Why can't I wear this to a wedding?

I’ve used my “wedding outfit” many times, in various guises with a few changes here and there.

I wouldn’t fall out with my daughter over a new dress though. I’d make it the reason for an outing with her.

Though I have to say I wouldn’t wear a a lace outfit in any shade on the neutral spectrum to anybody’s wedding. Perhaps your daughter doesn’t think it appropriate and is trying to find a tactful way of discouraging you?

Odd request, she may have not thought it through.

Wear it, assuming it still fits perfectly.

I dislike excess clothing, I might "not be able to afford another".

Aren’t we all supposed to be recycling rather than buying new all the time? Hasn’t done Princess Ann any harm, has it?
If you don’t wear ‘best’ clothes often it seems excessive to buy yet another outfit that may not prove its worth, especially as your current outfit sounds lovely and you are happy in it.
What does your daughter object to about it exactly?

Oh dear! Have you tried it on since the first wedding so you know it still fits and feels comfortable? That might be where to start. If it does indeed still feel good you could suggest to your dd that you’ll get new shoes/bag/jewellery to make it look different. I have to say, a coffee-coloured outfit sounds lovely, to me, lots of potential for accessories.

If your dd still won’t accept your choice , then suggest she pays for a new outfit! Alternatively, just wear it anyway, she’ll be so busy on the day she probably won’t notice what anyone else is wearing.

What a shame your DD knows the story!
Wear it. You can tell her any money saved can go towards the wedding costs.
TBH noone will be looking at you 😂
You will be comfortable.

I wish I had taken my own advice for my DC weddings.

I bought a new outfit for each one. The DS were a year apart so I thought it wouldn't look good in the photos.
Then at DD's wedding a few years later, my Mof the bride outfit was an expensive disaster. I never wore it again and donated it to charity soon after.

It's a wonderful thing to find sonething that fits so well, these days. due to my shape

Woukd your daughter recognise it as the same outfit, even?

One of my friends wore the same outfit to her D’s two weddings and no-one bothered.
I can’t remember the timescale .probably 10/12 years apart.
Her D told her if she loved it then wear it.

Just tart it up a bit and wear it.

I’d wear it, particularly as it’s comfortable and not mention it again, if the subject is raised a vague ‘not sure yet’ will do.

I would wear the outfit you already have for all the reasons you say.

If you like this outfit then I can see no good reason to buy another one. But it's hard to upset your DD isn't it.
Can you talk frankly and explain how you feel?
Personally I find it annoying to be expected to wear new clothes to events. My budget just doesn't like it.
I'm terrible at making decisions. Good luck.

Would some sort of compromise be to wear it and change up the "extras".
If something fits, that's a marvelous thing!

I'd wear it, for the reasons you state, but also because nobody tells me what i may or may not do.

It sounds lovely. Now that some days have past, how does she feel about it now?

Wear the outfit you have. What’s the point of wasting money on another? Unless of course your daughter would like to pay for the new one.😀

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My advice would be to stick to your guns. In practice, I hate upsetting my AC so would probably buy a new outfit.

So my advice is useless😄😄

Thank you for taking the time to reply.

If you are comfortable and happy in your existing outfit, go ahead and wear it, I would.

My advice would be to stick to your guns. In practice, I hate upsetting my AC so would probably buy a new outfit.

So my advice is useless😄😄