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What should my husband wear?

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Lizbethann55 Sat 18-Feb-23 13:39:52

My DD1 will soon be 40 and is having a party. She has had a torrid year ( lost job, marriage break up, moving back to live with us and a major fall out with her best mate) so it is very much an " I'm still standing" party. She has got a fabulous glitzy dress and even I have got dressy trousers and a sparkly top. But what can my DH wear? He is 70, quite tall, a mass of white hair and quite thin. In fact he is starting to look scrawny, especially his bum. He has never been very clever at the " smart but casual" look. He is happiest in a suit , shirt and tie . He tends to look over smart or scruffy. This party really isn't a suit and tie type do, but I just don't know what he should wear, or, more particularly , where he can look. Time is running out. I have been so focused on me, that I haven't given him a thought. Please help!!!!

Lizbethann55 Sat 18-Feb-23 16:22:03

Thank you for everyone who tried to help. And those of you who accuse me of dressing him, when he is in a panic two days before, I will send him round to you. Or just say " wear what you want, it doesn't matter". No wonder people are reluctant to ask for advice or help on here!!!

M0nica Sat 18-Feb-23 16:15:11

GrammyGrammy I think you are a bit behind the times, trainers can be worn anywhere. It is what you wear with them that matters.

HeavenLeigh Sat 18-Feb-23 15:59:14

To be honest I find it a bit odd that you are deciding the clothes your Dh should be wearing! He’s an adult male and if he’s happiest in a suit and tie etc why not wear that, I’d want my Dh to wear what he feels comfortable in.but I wouldn’t be telling him what he should wear at our daughters party. It’s a party everyone should be having fun, not worrying that time is running out on deciding what he should wear. I’m sure he won’t get it wrong!

NotSpaghetti Sat 18-Feb-23 15:58:30

I don't think it's unusual to help each other out clothes wise in order to feel appropriate when you are going out somewhere.

The OP is conscious he may look "over smart or scruffy" at this particular event so I expect she's trying to be helpful.

Maybe he knows he's got a tendency to be a bit "over-smart or scruffy looking: and has actually asked her advice??

My husband often asks me... (but I never dress him). grin

Joseanne Sat 18-Feb-23 15:54:07

Maybe Elizabethann is choosing his attire because the party is imminent, and he has run out of time dithering like she suggests.
I sometimes choose my DH clothes because he has a busy job, often away, and doesn't have much time. It doesn't mean he can't decide for himself. I like fashion too.

kittylester Sat 18-Feb-23 15:46:57

Well trainers and a polo shirt are the modern way grammygrammy.

Grandma70s Sat 18-Feb-23 15:43:21

I was about to post about my puzzlement (is that a word?) at the apparent fact that he is not deciding for himself what he wears, but I see GrammyGrammy has said it for me at 15.31.25.

BlueBelle Sat 18-Feb-23 15:41:25

GrammyGrammy that’s exactly what I said let the poor guy wear what he is comfortable wearing What suits the rest of the family is nothing to do with his choice and personality
If he wants to wear a suit and is comfortable in that …so be it

Never try to change someone to your ideas how would you like it if a man told you what to wear ? Everyone would be jumping up and down in anger how dare he etc etc 😂 double standards

GrammyGrammy Sat 18-Feb-23 15:34:12

Susie42

Chinos, polo shirt, blazer, and highly polished tan shoes.

A polo shirt is suitable to go car booting in...not for a party.

GrammyGrammy Sat 18-Feb-23 15:33:27

MawtheMerrier

I like the sound of chinos, smart casual open necked shirt and a linen jacket. Loafers would be nice - maybe slightly more formal than trainers but there are some lovely “smart” trainers for men too.

Trainers for an evening event? Seriously.

GrammyGrammy Sat 18-Feb-23 15:31:25

He is an adult male. Why are you involved in arranging what he wears? Doesn't he know how to dress himself?

Redhead56 Sat 18-Feb-23 15:27:57

Joe Browns clothes I second that! Nice smart trousers and shirt maybe neaten the hair up a bit good enough.

NotSpaghetti Sat 18-Feb-23 15:26:46

Don't know this brand but looks possible to me.... but then my husband loves bold shirts..
www.brooktaverner.co.uk/jacket-collection/all-jackets/gower-navy-linen-mix-suit-jacket-5307a.html

Norah Sat 18-Feb-23 15:19:10

Maybe not this Bill Nighy attire.

Norah Sat 18-Feb-23 15:14:35

First - tall, thin, masses of white hair - wonderful! Think Bill Nighy.

My beautiful husband is short, 5'10, thin, masses of gorgeous silver hair - looks fabulous in well fitting slim black trousers, white dress shirt, unbottoned at top, brown loafers, less structured jacket.

You and Daughter are dressing up, all your husband needs to do is drop the tie, structured suit jacket and formal shoes.

BlueBelle Sat 18-Feb-23 15:13:48

Let the poor guy wear what he feels comfortable and familiar with surely your daughter will be happy to have him there and know his normal dress
I would hate someone to ‘dress ‘ me I d be so uncomfortable in what others perceived to be the ‘correct’ outfit
* Janejudge* you must have a different budget to me I love Joe Browns stuff but find it VERY expensive and only buy when it’s on sale

NotSpaghetti Sat 18-Feb-23 15:08:29

MawtheMerrier

I like the sound of chinos, smart casual open necked shirt and a linen jacket. Loafers would be nice - maybe slightly more formal than trainers but there are some lovely “smart” trainers for men too.

My thoughts exactly.
There are some fabulous linen jackets for men - in great colours too!

You can wear smart jeans with a good linen jacket too.

J52 Sat 18-Feb-23 15:03:02

There are some nice shirts at Charles Trywhitt, they’ve got a sale on at the moment.

Patsy70 Sat 18-Feb-23 15:02:20

Chinos, long-sleeved patterned shirt, snazzy waistcoat, polished loafers. Maybe a good fitting lightweight jacket, if necessary.

M0nica Sat 18-Feb-23 14:39:30

DH, is admittedly a different shape bu he goes for black trousers and a black polo neck sweater or shirt. Trousers can be dress trousers, jeans, or corderoy, depending on the occasion and the same for the top. Occasionally a cravat makes an appearance, loosely tied.

He also has a magmificent brocade double breasted waist coat that DD made him which comes out for gala evenings on cruises, and going to Glynebourne

sandelf Sat 18-Feb-23 14:35:51

Not cheap but I've seen them and they are swish - would one of these hit the spot? www.claudioluglishirts.com/sale/mens-t58

Joseanne Sat 18-Feb-23 14:35:45

JaneJudge

Joe Browns do some really snazzy shirts

Ooo their stuff looks good, and not at all pricey either. Thanks.

pascal30 Sat 18-Feb-23 14:35:27

Linen jacket or suit.. and a hat

Susie42 Sat 18-Feb-23 14:34:26

Chinos, polo shirt, blazer, and highly polished tan shoes.

Joseanne Sat 18-Feb-23 14:33:21

How about moleskin trousers which are smart and dressy? Add a nice open necked shirt plus a jacket if he feels underdressed.
I buy a lot of my DH's clothes from Charles Tyrwitt, for the distinguished but on trend sort of look!