New Outfits

THISISIT.... Me and my husband have two important dates soon.  he has an interview to attend and I have in the same week a night out with the people from work.

We go out today to look for, HIM new trousers and shirt (that fit) and ME, a new dress or outfit that will look trendy-ish with my younger workmates and a bit nightclubby appropriate.

We buy something each, and this afternoon both try on our new outfits.  Matt actually says, "don't come in the bedroom, I am trying on my clothes"  he wants it to be a surprise of how "good" it looks!!!!!.   

He eventually comes out of the bedroom in his new trousers and shirt with his choice of tie.  I understand what his physique looks like so will understand that there is a certain level he can achieve.   The trousers for his body look good, the shirt is a bit too white and the tie is wrong.  So suggest he changes the colour of the tie.  After 3-4 ties we decide on the right one and also the right length, which he has to keep adjusting.   Then we discuss maybe changing the colour of the shirt and he then shows me a pale purpley shirt with matching tie.  Looks great,  this is it for the interview.  Lots of pampering and making sure it's the right look.

So excited now as it is my turn.  Historically this doesn't usually tend to be a good experience, but lets try today.   Firstly I put the dress on, the dress has no sleeves, so show him me in the dress on its own first.  "yeah, that looks nice."  I then match it with a short cardigan, just to cover my arms.
 "ah, no not really"  says Matt.  
Me - "what do you mean, is it the colour, I could buy a white one?"
I go back to look in the mirror.
Me  "do you think it is the colour?"
At this point he is checking out his trousers in the wardrobe,
Me  "DO YOU think it is the colour?, stop doing your trousers and answer me"
I go back into the hallway, to the mirror and he follows.
Me - "Do you think this will be ok for going out"
Matt - "I wouldn't wear it out"
Me  "what do you mean? is it not a night club sort of dress or wear it anywhere, if that is the case then I will take it back"
Matt  "well, no keep it"
Me - "where would I wear it then?"

A good 10 seconds later he had not come up with an answer, 10 seconds you say is not a long time, but I assure you it is, especially when you are waiting for a simple answer.
1,one hundred, 2, one hundred, 3, one hundred, 4, one hundred, 5, one hundred, 6, one hundred, 7, one hundred, 8, one hundred, 9, one hundred, 10, one hundred, .  that is a long time.

My answer to this was, if you really can't think of anywhere I could wear this dress, then it may as well go back in the bag.....

We both don't like the shape of our bodies at the moment, but we have to wear something, so I accept things could look better, but accept how is looks and try to make sure he wears the right things.

We have agreed that I don't ask him for his opinion, as he is not really good at giving it, however, he is the only man in the house that:-

1. I can ask and
2. I would love to have an opinion from. 

In the future I have decided to only ask my 2 beautiful girls and hope I get a good, honest answer.  I will still continue to give him my support and opinion on his new clothes, taking into account his build and body and understanding his need to show off his new purchases.....  Am I ranting, I guess I am..... this is it.

note,  after reading this he has now advised me that the band around the dress, draws you attention to  my stomach?????  So maybe not such a good choice, but would have been nice to have this feedback before the blog.