To think 3 dress down days in two months is a bit much

[Buck3t]

Seriously, Spanish Day, World Book day and the other one that was in February.

And suggestions of what can be worn, A matador outfit, a flamenco dress, oh and when for? 7 days later, do I look like someone who has a 9 year old's flamenco dress just lying about, oh and specifically no football shirts as they want the kids to use their imagination. Really? Well suppose I like spanish football and suppose it has been a great introduction to spanish culture for my family, and suppose that's what is in my wardrobe? Well I'm going on Ebay, so that's as far as DD's imagination is coming into costume choice. Why do I have to be on ebay looking for a flamenco dress? Why? Why indeed.

The day sounds great, but dress down is completely unnecessary.

And I'm stressed cause DH is away for the next couple of weeks leaving me alone against THE KIDS.

I don't need this.

We had 3 in two weeks once.

When you have a dc like mine who hates dress up days with a passion and hysteria you get a tad irritated.

We just do colours of the flag. Anything red or yellow.

I don't mind dress up days but a flamenco outfit sounds a bit OTT! I'd just go for a party dress and a plastic rose stuck in her hair. Add a scarf with lots of tassels.

How about one of DH's shirts and a paper hat and send them as victims of the Spanish Inquisition? Love to see the teacher's face trying to explain that one....

Wellitwouldbenice
I think that it's fair to criticise the school without being told "Oh YOU do then!", or that there is something wrong with you.
Those things are great fun for parents with not much to do, but for others they are a PITA.

I can top that with our school! Just had the weekly newsletter and we've got 2 dress down days, a disco, a cake sale, chocolate tombola and afternoon tea and easter bonnet parade all before the end of term in 3 weeks!!

I feel your pain, we had specific instructions and costumes for world book day and next week they have to be in all red! My kids have nothing red (that's not a leotard......that may be what they wear!) The school must think we're made of money

I knew i had forgotten something. Next week is their Disco. That's why I'm completely over it. Two days, two sets of clothes in addition to their uniform. I guess at least one shirt will be left over to the following week.

I'm glad I'm not alone in this. Loving all the suggestions. Will let DD choose when I get home (if I get home tonight). Thanking you so much.