegs · 16/01/2019 10:54

Scarf and gloves.
Big pashmina.
Slipper socks.

But I really want it to be Hoppings wolf fleece

Diefenbakersdayoff · 16/01/2019 10:55

Oh one of those wolf fleeces would be something she would think I would love!

She's weirdly obsessed with Alpacas at the moment too- is that a thing in the U.K.? Is it an alpaca something....

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Gorganzolabrie · 16/01/2019 11:01

This?

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1CDGOYIenGB591GB591&hl=en-GB&ei=Kw44XKulGMKqwgSopYa4AQ&q=hideous+tartan+dress&oq=hideous+tartan+dress&gsl=mobile-gws-wiz-serp.3..33i160.23932.42901..43722...2.0..5.890.12935.2-5j24j4j0j2......0....1.......5..0i71j35i39j0i22i30j0i67j0i131j46j46i131j0j33i21.Fuu3iUoq0Y0#imgrc=AoRPtxsxthjhGM:

HalfBloodPrincess · 16/01/2019 11:01

Tartan slanket thing with the arms.

Gorganzolabrie · 16/01/2019 11:02

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PowerPantsRule · 16/01/2019 11:04

It's going to be a Per Una cardigan from M and S with random lurex stitching, bows and twirly bits.

Diefenbakersdayoff · 16/01/2019 11:04

@Gorganzolabrie wow! SJP in tartan has made my night.

I'm definitely not a dress lady but who knows!

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Mayrhofen · 16/01/2019 11:05

If it's Per Una, it will definitely have ruffles.

AdoraBell · 16/01/2019 11:07

2nd the proper blouse suggestion.

Diefenbakersdayoff · 16/01/2019 11:08

She did buy me blouses for school...frilly collars

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