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Is my husband a bad dresser?

22 replies

Purple999Red · 16/08/2017 14:40

My husband has always had a 'funky' sense of style. But lately, it's bothering me and I don't know why! We are going to a wedding and he wanted to wear: a LIME green sports shirt, and kakis. I got upset with him...
What do I do about this?

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MumBod · 16/08/2017 14:42

Stage an intervention.

WatchingFromTheWings · 16/08/2017 14:46

Wouldn't say that was wedding gear whatever the colour! YY to an intervention. An intervention involving matches and lighter fluid (for the outfit, not the DH!).

Squashit · 16/08/2017 15:40

Is he colour blind?

justanotheryoungmother · 16/08/2017 15:52

@Squashit 😂😂

ScarletForYa · 16/08/2017 16:24

Khaki green and lime green don't go together! Agree with PP, stage an intervention!

Summer23 · 16/08/2017 16:27

Yep help him select something better suited!!

Doobigetta · 16/08/2017 17:39

I've got a very nice bikini in lime green and khaki, but I probably wouldn't wear it to a wedding.

ZaraW · 16/08/2017 18:06

Is he a geologist/geography teacher?

EnidButton · 16/08/2017 18:07

Are you American? If so, are khakis like chinos?

Not that it makes much difference. Grin

NC4now · 16/08/2017 19:58

Well for a start, he needs a suit for a wedding. Aside from that, I'm thinking Howard Walowiczj from Big Bang Theory?!!

MaQueen · 16/08/2017 20:13

It's not funky. It's shit.

limitedperiodonly · 16/08/2017 21:13

I was coming on to say that most women think they know how to dress men and that most women are wrong, but I think you might have a point there.

YouWereRight · 16/08/2017 21:17

Ds1 picks odd combinations like that. He's colourblind, but we tend to leave him too it unless we're going somewhere nice.

Purple999Red · 18/08/2017 00:15

Hahaha! I love that so much!! Probably will. Gonna create a giant banner with www.josbank.com/suits that printed on it!! Just gotta make him believe the message!

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Purple999Red · 18/08/2017 00:17

Definitely want him to wear a suit. So idk WHY in the world he assumes it's okay to wear what he wants LOL. Gonna do that intervention. Gonna include the banner. Gonna tell him to stop the funk for ONE DAY. Hahaha !!! Thnx guys !!!

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CrossSugarman · 18/08/2017 01:45

OP social occasions must be so embarrassing when you're married to Timmy Mallett.

Cring · 18/08/2017 03:21

That's not jut bad dressing it's offensive. Would he even be allowed into a wedding wearing khakis? Don't most require a jacket and tie minimum? Disrespectful and juvenile and must be an embarrassment to you.

ScoobyDoosTinklyLaugh · 18/08/2017 08:52

I love 'bad' dressers. Always innovative and entertaining. Don't stifle him!

AnaisB · 18/08/2017 08:57

Steady on Cring it's just a different taste in clothes.

junebirthdaygirl · 18/08/2017 09:00

He could wear a more casual summer type jacket and contrasting chinos if he has an aversion to suits.

silkpyjamasallday · 18/08/2017 09:07

DP has a very eclectic sense of style, it varies around three looks - PE kit chic, Middle Aged dad, super smart corporate, and full velour track suits. I have just learnt to live with it as he will change if I think what he is wearing isn't suitable for whatever reason. I wear what some people would probably consider questionable outfits myself so I feel I can't judge too much.

If your DH wants to wear that outfit to a wedding though he must be taking the piss? Not even DP would try that!

thatorchidmoment · 18/08/2017 17:33

My DH is conservative to the point of tedious when it comes to clothes. He will also never throw anything away despite moth-holes/indelible stains/worn out collars (but doesn't notice if I do). When I bought him four lovely t-shirts from John Lewis in different colours he nearly had a seizure that I had dared to buy TEAL and MUSTARD (which suit him really well) instead of his usual navy and navy and navy. And occasionally a white stripe on a navy background.

So sorry OP. I can't exactly relate! I could lend him to you if you like just for the wedding? He would wear a charcoal or navy suit, with a sober striped tie, and polished black shoes!

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