Why can't I wear this to a wedding?

Remember Princess Anne, always reusing special outfits and I believe Catherine and her Mother swop clothes. Take a hint from those in the know and with plenty of money to waste but don't. Enjoy the wedding

Some people are very willing to spend other people’s money

Me too!
Seriously, only you can decide, Sarnia.
Very many different views on here, bt it's yours that matters, in terms of causing an upset by wearing what you want, or spending on something new to keep the peace.

Her disregard for what she considers unimportant is magnificent.

As is regard for for what she does think important.

I wish I’d been as disciplined as her when it comes to size.

I'm just jealous that they do MissA

I'm amazed they still fit!!!
Still, i expect she lacks guidance.

Gransnetters should write to her, I think. (Naff 'orff!)

That sent me down a rabbit hole.

Princess Anne had a new outfit for Zara’s wedding.

Even a too notch recycler knew when to call a halt😬

That's right MissA. Mr. S. showed me a photo today of Princess Ann in an outfit she'd previously worn in 1976!!!

MissAdventure

Princess Ann has worn oufits for years, as far as I know.
I thought she was/is rather admired by royal fans.

And she often looks like a bag of washing!

Wear your outfit, especially if it’s comfortable!

Princess Ann has worn oufits for years, as far as I know.
I thought she was/is rather admired by royal fans.

I’d go for a new outfit for my own granddaughter’s wedding, and wear the same thing for subsequent weddings of others I was not so closely related to, because I’d want to make every effort to look my best for my granddaughter’s special day, and I’d enjoy shopping for something that coordinated with her chosen colour scheme too. That’s just me though, not everybody thinks the same, so go with your gut on what to do.

You sound like my mother!
She attended my eldest daughter’s wedding a few months ago wearing an outfit, shoes, handbag and hat she’d worn to another family wedding several years ago.
I offered to go shopping with her and she told me she couldn’t be bothered and didn’t want to spend money on an outfit she probably wouldn’t wear again.
I said nothing but underneath I was quietly seething that she could be so mean spirited around a close family members special day.
I’ve no idea why old people wheel out the ‘make do and mend’ war time mentality.
Money isn’t an issue she simply couldn’t be bothered to make the effort.
My lovely mother in law decided that she did want a new outfit and she looked lovely on the day much to my own mothers consternation!

I certainly can't remember what anyones gran wore on their wedding days.

SueDonim

A friend of mine has fourteen grandchildren, all of whom arrived over a period of ten or so years. I doubt very much she’ll be getting a new outfit for each wedding, even if only half of them get married!

No I take your point.

I just can’t help feeling they really don’t want her in the coffee lace.

A friend of mine has fourteen grandchildren, all of whom arrived over a period of ten or so years. I doubt very much she’ll be getting a new outfit for each wedding, even if only half of them get married!

My reaction was the same as KittyLester’s. I don’t think changing hat and shoes meet the point. Ànd offers to add the cost of a new outfit to your present could offend. I’d have fun finding a new outfit.

Another point, it’s now mid August, a wedding ‘in a few months time’ as the OP says doesn’t sound like lace season.

I think probably the men in the immediate family will have new suits or hired ones.

The OP is an important guest. The Grandmother of the bride and will be very visible on the day and in the photographs.

I don’t think her daughter is unreasonable for wanting her to do credit to the occasion.

I think its a slippery slope to go for the quiet life route.
I supose each family is different, so its to be taken into account when considering being "guided".

Why are women expected to buy a new outfit for every occasion when men just wear their best suit (maybe with a different shirt and tie). Will your DD expect all the male guests to buy a new suit for the occasion - I bet she won't.

I’m concerned that it may not be the lovely outfit she thinks it is.

I bought an outfit for my sons wedding and when I put it on his face told me what I needed to know😳

I bought a different one.

Sometimes we all need a little guidance 😬

The OP has a lovely outfit that she feels comfortable in and no one who will be at her GD's wedding has ever seen before.

Believing there will be the inevitable fallout if she doesn't do what her daughter wants doesn't belong in any loving family relationship either.

I find the biggest person, amd try to stand behind them, witj just my face peeking over their shoulder.

It's fine, as long as they don't cotton on.

At weddings I try to hide behind the biggest hat😁I have never got my posing face ready when the photo is taken.