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Dressing “sexy” infront of in laws

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Silentsalamander · 29/12/2022 16:55

aibu to dress “sexy” infront of inlaws.

Obviously not talking lingerie or boobs spilling out but everytime I see my inlaws I wear sensible boring things that I think they’d “approve of” i.e a long sleeve jumper that would show 0 curves or a buttoned up to the neck floral dress.

…I know it’s normal to dress conservative when you first meet partners parents, but is it normal to then dress “sexier” if that is your normal style? For example I would normally wear over knee boots with tight jeans, or a mini skirt with black tights or a tight top (I’m E cup) so would look very “sexy”.

I just want to be myself, and not this polite librarian character ive created or AIBU and should tone it down infront of them?

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titchy · 29/12/2022 16:57

Are boots with skinny jeans sexy then? Confused

MorningMeditation · 29/12/2022 16:58
Hmm
Shoxfordian · 29/12/2022 16:59

Why have you felt the need to do that?

Silentsalamander · 29/12/2022 16:59

Lol….I would consider thigh high boots with tight jeans sexy but maybe I’m just over thinking

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Headabovetheparakeet · 29/12/2022 17:00

Thigh boots over jeans?

TrentCrimm · 29/12/2022 17:01

Silentsalamander · 29/12/2022 16:59

Lol….I would consider thigh high boots with tight jeans sexy but maybe I’m just over thinking

Sounds more like Mortimer and Whitehouse Go Fishing rather than sexy time

SausageGate · 29/12/2022 17:01

I think it’s really odd that you dress “sexy” around anyone you have a platonic relationship with. Jeans, boots and a top are worn by elderly farm labourers and small children alike - what about them is particularly “sexy” if you’re not referring to visible lingerie or cleavage (you’ve said you’re not).

I’m seeing my in-laws (they were Conservative but then they were Remainers so I think they’re LibDem now, if that counts) in a couple of days and I’m wearing leather boots, jeans and a fitted top - I don’t think it’s a particularly “sexy” outfit and I’m a 32J.

Stop trying to be “sexy” around family - if you were actually just being yourself then you wouldn’t view it that way. Just dress appropriately for the occasion like everyone else.

Livedandlearned · 29/12/2022 17:01

The only person I know who wears over knee boots and skinny jeans turned out to be a prostitute

harrassedmumto3 · 29/12/2022 17:02

Livedandlearned · 29/12/2022 17:01

The only person I know who wears over knee boots and skinny jeans turned out to be a prostitute

🙄

BoobsOnTheMoon · 29/12/2022 17:03

Well what do you wear for work, for example? Can't you find a happy medium?

I love a bit of cleavage, or a short skirt and sparkly leggings with knee boots, or my fuck the tories vest top, but I manage to find a middle ground when I visit my gran. It's not all or nothing Hmm

SausageGate · 29/12/2022 17:03

Livedandlearned · 29/12/2022 17:01

The only person I know who wears over knee boots and skinny jeans turned out to be a prostitute

I’m 5’1, if I wore over-the-knee boots then they’d be up to my tits and not remotely sexy.

Lilibert456 · 29/12/2022 17:05

Sounds a bit tarty but wear what you want when you want.

TheOnlyLivingBoyInNewCross · 29/12/2022 17:05

I don’t think you and I have the same image of what outfits are “very sexy” at all!

As far as I can see, you’re considering wearing jeans/boots or a skirt/tights with a top - we’re not talking anything that’s going to trouble the 90s lads mags starlets, are we?!

Squarerootofpi · 29/12/2022 17:07

Some body types look more sexy in clothing that would look smart/casual on others. A friend of mine was tall and slim with big boobs so even a potato sack looked sexy on her. As long as you are not showing excess boob or bum cheeks wear whatever you feel comfortable in.

BiologicalKitty · 29/12/2022 17:07

I get the sense that the OP wants us to describe our own "sexy" outfits somehow.

MorningMeditation · 29/12/2022 17:09

BiologicalKitty · 29/12/2022 17:07

I get the sense that the OP wants us to describe our own "sexy" outfits somehow.

Yep, perv troll! 🤮🤮🤮

RunAwayTurnAwayRunAwayTurnAway · 29/12/2022 17:09

BiologicalKitty · 29/12/2022 17:07

I get the sense that the OP wants us to describe our own "sexy" outfits somehow.

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Poor poor, lonely OP.

FatCatSkinnyRat · 29/12/2022 17:10

Or a stealth brag - "it's so hard for me to not be sexy!"

Headabovetheparakeet · 29/12/2022 17:10

Is Op just some perv with a daughter in law kink?

RewildingAmbridge · 29/12/2022 17:10

Yes OP thigh high boots and skin tight jeans are perfect for Sunday lunch with your MIL

ExtraOnions · 29/12/2022 17:10

I tend to wear my glitter bikini when visiting my in-laws, I’m 5’ 4” and a size 24 … so I look sexy AF, surprised my 80 year old FIL can resist

titchy · 29/12/2022 17:11

BiologicalKitty · 29/12/2022 17:07

I get the sense that the OP wants us to describe our own "sexy" outfits somehow.

Tbh if they're thinking jeans and boots are sexy they need all the spice they can get!

Changingplace · 29/12/2022 17:11

You do you hun 😉

AriettyHomily · 29/12/2022 17:12

Are you Amish?

LittleBearPad · 29/12/2022 17:13

The thigh high boots sound rather naff tbh

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