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About MIL copying me?

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redangryemoji · 26/10/2017 15:41

Just to clarify- this is not a MIL bashing thread. We get on really well and she is a lovely kind woman. But....

She has form for copying me which doesn’t generally bother me but this time I’m really pissed off.

We have a family wedding coming up next month. DP needed a new suit so he went out and got himself one. 2 weeks later MIL and FIL also go and get a new suit. As she’s showing me I notice it’s exactly the same suit that DP got. She laughs and says ‘Yes but FIL’s suit is slim fit not skinny fit like the one xxxx got.’ Still it’s the same colour, brand and style so is the same suit in my opinion. He’s also got the same style shoes to go with it and the same colour shirt to wear with it. DP was a bit annoyed as they will be dressed pretty much the same.

Fast forward a few weeks and MIL asked me what I’m planning on wearing to the wedding. I show her the dress that I’ve got (navy lace) and the nude shoes and bag to wear with it. She said ‘that’s nice’ and not much else. A couple of days later she said ‘I think I’m going to look for a navy lace dress to wear to the wedding’. I was a bit Hmm but thought no more if it.

Today she’s sent me a picture of the dress, shoes and bag that she’s got and it is pretty much identical to mine. The whole bloody lot of it!

Why? Why? Why? Does she not realise we are going to look like a load of twats all wearing the same thing? I mentioned it to DP but he became quite defensive saying if it bothers me that much I should change my dress. AIBU to be so pissed off about it or should I just take it as a complement?
Also I’m now debating changing my dress and not ever telling her anything again but I absolutely love it and will struggle to find anything else I like quite as much.

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Santawontbelong · 26/10/2017 19:58

Next visit wear a velour tracksuit and bunches. .

redangryemoji · 26/10/2017 20:04

@GreenTulips I’m 32, 5ft 1in, size 8/10, I’m brunette with olive skin and would normally wear dark colours.

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redangryemoji · 26/10/2017 20:04

@Santawontbelong I’m tempted!

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redangryemoji · 26/10/2017 20:04

@CaveMum Thank you. Will take a look

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Pengggwn · 26/10/2017 20:07

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redangryemoji · 26/10/2017 20:08

@GreenTulips
I’d normally go for a shift dress or body con as long it’s us not too tight around my stomach.

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redangryemoji · 26/10/2017 20:09

@Pengggwn What do you mean?

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TheDowagerCuntess · 26/10/2017 20:11

Head over to S&B red, and start a thread there, too. They will be able to help you out.

In future, send her up the garden path the next time she asks what you're wearing. You're prepared for her shenanigans now, and if you veer her wildly off course, you won't have to give up your nice outfit.

TheDowagerCuntess · 26/10/2017 20:13

Peng - FIL and OP's DH are wearing the same suit.

JKR123 · 26/10/2017 20:18

I would be tempted to get a different dress - one that is far nicer than the one you already have and not tell her. Her behaviour is very odd.

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Mrsevo1 · 26/10/2017 20:20

I have this issue with a friend and it's infuriating. Personally, is be inclined to just buy a new dress and hope she takes the hint. I'd feel uncomfortable knowing she was wearing pretty much the same as me especially when you'll no doubt be on the same tables and sitting close together. I feel your pain......at least my issue is with a mate, no a mother in law!!!

BenLui · 26/10/2017 20:21

Because the MIL went out a bought a navy lace dress knowing the OP has a navy lace dress for the wedding.

The two men being dressed identically rather highlights the ridiculousness of the situation Peng

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ItsOutThere · 26/10/2017 20:26

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redangryemoji · 26/10/2017 20:33

@Pengggwn I mentioned about the suit as a bit of back story to explain why I was so annoyed.

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Imstyledilemma · 26/10/2017 20:34

Is it only me that thinks this is creepy and actually quite bloody nasty of her?

No, it's not only you.
People think it's flattering, but after a while it gets bloody annoying.

PhuntSox · 26/10/2017 20:36

Keep that awful m&s dress in the wardrobe to show her next time! Shop in retro shops for cant be copied one off dresses from the sixties.

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TheDowagerCuntess · 26/10/2017 20:42

Peng

She's not saying that - she's providing
context for the situation. Bad enough the MIL has form for copying, but now FIL is getting in on the action, too.

Both couples will now be going to the same event, in the same two outfits.

What's not to get? Confused

Justanothernameonthepage · 26/10/2017 20:43

What budget? www.theprettydresscompany.com

Duchesspotatoes · 26/10/2017 20:44

I think I'd text back 'no it's not identical but we'll look ridiculous stood together. Will you exchange yours or shall I?'

lookatyourwatchnow · 26/10/2017 20:50

Sorry OP but this made me laugh. Shame her at the wedding by making tinkly loud jokes to everyone about them copying you both.

Pengggwn · 26/10/2017 20:53

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TheDowagerCuntess · 26/10/2017 20:59

OK

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