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Christmas day attire??

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kittylester Tue 18-Dec-12 10:09:35

Seeing OGM's thread made me think about what other GNs wear on Christmas Day.

I personally don't understand the concept of buying something new and lovely just so I can spill turkey fat on it blush

What do you wear?

Mishap Tue 18-Dec-12 10:13:27

Usual jeans etc.!

Barrow Tue 18-Dec-12 10:14:22

I used to put on a nice dress but now I am on my own it will be jeans and jumper

Ana Tue 18-Dec-12 10:17:53

I start off in jeans and jumper, thinking I'll change into something a bit more festive before lunch, but of course I never get a chance!

janthea Tue 18-Dec-12 10:33:00

SPARKLES!!!! Seriously black jeans with a sweater with a tiger's head on the front in sequins. grin

HildaW Tue 18-Dec-12 11:37:39

Sponging turkey fat out of anything posh is a dispiriting way to spend Christmas - so I tend to go for practical AND wear a good old fashioned apron. However, this year our main visitor days fall either side of the big day itself sad - children are so tied up with jobs etc and it would be churlish to moan to them - they cant help it etc etc etc but its still darn sad! So I might just glam up a bit and recline of the sofa all day!

Anne58 Tue 18-Dec-12 11:41:00

Black jeans and a sort of jumper type tunic top that is in a black and silver thread.

Ana Tue 18-Dec-12 11:46:12

I've bought a jumper like that this year, phoenix! (Wallis sale!)
I'm going to make a determined effort to actually wear it on Christmas Day.

Anne58 Tue 18-Dec-12 11:48:19

Actually I bought mine in the charity shop 2 years ago to wear to the office Christmas do! blush

merlotgran Tue 18-Dec-12 11:48:36

Jeans, jumper and my posh Cath Kidston pinny. I usually have to be reminded to take it off when we sit down blush

gracesmum Tue 18-Dec-12 11:56:19

"Christmas Day attire"
"To just be calm and neutral"
"What not to wear"

Re-arrange as you please to asnwer the question!grin

gracesmum Tue 18-Dec-12 11:56:40

answer even!

Ana Tue 18-Dec-12 12:02:36

Hmm... calm and neutral suggests beige...which we know we Should Not Wear!

Anne58 Tue 18-Dec-12 12:20:41

My colouring means that beige erm taupe and camel actually quite suit me.

jeni Tue 18-Dec-12 12:29:01

It's formal in the evening so a red long dress with a gold sequinned jacket and gold jewellery

shysal Tue 18-Dec-12 12:32:15

Black NYDJ jeans and red jumper with Christmas slippers (DD has no-shoes rule). All bought cheaply on ebay. Have a tartan jacket to smarten up outfit if required (also ebay, 99p!)
Handy hint -lighter fuel takes out grease spots easily. I always keep a can in the kitchen, away from heat of course!

Granny23 Tue 18-Dec-12 12:44:25

I shall spend PART 1 (Brunch and present opening) in my Christmas pyjamas and PART 2 (dinner @ DD2's house with supper at DD1's house) in a chamois SKIRT with tiny red flowers and new fine red jumper - like to make an effort once in a yeargrin

annodomini Tue 18-Dec-12 13:26:20

PJs for present opening and then longish skirt with slightly glitzy jumper, before DS2 and partner turn up with her mother. grin

gracesmum Tue 18-Dec-12 13:29:46

Well I think you would all look drop dead gorgeous in a onesie grin (Or does that belong in the thread "What absolutely not to wear"?

Ariadne Tue 18-Dec-12 13:33:22

jeni beautiful - enjoy it! When do you go?

kittylester Tue 18-Dec-12 14:10:35

Stop showing off jeni or I shall be tempted to do a Fanny Craddock and cook in full evening gear, including elbow length gloves! grin Anyway, shouldn't you be gone by now? [fworried]

jeni Tue 18-Dec-12 14:18:52

Tomorrow morning[dancing jeni] emoticon
Or should that be a [spinning jenny] emoticon?

jeni Tue 18-Dec-12 14:20:21

Does anyone still wear long gloves? I haven't seen a pair for years!

Sel Tue 18-Dec-12 14:23:31

jeni only for handing out gifts to the staff grin

Anne58 Tue 18-Dec-12 14:26:15

I have a beautiful pair in my drawer, the very old sort with little buttons.