What To Wear: To His Family Barbecue
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| 1. Dress by Forever21, $20; 2. Bikini by Delia’s, $46; 3. Bag by Marc Jacobs, $88; 4.Bracelets by Chicos, $28-$38; 5. Towels by Target, $12; 6. Sandals by Franco Sarto, $89 [Affiliate Link] |
I wear a dress almost everyday, but when my mom gives me the simple answer of “wear a cute sundress,” when I ask for her input on what to wear to my guy’s family barbecue this weekend, I freak out.
What sundress? What’s an appropriate shape? Should it have a print? What would work best with a bathing suit under? How short is too short to meet grandma?
After gathering myself, I realized if he knew I was freaking out about this he tease me for ages. However, I know I’m not the only girl who’s ever been in this position.
My best outfit suggestion is a dress— yes, my mom was right. Go with something that isn’t too fitted or short. A little cleavage is fine, but giving Uncle Bob a peak of “What Your Momma Gave You” is way too revealing.
If you’re a heel addict, like me, go with a pair of wedges. God knows how long you’ll have to be on your feet and walking on grass in stilettos is a pain.
Let your jewelry do the talking if you’re a little bolder normally. However, remember, before you leave the house take one accessory off.
If you know you’ll be swimming, a swimsuit my be the toughest part of the outfit. The best advice I can give is to make sure your top has no chance of a nip slip and your bottoms are full coverage. Leave the sexy, barely there number for later.
Talk Back: What would you wear to you boyfriend’s family barbecue?
Read what the twitterverse has to say:
“A white dress? Any dress? & platform sandals.” – Xtine [@Azn_Barbie]
“Try bermuda or walking shorts and wedges.” – Kimberly Denise [@SATC_Addict]
‘Espadrilles, bikini and a printed sundress!” – La Petite Fashionista from La Petite Fashionista [@lpfashionista]
“I would wear a romper, wedges & a cute hat if it was really sunny out! Something appropriate that shows off my quirky style!” – Jessica Chu from Of Vice And Men [@jessicachu]
“A cute summer dress, probably with fancy flip flops, of course!” – Melissa Dominic from Broken Nerves [@melissadominic]
“A cute dress with a cardigan, just in case it’s cold, with some cute sandals/wedge heels or cute shorts and a cute tank/shirt” – Rayven Crockett [@RayvenNicole]
