How do you feel about people who over-dress?

I don't mind or judge. in fact, I usually admire. I went to a baby shower yesterday at my friend's house. it was a small gathering, about 15 people.

I wore trousers, peep toe heels, a knit top and accessories.

my friend's SIL (who is gorgeous enough to be a model) was wearing a cocktail dress, a huge pearl choker necklace and patent leather SUPER high heels. the dress was stunning! but she looked like she was going to a black tie wedding, not a baby shower.

I told her she looked amazing - which she did. but she made me feel like crap

Message edited 10/5/2008 10:50:07 AM.

Re: How do you feel about people who over-dress?

I find it refreshing since most people under-dress.

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Posted by johnsae

I find it refreshing since most people under-dress.

Re: How do you feel about people who over-dress?

I agree: I enjoy people who overdress, it seems classy somehow.

I do NOT like when people wear sweats with full-on hair and make-up. It's like it doesn't match.

sweats=low-maintenance
make-up & hair-did = high maintenance

Re: How do you feel about people who over-dress?

as long as they don't steal the spotlight from whoever's event it is, then I don't mind. Especially if they tell me where they bought their outfit

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I don't mind. In fact, I prefer it...

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I know what you mean, but I would rather see people over-dress than under-dress! At a baby shower, it wouldn't bother me. It's when I see people dressed like that to take their kids to the park makes me

Sounds like what you wore was perfect!

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Posted by chmlengr

I know what you mean, but I would rather see people over-dress than under-dress! At a baby shower, it wouldn't bother me. It's when I see people dressed like that to take their kids to the park makes me

Sounds like what you wore was perfect!

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I like it, I actually usually get jealous!

I am trying to dress more "sophisticated" but it is hard and I feel like i can't pull it off for some reason.

Speaking of, I went to a wedding on Friday night and wore a long black lace gown and I was the only female that was in a long gown besides immediate family and the bridal party - I felt like I didnt get the memo!

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I def admire it!

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I think that it shows respect for the event. I used to get totally peeved when I would see my cousins for Easter or Christmas and they would be in jeans and a sweatshirt which is what they wore everyday while I had on a dress with stockings, etc. I mean, it's a holiday...holiday finest???? The same goes for showers and stuff. Granted, you can totally dress up jeans and still look fantastic, but there is something to be said for really dressing up. Plus, it makes you feel better about yourself when you do so.

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I always over dress

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Posted by johnsae

I find it refreshing since most people under-dress.

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I feel it's always better to be overdressed than underdressed.

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Posted by johnsae

I find it refreshing since most people under-dress.

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Posted by TheLorax

as long as they don't steal the spotlight from whoever's event it is, then I don't mind. Especially if they tell me where they bought their outfit

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Posted by MarisaK

Posted by johnsae

I find it refreshing since most people under-dress.

I agree - I tend to overderss as well -

Although her outfit might be a TAD bit over the top for a baby shower !!

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I always prefer to err on the side of being overdressed rather than underdressed.

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Posted by MarisaK

Posted by TheLorax

as long as they don't steal the spotlight from whoever's event it is, then I don't mind. Especially if they tell me where they bought their outfit

Hmmm, I disagree with this. -
I mean, I'd never wear white to a wedding or something like that - but b/c I know the guest of honor is usually frumpy or something, that means I have to dress down ?? - I don't think so !!

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I'm definately guilty of it, maybe not to that extent. My in laws NEVER get dressed up and every holiday I am the only one in heels and a nice outfit.

I like celebrations and getting dressed up- it makes events and life just more special. Maybe that outift made her feel great.

As others said, I prefer that to underdressed!

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I'd much rather be over dressed then under dresses.

I love the "dressy" t-shirt line. Reminds me very much of my IL's.

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I dont mind as long as it is a classy and not skanky type of overdress. I prefer that much better then someone who under-dresses.

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for work? not really...bc the dress code is pretty casual..and i dont want to look like im going on an interview LOl

for parties? i do sorta overdress

for weddings? def-i almost always wear a long dress...and i love to! i love wearing long dresses

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I tend to overdress all the time

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Posted by photoshopbabe

for work? not really...bc the dress code is pretty casual..and i dont want to look like im going on an interview LOl

for parties? i do sorta overdress

for weddings? def-i almost always wear a long dress...and i love to! i love wearing long dresses