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What to wear to an event with family drama likely?

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KatPurrson · 05/05/2024 06:19

So this is a bit of an odd one. I have to go to a family will reading. I have no idea what to wear as I’ve never had to do this kind of thing before. It’s a solicitors office and it’s followed by a tea (as there wasn’t a funeral for various reasons).

I suppose the thing is partly the occasion and partly about who else will be there.

There are some older fairly judgemental family going to be there, who disapprove of my life choices. I think my main thing really is being able to feel confident whilst also feeling like myself. Wouldn’t rule out the possibility of high drama given some of the personalities involved. So I am looking for something between armpit and a safety blanket.

I am late forties, size 16 bust, size 14 hips. Long dark hair and suit warm, bright colours or black and white at a push. Knee length or long skirts/dresses, midi looks awful on me and not a big fan of trousers.

My best thought so far is something like a bias cut dress with a nice cropped cardigan but I have no idea really.

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KatPurrson · 05/05/2024 20:36

singswithitsfingers · 05/05/2024 20:23

Could you take your lovely tuxie cat in a harness?

I would love to but I don’t think he’d enjoy the car journey there and back, he hates cars.

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MacavitytheMystery · 05/05/2024 20:37

Just don’t go.

KatPurrson · 05/05/2024 20:39

MacavitytheMystery · 05/05/2024 20:37

Just don’t go.

I have really considered that. There’s something on an emotional level that is holding me back from really moving on with my life and letting other people in. It’s like I am kind of waiting for my family to come back. My gut instinct is that going to this will release that.

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