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Was I U to wear the same outfit to two weddings?

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GameOldBirdz · 04/04/2017 09:16

Since Christmas, I've been to four weddings. I'm that age where everyone I know is getting married!

I wore the same outfit to three of these weddings. Two of these same-outfit weddings were the same crowd of people- family. My cousin, who was at both family same-outfit weddings, sent me a load of photographs yesterday and said in the email "It's a shame you couldn't be bothered to wear something different".

I replied to thank her for sending and said "I'm sorry if I offended you recycling my outfit, I'm cheap Wink". We have a good relationship, we're friends, I thought she'd take this in good humour. But no, she sent a massive paragraph saying I was disrespectful, that it was very bad show, it was rude and that if I didn't want to go I should have declined the invitation rather than turn up inappropriately dressed (her words).

I did want to go to both weddings, it wasn't remotely meant as a 'fuck you' to the couple getting married. I told my mum about it and she agreed with my cousin that it was inappropriate.

So now I'm doubting myself and worried that I've made a massive faux pas and that everyone hates me?

So, was I being unreasonable to recycle the outfit? I should say that I did use a different bag/ accessories for both weddings but the basic outfit was the same.

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trinity0097 · 04/04/2017 15:07

I wear to weddings dresses I also wear to school (work) with the same circle of people at work and the weddings!!

Floggingmolly · 04/04/2017 15:12

Curating... Grin. Does the bride know she's the Curator of Photos as well as Wardrobe Mistress? She's certainly a busy little bee...

MiddleClassProblem · 04/04/2017 15:18

Wow I assumed she was one of the brides. Even more barmy now! And even more reason to tell her to do one!

GameOldBirdz · 04/04/2017 15:24

trinity I also wear this jumpsuit to work. I actually bought it as a casual outfit but one day realised it'd also look great dressed-up.

Flogging Grin By "curating" she basically means getting all her photos from her smartphone onto her laptop and forwarding them to everyone she knows.

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AVY1 · 04/04/2017 15:39

I didn't know this was a thing. I have two wedding outfits - one warm and one for if it's a bit chillier.

Only exception was a wedding with a dress code.

MeerkatOnMyWall · 04/04/2017 15:55

YANBU.

Wear what you want. She needs to stuff off.

I'm recycling a dress I wore to a wedding last year. I also wore it on my hols 2 years ago. Its pretty and I like it so its getting worn again in May.

fruitbrewhaha · 04/04/2017 15:59

wear that dress every time you see her Grin

NoncommittalToSparkleMotion · 04/04/2017 16:04

Grin at a wedding photography curator.

Well, since it's her job...

ForTheSakeOfFuck · 04/04/2017 16:07

Oh god wear it when you go see her for this chat. Please leaseplease.

ForTheSakeOfFuck · 04/04/2017 16:08

With a silent P, apparently? Hmm

CotswoldStrife · 04/04/2017 16:28

It wasn't even her wedding?!

I have the same book as Eats, I can't quite narrow my wardrobe down as much as that but I admire the concept.

LonginesPrime · 04/04/2017 16:46

I agree with PP that your cousin's comment was hugely sexist, superficial and unnecessary.

user1471505498 · 04/04/2017 17:24

I'm just remembering that my DH's cousin pulled her mum's leg (his aunt) because she wore the same outfit to our wedding that she'd worn to a previous family wedding. It was all completely in good humour though, it was a very smart outfit and of course it wasn't an issue!

mrsusername · 04/04/2017 17:25

Your cousin is a cunt who is going to end up divorced bitter and alone. What a fucking awful attitude I hope you told her to fuck right off

ILoveDolly · 04/04/2017 17:25

Your cousin is a nutcase. I've only ever had two weddings to attend in one season, but I always wear the same dress to both. Common sense.
One of my relatives always turns up to things dressed as if she's doing a spot of gardening, with a paperback novel in her back pocket in case conversation gets dull. I'm sure some people think that's disrespectful too. I love it. She doesn't give two stuffs what anyone thinks. She wears whatever the hell she wants.
I think we should all be a bit more chill like that.

SlummyMummyof3 · 04/04/2017 17:25

Absolute shite!

You could wear it to the next three weddings if you so wish, f* her!

Catherinebee85 · 04/04/2017 17:27

Your cousin is very lucky that this is a big deal in her life. Most people have actual problems.

What an absolute nut job!

childmaintenanceserviceinquiry · 04/04/2017 17:28

I dont think you made a faux pas at all. But it is a tricky area. I nearly made a massive faux pas. I have a lovely long standing friend who has been married several times. I wore a beautiful dress to her 1st wedding, then years later when she got married for the second time I pulled that dress out of the wardrobe and decided to wear that. It was only on the morning of the wedding that I twigged that i was about to wear the same outfit to both weddings with a very similar list of attendees. Luckily I had another outfit that looked as smart.

ForTheSakeOfFuck · 04/04/2017 17:29

Dolly: One of my relatives always turns up to things dressed as if she's doing a spot of gardening, with a paperback novel in her back pocket in case conversation gets dull.

When I grow up I want to be exactly like this.

AnoiseAnnoysanOyster · 04/04/2017 17:36

I have a few dresses that I wear so tend to rotate them depending on what I feel like wearing. And yes I do buy new as well.

I have to be honest though, I wouldn't wear the same outfit for every function over 10 or 15 years. Fashions change, I've changed, I've had children and my shape has changed. What I liked back then isn't what I like now.

trinity0097 · 04/04/2017 17:36

The only time I have slightly disapproved of an outfit for a wedding was at mine, when my weird uncle wore suit trousers, trainers and a logo t-shirt. He had brought proper shoes and a shirt, but couldn't be bothered to change into them! It wasn't so much that it wasn't wedding attire, more I didn't think it appropriate church wear.

CeciliaMiddleton · 04/04/2017 17:46

Poor you! Sounds like you're handling it really well though. x x

beargrass · 04/04/2017 17:48

Another 'WTAF?' from me. Beyond daft. Sometimes, I purposely buy sale dresses for weddings if I'm buying new, so as to lower the chances of rocking up in the same outfit as someone else.

lazytuesday · 04/04/2017 17:50

Your cousin is pure loops!! Its expensive going to weddings and if youve had to go to four so far already this year then its no wonder youve had to wear the same outfit. We arent all made of money. Your cousin is being an entitled little sh*t. YANBU

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