going to a wedding..

[BuntyB]

We're going to a family wedding next month and what is nice is that the whole family have agreed to go. DD is now 14 and lives in her sloppies- baggy tees or hoodies and cargos. She tells me that dressing up will be 'out her comfort zone' but is prepared to make an effort. I told her I think everyone is 'out their comfort zone' in best gear, but I understand the problem.

 

She doesn't do girly; I think smart trouses would be fine but trying to find a top (will need to have some give and be size 18 so it's loose enough and have some sleeves) but smart enough to look ok. Anyone seen anything about that might fit the bill?

[Tally]

My suggestion would be a loose-fitting shirt. I have a few that you could dress down with something like jeans (which is how I normally wear them!), but could look fairly smart along with some nice trousers. I also have quite a smart one that is slightly fitted and elasticated, but it's just white with purple stripes down it so doesn't look particularly feminine.

 

Supermarkets could be the best place for a more casual shirt, and M&S for a more formal one.

 

Even a nice new pair of jeans can look smart with smart shoes and top.

[Jannih]

A pair of smart trousers and and a loose,"floaty" top made with a luxurious material. Jeans and T shirts are a real no-no for a wedding.

 

I remember seeing on the internet, some fashion styles by a Dutch designer who specialised in designing clothes for ASD girls/women. I thought they were really lovely.

I will see if I can find the link and post it on here.

 

 

[Jannih]

I remember seeing on the internet, some fashion styles by a Dutch designer who specialised in designing clothes for ASD girls/women. I thought they were really lovely.

I will see if I can find the link and post it on here.

 

 

I found it. It might give you a few ideas. http://aspergerwomenassociation.com/fashion.html

 

 

 

[call me jaded]

Something like this?

[trekster]

We're going to a family wedding next month and what is nice is that the whole family have agreed to go. DD is now 14 and lives in her sloppies- baggy tees or hoodies and cargos. She tells me that dressing up will be 'out her comfort zone' but is prepared to make an effort. I told her I think everyone is 'out their comfort zone' in best gear, but I understand the problem.

 

She doesn't do girly; I think smart trousers would be fine but trying to find a top (will need to have some give and be size 18 so it's loose enough and have some sleeves) but smart enough to look ok. Anyone seen anything about that might fit the bill?

 

"Tilleys endurables" are smart shirts that are unisex. The members of my local social group are impressed when they see me in these types of smart shirts.

I've got my sisters wedding to attend on Friday but im nervous, i keep being accused of having a go or saying something i didn't say (but accidentally implied). i am also determined to make it work but my sister has been upset by my comments to her today. She sent a text saying "if there are any issues i need to know them now" so i replied with about 5 issues that were worrying me about the wedding and added at the end "a sister that will take no for an answer and less shouting texts, you did ask". i thought putting an "!" at the end of a text meant shouting but for some reason it means something else?

 

With me it literally hurts to try clothes on and off, as a result i try clothes on when they are staying on me. i can put clothes on their hangers in front of me in front of the mirror to see how they look but wont wear them until the day. "A nice breeze" literally hurts as it moves the hairs around on my arms, shaving them would leave less insulation for when it is cold.

[Stella63]

Hi

 

I have to say been very impressed with the range at Sainsburys - and all very loose and floaty and has some give in it - plus looks smart as well!!

 

Stella xx

[Samsam]

We're going to a family wedding next month and what is nice is that the whole family have agreed to go. DD is now 14 and lives in her sloppies- baggy tees or hoodies and cargos. She tells me that dressing up will be 'out her comfort zone' but is prepared to make an effort. I told her I think everyone is 'out their comfort zone' in best gear, but I understand the problem.

 

She doesn't do girly; I think smart trouses would be fine but trying to find a top (will need to have some give and be size 18 so it's loose enough and have some sleeves) but smart enough to look ok. Anyone seen anything about that might fit the bill?

 

 

Hi there, if you look in next at the moment the front page is describing this seasons fashion as "boy wear" - I've just done my winter order and theres loads of stuff that will go up to an 18 and they aren't girly at all!