DDs prom is coming up
Our elder daughters did go, but one wore a bridesmaid dress (that we'd had made to her design and spec 3 months before when we married) and another wore a dress that had belonged to her late grandmother who we'd lost recently.
Youngest would love to wear one of her Nans dresses, but sadly is a completely different size and build and it just can't happen.
She's aware that money is tight and has picked a £60 dress from Quiz, and bargain shoes and bag. She'll look beautiful (she would in a bin bag but I'm biased). She's asked her Uncle to drive her in his very posh car, and her stepmum is paying for her nails as a treat.
All in all, the outfit, hair and ticket have cost less than £200.
I'm actually proud of her for being aware of how difficult things are, and being conscientious about it.
That said, I know £200 is quite a lot of money. DH hasn't a good word to say about this prom. Not a comment, all he does is moan that it's a competition and people are just showing off. I KNOW this, but it doesn't mean I want DD's enjoyment of it devalued or lessened because she's worrying about what he says all the time.
Am I U to flounce at him and tell him to shut the fuck up and tell her she'll have an amazing night?