OOTD: Meeting the In-laws

My future Father-in-law lives in the US and only visits once, maybe twice a year if we're lucky. Some years visiting once isn't even possible.

But on Monday he stepped foot back onto the British Isles for a fortnight vacation to see friends and family.

I think I have only met him 5 times in person, but since being engaged to his youngest son, we have both made more of an effort to talk via Facebook, Skype and Whatsapp.

This weekend however was different and special because, for the first time my parent's would meet my fiancé's dad. It's one of those occasions where you feel excited, apprehensive, nervous all at the same time, just hoping they hit it off.

Of course my parents thought he was lovely, really laid back and easy to talk to and could definitely see the similarities between him and my man. I am yet to find out what he thought of my parents in return but I'm confident that he liked them too.

Today got me thinking though... what on earth do you wear when meeting your partner's parents for the first time?

It may not be the first time I have met him, but it's still always nice to make a good impression.

My advice is to make an effort, even just a small one.. try to look classy, no low cut tops or hot pants...keep those boobies covered girls! You're meeting the parents...not auditioning for a lap dancing club. You're not Katie Price.

Keep hair and make up simple and natural so they can see YOU and not your can of hairspray and a ton of eye liner. You are not Amy Winehouse either.

I mean when I was younger (lets say around 14 years old) and I met my boyfriend's parents for the first time, I was probably in a pair of bootleg jeans that were frayed around the hems, a t-shirt, trainers and some sort of hoody...Fetching. Oh did I mention the thick black eye liner, huge hooped earrings and hair slicked back into a pony tail? The word 'CHAV' springs to mind. Or Lady Sovereign. UGH.

 

But when you get to being 18+ that kind of outfit may not always be suitable.
(I'm referring to jeans and t-shirt of course. looking like a chav is never acceptable so why I chose to dress like that is beyond me.)

The last few times I have gone out for dinner, or just out anywhere with this man who will be my children's Oupa one day, I have ALWAYS been in jeans and a t-shirt! 

Here's me worriedly thinking - 'He must think I am going to walk down the aisle like that!'

UH. NOT TODAY. 

Instead I opted for something that was casual, feminine, natural... and with no jeans or t-shirts in sight!

What I'm wearing: Tassel open knit jumper - Warehouse (Utility Range), Floral Play-suit - Republic, Tan Brogues - Primark, Tan bowler bag - Asos.

(I look really tired and the picture isn't that brilliant because it was taken outside the restaurant on my fiancé's phone.)

So what did you wear the first time you met your partner's parents? Did you dress up or keep it casual?

Hailie

xo