What do other people think you suit best?

[Sallygoround631]

A few weeks ago in a bit of fun I tried on most of my summer clothes for DH because I'd never asked his opinion before. He usually just always compliments anything i wear so I asked him what he thought of each outfit..

Interesting results, lol!
I came away somewhat surprised.

His thoughts:
My midi dresses apparently have so much fabric at the lower half they drown me, especially having a pattern from head to toe. The dresses which suited were less voluminous and probably what we'd call a bit more 'chic'.

Out of absolutely everything I wear, leggings suit me best, both Sweaty Betty and M&S Goodmove . Wide or loose Tshirts make me 'disappear' and the gym tops/vests that are fitted are perfect. Cardi or nice hoodie over these is fine.

Oversized drowns me in a bad way. He also loved my casual linen slim trousers which I always thought made my arse look like a sack of compost. Again paired with slimmer fit tops.

Skinny jeans good (too bad dude), boyfriend and mom jeans swallow and flatten my backside.

Birkenstocks he loved, which was unexpected!

Without him knowing, everything I have ever purchased from White Company Hush and was a no no!

My hiking gear is my best friend. Little jackets/fitted fleece, hiking tights, mm.

Conclusion: He is a lovely thing, and never puts anything I do down, so taking the time to ask him stuff was really interesting for me, and slightly uncomfortable for him but we had a good laugh. I had NO idea someone else might think I suited those things, and thought I looked better in clothes that covered my shape. I am 5'4 and 8 stone, always been on the small side but I have high hips and slightly flabby things from inactivity through covid and am very weird about showing that area even though my waist is small. I repeated this with my sister and friend and they - unexpectedly - came to the same conclusions, with the exception of loving me in a solid colour maxi dress, possibly because they love the trend.

Anyone else ever done this and been really surprised how others perceive them? I can't say it's changed anything much but I do feel a tad more forgiving of myself in clothes I always wanted to wear but thought didn't suit me.

I look shit in everything being 5ft and size 20, so no, I wouldn't do this.

I don't think I give 2 hoots about whether or my husband likes or dislikes my clothes. My style is a mixture of very lady like/dressy/ slightly eccentric with a few touches of explosion in the dressing up box plus some Shaker/Amish dresses. I suspect he's not keen on the latter.

He hates jeans but so do I.

I know when I'm wearing something that doesn't look good as he say something along the lines of, are you wearing that? Your figure is better then that! Meaning the dress etc isn't showing off my figure as best it could. Baggy jeans are a no no. I remember buying some looser ones years (15 years?) ago, a bit like mum jeans. I knew they weren't flattering but they were trendy, and his face said it all. To be fair I have good legs and a good bum so tight jeans do look better on me. I look like a huge blob in maxi dresses. I'm big up top and a maxi's make me look big all the way down. I bought a stripy t shirt dress which I thought he'd make a joke about but he loved it so there you go. Like most men tighter is better, but I have the type of figure that needs to wear form fitting clothes otherwise my huge boobs will make me look huge all over.

I'll just add, I rarely get comments. It's not a regular thing. Maybe once a year if that. Usually when I'm wearing something because it's 'trendy' rather than I actually like it.

I know my husband loves me in dresses and he always compliments me in them. I'm usually in leggings and baggy tee or jumper so even if I've just chucked on a tshirt dress it's like I've made an effort 😂

Fairy going to a funeral! How did he even think of that😂

Love the comments here, this thread is hilarious, thanks OP!

DH hates ruffles and other "childlike" clothing. He calls my ditsy dungarees childish, but they are amazing and I love them!😍(We are in our early 30s btw). He also finds my middle length shorts childish (like the ones on the photo - I don't think they look like toddler clothing at all!).
He also doesn't like skirts and dresses very much (while I prefer feminine fashion) and likes jeans on me, especially skinnies. And - this is not about clothes though - DH loves short haircuts on women, thinks they look fresh and cute (btw when we met, I had thigh-length hair 😂 I've only cut it very recently to make it easier to care after my toddler).
I do have some clothes that DH likes, and, when in doubt between which garment to buy, I often ask for his opinion. But I do dress in the way I personally like 👒

I think if we get past the "don't care what anyone else things " but, this is really interesting. I may do the same. My DH hates the midi dress and trainers look and says I look swamped but I like comfort. Equally he says why wouldn't I wear shorts when I fret my legs are too big!

That would have made me determined to buy it.

I like to have my DPs opinion except he never gives an honest one just a shrug unless I wear something he hates and then he makes a grandma reference. Well that goes straight in the bin.

I love my brother’s opinion (who dresses very well himself) and my friends opinions. My dad’s too. I like opinions because in the past I have worn things which in hindsight I look absolutely dreadful in (end up deleting all photos) because I cannot quite tell what suits me! Most people I see outside dress awfully though so I think many could ask for opinions maybe not just from partners who like tight clothing though but a more varied bunch of people.
For example, I love the slim fitting jeans trend but sadly these jeans overwhelm me and I look a lot shorter. Learnt the hard way. Also clothing too tight is what I wear for comfort but makes me look quite short and bulgy.
As long as you take opinions lightly there is no harm. I still wear what I like but I like honesty.

@KimikosNightmare normally it would've made me determined to buy it too - and I would. In that case, he was actually right

Are your husbands French? I hear they can be very opinionated about their woman's clothes.

My DH loves me in form fitting knee or mid thigh dresses that are lowcut. He likes me in light and bright clothes. He loves it when I wear knee high boots with heels. Loves me in tights in winter. He likes my hair up. Likes me in a stripy top and tight t shirts. He doesn't like blusher or bronzer or contouring but likes winged eyeliner and red lips.

He dislikes me in midis or maxis. He doesn't like me in hats, caps or headbands. He hates capes and scarves. He doesn't like high waisted things or mom jeans. He doesn't like ripped jeans. He doesn't like athleisure unless you are working out.
He doesn't like socks and sandals or too many necklaces and rings. He doesn't like poker straight hair on me.

Oh and he hates ankle boots and jumpsuits! Doesn't like all denim or double denim look lol or big slouchy hoodies and trackies. He is very particular and fussy and I don't always listen to him :)

If he had his way I'd be in heels and tight short dresses in bright colours in summer , and with knee high boots and tights in winter.

He doesn't like dungarees either.. god the list keeps getting longer and longer! I'll stop now 😂

It appears midi/maxi dresses are not liked at all. I'm not surprised as they are quite swamping. I've tried to like them myself but they do my figure no justice at all.