Strange comment from couple re children’s clothes.

[Uptheapplesandpearstobed]

I’ve always taken pride in my children’s outfits. Always ironed, Boden etc.

I was at the local tea shop yesterday when an elderly man said to my two young children ‘ooo dressed for a wedding are we’ and his wife snapped at him saying ‘no, just a parent who dresses them properly’

I felt quite uncomfortable that he felt my children were going to a wedding because they were in a dress.

Surely if you make such an effort you want comments like that?!

@SnackSizeRaisin

lots Of little girls like wearing dresses, the fancier the better and will want to wear them to the park, they hardly need to be forced into them. It’s easy to be on a playground ina dress anyway unless it’s a floor length or something, which I assume these weren’t.

Couldn’t agree more!

Are your kids comfortable trussed up in “proper” clothes when it’s so hot? I let mine wear bin bags and rags at this time of year.

Summerfun54321 ·
“Life is way too short for:
-ironing
-expensive kids clothes
-giving a shit about things strangers say to you.”

👆🏻 This. Times 10000%.

Thank you for letting us know this happened.

Dressed for.... Doesn't mean wearing a dress.
And just so you know, when am at the park I don't really notice what (brands) kids are wearing and when I occasionally do, it really does not matter to me

And not very practical.

Bahahaha nearly spat my coffee out.

My 3 year old often wears sparkly dresses to the park. Obviously not my choice but mostly I go with checking it’s weather appropriate and safe and then not worrying about it. If anyone is judging a 3 year olds choice of clothes, they are pretty ridiculous! Sometimes her outfits are completely clashing and bizarre but I like that she has an opinion. ( and I hope her tastes gets a little less glittery and crazy when she is older ) . Don’t overthink other people’s comments.

OP where are you???
Are you busy ironing your Boden ???

I've gone to the bother of check the Boden website. I do hope this is appropriate and not overstepping the level of interaction deemed appropriate on MN.

Boden Law appears to dictate that "dungaree dressess" are for "playing in the park". Where the minors in question wearing dungaree dresses?

Unfortunately, Boden Law is unclear on the position of if their clothing can be considered wedding wear. The term "party" may cover weddings. Some posters appear to believe it is not, it is however possible Ironing may change this.I would advise you engage a solicitor to clarify.

(But before you do, can I check if the minors were wearing fascinators? If they were, you might mention it to the solicitor as there's a vigilante group on MN that may react badly if they hear fascinators had be thought appropriate wedding wear. The man may be in danger and his wife might turn nasty if it comes to light in court.)

Christ how do you have the time or energy to iron kids clothes?

This has all got really mean. There is a thread about Y4 girls ganging up on each other. This feels similar.

So much inverse snobbery about Boden! Blimey!

Is a bit tacky, Boden.

Ah...to live a life where you have the headspace to ruminate on this must either be brilliant or extremely tedious?

Are you always a massive overthinker who cares this much about what strangers think? If so, then you need to get therapy because this isn't 'normal' and it must be exhausting

Or is it that you don't have anything bigger to worry about?

DD used to love wearing loose dresses to the park- very comfy for running around, so I’m not seeing that issue unless you expect them not to get messy.

The man was just making conversation, I imagine. Not something to be upset about or over-analyse. Are you generally a bit anxious?

Seriously? You felt uncomfortable because some randomer complimented your kids for looking nice? Bloody hell.

It was probably the fascinators that made the girls look wedding-y, in fairness. Though myself, I find they get snagged on the climbing frame.

If that made you uncomfortable I'm speechless. It's passing the time of day, idle chit chat, not worth a moment of your thoughts. Or is this a stealth brag that your children are always immaculate?

This has all got really mean. There is a thread about Y4 girls ganging up on each other. This feels similar

If you think a bit of gentle piss-taking is in any way comparable to children "ganging up on each other" then maybe the internet isn't for you.

My 3yo would be delighted to be mistaken for a wedding guest, this hypothetically would make her day!

I had two different people stop me one day to say how lovely my DD looked in her dress and hat. They were both from Primark. Don’t overthink it.

The only victim here is the bloke who was unnecessarily snapped at by his wife talking rubbish.

Were they matching dresses? That might have been the reason for the comment.

Personally, I iron most clothes, but it's not a hassle as I just spend the odd hour in front of the tv doing it.

I went a bit Boden crazy when my kids were pre school. The quality is good and can be passed down/sold. I don't bother so much now. They grow so quickly and wreck stuff so it's not worth it. Plus, a lot of it is very 'young'.

I'm sorry you're getting a hard time op, but your post could come across as an attempt at stealth. I'm not really sure what reassurances you want?

Then put them in tee shirts and shorts. Boden do those too, so you can still feel oddly superior.