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Things you have worn that embarrassed your children this summer?

7 replies

Tapoopoo · 11/08/2026 22:49

What have you worn that has embarrassed your children this summer? And do you repent?

My daughter's favourites so far have been...

A bum bag worn around my waist. We were in crowds/places with pick pockets and I was also wearing a rucksack so wearing it cross body was uncomfortable. I did try to wear it loose and to the side to make it a bit better? I do not repent. In fact I do not repent so much that I plan to wear it tight accross my waist at the front next time I see her friends. I might even get a matching phone holster.

Sketchers "granny" sandals. I sort of repent? I could probably do better but they are so comfy...

Converse with embroidered ladybirds. She says they are meant for toddlers. Do I repent? Not a chance!

My swimming costume had distingrated but I didnt realise until I'd worn it a few times. I repent! I repent! I was having weekly lessons in it until a few months ago and I can't say with certainty when it started getting see through which is even more embarrassing!

I wore a long tshirt over it. Yes it looked stupid but I refused to spend time on holiday looking for a new swimming costume in the middle of nowhere and inevitably making myself feel bad when I try them on. I do not repent this and would do it again.

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ThisIsMyFirstNameChange · 11/08/2026 22:51

Oh op that made me laugh! Nothing to add but I enjoyed that a lot

Utterlybananas333 · 11/08/2026 22:52

Baggy jeans with embroidered cherries on the arse area , I think they're cute- the kids not so much .

FrangipaniBlue · 11/08/2026 22:52

I am embarrassed on behalf of your children 😉 🤣

ithinkilikethislittlelife · 11/08/2026 23:06

My kids tell me I’m not like other parents and dress well. I’ll have that!!!!

Throwntothewolves · 11/08/2026 23:22

To be fair, bum bags are practical but no matter how they're worn especially diagonally across the body, why is that a thing?! they don't look stylish!
I bet your DD has made far more questionable fashion choices than you this summer! Not that any of it matters if you're both happy.

Walker1178 · 11/08/2026 23:36

Bought some dresses online to take on holiday. Wore one that has thick pale pink, baby blue and white stripes only for DS21 to ask why I was a walking trans flag.

LittleLlama · 12/08/2026 00:22

I wore a black and white dress (similar to the one below) only for my son to call it my “Jaws” dress as it looks like shark teeth!

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