Cinnamon Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Its my Dads 70th Birthday party tonight at his golf club.....I am already dreading it,but now have clothes issues to contend with too I have a lovely long,floaty sheer paisley top in navy & shades of blue to wear & was going to wear it with my black trousers & wedge heeled suede boots. I tried it all on LAST NIGHT & it looked & fitted fine. Today however,due to monthly bloat,the trousers can barely do up & are excruciatingly tight around the tum My only other option is jeans....but Dad has said that jeans can't be worn at the golf club. There was a fair deal of chat about it on Christmas day as hubby wanted to wear his usual faded jeans & Hawaiian shirt ensemble..... There isn't a dress code stipulated on the invite,but Dad insists that everyone knows you can't wear jeans to a golf club (God knows why?) However, MY jeans are brand spanking new,never worn,deepest indigo blue & as smart as anything else I own - reckon I could get away with it? I don't think he will even notice....especially as the prodigal son is going to be there after a month away in Thailand. I don't want to phone Dad & ask because he will say no. I also don't want to ask the Husband as he will say that if I am going to wear jeans,then he is too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 phone the Golf club and ask.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Can't. My ex SIL man's the phones & will tell Dad,who is there already,overseeing things. There is nothing on the website though. I have found a pair of black linen wide leg trousers which will do,but they don't have the structure of the jeans & are a darn sight less smart looking too,as well as being nippy this time of year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 The jeans sound fine to me, I have worn smart black jeans to formal occasions and no one said anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Does the golf club have a website? Maybe that will have a dress code on. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I guess you risk being turned away if they are very strict about dress code, which would put the dampers on your Dad's celebration a bit. I'd wear the black trousers. If they are chilly, put some tights on underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 If it was me I'd wear the original black trousers but not do them up. It won't show under your long floaty paisley top. Just pin it across the waist so they don't fall down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Tights! Brilliant idea. TBH,the thougt of being turned away appeals somewhat. I am not a social creature & am dreading this party....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I was just going to say that being turned away would be a bonus for me If you feel more confident in the new jeans I'd go in those but have the trousers in the car just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 As it happens everyone has just started up-chucking here,so it looks like the crisis truly is averted for once Ho hum - back to the mop & bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Oh dear . Oh well, every cloud ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Oh dear . Oh well, every cloud ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I know golf clubs have strict rules regarding clothing for rounds of golf and lunch etc.. but I'd be amazed that anyone hiring a room for a social event would be bound by those rules, maybe your dad is just thinking about the rules for daily attendance at the club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Being both a Diva & a Pedant,my dad is liable to make up his own rules anyhow I do see the point - jeans can look scruffy & casual (& I know dad hates that), but mine are brand new & really smart. Ah well - will have to see what the next hour brings now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I'd go with the smart jeans but leave trousers in the car just in case. Hope everyone is ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Wearing the jeans - linen trews in bag...wish me luck!!!!! Will update facebook if I get kicked out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Good luck & have a good night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 and what's OH wearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 have a good night sarah! keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Have you got your mop and bucket with you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Keeping us in suspenders! (Sorry for the clothes pun ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 It was fine - there were several pair of jeans there & no one even noticed mine No more vomiting either - always a bonus! And the daughter was the designated driver....I knew those expensive driving lessons would pay off eventually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 That's a relief all round . Glad it all worked out in the end . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 YAY. Designated drivers are such a good idea especially if its daughters. My SD has the honour of babysitting on occasion when she's back from Uni. So glad it all worked out in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Glad all was well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
