WWYD? Party dilemma

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Been invited to a friends swanky 40th. Its going to be a posh frock kinda do... And I kind don't have any.

I'd really like to go as she's been kind enough to invite us. We met years back when our boys were weeks old and they're now in the same class and best buds. Friend has also helped me out being on hand for pick up if I've needed her to and the same returned by me. We also go to the park on a Friday after school with the kids.

However, it's a bit posh for our comfort zone. Husband and I aren't really social butterflies...

And I'm sure I wouldn't be missed as she's got lots of friends.

And it's the kind of place you pay £5 per pint..

Argh! Help! WWYD?

Go

Get yourself a frock off ebay or a charity shop if you don't want to spend a lot

You might enjoy it!

Not my idea of fun but she sounds like a nice friend, one who doesn't take advantage so I would go but not stay too late. Aposh frock doesn't have to be expensive, or you could hire one.

I would swiftly arrange something else and tell her you were already committed and then take her out for lunch for her birthday at another time .

Definitely go.

I had a posh frock do before Christmas. It's not really my kinda thing either but loved it once I was there. You can probably pick something up in the sales if you're quick.

I got my hair done for it which I think helped me feel fancy.

There are other school mums going I think but with partners. We would have to sort Childcare which for us is my parents who dont drive.. meaning we would have to collect and drop them off after they sat for us too....

I'd feel a right lemon going on my own 🍋🍋

I think you should go. She sounds like a good friend, and it might upset her if she discovers you could have gone really, but couldn't be bothered to make the effort. Fine to leave relatively early and explain to your friend that you can't leave too late because your parents are babysitting. But I do think it would be inconsiderate not to go, and might upset your friend more than you realise.

Why don't you say you can't make it then but you'd like to take her out for a meal?

I think you should go, it will take you out if your comfort zone and she sounds lovely. I'm in London, if you want to borrow an outfit 🙂